1997 Mercury Sable Owner's Manual - Page 86
1997 Mercury Sable Manual
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Driving Understanding gearshift positions P (Park) Always come to a complete stop before shifting into P (Park). Make sure the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park). This locks the transaxle and prevent the front wheels from rotating. P P R N D D 1 R N D 2 1 R (Reverse) With the gearshift in R (Reverse), the vehicle will move backward. You should always come to a complete stop before shifting into and out of R (Reverse). P P R N D D 1 R N D 2 1 86
Understanding gearshift positions
P (Park)
Always come to a
complete stop before
shifting into P (Park).
Make sure the gearshift
is securely latched in P
(Park). This locks the
transaxle and prevent
the front wheels from
rotating.
R (Reverse)
With the gearshift in R
(Reverse), the vehicle
will move backward.
You should always
come to a complete
stop before shifting
into and out of R
(Reverse).
P
R
N
D
2
1
P
R
N
D
D
1
P
R
N
D
2
1
P
R
N
D
D
1
Driving
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