2018-MKX-Owner's Manual

Towing

Neutral Tow If you tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground: • Tow only in the forward direction. • Release the parking brake. Enter Neutral Tow mode by doing the following: 1. Put the ignition in accessory mode by pressing the engine START button without pressing the brake pedal. 2. Select Neutral Tow under the Vehicle Settings menu in the information display. See General Information (page 118). 3. Press and hold the OK button to start the neutral tow process. 4. Press the brake pedal and select N on the push-button transmission. 5. Turn the ignition off by pressing the engine START button without pressing the brake pedal.

Replace the rear axle lubricant anytime you submerge the rear axle in water. Water may contaminate the rear axle lubricant, which is not a normal maintenance inspection item unless there is a possibility of a leak or other axle repair is required. TOWING THE VEHICLE ON FOUR WHEELS Emergency Towing You can flat-tow (all wheels on the ground, regardless of the powertrain/transmission configuration) your disabled vehicle (without access to wheel dollies, car-hauling trailer, or flatbed transport vehicle) under the following conditions: • Your vehicle is facing forward so you tow it in a forward direction. • You place the transmission in position N . If you cannot place the transmission in position N , you may need to override it. See Transmission (page 188).

• Maximum speed is 35 mph (56 km/h). • Maximum distance is 50 miles (80 kilometers). Recreational Towing Note: Put your climate control system in recirculated air mode to prevent exhaust fumes from entering the vehicle. See Climate Control (page 145). Follow these guidelines if you have a need for recreational (RV) towing. An example of recreational towing would be towing your vehicle behind a motorhome. These guidelines are to make sure you do not damage the transmission during towing. You can tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground using the Neutral Tow feature, or with all four wheels off the ground using a vehicle transport trailer. If you are using a vehicle transport trailer, follow the instruction specified by the equipment provider.

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