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ELECTRONICALLY-CONTROLLED CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE
TRANSMISSION (eCVT) OPERATION
Understanding the gearshift positions of the eCVT
P (Park)
This position locks the transmission
and prevents the front wheels from
turning.
To put your vehicle in gear:
•
Start the engine
•
Release the parking brake
•
Press the brake pedal
•
Move the gearshift lever into the
desired gear
To put your vehicle in P (Park):
•
Come to a complete stop
•
Move the gearshift lever and
securely latch it in P (Park)
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
R (Reverse)
With the gearshift lever in R (Reverse), the vehicle will move backward.
Always come to a complete stop before shifting into and out of R
(Reverse).
N (Neutral)
With the gearshift lever in N (Neutral), the vehicle is free to roll; hold
the brake pedal down while in this position. Because of the unique
nature of the hybrid vehicle, the engine will not start in the N (Neutral)
position.
The vehicle does not charge the high voltage battery in the N
(Neutral) position. Do not idle the vehicle in N (Neutral) for
extended periods as this will discharge your high voltage battery.
D (Drive)
The normal driving position for the best fuel economy.
Driving
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2011 MKZ Hybrid
(hkz)
Owners Guide, 2nd Printing
USA
(fus)