2015 Lincoln MKC Owner Manual Printing 2 - Page 174

Transmission AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARNINGS Always set the parking brake fully and make sure your vehicle is in park (P). Turn the ignition off whenever you leave your vehicle. Do not apply the brake pedal and accelerator pedal simultaneously. Applying both pedals simultaneously for more than three seconds will limit engine rpm, which may result in difficulty maintaining speed in traffic and could lead to serious injury. Understanding the Positions of your Electronic Transmission Note: Always come to a complete stop before putting your vehicle into and out of park (P). Putting your vehicle in gear: 1. Fully press down the brake pedal. 2. Press and release the button on the instrument panel of the gear you want to select. 3. The gearshift button you select will illuminate and the selected gear will appear in the instrument cluster. 4. Release the brake pedal and your transmission will remain in the selected gear. Note: If you attempt to leave your vehicle while it is in gear, the vehicle will automatically shift into park (P). Safety belt and door monitors determine your intent and make the shift for you. During this time, a Transmission not in Park message will appear in the information display screen prompting you to make the shift. E146223 Every time a gear is selected, the selected button will light up. You will also see the gear selected appear in the instrument cluster. Push Button Shift Transmission Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic transmission. The shift buttons are located on the instrument panel next to the MyLincoln Touch™ system. The gears are selected by pressing and releasing the PRNDS buttons. E155989 171