2011 LINCOLN MKX Driving

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LINCOLN MKX 2011  Owners Manual Recommended shift speeds
Upshift according to the following chart:
Upshifts when accelerating
(recommended for best fuel economy)
Shift from:
1 - 2 15 mph (24 km/h)
2 - 3 25 mph (40 km/h)
3 - 4 40 mph

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LINCOLN MKX 2011  Owners Manual Using hill start assist
Hill start assist is activated automatically when the vehicle is stopped on
a slope greater than five degrees. Hill start assist operates with the
vehicle facing downhill if re

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LINCOLN MKX 2011  Owners Manual REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM
The reverse sensing system (RSS) sounds a tone to warn the driver of
obstacles near the rear bumper when the R (Reverse) is selected and the
vehicle is moving at speeds less tha

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LINCOLN MKX 2011  Owners Manual The RSS detects obstacles up to six
feet (two meters) from the rear
bumper with a decreased coverage
area at the outer corners of the
bumper, (refer to the figures for
approximate zone coverage areas)

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LINCOLN MKX 2011  Owners Manual REARVIEW CAMERA SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
The rear video camera system,
located on the liftgate, provides a
video image of the area behind the
vehicle. It adds assistance to the
driver while reversing or r

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LINCOLN MKX 2011  Owners Manual Objects are getting closer to your vehicle as they move from the green
zone (4) to the yellow (3) or red zones (2). Use the side mirrors and
rearview mirror to get better coverage on both sides and re

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LINCOLN MKX 2011  Owners Manual When manual zoom is enabled, only
the centerline will be shown.
Rear camera delay
After shifting out of R (Reverse) and into any gear other than P (Park),
the image will remain until the vehicle speed

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LINCOLN MKX 2011  Owners Manual Note:If the camera system image is not clear or seems distorted, it may
be covered with water droplets, snow, mud or any other substance. If
this occurs, clean the camera lens before using the camera