2013 LINCOLN MKX Owners Manual

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LINCOLN MKX 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 MKX 2013  Owners Manual RECOMMENDED TOWING WEIGHTS
Powertrain Maximum GCWR - lb (kg) Maximum Trailer Weight -
lb (kg)
FWD 3.7L
18270 (3751) 2000 (907)
FWD 3.7L
28270 (3751) 3500 (1588)
AWD 3.7L
18440 (3828) 2000 (907)
AWD 3.

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LINCOLN MKX 2013  Owners Manual Hitches
Do not use a hitch that either clamps onto the bumper or attaches to the
axle. Distribute the trailer load so 10–15% of the total trailer weight is on
the tongue.
Safety Chains
Always connec

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LINCOLN MKX 2013  Owners Manual When Towing a Trailer
•Do not drive faster than 70 mph (113 km/h) during the first 500 miles
(800 kilometers) and do not make full-throttle starts.
•Check your hitch, electrical connections and tr

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LINCOLN MKX 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.
It is

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LINCOLN MKX 2013  Owners Manual TOWING THE VEHICLE ON FOUR WHEELS
Emergency Towing
In the event your vehicle becomes disabled (without access to wheel
dollies, car-hauling trailer, or flatbed transport vehicle), it can be
flat-towed

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LINCOLN MKX 2013  Owners Manual If you tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground:
•Tow only in the forward direction.
•Release the parking brake.
•Place the transmission in N (Neutral).
•Place the ignition in the a

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LINCOLN MKX 2013  Owners Manual BREAKING-IN
Your vehicle does not need an extensive break-in. Try not to drive
continuously at the same speed for the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of
new vehicle operation. Vary your speed frequently