TOWING A TRAILER
WARNINGS
Do not exceed the GVWR or the
GAWR specified on the
certification label. Towing trailers beyond the
maximum recommended gross
trailer weight exceeds the limit of the
vehicle and could result in engine
damage, transmission damage,
structural damage, loss of vehicle
control, vehicle rollover and personal
injury. Note:
There may be electrical items
such as fuses or relays that can affect
trailer towing operation. See Fuses
(page 251).
Weight, not volume designates your
vehicle's load capacity. You cannot
necessarily use all available space
when loading a vehicle.
Towing a trailer places an additional
load on your vehicle's engine,
transmission, axle, brakes, tires and
suspension. Inspect these
components periodically during, and
after, any towing operation.
Load Placement
To help minimize how trailer
movement affects the vehicle when
driving:
• Load the heaviest items closest to
the trailer floor.
• Load the heaviest items in the
center of the left and right side
trailer tires. •
Load the heaviest items above the
trailer axles or just slightly forward
toward the trailer tongue. Do not
allow the final trailer tongue
weight to go above or below
10-15% of the loaded trailer
weight.
• Select a tow bar with the correct
rise or drop. When both the loaded
vehicle and trailer are connected,
the trailer frame should be level,
or slightly angled down toward the
vehicle, when viewed from the
side.
When driving with a trailer or payload,
a slight takeoff vibration or shudder
may be present due to the increased
payload weight. Additional
information regarding proper trailer
loading and setting your vehicle up for
towing is located in another chapter
of this manual. See Load Limit (page
219). You can also find the information
in the
RV & Trailer Towing Guide,
available at your authorized dealer.
RECOMMENDED TOWING
WEIGHTS
Note: Do not exceed the trailer weight
for your vehicle configuration listed in
the chart below.
Note: Be sure to take into
consideration trailer frontal area. Do
not exceed 20 feet 2
(1.86 meters 2
).
Note: For high altitude operation,
reduce the gross combined weight by
2% per 1000 feet (300 meters)
starting at the 1000 foot (300 meter)
elevation point.
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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 the first
1000 miles (1600 kilometers). Vary
your speed frequently and change up
through the gears early. Do not labor
the engine.
Do not tow during the first 1000 miles
(1600 kilometers).
ECONOMICAL DRIVING
Fuel economy is affected by several
things such as how you drive, the
conditions you drive under and how
you maintain your vehicle.
There are some things to keep in mind
that may improve your fuel economy:
•
Accelerate and slow down in a
smooth, moderate fashion.
• Drive at steady speeds.
• Anticipate stops; slowing down
may eliminate the need to stop.
• Combine errands and minimize
stop-and-go driving.
•When running errands, go to
the furthest destination first
and then work your way back
home.
• Close the windows for high-speed
driving. •
Drive at reasonable speeds.
(Traveling at 65 mph/105 kph uses
about 15% less fuel than traveling
at 75 mph/121 kph).
• Keep the tires properly inflated and
use only the recommended size.
• Use the recommended engine oil.
• Perform all regularly scheduled
maintenance.
There are also some things you may
want to avoid doing because they
reduce your fuel economy:
• Avoid sudden or hard
accelerations.
• Avoid revving the engine before
turning off the car.
• Avoid long idle periods.
• Do not warm up your vehicle on
cold mornings.
• Reduce the use of air conditioning
and heat.
• Avoid using speed control in hilly
terrain.
• Do not rest your foot on the brake
pedal while driving.
• Avoid carrying unnecessary weight
(approximately 1 mpg [0.4
kilometers/liter] is lost for every
400 lbs [180 kilograms] of weight
carried).
• Avoid adding particular
accessories to your vehicle (e.g.
bug deflectors, rollbars/light bars,
running boards, ski racks).
• Avoid driving with the wheels out
of alignment.
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Driving Hints
9. When the recommended tire
pressure is reached, turn off the kit
by pressing the on button;
disconnect the kit from the tire
valve and the power point.
Re-install the valve cap on the tire
valve, place the tube cap on the
metal connector, and return the kit
to the stowage area
10. Immediately and cautiously, drive
the vehicle 4 miles (6 km) to
distribute the sealant evenly
inside the tire. Do not exceed 50
mph (80 km/h).
11. After 4 miles (6 km), stop and check the tire pressure. See
Second stage: Checking tire
pressure.
Note: If you experience any unusual
vibration, ride disturbance or noise
while driving, reduce your speed until
you can safely pull off to the side of the
road to call for roadside assistance.
