2013 LINCOLN MKT Owners Manual

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LINCOLN MKT 2013  Owners Manual WARNING:Do not use replacement tires with lower load
carrying capacities than the original tires because they may lower
the vehicle’s GVWR and GAWR limitations. Replacement tires with a
higher limit

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LINCOLN MKT 2013  Owners Manual •A final example for your vehicle with 1,400 lb. (635 kg) of cargo and
luggage capacity. You and one of your friends decide to pick up
cement from the local home improvement store to finish that pat

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LINCOLN MKT 2013  Owners Manual TOWING A TRAILER
WARNING:Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on
the certification label.
WARNING:Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended
gross trailer weight exceeds the limit of the v

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LINCOLN MKT 2013  Owners Manual RECOMMENDED TOWING WEIGHTS
Note:2.0L FWD and 3.7L AWD applications (available on Limousine and
Livery only) are not rated for towing.
Powertrain Maximum GCWR - lb
(kg)Maximum Trailer
Weight - lb (kg)

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LINCOLN MKT 2013  Owners Manual Hitches
Do not use hitches that clamp onto the vehicle bumper; use a
load-carrying hitch. You must distribute the load in your trailer so that
10–15% of the total weight of the trailer is on the ton

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LINCOLN MKT 2013  Owners Manual Trailer Brakes
WARNING:Do not connect a trailer’s hydraulic brake system
directly to your vehicle’s brake system. Your vehicle may not have
enough braking power and your chances of having a collis

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LINCOLN MKT 2013  Owners Manual Trailer Lamps
Trailer lamps are required on most towed vehicles. Make sure all running
lights, brake lights, turn signals and hazard lights are working. Do not
connect trailer lamps directly to your v

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LINCOLN MKT 2013  Owners Manual WRECKER TOWING
If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towing
service or, if you are a member of a roadside assistance program, your
roadside assistance service provider.
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