2000 Lincoln LS Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 160

Driving 2 (Second) Use 2 (Second) to start-up on slippery roads or to provide additional engine braking on downgrades. Upshifts can be made by shifting to 3 (Third), 4 (Drive) or 5 (Overdrive). Selecting 2 (Second) at higher speeds causes the transmission to shift to a lower gear, and will shift to 2 (Second) after vehicle decelerates to the proper speed. P R D4 D5 3 N 2 1 (First) Use 1 (Low) to provide maximum engine braking on steep downgrades. Upshifts can be made by shifting to 2 (Second), 3 (Third), 4 (Drive) or 5 (Overdrive). Selecting 1 (Low) at higher speeds causes the transmission to shift to a lower gear, and will shift to 1 (Low) after vehicle decelerates to the proper speed. P R D4 N D5 3 2 1 Driving with a 5-speed automatic transmission with the Select Shift Transmission (SST) Shifter (if equipped) Understanding gearshift positions The Select Shift Transmission (SST) Shifter allows the driver to select between the transmission's automatic shift mode or the manually selected shift mode. 160 1