Mercury Mountaineer 2005 User Manual download pdf (Page 170)

3. Locate the white plastic cover at

the front driver side of the gearshift

lever. Locate the screw which

attaches this cover and remove

using a screwdriver. Remove the

cover by tilting forward while

pulling up and out of the gearshift

assembly.

4. Locate the silver button in the driver side front area of the gearshift

assembly. Press and hold the silver button while moving the gearshift

lever out of P (Park) into N (Neutral).

5. Start the vehicle and release the parking brake.

If it is necessary to use the above procedure to move the gearshift lever,

it is possible that a fuse has blown or the vehicle’s brakelamps are not

operating properly. Refer to Fuses and relays in the Roadside

Emergencies chapter.

Do not drive your vehicle until you verify that the brakelamps

are working.

Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is

latched in P (Park). Turn the ignition to the LOCK position and

remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle.

If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lamp

remains illuminated, the brakes may not be working properly.

See your dealer or a qualified service technician.

Understanding the gearshift positions of the Continuously Variable

Transaxle (CVT) (if equipped)

The CVT is a fully automatic transaxle that electronically monitors

vehicle system inputs and outputs and driver demands to select the

desired drive ratio. Unlike traditional automatic transmissions/transaxles,

the CVT continually adjusts the optimum overall drive ratio between

engine and drive wheels for all operating conditions.

As traditional automatic transmissions/transaxles shift up or down in

gears, this shifting in gear ratios is noticeable by increasing and

2005 Montego (mgo)

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Mercury Mountaineer 2005 User Manual Page 170