tow LINCOLN MKT 2015 Workshop Manual
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Front-wheel drive vehicles must have the front wheels placed on a tow
dolly when towing your vehicle from the rear using wheel lift equipment.
This prevents damage to the transmission.
Towing an all-wheel drive vehicle requires that all wheels be off the
ground, such as using a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed equipment. This
prevents damage to the transmission, all-wheel drive system and vehicle.
TOWING THE VEHICLE ON FOUR WHEELS
Emergency Towing
If your vehicle becomes inoperable (without access to wheel dollies,
car-hauling trailer, or flatbed transport vehicle), it can be flat-towed (all
wheels on the ground, regardless of the powertrain and transmission
configuration) under the following conditions:
•Your vehicle is facing forward for towing in a forward direction.
•Place the transmission in positionN.SeeAutomatic transmissionin
theTransmissionchapter if you cannot move the transmission into
N.
•Maximum speed is 35 mph (56 km/h).
•Maximum distance is 50 miles (80 kilometers).
Recreational Towing
Vehicles Equipped with a 2.0L Engine
Note:Put your climate control system in recirculated air mode to
prevent exhaust fumes from entering your vehicle. See theClimate
Controlchapter.
Follow these guidelines if you have a need for recreational towing, such
as towing your vehicle behind a motorhome. We designed these
guidelines to prevent damage to your transmission.
Front-wheel drive vehiclesCANNOTbe flat-towed (all wheels on the
ground) as vehicle or transmission damage may occur. You must place
the front wheels on a two-wheel tow dolly. If you are using a tow dolly,
follow the instructions specified by the equipment provider.
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Vehicles Equipped with a 3.5L or 3.7L Engine
Note:Put your climate control system in recirculated air mode to
prevent exhaust fumes from entering your vehicle. See theClimate
Controlchapter.
Follow these guidelines if you have a need for recreational towing, such
as towing your vehicle behind a motorhome or truck. We designed these
guidelines to prevent damage to your vehicle after it is hooked-up to the
recreational vehicle or tow dolly.
You can tow your front-wheel drive vehicle with all four wheels on the
ground or with the front wheels off the ground by using a tow dolly. If
you are using a tow dolly, follow the instructions specified by the
equipment provider. If you are towing with all four wheels on the ground,
see the following instructions.
You can tow your all-wheel drive vehicle with all four wheels on the
ground or with all four wheels off the ground using a vehicle transport
trailer. Do not tow your all-wheel drive vehicle with the front wheels off
the ground (by using a tow dolly) and the rear wheels on the ground.
This causes damage to your all-wheel drive system. If you are using a
vehicle transport trailer, follow the instruction specified by the
equipment provider. If you are towing with all four wheels on the ground,
see the following instructions.
If you tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground:
•Tow only in the forward direction.
•Release the parking brake.
•Place the transmission in positionN.
•Place the ignition in the accessory position. See theStarting and
Stopping the Enginechapter.
•Do not exceed 65 mph (105 km/h).
•Start the engine and allow it to run for five minutes at the beginning
of each day and every six hours thereafter. With the engine running
and your foot on the brake, shift into positionDand then into
positionRbefore shifting back into positionN.
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BREAKING-IN
You need to break in new tires for approximately 300 miles
(480 kilometers). During this time, your vehicle may exhibit some unique
driving characteristics. Avoid driving too fast during the first 1000 miles
(1600 kilometers). Vary your speed frequently and change up through
the gears early. Do not labor the engine. Do not tow during the first
1000 miles (1600 kilometers).
ECONOMICAL DRIVING
Fuel economy is affected by several things, such as how you drive, the
conditions you drive under and how you maintain your vehicle.
There are some things to keep in mind that may improve your fuel
economy:
•Accelerate and slow down in a smooth, moderate fashion.
•Drive at steady speeds without stopping.
•Anticipate stops; slowing down may eliminate the need to stop.
•Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving.
•Close the windows for high-speed driving.
•Drive at reasonable speeds (traveling at 55 mph [88 km/h] uses 15%
less fuel than traveling at 65 mph [105 km/h]).
•Keep the tires properly inflated and use only the recommended size.
•Use the recommended engine oil.
•Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance.
There are also some things you may not want to do because they may
reduce your fuel economy:
•Sudden or hard accelerations.
•Rev the engine before turning it off.
•Idle for periods longer than one minute.
•Warm up your vehicle on cold mornings.
•Use the air conditioner or front defroster.
•Use the speed control in hilly terrain.
•Rest your foot on the brake pedal while driving.