Note: Do not proceed to the second
stage of this operation.
Second Stage: Checking Tire
Pressure WARNINGS
If you are proceeding from the
First stage: Re–inflating the tire
with sealing compound and air section
and have injected sealant in the tire
and the pressure is below 20 psi (1.4
bar), stop and call roadside
assistance. If tire pressure is above 20
psi (1.4 bar), continue to the next step. The power plug may get hot
after use and should be handled
carefully while unplugging. Check the air pressure of your tires as
follows:
1.
Remove the valve cap from the tire
valve.
2. Unhook the black hose from the side of the compressor and fasten
firmly on the valve stem by turning
clockwise.
3. Push and turn the dial clockwise to the air position. Turn on the kit
by pressing the on button. 4. Adjust the tire to the
recommended inflation pressure
from the tire label located on the
driver's door or door jamb area.
The tire pressure has to be
checked with the compressor in
the OFF position to get the correct
tire pressure reading.
5. Turn the compressor off by pressing the on/off button.
6. Unplug the hoses, re-install the
valve cap on the tire and return the
kit to the stowage area.
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Map Mode
Press the green bar in the upper right
area of the touchscreen to view map
mode. Map mode shows advanced
viewing comprised of both 2D city
maps as well as 3D landmarks (when
available).
2D city maps show detailed outlines
of buildings, visible land use and land
elements and detailed railway
infrastructure for the most essential
cities around the globe. These maps
also contain features such as town
blocks, building footprints, and
railways.
3D landmarks appear as clear, visible
objects which are typically
recognizable and have a certain
tourist value. The 3D landmarks
appear in 3D map mode only.
Change the appearance of the map
display by repeatedly pressing the
arrow button in the upper left corner
of the screen. It toggles between three
different map modes; Heading up,
North up, and 3D. Heading up (2D map) always
shows the direction of forward
travel to be upward on the
screen. This view is available for map
scales up to 2.5 miles (4 kilometers).
For larger map scales, this setting is
remembered, but the map is shown
in North up only. If the scale returns
below this level, then Heading up is
restored. North up (2D map) always
shows the northern direction
to be upward on the screen. 3D map mode
provides an
elevated perspective of the
map. This viewing angle can
be adjusted and the map can
be rotated 180 degrees by dragging
your finger along the shaded bar with
arrows at the bottom of the map. Re-centering the map
can
be done by pressing this icon
whenever you scroll the map
away from your vehicle's current
location.
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MyKey®....................................................58
Principle of Operation..............................58
MyKey Troubleshooting.......................61
MyLincoln Touch ™.............................337
General Information................................337
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Navigation.............................................407 cityseekr..................................................... 409
Map Mode................................................... 412
Navigation Map Updates.......................415
Navigation Voice Commands..............415
Point of Interest (POI) Categories............................................. 408
Quick-touch Buttons..............................414
Setting a Destination.............................407
Setting Your Navigation Preferences............................................ 410
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Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check - 2.0L
EcoBoost™/3.7L..................................267
Opening and Closing the Hood.....................................................264
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature............................................248
Obtaining a French Owner ’s
Manual.................................................... 249
Overhead Console..............................149
P
Parking Aid
............................................184
Front Sensing System............................185
Rear Sensing System..............................185
Parking Aids
..........................................184
Passive Anti-Theft System................72
SecuriLock®.................................................. 72PATS
See: Passive Anti-Theft System...........72
Perchlorate...............................................12
Personal Safety System ™
.................41
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?.......................................................... 41
Phone.....................................................385 Making Calls.............................................. 386
Pairing Subsequent Phones...............386
Pairing Your Phone for the First Time......................................................... 385
Phone Menu Options.............................386
Phone Settings.........................................389
Receiving Calls.........................................386
Text Messaging........................................388
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking...................62
Power Seats
..........................................133
Multi-Contour Front Seats with Active
Motion (If Equipped)..........................134
Power Lumbar........................................... 134
Power Steering Fluid Check............276
Power Windows
....................................87
Accessory Delay.........................................88
Bounce-Back............................................... 87
One-Touch Down.......................................87
One-Touch Up............................................. 87
Window Lock............................................... 87
R
Rear Seat Armrest
..............................140
Armrest pass-through............................140
Rear Seats..............................................137
Rear View Camera...............................191 Using the Rear View Camera
System...................................................... 191
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera...........................191
Recommended Towing Weights................................................227
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