2014 LINCOLN MKZ tow bar

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 your 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 255).
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 the Load Carrying
chapter. See Load Limit (page
224). You can also find the
information in the RV & Trailer
Towing Guide, available at an
authorized dealer.
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Towing

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 asmooth, 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 tothe 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 tirepressure 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 kilometers)
to distribute the sealant evenly
inside the tire. Do not exceed 50
mph (80 km/h).
11. After 4 miles (6 kilometers), 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.
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4. Adjust the tire to therecommended 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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Wheels and Tires

Traffic Preferences
Avoid Traffic Problems
Choose how you want the system to
handle traffic problems along your
route.
•Automatic: Have the system
reroute you to avoid traffic
incidents that develop and impact
the current route. The system does
not provide a traffic alert
notification.
• Manual: Have the system always
provide a traffic alert notification
for traffic incidents along the
planned route. You have a choice
to accept or ignore the notification
before making the route deviation.
Traffic Alert Notification
Have the system display traffic alert
notifications.
Other traffic alert features allows you
to turn on certain, or all, traffic icons
on the map such as road work,
incident, accidents and closed roads.
Scroll down to view all the different
types of alerts. Turn these features
ON or OFF.
Avoid Areas
Choose areas which you want the
system to avoid when calculating a
route for you. Press
Add to program an entry. Once
you make a selection, the system tries
to avoid the area(s) if possible for all
routes. To delete a selection, choose
the listing on the screen. When the
screen changes to Avoid Areas Edit,
you can press Delete at the bottom
right of the screen.
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 that are typically recognizable
and have a certain tourist value. The
3D landmarks appear in 3D map mode
only. Coverage v aries, and improves
with updated map releases.
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MyLincoln Touch™

Passive Anti-Theft System................72SecuriLock®..................................................72
PAT SSee: Passive Anti-Theft System...........72
Perchlorate................................................11
Personal Safety System™.................41
How Does the Personal Safety SystemWork?..........................................................41
Phone.....................................................385Making Calls..............................................387
Pairing Subsequent Phones................387
Pairing Your Phone for the FirstTime.........................................................386
Phone Menu Options.............................388
Phone Settings........................................390
Phone Voice Commands.......................391
Receiving Calls..........................................387
Text Messaging........................................388
Post-Crash Alert System.................247Spinout Detection....................................247
Power Door LocksSee: Locking and Unlocking...................62
Power Seats..........................................135Multi-Contour Front Seats With Active Motion (If Equipped)..........................136
Power Lumbar...........................................136
Power Steering Fluid Check...........280
Power Windows....................................88
Accessory Delay.........................................89
Bounce-Back...............................................88
One-Touch Down......................................88
One-Touch Up............................................88
Window Lock...............................................89
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Rear Seat Armrest...............................142Armrest pass-through............................142
Rear Seats..............................................139
Rear View Camera..............................194
Using the Rear View Camera System.....................................................194
Rear View CameraSee: Rear View Camera.........................194
Recommended TowingWeights................................................233
Refueling................................................160
Easy Fuel™ Capless Fuel System.......161
Remote Control.....................................53Car Finder......................................................54
Intelligent Access Key...............................53
Remote Start...............................................54
Replacing the Battery...............................53
Sounding a Panic Alarm..........................54
Remote Start.........................................131Automatic Settings...................................131
Heated and Cooled Devices.................132
Last Settings...............................................132
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............................................289
Replacement Parts Recommendation...............................12
Collision Repairs..........................................12
Scheduled Maintenance and
Mechanical Repairs................................12
Warranty on Replacement Parts...........12
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control...................................................56
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only).....................................................254
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only).....................................................254
Roadside Assistance.........................243
Vehicles Sold In Canada : Getting
Roadside Assistance.........................244
Vehicles Sold In Canada : Using Roadside Assistance.........................244
Vehicles Sold In The U.S.: Getting Roadside Assistance..........................243
Vehicles Sold In The U.S. : Using Roadside Assistance..........................243
Roadside Emergencies.....................243
Running-In
See: Breaking-In.......................................240
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