P (Park)
This position locks the transmission
and prevents the rear wheels from
turning.
To put your vehicle in gear:
•
Start the engine
•
Depress the brake pedal
•
Press the gearshift release button
on the front of the lever and
move the gearshift lever into the
desired gear
To put your vehicle in P (Park):
•
Come to a complete stop
•
Move the gearshift lever and
securely latch it in P (Park)
WARNING:
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.
D (Drive) with Overdrive
The normal driving position for the best fuel economy. Transmission
operates in gears one through five.
2009 Mountaineer
(mnt)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA
(fus)
Driving
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