Lincoln 2014 MKZ Owner's Manual page 158

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)
With the transmission in P (Park), 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 P
(Park). An audible chime sounds once you
select P (Park).
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
your 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 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 N (Neutral) until it slows down
enough to shift into P (Park) automatically.
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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), your
vehicle will move backward. Always come
to a complete stop before shifting into and
out of R (Reverse).
N (Neutral)
With the transmission in N (Neutral), 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 N (Neutral) when you exit the
vehicle. Your vehicle must be stationary
to enter this mode.
To enter Stay in Neutral mode:
1. Press the N (Neutral) button on your
shifter assembly.
2. The message Press N to enter Stay in
Neutral mode will appear in your
information display screen.
3. Press the N (Neutral) button again to
enter Stay in Neutral mode.
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