Driving – Lincoln 2008 MKZ User Manual

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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. Transaxle
operates in gears one through six.

D (Drive) without Overdrive

Overdrive can be deactivated by
pressing the transmission control
switch on the side of the gearshift
lever.
• This position allows for all

forward gears (1–4) except
overdrive.

• Provides engine braking.
• Use when driving conditions

cause excessive shifting from O/D
to other gears. Examples: city
traffic, hilly terrain, heavy loads,
trailer towing and when engine
braking is required.

• O/D OFF lamp in the instrument

cluster is illuminated.

• To return to O/D (overdrive mode), press the transmission control

switch. The O/D OFF lamp in the instrument cluster will not be
illuminated.

• O/D (overdrive) is automatically returned each time the key is turned

off.

O/D

OFF

2008 MKZ (378)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA
(fus)

Driving

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