emergency towing LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID 2019 Owners Manual

Applying the Electric Parking Brake
Pull the switch upward.
The red warning lamp flashesduring operation and illuminateswhen the parking brake is applied.
Note:It remains illuminated for a shortperiod of time after you switch the ignitionoff.
If it continues to flash or does not illuminate,the system has malfunctioned. Have yourvehicle checked as soon as possible.
Note:You can apply the electric parkingbrake when the ignition is off.
Note:The electric parking brake couldautomatically apply when you shift into park(P). See Transmission (page 191).
Applying the Electric Parking Brake in anEmergency
Note:Do not apply the electric parking brakewhen your vehicle is moving, except in anemergency. If you repeatedly use the electricparking brake to slow or stop your vehicle,you could cause damage to the brakesystem.
You can use the electric parking brake toslow or stop your vehicle in an emergency.
Pull the switch upward and hold it.
The red warning lamp illuminates,a tone sounds and the stoplampsturn on.
The electric parking brake continues to slowyour vehicle down unless you release theswitch.
Manually Releasing the Electric ParkingBrake
Switch the ignition on.
Press and hold the brake pedal.
Push the switch downward.
The red warning lamp turns off.
If it remains illuminated or flashes, the systemhas malfunctioned. Have your vehiclechecked as soon as possible.
Pulling Away on a Hill When Towing aTrailer
Press and hold the brake pedal.
Pull the switch upward and hold it.
Shift into gear.
Press the accelerator pedal until engine hasdeveloped sufficient torque to prevent yourvehicle from rolling down the hill.
Release the switch and pull awayin a normal manner.
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TOWING A TRAILER
WARNING: Never tow a trailer withan MKZ Hybrid. This powertrain is notdesigned to tow.
TOWING THE VEHICLE ON FOUR
WHEELS
Emergency Towing
In the event your vehicle becomes disabled(without access to wheel dollies, car-haulingtrailer, or flatbed transport vehicle), it can beflat-towed (all wheels on the ground,regardless of the powertrain/transmissionconfiguration) under the following conditions:
•The vehicle is facing forward so that it istowed in a forward direction.
•Place the transmission in position N. Ifyou cannot move the transmission intoN, you must override it and enable stayin neutral mode. Failing to do so mayresult in damage to the transmission. SeeTransmission (page 191).
•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 your vehicle. SeeClimate Control (page 141).
Follow these guidelines if you have a needfor recreational (RV) towing. An example ofrecreational towing would be towing yourvehicle behind a motorhome. Theseguidelines are designed to ensure that yourtransmission is not damaged.
Your vehicle can be towed with all fourwheels on the ground using the Stay inNeutral mode feature, or with all four wheelsoff the ground using a vehicle transporttrailer. If you are using a vehicle transporttrailer, follow the instruction specified by theequipment provider.
If you tow your vehicle with all four wheelson the ground:
•Tow only in the forward direction.
•Release the parking brake.
•Place the vehicle in Stay in Neutral mode.See Automatic Transmission (page 191).
•Do not exceed 65 mph (105 km/h).
Note:If the parking brake is applied, amessage appears in the information display.
Note:Start the engine and allow it to run fora few minutes at the beginning of each day,and every six hours or fewer. With the enginerunning and your foot on the brake, shift intodrive (D) and then into reverse (R) beforeshifting back into neutral (N). BEFORECONTINUING TO TOW, YOU MUSTRE-ENABLE STAY IN NEUTRAL MODE.
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Steering..........................................................245Electric Power Steering....................................245
Steering Wheel................................................80Storage Compartments...............................165SunroofSee: Moonroof.......................................................99
Sun Shades......................................................99Sun Visors.........................................................99Illuminated Vanity Mirror.....................................99
Supplementary Restraints System..............47Principle of Operation..........................................47
Symbols Glossary..............................................7SYNC™ 3...........................................................371General Information............................................371
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting..........................463
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Technical SpecificationsSee: Capacities and Specifications...............353
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only)..........................273Tire Care..........................................................331Glossary of Tire Terminology...........................333Information About Uniform Tire QualityGrading..............................................................331Information Contained on the TireSidewall............................................................334
Temperature A B C.............................................332Traction AA A B C...............................................332Treadwear............................................................332
Tire Inflation When PuncturedSee: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit....................324
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.............346Changing Tires With a Tire PressureMonitoring System.........................................348Understanding Your Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem .............................................................348
Tire Repair KitSee: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit....................324
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.......................324First Stage: Reinflating the Tire with SealingCompound and Air........................................326General Information...........................................324Second Stage: Checking Tire Pressure.......328Tips for Use of your TMK.................................325What to do after the Tire has beenSealed...............................................................329What to do when a Tire Is Punctured...........326
TiresSee: Wheels and Tires......................................324
Towing a Trailer.............................................258Towing Points................................................269Installing the Recovery Hook..........................269Recovery Hook Location..................................269
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.......258Emergency Towing............................................258Recreational Towing..........................................258
Towing.............................................................258Traction Control............................................202Principle of Operation.......................................202
Transmission Code Designation..............356Transmission....................................................191Transporting the Vehicle............................269Type Approvals..............................................551Radio Frequency Certification Logos for BlindSpot Information System.............................559Radio Frequency Certification Logos for MidRange Radar....................................................554Radio Frequency Certification Logos forPassive Anti-Theft System...........................555Radio Frequency Certification Logos for RadioTransceiver Module.......................................557Radio Frequency Certification Logos for SYNC3.........................................................................560Radio Frequency Certification Logos for TirePressure Monitoring Sensor(s)....................551Radio Frequency Certification Logos forWireless Charging.........................................560
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Under Hood Overview...............................299
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