P (Park)


This position locks the transmission and prevents the front wheels from turning.
To put your vehicle in gear:
• 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). Switch the ignition off and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle.
See also:
Active park assist
EPAS is also the primary technology behind the MKT's class-exclusive active
park assist (APA). Once engaged via the switch on the center console, ultrasonic
sensors precisely measure open spaces to ...
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes
WARNING: If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have
this checked immediately. Do not drive your vehicle if you smell
exhaust fumes. Carbon monoxide is present in exhaust fumes. Take
pr ...
Tilt/telescope steering wheel (if equipped)
To adjust the steering wheel:
1. Pull the lever down to unlock the
steering column.
2. While the lever is in the down
position, move the steering wheel
up or down and in or out until you ...
