2000 Lincoln LS Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 166

Driving Reverse Make sure that your vehicle is at a complete stop before you shift into R (Reverse). Failure to do so may damage the transmission. Put the gearshift lever in N (Neutral) and wait at least three seconds before shifting into R R 1 3 5 (Reverse). Shift into R (Reverse) only by 2 4 moving the gearshift lever left of 1 (First) gear and then forward into R (Reverse) gear. Removing key from ignition • Turn the ignition key to position 1 (LOCK). • Remove the ignition key. 2 1 3 4 5 DRIVING THROUGH WATER Do not drive quickly through standing water, especially if the depth is unknown. Traction or brake capability may be limited and if the ignition system gets wet, your engine may stall. Water may also enter your engine's air intake and severely damage your engine. If driving through deep or standing water is unavoidable, proceed very slowly. Never drive through water that is higher than the bottom of the hubs (for trucks) or the bottom of the wheel rims (for cars). Once through the water, always try the brakes. Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Drying can be improved by moving your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal. Driving through deep water where the transmission/transmission vent tube is submerged may allow water into the transmission and cause internal transmission damage. 166