Lincoln 2014 MKZ Hybrid - Page 173

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.
P (Park)
This position locks the transmission and
prevents the front wheels from turning.
Always come to a complete stop before
putting your vehicle into and out of P
(Park). An audible chime will sound when
P (Park) is manually selected.
When the ignition is turned off, the vehicle
will automatically shift into P (Park). If the
ignition is turned off while the vehicle is
moving, it will first shift into N (Neutral) until
a slow enough speed is reached. The
vehicle will then shift into P (Park)
automatically.
Automatic Return to Park
Note: This feature will not operate when
the vehicle is in Stay in Neutral mode or
neutral tow.
Your vehicle has a safety feature that will
automatically shift your vehicle into P
(Park) when any of the following
circumstances are met:
• Turn the ignition off
• Open the driver's door with your seat
belt unlatched
• Unlatching your seatbelt while the
driver's door is open
If you turn the ignition off while your
vehicle is moving, your vehicle will first
shift into N (Neutral) until it slows down
enough to shift into P (Park) 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.
R (Reverse)
With the transmission in R (Reverse), the
vehicle will move backward. Always come
to a complete stop before shifting into and
out of R (Reverse).
N (Neutral)
Press the N button to put the vehicle in N
(Neutral). In neutral, the vehicle can be
started and is free to roll. Hold the brake
pedal down while in this position.
Stay in Neutral mode
Stay in Neutral mode allows the vehicle to
stay in N (Neutral) when you exit the
vehicle. The vehicle must be stationary to
enter this mode.
To enter Stay in Neutral mode:
1. Press the N (Neutral) button on the
shifter assembly.
2. The message Select N Again to Enter
Stay in Neutral mode will appear in
the information display screen.
3. Press the N (Neutral) button again to
enter Stay in Neutral mode.
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