Driving – Lincoln 2009 Navigator User Manual

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P (Park)

This position locks the transmission
and prevents the rear wheels from
turning.

To put your vehicle in gear:
• Depress the brake pedal
• Start the engine
• Move the gearshift lever into the

desired gear. If your vehicle is
equipped with a floor-shift
transmission, press the gearshift
lever release button (on the front
of the lever) while shifting 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 (Overdrive) with Tow/Haul Off

D (Overdrive) with Tow/Haul OFF is the normal driving position for the
best fuel economy. Transmission operates in gears one through six.

D (Overdrive) with Tow/Haul On

The Tow/Haul feature improves transmission operation when towing a
trailer or a heavy load. All transmission gear ranges are available when
using Tow/Haul.

2009 Navigator (nav)
Owners Guide, 2nd Printing
USA
(fus)

Driving

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