Mercury Cougar 2000, Owner'S Manual

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= Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
= Reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . .
= Neutral. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
= Drive: Gear 1 to 4
with overdrive
Gear 1 to 3 with
overdrive cancelled . . .
= Gear 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
= Gear 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving
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On vehicles without the opening,
insert a screwdriver or similar item
about 5 cm (2 inches) inward,
directly below the arrow symbol
located to the right of the gearshift
at the base of the console.
4. Rotate the screwdriver point
rearward.
5. Push and hold the thumb button
and move the gearshift.
6. Remove the screwdriver when
the gearshift moves from the P
(Park) position.
This procedure may have to be
repeated each time the gearshift is
placed in park until repairs are
completed.
The brakeĆshift interlock
feature is designed to
further enhance the safety of
vehicle occupants when the
vehicle is placed into gear. To
preserve the benefits of this
feature, have any repairs
completed promptly.
The consoleĆmounted gearshift will
lock when you turn the key to the
lock position. When the gearshift is
in any position except P (Park),
the ignition key cannot be turned
to lock or removed from the
steering column. To remove the
key, the gearshift lever must be in
P (Park).
Once the gearshift is secure in the
desired position, release the brake
pedaland use the accelerator as
necessary.