trailer LINCOLN MKC 2019 Owner's Manual

Trailer lamps are required on most towedvehicles. Make sure all running lights, brakelights, turn signals and hazard lights areworking.
Before Towing a Trailer
Practice turning, stopping and backing up toget the feel of your vehicle-trailercombination before starting on a trip. Whenturning, make wider turns so the trailerwheels clear curbs and other obstacles.
When Towing a Trailer
•Do not drive faster than 70 mph(113 km/h) during the first 500 mi(800 km).
•Do not make full-throttle starts.
•Check your hitch, electrical connectionsand trailer wheel lug nuts thoroughly afteryou have traveled 50 mi (80 km).
•When stopped in congested or heavytraffic during hot weather, place thetransmission in park (P) to aid engine andtransmission cooling and to help A/Cperformance.
•Turn off the speed control with heavyloads or in hilly terrain. The speed controlmay turn off automatically when you aretowing on long, steep grades.
•Shift to a lower gear when driving downa long or steep hill. Do not apply thebrakes continuously, as they mayoverheat and become less effective.
•If your transmission is equipped with aGrade Assist or Tow/Haul feature, usethis feature when towing. This providesengine braking and helps eliminateexcessive transmission shifting foroptimum fuel economy and transmissioncooling.
•Allow more distance for stopping with atrailer attached. Anticipate stops andbrake gradually.
•Avoid parking on a grade. However, ifyou must park on a grade:
1. Turn the steering wheel to point yourvehicle tires away from traffic flow.
2. Set your vehicle parking brake.
3. Place the transmission in park (P).
4. Place wheel chocks in front and back ofthe trailer wheels. Chocks are notincluded with your vehicle.
Launching or Retrieving a Boat orPersonal Watercraft (PWC)
Note:Disconnect the wiring to the trailerbefore backing the trailer into the water.
Note:Reconnect the wiring to the trailerafter removing the trailer from the water.
When backing down a ramp during boatlaunching or retrieval:
•Do not allow the static water level to riseabove the bottom edge of the rearbumper.
•Do not allow waves to break higher than6 in (15 cm) above the bottom edge ofthe rear bumper.
Exceeding these limits may allow water toenter vehicle components:
•Causing internal damage to thecomponents.
•Affecting driveability, emissions, andreliability.
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Replace the rear axle lubricant anytime yousubmerge the rear axle in water. Water maycontaminate the rear axle lubricant, which isnot a normal maintenance inspection itemunless there is a possibility of a leak or otheraxle repair is required.
TOWING THE VEHICLE ON FOUR
WHEELS
Emergency Towing
WARNING: If your vehicle has asteering wheel lock make sure the ignitionis in the accessory or on position when beingtowed.
If your vehicle becomes inoperable (withoutaccess to wheel dollies, car-hauling trailer,or flatbed transport vehicle), it can beflat-towed (all wheels on the ground,regardless of the powertrain andtransmission configuration) under thefollowing conditions:
•Your vehicle is facing forward for towingin a forward direction.
•You place your vehicle in Stay in Neutralmode. See Automatic Transmission(page 177).
•Maximum speed is 35 mph (56 km/h).
•Maximum distance is 50 mi (80 km).
Recreational Towing
Note:Put your climate control system inrecirculated air mode to prevent exhaustfumes from entering the vehicle. SeeClimate Control (page 132).
Follow these guidelines if you have a needfor recreational (RV) towing. An example ofrecreational towing would be towing yourvehicle behind a motorhome. We designedthese guidelines to prevent damage to yourtransmission.
Front-wheel drive vehicles CANNOT beflat-towed (all wheels on the ground) asvehicle or transmission damage may occur.You must place the front wheels on atwo-wheel tow dolly. If you are using a towdolly, follow the instructions specified by theequipment provider.
All-wheel drive vehicles CANNOT beflat-towed (all wheels on the ground), asvehicle or transmission damage may occur.It is recommended to tow your vehicle withall four (4) wheels off the ground such aswhen using a car-hauling trailer. Otherwise,you cannot recreational tow your vehicle.
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ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
Vehicles Sold in the United States:Getting Roadside Assistance
To fully assist you should you have a vehicleconcern, Lincoln Motor Company offers acomplimentary roadside assistance program.This program is separate from the NewVehicle Limited Warranty.
