Lincoln Aviator: Manual Park Release / Returning Your Vehicle to Normal Mode

1. Once it is safe to do so, reconnect the negative, black, battery cable to the battery.
2. Apply the parking brake.

   Note: If the vehicle battery is dead, you could require an external power source to apply the parking brake.

3. Fully apply the brake pedal and hold, do not release.
4. Insert the screwdriver or car key fully into the Manual Park Release lever slot. Push the tool downwards. The system detent releases and the Manual Park Release lever moves forward, allowing the vehicle to go back into the park (P) position. Remove the screwdriver or car key.
5. Install the access cover.
6. With your foot fully applied on the brake pedal, start your vehicle. Confirm that your vehicle is in the park (P) position and that the instrument cluster indicates park (P).
7. If the instrument cluster does not display the park (P) position or there is a message stating Park Not Available, Transmission Not In Park or Shift System Fault, apply the parking brake before exiting your vehicle. Contact an authorized dealer.