2013 LINCOLN MKZ transmission

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 1500
pounds (680 kilograms) when
loaded.
Trailer Lamps
Trailer lamps are required on most
towed vehicles. Make sure all running
lights, brake lights, turn signals and
hazard lights are working. Contact
your authorized dealer or trailer rental
agency for proper instructions and
equipment for hooking up the lamps.
Before Towing a Trailer
Practice turning, stopping and
backing-up to get the feel of the
vehicle-trailer combination before
starting on a trip. When turning, make
wider turns so the trailer wheels clear
curbs and other obstacles.
When Towing a Trailer
•
Do not drive faster than 70 mph
(113 km/h) during the first 500
miles (800 kilometers).
• Do not make full-throttle starts.
• Check your hitch, electrical
connections and trailer wheel lug
nuts thoroughly after you have
traveled 50 miles (80 kilometers). •
When stopped in congested or
heavy traffic during hot weather,
place the gearshift in position P to
aid engine and transmission
cooling and to help A/C
performance.
• Turn off the speed control with
heavy loads or in hilly terrain. The
speed control may turn off
automatically when you are towing
on long, steep grades.
• Shift to a lower gear when driving
down a long or steep hill. Do not
apply the brakes continuously, as
they may overheat and become
less effective.
• If your transmission is equipped
with a grade assist or Tow/Haul
feature, use this feature when
towing. This provides engine
braking and helps eliminate
excessive transmission shifting for
optimum fuel economy and
transmission cooling.
• Allow more distance for stopping
with a trailer attached. Anticipate
stops and brake gradually.
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•
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 automatic transmission
in position P.
• Place wheel chocks in front and
back of the trailer wheels.
(Chocks not equipped with
vehicle.)
Launching or Retrieving a Boat
or Personal Watercraft (PWC)
Note: Disconnect the wiring to the
trailer
before backing the trailer into
the water.
Note: Reconnect the wiring to the
trailer after you remove the trailer from
the water.
When backing down a ramp during
boat launching or retrieval:
• Do not allow the static water level
to rise above the bottom edge of
the rear bumper.
• Do not allow waves to break higher
than 6 inches (15 centimeters)
above the bottom edge of the rear
bumper.
Exceeding these limits may allow
water to enter vehicle components:
• Causing internal damage to the
components.
• Affecting drivability, emissions, and
reliability. Any time the rear axle submerges in
water, replace the rear axle lubricant.
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.
TRANSPORTING THE
VEHICLE
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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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 means,
vehicle damage may occur.
Ford Motor Company produces a
towing manual for all authorized tow
truck operators. Have your tow truck
operator refer to this manual for
proper hook-up and towing
procedures for your vehicle.
It is acceptable to tow a front-wheel
drive (FWD) vehicle from the front if
using proper wheel lift equipment to
raise the front wheels off the ground.
The rear wheels can remain on the
ground when towed in this fashion.
FWD vehicles can also be towed from
the rear using wheel lift equipment;
however, the front wheels must be
placed on a dolly to prevent damage
to the transmission.
It is required to tow an all-wheel drive
(AWD) vehicle with a wheel lift and
dollies or flatbed equipment, with all
the wheels off the ground, to prevent
damage to the transmission, AWD
system or vehicle.
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 165).
• 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
126).
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.
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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
two-wheel tow dolly. If you are using
a tow dolly, follow the instructions
specified by the equipment provider.
All-wheel drive (AWD) vehicles
CANNOT
be flat-towed (all wheels
on the ground), as vehicle or
transmission damage may occur. It is
recommended to tow your vehicle
with all four (4) wheels off the ground
such as when using a car-hauling
trailer. Otherwise, you cannot tow your
vehicle.
Vehicles Equipped with a 3.7L
Engine
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.
If you tow your vehicle with all four
wheels on the ground:
• Tow only in the forward direction.
• Release the parking brake.
Neutral Tow
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 100).
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.
If the process is completes
successfully:
• the
N on the push-button
transmission blinks slowly
• Neutral Tow Engaged turn
ignition off for towing
appears
in the information display.
Note: If the parking brake is applied,
Neutral Tow remove park brake for
towing
appears in the information
display.
Note: Do not exceed 65 mph (105
km/h).
Note: Start the engine and allow it to
run for five minutes at the beginning of
each day and every six hours (or fewer).
Shut the engine off and verify that
Neutral tow engaged
appears in the
display before continuing to tow.
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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
disengaged appears in the
information display and both the
instrument cluster and push-button
transmission display
P.
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Protected components
Fuse amp rating
Fuse or relay
number
Electronic power assist steering
10A 1
19
Run/start lighting
10A 1
20
Run/start transmission control,
Transmission oil pump start/stop
15A
1
21
Air conditioner clutch solenoid
10A 1
22
Blind spot information system, Rear
view camera, Adaptive cruise control,
Heads-up display, Shifter
15A
1
23
Not used
-
24
Anti-lock brake system
10A 2
25
Powertrain control module
10A 2
26
Not used
-
27
Not used
-
28
Not used
-
29
Not used
-
30
Not used
-
31
Electronic fan #1 relay
-
32
Air conditioner clutch relay
-
33
Not used
-
34
Not used
-
35
Not used
-
36
Not used
-
37
Electronic fan #2 relay
-
38
Electronic fan #3 relay
-
39
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Fuses

Protected components
Fuse amp rating
Fuse or relay
number
Front heated seat
20A 1
65
Not used
-
66
Body control module 2
50A 2
67
Heated rear window
40A 1
68
Anti-lock brake system valves
30A 1
69
Passenger seat
30A 1
70
Not used
-
71
Panoramic roof #1
30A 1
72
Rear climate controlled seats
20A 1
73
Driver seat module
30A 1
74
Not used
-
75
Transmission oil pump #2 stop/start
20A 1
76
Front climate controlled seats
30A 1
77
Not used
-
78
Blower motor
40A 1
79
Power trunk
30A 1
80
Inverter
40A 1
81
Anti-lock brake system pump
60A 2
82
Wiper motor #1
25A 1
83
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Fuses

Protected components
Fuse amp rating
Fuse or relay
number
Passenger airbag disabled indicator,
Transmission range
5A
2
19
Adaptive headlamps
5A 2
20
Humidity and in-car temperature, Rear
climate seats
5A
2
21
Occupant classification sensor
5A 2
22
Delayed accessory (power inverter
logic, moonroof logic)
10A
1
23
Central lock/unlock
30A 1
24
Driver's door (window, mirror)
30A 1
25
Front passenger's door (window,
mirror)
30A
1
26
Moonroof
30A 1
27
THX amplifier
20A 1
28
Rear driver side door (window)
30A 1
29
Rear passenger side door (window)
30A 1
30
Not used (spare)
15A 1
31
GPS, Voice control, Display, Adaptive
cruise control, Radio frequency
receiver
10A
1
32
Radio, Active noise control
20A 1
33
Run/start bus (fuse #19, 20, 21, 22, 35,
36, 37, circuit breaker)
30A
1
34
Restraints control module
5A 1
35
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Fuses