•Drive a heavily loaded vehicle or tow a trailer.
•Carry unnecessary weight (approximately 1 mpg [0.4 km/L] is lost for
every 400 pounds [180 kilograms] of weight carried).
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ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance
If you ever need help on the road, the Lincoln Motor Company is there
for you with nationwide, 24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week assistance.
The service is available:
•Throughout the life of the vehicle for original owners.
•For six years or 70000 miles (112655 kilometers) (whichever comes
first) within the extended powertrain warranty coverage period for
subsequent owners.
•For the coverage period listed on the Roadside Assistance Card
included in your Owner’s Manual portfolio.
This complimentary Roadside Assistance program is separate from the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty, and includes:
•A flat tire change with a good spare (except vehicles supplied with a
tire inflation kit).
•Battery jump start.
•Lock-out assistance (key replacement cost is the customer’s
responsibility).
•Fuel delivery – independent service contractors, if not prohibited by
state, local or municipal law, shall deliver up to 2.0 gallons (7.5 liters)
of gasoline or 5.0 gallons (18.9 liters) of diesel fuel to a disabled
vehicle. Roadside Assistance limits fuel delivery service to two
no-charge occurrences within a 12-month period.
•Winch out – available within 100 feet (30.5 meters) of a paved or
county maintained road, no recoveries.
•Towing – Lincoln eligible vehicles to the client’s selling or preferred
dealer within 100 miles (161 kilometers) of the disablement location
or to the nearest Lincoln dealer. If a client requests a tow to a selling
or preferred dealer that is more than 100 miles (161 kilometers) from
the disablement location, the client shall be responsible for any
mileage costs in excess of 100 miles (161 kilometers).
Roadside Assistance will include up to $200 coverage for a towed trailer
if the disabled eligible vehicle requires service at the nearest authorized
dealer. If the towing vehicle is operational but the trailer is not, then the
trailer does not qualify for any roadside services.
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Vehicles sold in the United States: Using roadside assistance
United States Lincoln vehicle clients who require Roadside Assistance,
call 1-800-521-4140. If you need to arrange roadside assistance for
yourself, Ford Motor Company will reimburse a reasonable amount for
towing to the nearest Lincoln dealership within 100 miles
(161 kilometers). To obtain reimbursement information, United States
Lincoln vehicle clients, call 1-800-521-4140. Clients will be asked to
submit their original receipts.
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside Assistance
Canadian clients who require roadside assistance, call 1-800-387-9333.
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using Roadside Assistance
For your convenience, you may complete the roadside assistance
identification card found in the centerfold of this warranty guide and
retain for future reference.
Canadian roadside coverage and benefits may differ from the U.S.
coverage. If you require more information, please refer to the coverage
section of your warranty guide, call us in Canada at 1-800-387-9333 or
visit our website at www.lincolncanada.com.
Sykes Assistance Services Corporation administers the Roadside
Assistance program. You must receive covered services in Canada or the
continental United States. Coverage extends to vehicles that use public,
non-seasonal, annually traveled roadways. Roadside Assistance coverage
does not extend to vehicles involved in cross-country driving, logging,
autocross and any other form of off-road use. Well maintained roads and
surfaces help ensure safe travel for the Supplier, and allow their
representatives to perform service as per the standard operating
procedures.
In Remote Locations
If our supplier cannot take your vehicle by road to the nearest
authorized dealership, transportation by rail or water may be necessary.
The program covers a tow to the dock or rail terminal and also to the
dealership at the end of the trip. For rail or water transportation,
however, contact your authorized dealer to confirm if you are eligible for
additional coverage before you authorize or pay for the service. Call the
Lincoln Roadside Assistance at 1-800-387-9333 for additional information.
