Paddle shifters

Paddle shifters  - Automatic transmission operation - Driving - Lincoln MKS Owners Manual - Lincoln MKS

The paddle shifters allow you to shift gears quickly, without taking your hands off the steering wheel.

1. To manually downshift the transmission with the gearshift lever in M (Manual), press the paddle shifters forward.
2. To manually upshift the transmission with the gearshift lever in M (Manual), pull the paddle shifters rearward.

Recommended shift speeds

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