2003 Lincoln LS Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 197

Driving 1 (First) • Provides maximum engine braking. • Allows upshifts by moving shift lever. • Will not downshift into first gear at high speeds; will cause the transmission to downshift to a lower gear, then allows for first gear when the vehicle reaches slower speeds. Forced downshifts • Allowed in Overdrive or Drive. • Depress the accelerator to the floor. • Allows transmission to select an appropriate gear. 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. Automatic shift mode Operates like a normal automatic transmission for P (Park), R (Reverse), N (Neutral), D5 and D4. Refer to Driving with a 5-speed automatic transmission in this chapter for P (Park), R (Reverse), N (Neutral), D5 and D4 information. 197