2013 LINCOLN MKZ Owners Manual

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LINCOLN MKZ 2013  Owners Manual The braking system of the tow
vehicle is rated for operation at the
GVWR not GCWR.
Separate functioning brake
systems are required for safe
control of towed vehicles and
trailers weighing more than 15

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LINCOLN MKZ 2013  Owners Manual •
Avoid parking on a grade.
• However, if you must park on a
grade:
•Turn the steering wheel to point
the vehicle tires away from
traffic flow.
• Set the vehicle parking brake.
• Place autom

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LINCOLN MKZ 2013  Owners Manual We recommend using a wheel lift and
dollies or flatbed equipment. Do not
tow with a slingbelt. Ford Motor
Company has not approved a
slingbelt towing procedure. If towed
incorrectly, or by any other m

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LINCOLN MKZ 2013  Owners Manual Vehicles Equipped with a 2.0L
Engine
Front-wheel drive (FWD) vehicles
CANNOT be flat-towed (all wheels
on the ground) as vehicle or
transmission damage may occur. You
must place the front wheels on a

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LINCOLN MKZ 2013  Owners Manual Exit Neutral Tow mode, make sure the
ignition is on (engine can be on or off),
press the brake pedal and select P on
the push-button transmission.
If the process is completed
successfully,
Neutral Tow

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LINCOLN MKZ 2013  Owners Manual BREAKING-IN
You need to break in new tires for
approximately 300 miles (480
kilometers). During this time, your
vehicle may exhibit some unusual
driving characteristics.
Avoid driving too fast during

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LINCOLN MKZ 2013  Owners Manual DRIVING THROUGH WATER
Note:
Driving through deep water
above the recommended levels can
cause vehicle damage.
Note: Once through the water, always
dry the brakes by moving your vehicle
slowly while ap

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LINCOLN MKZ 2013  Owners Manual WARNINGS
Never place floor mats or any
other covering in the vehicle foot
well that cannot be properly secured
to prevent them from moving and
interfering with the pedals or the
ability to control the