2011 Ford Taurus Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 253

Driving If you cannot move the gearshift lever out of P (Park) with the ignition in the on position and the brake pedal pressed, it is possible that a fuse has blown or the vehicle's brake lamps are not operating properly. Refer to Fuses and relays in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. If the fuse is not blown and the brake lamps are working properly, the following procedure will allow you to move the gearshift lever from P (Park). Note: For some markets this feature will be disabled. 1. Apply the parking brake. 2. Remove the cup holder insert. 3. Using a screwdriver (or similar tool), remove the protective cover to the interlock release access hole on the console. 4. Insert the screwdriver (or similar tool) into the access hole and press while pulling the gearshift lever out of the P (Park) position and into the N (Neutral) position. 5. Remove the tool and reinstall the protective cover. 6. Start the vehicle and release the parking brake. See your authorized dealer as soon as possible if this procedure is used. WARNING: Do not drive your vehicle until you verify that the brake lamps are working. WARNING: Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P (Park). Turn the ignition to the off position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle. WARNING: If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may not be working properly. See your authorized dealer as soon as possible. 253 2011 Taurus Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)