The service is available:
•Throughout the life of the vehicle fororiginal owners.
•For six years or 70,000 mi (110,000 km)(whichever comes first) for subsequentowners.
Roadside Assistance covers:
•A flat tire change with a good spare(except vehicles supplied with a tireinflation kit).
•Battery jump start.
•Lock-out assistance (key replacementcost is the client's responsibility).
•Fuel delivery — independent servicecontractors, if not prohibited by state,local or municipal law shall deliver up to2 gal (8 L) of gasoline or 5 gal (20 L) ofdiesel fuel to a disabled vehicle.Roadside Assistance limits fuel deliveryservice to two no-charge occurrenceswithin a 12-month period.
•Winch out — available within 100 ft (30 m)of a paved or county maintained road,no recoveries.
•Towing — independent servicecontractors, if not prohibited by state,local or municipal law shall tow Lincolneligible vehicles to the client's selling orpreferred dealer within 100 mi (160 km)of the disablement location or to thenearest Lincoln dealer. If a client requestsa tow to a selling or preferred dealer thatis more than 100 mi (160 km) from thedisablement location, the client isresponsible for any mileage costs inexcess of 100 mi (160 km).
•Roadside Assistance includes up to $200for a towed trailer if the disabled eligiblevehicle requires service at the nearestauthorized dealer. If the towing vehicleis operational but the trailer is not, thenthe trailer does not qualify for anyroadside services.
Vehicles Sold in the United States:Using Roadside Assistance
United States clients who require roadsideassistance, call 1-800-521-4140.
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Roadside Emergencies

Protected ComponentsFuse RatingFuse Number
Not used.—F1
Not used.—F2
Hands free liftgate.5A 1F3
Not used.—F4
Not used.—F5
Not used.—F6
Rear heated seats.30A 2F7
Power cinch latch.30A 2F8Power liftgate.
Heated front seats.20A 2F9
Trailer tow.40A 2F10
Climate control seats.30A 2F11
Not used (spare).20A 2F12
Not used.—F13
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If you get a flat tire when driving, do notapply the brake heavily. Instead, graduallydecrease your speed. Hold the steeringwheel firmly and slowly move to a safe placeon the side of the road.
Have a flat serviced by an authorized dealerin order to prevent damage to the tirepressure monitoring system sensors. SeeTire Pressure Monitoring System (page 332).Replace the spare tire with a road tire assoon as possible. During repairing orreplacing of the flat tire, have the authorizeddealer inspect the tire pressure monitoringsystem sensor for damage.
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and TireAssembly Information
WARNING: Failure to follow theseguidelines could result in an increased riskof loss of vehicle control, injury or death.
If you have a dissimilar spare wheel and tire,then it is intended for temporary use only.This means that if you need to use it, youshould replace it as soon as possible with aroad wheel and tire assembly that is thesame size and type as the road tires andwheels that were originally provided by us.If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel isdamaged, it should be replaced rather thanrepaired.
A dissimilar spare wheel and tire assemblyis defined as a spare wheel and tire assemblythat is different in brand, size or appearancefrom the road tires and wheels and can beone of three types:
1. T-type mini-spare: This spare tire beginswith the letter T for tire size and may haveTemporary Use Only molded in the sidewall.
2. Full-size dissimilar spare with label onwheel: This spare tire has a label on thewheel that states: THIS WHEEL AND TIREASSEMBLY FOR TEMPORARY USE ONLY.
When driving with one of the dissimilar sparetires listed above, do not:
•Exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
•Load the vehicle beyond maximumvehicle load rating listed on the SafetyCompliance Label.
•Tow a trailer.
•Use snow chains on the end of thevehicle with the dissimilar spare tire.
•Use more than one dissimilar spare tireat a time.
•Use commercial car washing equipment.
•Try to repair the dissimilar spare tire.
Use of one of the dissimilar spare tires listedabove at any one wheel location can lead toimpairment of the following:
•Handling, stability and brakingperformance.
•Comfort and noise.
•Ground clearance and parking at curbs.
•Winter weather driving capability.
•Wet weather driving capability.
•All-wheel driving capability
3. Full-size dissimilar spare without labelon wheel
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Wheels and Tires

When driving with the full-size dissimilarspare wheel and tire assembly, do not:
•Exceed 70 mph (113 km/h).
