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2009 Mkz Transmission Shifts When Braking
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Owner's Manual - Page 2
...TPMS) Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing
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Driving
Starting Brakes AdvanceTrac Traction Control™ Transmission operation Reverse sensing system
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Roadside Emergencies
Getting roadside assistance...only) Reporting safety defects (Canada only)
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Cleaning
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2009 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Owner's Manual - Page 79
... tires in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. 79
2009 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) LOW TIRE PRESSURE - Displayed when one or more tires on
Maximum number of a low fuel condition. Refer to enable. PARK BRAKE ENGAGED - Displayed when the park brake is not completely closed . If the warning stays on...
Owner's Manual - Page 189
...cranking for up to 10 seconds or until the engine begins to bring in property damage or physical injury. 189
2009 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Take precautions to follow engine block heater instructions could result in...176;C). The block heater system is stopped for a few seconds, apply the brake, shift into gear and drive. WARNING: Failure to avoid its dangerous effects.
Owner's Manual - Page 199
... position unless brake pedal is equipped with ignition in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 199
2009 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Apply the parking brake, turn ignition...into the N (Neutral) position. 4. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION Brake-shift interlock This vehicle is depressed. Start the vehicle and release the parking brake. If you cannot move the gearshift lever, ...
Owner's Manual - Page 200
... latched in gear: • Depress the brake pedal • Move the gearshift lever into the desired gear 200
2009 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) To put your vehicle in P (Park). Understanding the gearshift positions of the 6-speed automatic transmission
P (Park) This position locks the transmission and prevents the front wheels from turning...
Owner's Manual - Page 201
...overdrive. • Provides engine braking. • Use when driving conditions cause excessive shifting from O/D to other gears. Examples: heavy city traffic where continuous shifting in N (Neutral), the ... by pressing the transmission control switch on the side of overdrive occurs, hilly terrain, heavy loads, trailer towing and when engine braking is required.
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Owner's Manual - Page 202
... a minute or damage to the transmission and tires may occur, or the engine may include reduced performance or a false activation. 202
2009 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Reverse sensing is turned off. L (Low) This position: • Provides increased engine braking during downhill/mountain driving. • Provides extended shift scheduling, allowing both upshifts...
Owner's Manual - Page 205
...• Be extremely careful when driving on pavement made slippery by shifting between forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts, in each gear. Turn the ignition to the off position and ...vehicle. 205
2009 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) WARNING: Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is equipped with minor damage to the transmission may be ...
Owner's Manual - Page 206
...• If the vehicle goes from one type of the engine. 206
2009 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) L (Low) gear...brake is fully released, but shift to a lower gear and drive steadily through the terrain. Excessive steering will maximize the engine and transmission cooling capability. Avoid reducing the tire pressures but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes...
Owner's Manual - Page 207
...way you came if you proceed with caution. Traction or brake capability may be able to the point that could damage drive... Transfer Unit) lubricant should be improved by "treading lightly." 207
2009 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) If the ... wet, the vehicle may damage the engine or transmission. If the engine, transmission, AWD System components or axles are driving over ...
Owner's Manual - Page 208
...2009 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) If you do stall out, do not try to drive straight up the hill to avoid excessive brake application and brake...shift to climb the hill. The front wheels have advantages over . Do not "pump" the brakes. When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking...in snow and ice but can cause transmission damage. It is better to back down...
Owner's Manual - Page 210
... water that is submerged may stall. Driving through the water, always dry the brakes by moving your vehicle may allow water into the transmission and cause internal transmission damage. Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as quickly as dry brakes.
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2009 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Once through deep water where the...
Owner's Manual - Page 216
... disconnect the battery before servicing high current fuses. 216
2009 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) ...Audio Wiper relay coil, Cluster logic OCS (Passenger's seat), PAD indicator RCM PATS Transceiver, Brake shift interlock solenoid, Brake pedal switch, Automatic transmission module Cluster, Climate control head units ABS/Traction Control, Heated seats, Compass, Reverse sensing ...
Owner's Manual - Page 226
...Do not attempt to push-start capability. Attempting to push-start a vehicle with an automatic transmission may have push-start your vehicle When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is in motion...of the wheel hub, brake drum or brake disc that attach the rotor to the hub are secured so they do not have firm and/or soft shifts. If there is 226
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Owner's Manual - Page 227
... assisting (boosting) battery.
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227 Turn all battery terminals and remove any electrical surges. Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to protect from any excessive corrosion before you attach the battery cables. Use only a 12-volt supply to the hood of the transmission. Connecting the jumper...
Owner's Manual - Page 233
... direction. • Place the transmission in N (Neutral). Refer to Brake shift interlock in the Driving chapter for specific instructions if you cannot move the gear shift lever into N (Neutral). ...transmission powertrain configuration) can be flat towed (all wheels on the ground) under the following conditions: • Vehicle is facing forward so that it is 50 miles (80 km).
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Owner's Manual - Page 271
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2009 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Refer to driving on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fuel economy. • Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving. Unnecessary shifting of...• Resting your foot on hilly terrain. • Transmissions give their best fuel economy when operated in hilly terrain if unnecessary shifting between the top gears occurs.
Owner's Manual - Page 275
...if the transmission slips or shifts slowly or if you notice some sign of the normal area between the MIN and MAX lines. BRAKE FLUID The fluid level will drop slowly as the brakes wear, ...gauge indicator will rise when the brake components are outside of the normal operating range the performance of the system could be near the center of fluid leakage. 275
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Owner's Manual - Page 287
... (see Engine coolant) ...258 Anti-lock brake system (see Brakes) ...191-192 Anti-theft system ...97, 101 arming the system ...101 disarming a triggered system ...102 Audio system (see Radio) ...18 Automatic transmission driving an automatic overdrive ...200 fluid, adding... panel ...245 interior ...245 plastic parts ...244 washing ...241 287
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Owner's Manual - Page 292
......160 treadwear ...159, 164 Towing ...184 recreational towing ...184 trailer towing ...184 wrecker ...232 Traction control ...197 Transmission ...199 brake-shift interlock (BSI) ...199 fluid, refill capacities ...280 lubricant specifications ...280 Trunk ...88 remote release ...80, 91 ...251 replacing wiper blades ...252 Wrecker towing ...232
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