emergency towing LINCOLN MKT 2019 Owners Manual

•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 automatic 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.
Any time the rear axle submerges in water,replace the rear axle lubricant. 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
If your vehicle becomes inoperable (withoutaccess to wheel dollies or vehicle transporttrailer), it can be flat-towed (all wheels on theground, regardless of the powertrain andtransmission configuration) under thefollowing conditions:
•Your vehicle is facing forward for towingin a forward direction.
•Shift into neutral (N). If you cannot shiftthe transmission into neutral (N), you mayneed to override it. See Transmission(page 175).
•Maximum speed is 35 mph (56 km/h).
•Maximum distance is 50 mi (80 km).
WARNING: If your vehicle has asteering wheel lock make sure the ignitionis in the accessory or on position whenbeing towed.
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Steering..........................................................225Electric Power Steering....................................225
Steering Wheel................................................80Storage Compartments...............................156SunroofSee: Moonroof.......................................................98
Sun Visors.........................................................97Illuminated Vanity Mirror.....................................98
Supplementary Restraints System.............49Principle of Operation..........................................49
Symbols Glossary..............................................7SYNC™ 3..........................................................369General Information...........................................369
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting..........................456
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Technical SpecificationsSee: Capacities and Specifications...............343
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only).........................256Tire Care..........................................................315Glossary of Tire Terminology............................317Information About Uniform Tire QualityGrading..............................................................315Information Contained on the TireSidewall.............................................................318Temperature A B C..............................................316
Traction AA A B C................................................316Treadwear.............................................................316
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.............329Changing Tires With a Tire PressureMonitoring System........................................330Understanding Your Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem .............................................................330
TiresSee: Wheels and Tires.......................................313
Towing a Trailer.............................................237Load Placement..................................................237
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels........243Emergency Towing............................................243Recreational Towing..........................................244
Towing.............................................................237Traction Control.............................................189Principle of Operation........................................189
Trailer Sway Control....................................238Transmission Code Designation..............348Transmission...................................................175Transporting the Vehicle............................253Type Approvals.............................................547Radio Frequency Certification for Keys andRemote Controls............................................559Radio Frequency Certifications for Blind SpotInformation System.......................................556Radio Frequency Certifications for BodyControl Module..............................................559
Radio Frequency Certifications for CruiseControl Module..............................................558Radio Frequency Certifications for Mid RangeRadar.................................................................550Radio Frequency Certifications for PassiveAnti-Theft System...........................................551Radio Frequency Certifications for RadioTransceiver Module.......................................554Radio Frequency Certifications for SYNC3.........................................................................558Radio Frequency Certifications for TirePressure Monitoring Sensor(s)...................547Radio Frequency Certifications for WirelessCharging..........................................................558Radio Frequency Statement for AudioUnit....................................................................559
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Under Hood Overview - 3.5L....................283Under Hood Overview - 3.7L.....................284Universal Garage Door Opener................149HomeLink Wireless Control System...............149
USB Port..........................................................367Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................204Automatic Cancellation.....................................207Blocked Sensor..................................................209Canceling the Set Speed.................................207
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