•Use more than one dissimilar sparewheel and tire assembly at a time.
•Use commercial car washing equipment.
•Use snow chains on the end of thevehicle with the dissimilar spare wheeland tire assembly.
The usage of a full-size dissimilar sparewheel and tire assembly can lead toimpairment of the following:
•Handling, stability and brakingperformance.
•Comfort and noise.
•Ground clearance and parking at curbs.
•Winter weather driving capability.
•Wet weather driving capability.
•All-wheel driving capability
When driving with the full-size dissimilarspare wheel and tire assembly additionalcaution should be given to:
•Towing a trailer.
•Driving vehicles equipped with a camperbody.
•Driving vehicles with a load on the cargorack.
Drive cautiously when using a full-sizedissimilar spare wheel and tire assembly andseek service as soon as possible.
Tire Change Procedure
WARNING: Never place anythingbetween the vehicle jack and the ground.
WARNING: Never place anythingbetween the vehicle jack and your vehicle.
WARNING: It is recommended that thewheels of the vehicle be chocked, and thatno person should remain in a vehicle that isbeing jacked.
WARNING: The jack supplied with thisvehicle is only intended for changing wheels.Do not use the vehicle jack other than whenyou are changing a wheel in an emergency.
WARNING: Check that the vehicle jackis not damaged or deformed and the threadis lubricated and clean.
WARNING: The jack should be usedon level firm ground wherever possible.
WARNING: Use only the specifiedjacking points. If you use other positions, youmay damage the body, steering, suspension,engine, braking system or the fuel lines.
WARNING: No person should placeany portion of their body under a vehicle thatis supported by a jack.
Note:The jack does not requiremaintenance or additional lubrication overthe service life of your vehicle.
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Wheels and Tires

For a complete listing of the accessoriesthat are available for your vehicle, pleasecontact your authorized dealer or visit ouronline store at:
Web Address (United States)
www.Accessories.Lincoln.com
Web Address (Canada)
www.LincolnCanada.com
Lincoln Accessories are available for yourvehicle through an authorized Lincoln dealer.Lincoln Motor Company will repair or replaceany properly authorized dealer-installedLincoln Original Accessory found to bedefective in factory-supplied materials orworkmanship during the warranty period, aswell as any component damaged by thedefective accessories.
Lincoln Motor Company will warrant yourLincoln Original Accessory through thewarranty that provides the greatest benefit:
•24 months, unlimited mileage.
•The remainder of your new vehiclelimited warranty.
Contact an authorized dealer for details anda copy of the warranty.
Exterior Style
•Side-window deflectors*.
•Splash guards.
•Windshield sunshade.
Interior Style
•All-weather floor mats.
•Premium carpeted floor mats.
Lifestyle
•Ash cup (smoker's packages).
•Camping tent*.
•Cargo area protector.
•Cargo net.
•Cargo organizer.
•Luggage cover.
•Portable Bluetooth speakers*.
•Rear seat entertainment*.
•Recovery hook (towing eye).
•Roof racks and carriers*.
•Tablet cradle*.
•Trailer hitch.
•Trailer hitch accessories.
•Wireless charging pad*.
Peace of Mind
•Car cover*.
•First aid kit*.
•Remote start.
•Roadside assistance kit*.
•Vehicle security.
•Wheel locks.
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Accessories

Towing a Trailer or Using a Car-top Carrier
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information display and perform services listed in the NormalScheduled Maintenance chart.As required
Inspect rear axle and U-joints (AWD).Inspect frequently, serviceas required
Change automatic transmission fluid.Every 30,000 mi(48,000 km)
Replace spark plugs.Every 60,000 mi(96,000 km)
Extensive Idling or Low-speed Driving for Long Distances, as in Heavy Commercial Use Such as Delivery, Taxi, Patrol Car or Livery
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information display and perform services listed in the NormalScheduled Maintenance chart.As required
Replace cabin air filter.1Inspect frequently, serviceas required
Replace engine air filter.
