2013 Lincoln MKT Owner Manual Printing 2 - Page 188

188 Transmission L (Low) • Provides maximum engine braking • Will downshift to the lowest available gear for the current vehicle speed; allows for first gear when vehicle reaches lower speeds • Is not intended for use under extended or normal driving conditions and results in lower fuel economy. S (Sport) Moving the gearshift lever to S (Sport): • Provides additional grade (engine) braking and extends lower gear operation to enhance performance for uphill climbs, hilly terrain or mountainous areas. This will increase engine RPM during engine braking. • Provides additional lower gear operation through the automatic transmission shift strategy which reacts to vehicle inputs (vehicle acceleration, accelerator pedal, brake pedal and vehicle speed). • Gears are selected more quickly and at higher engine speeds. SelectShift Automaticா Transmission (if equipped) Note: Your transmission must be in S (Sport) for SelectShift to operate properly. Your SelectShift automatic transmission gives you the ability to manually change gears if you'd like. To use SelectShift, move the gearshift lever into S (Sport). Now you can use the paddles on your steering wheel to manually select gears. 2013 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)