2005 Lincoln LS Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 236

Driving 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. • 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 and when engine braking is required. • To return to D5 (overdrive mode), move the transmission shift lever into the D5 position. • Select D4 at higher speeds will cause the transmission to downshift into fourth gear. 3 (Third) This position allows for third gear only. • Provides engine braking. • To return to D5 or D4, move the transmission shift lever into the D5 or D4 position. • Selecting 3 (Third) at higher speeds will cause the transmission to downshift to third gear at the appropriate vehicle speed. 2 (Second) This position allows for second gear only. • Provides engine braking. • Use to start-up on slippery roads. • To return to D5 or D4, move the transmission shift lever into the D5, D4 or 3 (Third) position. 236 2005 Lincoln LS (dew) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)