Recommended shift speeds

Upshift according to the following chart:

The instrument cluster will show the current selected gear you are in.
In order to prevent the engine from running at too low an RPM, which may cause it to stall, the SST will automatically make some downshifts even if it has determined that you have not downshifted in time.
Although the SST will make some downshifts for you, it will still allow you to downshift at any time as long as the SST determines that the engine will not be damaged from over-revving.

Engine damage may occur if excessive engine revving is held without shifting.
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INTERIOR
The MKZ Hybrid's interior is where it really shines. Not literally; it
literally shines on the outside with all that chrome. On the inside there's a
little shine but mostly some luxury-type touche ...
Touchscreen functions
Temperature– Press the
arrows on the left side of
the screen to increase/decrease the airflow temperature for the driver
side of the vehicle. This control also adjusts the passenger side
te ...
Folding rear head restraints (if equipped)
The outboard rear head restraints
may have a folding feature. Press
the button on the side of the head
restraints to fold them forward. Pull
the head restraints up to unfold. ...
