1996 Mercury Sable Owner's Manual - Page 223
1996 Mercury Sable Manual
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Driving with an Automatic Overdrive Transaxle (Column or Console Gearshift with O/D OFF Switch) Your automatic overdrive transaxle provides fully automatic operation in either D (Overdrive) or with the O/D OFF Switch depressed. Driving with the shift selector in D (Overdrive) gives the best fuel economy for normal driving conditions. For manual control, start in 1 (First) and then shift manually. Putting Your Vehicle in Gear You must push in the thumb button to move the console-mounted gearshift to the position you choose. To move the gearshift out of P (Park), the ignition must be turned from the locked position to either the OFF or the ON position. To operate: 1. 2. 3. Start the engine. Depress and hold the brake pedal. Move the gearshift lever out of P (Park). 196