Lincoln-MKT-Owner-Manual

Towing

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Note: In some cases, if your vehicle speed is too high, the system may turn on multiple times, gradually reducing your vehicle speed. The system applies the brakes to the individual wheels and reduces engine torque to aid vehicle stability. If the trailer begins to sway, the stability control warning lamp flashes and a message appears in the information display. See Information Messages (page 116). Slow your vehicle down, pull safely to the side of the road and check for correct load distribution. See Load Carrying (page 235). You can switch this feature off in the information display. When you switch the ignition on, the system automatically turns on.

RECOMMENDED TOWING WEIGHTS

TRAILER SWAY CONTROL (If Equipped)

WARNING Turning off trailer sway control increases the risk of loss of vehicle

Note: Trailer tow is not permitted on all applications of Livery and Limousine. Note: Do not exceed the trailer weight for your vehicle configuration listed in the chart below. Note: Make sure to take into consideration trailer frontal area. Do not exceed 20 feet² (1.86 meters²) if your vehicle can tow a class I trailer or 40 feet² (3.72 meters²) if your vehicle can tow a class III trailer. Note: For high altitude operation, reduce the gross combined weight by 2% per 985 ft (300 m) starting at the 985 ft (300 m) elevation point.

control, serious injury or death. Ford does not recommend disabling this feature except in situations where speed reduction may be detrimental (such as hill climbing), the driver has significant trailer towing experience, and can control trailer sway and maintain safe operation. Note: This feature does not prevent trailer sway, but reduces it when it begins. Note: This feature cannot stop all trailers from swaying.

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MKT (TP4) , enUSA, Edition date: 201703, First Printing