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Scheduled Maintenance

Apps.......................................................................420Bluetooth Stereo or USB...................................418CD (If equipped)...................................................417HD Radio™ Information (If Available)...............413SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated).........409Sources.................................................................408Supported Media Players, Formats andMetadata Information...................................420USB Ports.............................................................420
Environment......................................................17EPBSee: Electric Parking Brake..............................189
Essential Towing Checks............................248Before Towing a Trailer.....................................249Hitches..................................................................248Launching or Retrieving a Boat or PersonalWatercraft (PWC)............................................249Safety Chains......................................................248Trailer Brakes.......................................................248Trailer Lamps.......................................................248When Towing a Trailer.......................................249
Event Data RecordingSee: Data Recording.............................................10
Export Unique Options...................................16Exterior Mirrors................................................96Auto-Dimming Feature........................................98Auto-Folding Mirrors............................................97Blind Spot Monitor................................................99
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors.................................97Heated Exterior Mirrors.......................................98Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors............................98Lincoln Welcome Mat..........................................98Memory Mirrors.....................................................98Power Exterior Mirrors.........................................96Signal Indicator Mirrors.......................................98
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Fastening the Seatbelts................................35How to Extract Seatbelts in the RearOutermost Positions........................................38Seatbelt Locking Modes.....................................36Using a Sliding Clip..............................................36Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy..................36
Flat TireSee: Changing a Road Wheel.........................336
Floor Mats......................................................252Front Parking Aid..........................................199Front Passenger Sensing System...............47Fuel and Refueling........................................166Fuel Consumption.........................................172Advertised Capacity...........................................172Fuel Economy.......................................................172
Fuel Filler Funnel Location..........................167Fuel Filter........................................................297
Fuel Quality.....................................................166Choosing the Right Fuel....................................166
Fuel Shutoff...................................................255Fuses...............................................................268Fuse Specification Chart............................268Passenger Compartment Fuse Box...............275Power Distribution Box.....................................268Pre-Fuse Box.......................................................268Rear Cargo Fuse Box........................................280
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Garage Door OpenerSee: Universal Garage Door Opener.............149
Gauges............................................................102Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge.............103Fuel Gauge...........................................................103Information Display.............................................103
GearboxSee: Transmission................................................177
General Information on RadioFrequencies..................................................55Intelligent Access.................................................55
General Maintenance Information...........487Multi-Point Inspection.......................................490Owner Checks and Services...........................488Protecting Your Investment..............................487Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.............................487
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Traction Control...................................................128Trailer......................................................................129Transmission.........................................................129
Installing Child Restraints.............................22Child Restraints.....................................................22Using Lap and Shoulder Belts...........................22Using Lower Anchors and Tethers forCHildren (LATCH).............................................25Using Tether Straps..............................................27
Instrument Cluster........................................102Instrument Lighting Dimmer........................90Instrument Panel Overview...........................18Interior Lamps..................................................93Front Interior Lamp...............................................93Rear Interior Lamp................................................94
Interior Mirror...................................................99Auto-Dimming Mirror...........................................99
Introduction.........................................................7
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Jump Starting the Vehicle..........................256To Connect the Booster Cables.....................257To Start the Engine............................................258
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Keyless Entry....................................................70SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRYKEYPAD...............................................................70
Keyless Starting.............................................157Ignition Modes......................................................157
Keys and Remote Controls..........................55
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Lane Keeping System..................................221Switching the System On and Off..................222
Liftgate...............................................................73Lighting Control...............................................88Flashing the Headlamp High Beam.................89Headlamp High Beam.........................................89
Lighting..............................................................88General Information.............................................88
Lincoln Automotive Financial Services......14Lincoln Protect..............................................484Lincoln Protect (CANADA ONLY)...................485Lincoln Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S.Only)..................................................................484
Load CarriersSee: Roof Racks and Load Carriers...............239
Load Carrying................................................239
Load Limit.......................................................240Special Loading Instructions for Owners ofPick-up Trucks and Utility-typeVehicles............................................................244Vehicle Loading - with and without aTrailer................................................................240
Locking and Unlocking.................................65Activating Intelligent Access..............................67Autolock..................................................................68Autounlock.............................................................68Battery Saver.........................................................69Illuminated Entry...................................................69Illuminated Exit......................................................69Mechanical Key.....................................................66Opening a Rear Door from Inside.....................67Power Door Locks................................................65Remote Control.....................................................65Smart Unlocks........................................................67Welcome Lighting.................................................69
Luggage Covers...........................................239Lug NutsSee: Changing a Road Wheel.........................336
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Maintenance..................................................287General Information...........................................287
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