1997 Mercury Mountaineer Owner's Manual - Page 101
1997 Mercury Mountaineer Manual
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Driving on downgrades. Transmission operates in gears 1-2. 1 - Low Use 1 (Low) to provide maximum engine braking on steep downgrades. Upshifts can be made by shifting to 2 (Second) or to D (Overdrive). Selecting 1 (Low) at higher speeds causes a shift to 2 (Second), and will shift to 1 (Low) after vehicle decelerates to the proper speed. Brake-shift interlock This vehicle is equipped with a brake-shift interlock feature that prevents the gearshift from being moved from P unless the brake pedal is depressed. If you cannot move the gearshift out of P with the brake pedal depressed: 1. Apply the parking brake. 2. Turn ignition key to LOCK, then remove the key. 3. Insert the key and turn to OFF. 4. Apply brake pedal and shift to N (Neutral). 5. Start the vehicle. If it is necessary to use the above procedure to move the gearshift, it is possible that a fuse has blown and the vehicle's brakelamps may not be operating properly. Refer to Fuses and relays in the Roadside emergencies chapter. 101