Lincoln Nautilus: Automatic Transmission / Shifting Your Vehicle Into Gear
The gear selector is located near the middle
of the instrument panel. Press a button to
select a gear.

- Park (P)
- Reverse (R)
- Neutral (N)
- Drive (D)
- Sport (S) (If equipped)
Note: The gear selector prevents shifting out
of park (P) when the intelligent access key
is outside the vehicle.
Note: The gear selector will automatically
return to park (P) when you take actions
associated with leaving the vehicle. See
How Does Automatic Return to Park (P)
Work.
Park (P)
WARNING: Move the transmission
selector lever to park (P) only when your
vehicle is stationary.
This position locks the driveline. Come to a
complete stop before putting your vehicle
into and out of park (P)...
The instrument cluster displays the current
position.
Note: The position could illuminate on the
transmission selector...
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What Is Auto-Start-Stop
The system is designed to help reduce fuel
consumption and CO2 emissions by stopping
the engine when it is idling, for example at
traffic lights.
Auto-Start-Stop Precautions
WARNING: Apply the parking brake,
shift into park (P), switch the ignition off
and remove the key before you leave your
vehicle. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in personal injury or death.
WARNING: Apply the parking brake,
shift into park (P), switch the ignition off
and remove the key before you open the
hood or have any service or repair work
completed. If you do not switch the ignition
off, the engine could restart at any time.
Failure to follow this instruction could result
in personal injury or d
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