P (Park)
This position locks the transmission and prevents the rear wheels from
turning.
To put your vehicle in gear:
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Start the engine
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Depress the brake pedal
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Move the gearshift lever into the desired gear
To put your vehicle in P (Park):
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Come to a complete stop
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Move the gearshift lever and securely latch it in P (Park)
Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is
latched in P (Park). Turn the ignition to the LOCK position and
remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle.
R (Reverse)
With the gearshift lever in R (Reverse), the vehicle will move backward.
Always come to a complete stop before shifting into and out of R (Reverse).
N (Neutral)
With the gearshift lever in N (Neutral), the vehicle can be started and is
free to roll. Hold the brake pedal down while in this position.
Drive 5 (Overdrive)
The normal driving position for the best fuel economy. Transmission
operates in gears one through five.
Drive 4 (Overdrive cancelled)
Activated when the transmission shift lever is moved to the D4 position.
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This position allows for all forward gears 1–4, except overdrive.
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Provides engine braking.
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Use when driving conditions cause excessive shifting from O/D to
other gears. Examples: city traffic, hilly terrain, heavy loads and when
engine braking is required.
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To return to D5 (overdrive mode), move the transmission shift lever
into the D5 position.
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Select D4 at higher speeds will cause the transmission to downshift
into fourth gear.
2006 Lincoln LS
(dew)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA
(fus)
Driving
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