1996 Mercury Mystique Owner's Manual - Page 138
1996 Mercury Mystique Manual
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Driving Your Mystique Overriding the brake shift interlock The console-mounted gearshift will lock when you turn the key to the LOCK position. When the gearshift is in any position except P (Park), the ignition key cannot be turned to LOCK or removed from the steering column. TO REMOVE THE KEY, the gearshift lever must be in P (Park). Once the gearshift is secure in the desired position, release the brake pedal and use the accelerator as necessary. 139
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Overriding the brake shift interlock
The console-mounted gearshift will lock when you turn the key
to the LOCK position. When the gearshift is in any position
except P (Park), the ignition key cannot be turned to LOCK or
removed from the steering column. TO REMOVE THE KEY, the
gearshift lever
must
be in P (Park).
Once the gearshift is secure in the desired position, release the
brake pedal and use the accelerator as necessary.