Automatic Transmission Adaptive - Lincoln 2014 MKZ Owner's Manual

1. Apply the parking brake and turn your
ignition off before performing this
procedure.
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2. Locate your brake-shift interlock
access slot. The slot is located below
the media hub, in your center console
storage bin. The access slot does not
have a label.
Note: Make sure that you correctly identify
the access hole as not to damage the
media hub.
3. Using a tool, press and hold the brake
shift interlock switch. The shift buttons
on the instrument panel will flash when
your vehicle is in override mode.
4. With the override switch still held,
press the N (Neutral button) to shift
from park.
5. Release the override button.
6. Your vehicle will remain in Stay in
Neutral mode for wrecker towing
purposes or can be shifted to the
desired gear and driven (if possible).
7. Release the parking brake.
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Transmission

Automatic Transmission Adaptive

Learning
This feature increases durability and
provides consistent shift feel over the life
of your vehicle. A new vehicle or
transmission may have firm or soft shifts.
This operation will not affect function or
durability of your transmission and is
normal. Over time, the adaptive learning
process will fully update transmission
operation. Additionally, the strategy must
be relearned whenever the battery is
disconnected or a new battery is installed.
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or
Snow
Note: Do not rock your vehicle if your
engine is not at normal operating
temperature or damage to your
transmission may occur.
Note: Do not rock your vehicle for more
than a minute or damage to your
transmission and tires may occur, or your
engine may overheat.
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow,
you can help rock your vehicle out by
shifting between forward and reverse
gears, stopping between shifts in a steady
pattern. Press lightly on the accelerator in
each gear.
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