Range Selection

Range Selection

Fusion and Milan
This transaxle has 5 selector lever positions: P, R, N, D and L.





MKZ
This transaxle has 5 selector lever positions: P, R, N, D (with an overdrive cancel button) and L.





Park
In the PARK position:
^ there is no powerflow through the transaxle.
^ the parking pawl locks the final drive.
^ the engine may be started.
^ the ignition key may be removed.

Reverse
In the REVERSE position:
^ the vehicle may be operated in a rearward direction, at a reduced gear ratio.
^ engine braking will occur.
^ the reverse lamps will be activated.

Neutral
In the NEUTRAL position:
^ there is no powerflow through the transmission.
^ the output shaft is not held and is free to turn.
^ the engine may be started.

Drive
DRIVE is the normal position for the best fuel economy.

DRIVE provides:
^ automatic shifts gears 1st through 6th.
^ apply and release of the torque converter clutch.
^ maximum fuel economy during normal operation.

Manual Low (L) Position
In this position the transaxle will upshift and downshift 1st through 4th gear with extended shift scheduling. Engine braking will occur in 1st through 4th gears.

This position:
^ provides increased engine braking during downhill/mountain driving.
^ provides extended shift scheduling, allowing both upshifts and downshifts at a higher overall rpm to provide optimum engine braking.
^ is not intended for use under extended or normal driving conditions and results in lower fuel economy.

Overdrive Cancel

NOTE: When pressing the overdrive cancel button (engaged) and using manual low, the transaxle will actually operate in 1st - 3rd gears until either the selector lever is moved out of the manual low position or the overdrive cancel button is turned off (disengaged).

Pressing the overdrive off button on the selector lever handle will allow:
^ automatic shifts, gears 1st - 4th.
^ increased engine braking.