Lincoln MKX (2008) [230/328] Driving

• Move the gearshift lever into the desired gear

To put your vehicle in P (Park):

• Come to a complete stop

• Move the gearshift lever and securely latch it in P (Park)

Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is

latched in P (Park). Turn the ignition to the LOCK position and

remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle.

R (Reverse)

With the gearshift lever in R (Reverse), the vehicle will move backward.

Always come to a complete stop before shifting into and out of R

(Reverse).

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. Transaxle

operates in gears one through six.

D (Drive) with Grade Assist

Overdrive can be deactivated by

pressing the transmission control

switch on the side of the gearshift

lever. This will also activate Grade

Assist.

• Transaxle operates in gears one

through five.

• Provides engine braking.

Depending on conditions the

transaxle will automatically

downshift to increase the level of

engine braking while descending

grades.

• Use when driving conditions

cause excessive shifting from O/D

to other gears. Examples: hilly

terrain, mountainous areas and

when engine braking is required.

2008 MKX (mkx)

Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)

USA (fus)

Driving

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