Transmission
Low (L)
Stay in Neutral Mode
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Provides maximum engine braking.
This mode keeps your vehicle in neutral
(N) when you switch your vehicle off. Use
this mode at an automatic car wash if you
exit your vehicle, or switch your vehicle off.
The transmission may be shifted into
low (L) at any vehicle speed.
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Is not intended for use under extended
or normal driving conditions and results
in lower fuel economy.
Note: Do not tow your vehicle in this mode.
Note: Automatic return to park (P) is
delayed when your vehicle is in this mode.
Automatic Return to park
Your vehicle shifts into park (P) if you
attempt to exit your vehicle without the
transmission in park (P).
Your vehicle shifts into park (P) when your
vehicle is stationary and any of the
following occur:
Stay in Neutral Mode Limitations
Your vehicle could shift to park (P) after
30 minutes, or when the vehicle battery
charge level is low. Prolonged use of this
mode can cause the vehicle battery to run
out of charge.
Do not tow your vehicle in this mode.
Failure to follow these instructions could
result in vehicle damage not covered by
the vehicle warranty.
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You switch the vehicle off.
You open the driver door with your
seatbelt unlatched.
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You unlatch the driver seatbelt when
the driver door is open.
Entering Stay in Neutral Mode
Note: This feature does not operate when
1. Power your vehicle on. See Push
your vehicle is in stay in neutral mode.
Button Ignition Switch (page 169).
Note: Do not use automatic return to park
(P) when your vehicle is moving, except in
an emergency. See Stopping the Engine
When Your Vehicle is Moving (page 173).
2. Bring your vehicle to a complete stop.
3. Press and hold the brake pedal.
4. Shift into neutral (N).
Note: An instructional message appears.
Automatic Return to Park (P)
5. Press the low (L) button in the middle
Limitations
of the transmission selector.
Automatic return to park (P) may not work
if the door ajar switch is malfunctioning.
Note: A confirmation message appears
when your vehicle enters the mode and the
neutral (N) button on the transmission
selector flashes.
See an authorized dealer if any of the
following occur:
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Door ajar indicator does not illuminate
with the driver door open.
6. Release the brake pedal.
Note: Your vehicle is free to roll.
7. Switch your vehicle off.
Door ajar indicator illuminates with the
driver door closed.
Note: Do not tow your vehicle in this mode.
Transmission not in park message
appears with the driver door closed,
after you shift out of park (P).
Exiting Stay in Neutral Mode
1. Press the brake pedal.
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Kuga (CTD) Vehicles Built From: 22-06-2021, CG3851en enGBR, Edition date: 202104, First-Printing
