2011 Mercury Milan Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 213

Driving 4. Locate the brake-shift interlock lever on the driver's side of the shifter assembly. 5. Apply the brake pedal. Using a screwdriver (or similar tool), press and hold the brake-shift interlock lever while pulling the gearshift lever out of the P (Park) position and into the N (Neutral) position. 6. Install the trim panel (2) and chrome ring (1) in reverse order. 7. Apply brake pedal, start the vehicle, and release the parking brake. See your authorized dealer as soon as possible if this procedure is used. WARNING: Do not drive your vehicle until you verify that the brake lamps are working. WARNING: Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P (Park). Turn the ignition to the off position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle. WARNING: If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may not be working properly. See your authorized dealer. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION Understanding the gearshift positions of the 6-speed automatic transmission equipped with a 2.5L I4 engine (if equipped) Your vehicle has been designed to improve fuel economy by reducing fuel usage while coasting or decelerating. When you take your foot off the accelerator pedal and the vehicle begins to slow down, the torque converter clutch locks up and aggressively shuts off fuel flow to the engine while decelerating. This fuel economy benefit may be perceived as a light to medium braking sensation when removing your foot from the accelerator pedal. 213 2011 Milan (mln) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)