Lincoln 2013 MKZ Owner's Manual page 169

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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.
The vehicle will automatically shift
into P (Park) when the ignition is
turned off. 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.
The vehicle has a safety feature that
will automatically shift your vehicle
into P (Park) when any of the
following circumstances are met:
Transmission
• Turn the ignition off.
• Open the driver's door with your
seat belt unlatched.
• Unlatching your seatbelt while the
driver's door is open.
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 Press N to enter
Stay in Neutral mode will appear
in the information displays screen.
3. Press the N (Neutral) button again
to enter Stay in Neutral mode.
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