Lincoln-MKZ-Owner-Manual

Transmission

Automatic Return to Park Note: This feature will not operate when your vehicle is in Stay in Neutral mode or neutral tow. Your vehicle has a safety feature that will automatically shift your vehicle into park (P) when any of the following conditions occur: • You turn the ignition off • You open the driver's door with your safety belt unlatched • Your safety belt is unlatched while the driver's door is open If you turn the ignition off while your vehicle is moving, your vehicle will first shift into neutral (N) until it slows down enough to shift into park (P) automatically. Note: If you have waited an extended period of time, (2-15 minutes) before starting your vehicle, unlatching your safety belt will cause this feature to activate, even with the driver's door closed.

Note: This feature may not work properly if the door ajar switch is malfunctioning. If your door ajar indicator does not illuminate when you open the driver’s door or the indicator illuminates with the driver’s door closed. See your authorized dealer. Reverse (R) With the transmission in reverse (R), your vehicle will move backward. Always come to a complete stop before shifting into and out of reverse (R). Neutral (N) With the transmission in neutral (N), you can start your vehicle and it is free to roll. Hold the brake pedal down while in this position. Stay in Neutral mode Stay in Neutral mode allows your vehicle to stay in neutral (N) when you exit the vehicle. Your vehicle must be stationary to enter this mode. To enter Stay in Neutral mode: 1. Press the neutral (N) button on your shifter assembly.

Note: If you attempt to leave your vehicle while it is in gear, the vehicle will automatically shift into park (P). Safety belt and door monitors determine your intent and make the shift for you. During this time, a message will appear in the information display screen prompting you to make the shift. See Information Messages (page 117). Note: To put your vehicle in gear with the door open, perform steps 1-4. See the Automatic Return to Park section in this chapter for more information on this feature. Park (P) With the transmission in park (P), your vehicle locks the transmission and prevents the front wheels from turning. Always come to a complete stop before putting your vehicle into and out of park (P). An audible chime sounds once you select park (P). When the ignition is turned off, the vehicle will automatically shift into park (P). If the ignition is turned off while the vehicle is moving, it will first shift into neutral (N) until a slow enough speed is reached. The vehicle will then shift into park (P) automatically.

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