R (Reverse)

R (Reverse) - Understanding the gearshift positions of the 6–speed automatic transmission - Automatic transmission operation - Driving - Lincoln MKZ Owners Manual - Lincoln MKZ

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).

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