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Fuse or relay
numberFuse amp
ratingProtected components
7 30A** Power liftgate
8 20A** Moonroof, Power sunshade
9 20A** 2nd row console power point
10 — 3rd row power seats relay
11 — Heated rear window relay
12 — Trailer tow battery charge relay
13 — Starter relay
14 — Cooling fan #2 relay
15 — Fuel relay
16 40A** B+ #2 access circuit (limousine/livery)
17 30A** 110V AC power point
18 40A** Front blower motor
19 30A** Starter motor
20 20A** Inside bin power point
21 20A** Instrument panel power point / cigar
lighter
22 30A** 3rd row seat module
23 30A** Memory module
24 30A** Trailer tow battery charge
(non-limousine/livery)
40A** Vacuum pump relay (limousine only)
25 — Not used
26 40A** Rear window defroster, Heated
mirrors
27 20A** Cargo power point
28 30A** Front heated/cooled seats
29 30A** Rear heated/cooled seats
30 20A** Rear heated seats
31 25A** Electronic fan relay 3
32 — Auxiliary blower relay
33 — Cooling fan #1 relay
34 — Front blower relay
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Fuse or relay
numberFuse amp
ratingProtected components
35 — Cooling fan (series) relay
36 — Not used
37 — Trailer tow right-hand stop/turn lamps
relay
38 — Trailer tow reverse lamps relay
39 30A** Auxiliary blower motor
40 30A** Left front window
41 30A** Left rear window
42 30A** Passenger power seat
43 20A** Anti-lock brake system valves
44 — Windshield washer relay
45 5A* Rain sensor
46 5A* Canister vent solenoid (EcoBoost
engines)
47 15A* Washer pump
48 10A* Front park lamps
49 — Not used
50 10A* Heated mirrors
51 5A* Powertrain control module — Injector
power monitor (non-EcoBoost
engines)
52 — Not used
53 — Trailer tow left-hand stop/turn lamps
relay
54 — Not used
55 — Wipers relay
56 30A* Fuel injectors, Fuel pump relay
57 20A* Left high-intensity discharge
headlamps
58 10A* Alternator sensor
59 10A* Brake on/off switch
60 10A* Trailer tow back-up lamps
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Fuse or relay
numberFuse amp
ratingProtected components
61 20A* B+ #6 access circuit (limousine/livery)
62 10A* A/C clutch
63 15A* Trailer tow stop/turn lamps
64 15A* Rear wipers
65 20A* B+ #7 access circuit (limousine/livery)
66 — Powertrain control module – vehicle
power relay
67 20A* Vehicle power #2 – Oxygen sensor
heater, Mass airflow sensor, Variable
camshaft timing solenoid, Canister
vent solenoid, Canister purge solenoid
68 20A* Vehicle power #4 (ignition coils)
69 20A* Vehicle power #1 (PCM)
70 15A* Vehicle power #3 (coil) – A/C clutch
relay, Fan control relays, Variable air
conditioning compressor, Auxiliary
transmission warmup, Turbo charge
waste-gate control, Electronic
compressor bypass valve (for turbo
charger), All-wheel drive module,
Positive crackcase ventilation heater
71 — Not used
72 5A* Limousine/livery run/accessory
73 5A* Limousine/livery battery saver
74 — Not used
75 — Not used
76 — Not used
77 — Trailer tow park lamps relay
78 20A* Right high-intensity discharge
headlamps
79 10A* Adaptive cruise control
80 30A* B+ #3 access circuit (limousine/livery)
81 15A* B+ #4 access circuit (limousine/livery)
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Fuse or relay
numberFuse amp
ratingProtected components
82 15A* Rear washer
83 — Not used
84 20A* Trailer tow park lamps
85 15A* B+ #5 access circuit (limousine/livery)
86 5A* Powertrain control module —
keep-alive power, Powertrain control
module relay, Canister vent solenoid
(non-EcoBoost engines)
87 5A* Run/start
88 — Run/start relay
89 10A* Anti–lock brake system module,
Adaptive headlamps module
90 10A* Powertrain control module run/start
91 10A* Adaptive cruise control
92 5A* Front blower relay coil, Power
steering module
93 5A* Auxiliary blower, Rear defroster,
Battery charge / vacuum pump relays
94 30A** Body control module run/start
95 — Not used
96 — Not used
97 — Not used
98 — A/C clutch relay
*Mini Fuses **Cartridge Fuses
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Fuse or relay
numberFuse amp
ratingProtected components
23 15A Steering wheel control module,
Instrument cluster
24 15A Datalink connector, Steering
wheel control module
25 15A Not used (spare)
26 5A Push button start switch
27 20A Intelligent access module
28 15A Not used (spare)
29 20A Radio, Global positioning system
module
30 15A Front park lamps, Trailer tow
relay for park lamps, Front side
markers
31 5A Trailer tow brake controller
32 15A Power window switches and
motors, Power lock switches,
Moonroof, 110V AC power point,
Driver window/mirror switch, Rear
seat switch (livery)
33 10A Suspension module
34 10A Blind spot monitor, 2nd row
heated seats, Reverse sensing
system, Rearview camera, Interior
mirror, Auto high beam/Lane
departure warning/Lane keep
assist module
35 5A Heads-up display, Climate control
humidity sensor, Overdrive cancel
switch (limousine/livery)
36 10A Heated steering wheel
37 10A Refrigerator
38 10A Not used (spare)
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