Understanding Your Selectshift Automatic Transmission (Sst); Gearshift Lever Toggle Switch - Lincoln 2011 MKX Owner's Manual

N (Neutral)
With the gearshift lever in N (Neutral), the vehicle can be started and is
free to roll. Hold the brake pedal down while in this position.
D (Drive) with Overdrive
The normal driving position for the best fuel economy. Transmission
operates in gears one through six.
M (Manual)
• Provides maximum engine braking.
• Will downshift to the lowest available gear for the current vehicle
speed; allows for first gear when vehicle reaches slower speeds.
Understanding your SelectShift Automatic™ Transmission (SST)
This vehicle is equipped with a SelectShift Automatic™ transmission
(SST) gearshift lever. SST is an automatic transmission with the ability
for the driver to change gears up or down as desired. By moving the
gearshift lever from D (Drive) to M (Manual), you now have control of
selecting the gear you desire using the toggle switch on the gearshift
lever.

Gearshift lever toggle switch

• To manually downshift the
transmission with the gearshift
lever in M (Manual), press – on
the gearshift lever.
• To manually upshift the
transmission with the gearshift
lever in M (Manual), press + on
the gearshift lever.
2011 MKX (mkx)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA (fus)
Driving
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