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Understanding your SelectShift Automatic™ transmission (SST) gearshift lever
This vehicle is equipped with a SelectShift Automatic™ transmission (SST) gearshift lever. SST is an automatic transmission with the ability for the driver to change gears up or down (witho ...

When fail-safe mode is activated
You have limited engine power when in the fail-safe mode, so drive the vehicle with caution. The vehicle will not be able to maintain high-speed operation and the engine will run rough. Remember t ...

Safety
The MKX has the standard slate of six airbags, stability control and, as part of some option packages, blindspot monitoring. The 2011 MKX earned the top score, Good, in frontal, side and rear cras ...