2018 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR towing

operation at Gross Vehicle WeightRating, not at Gross Combined WeightRating.) Separate functional brakesshould be used for safe control of towedvehicles and for trailers where the GrossCombined Weight of the towing vehicleplus the trailer exceed the Gross VehicleWeight Rating of the towing vehicle.
The gross combined weight must neverexceed the Gross Combined WeightRating.
Note: For trailer towing informationrefer to the RV and Trailer Towing Guideavailable at an authorized dealer.
WARNING: Do not exceed theGVWR or the GAWR specified on thecertification label.
WARNING: Do not usereplacement tires with lower loadcarrying capacities than the originaltires because they may lower yourvehicle's GVWR and GAWR limitations.Replacement tires with a higher limitthan the original tires do not increasethe GVWR and GAWR limitations.
WARNING: Exceeding anyvehicle weight rating can adverselyaffect the performance and handlingof your vehicle, cause vehicle damageand can result in the loss of control ofyour vehicle, serious personal injuryor death.
Steps for determining the correct loadlimit:
1.Locate the statement "The combinedweight of occupants and cargoshould never exceed XXX kg or XXXlb." on your vehicle’s placard.
2.Determine the combined weight ofthe driver and passengers that willbe riding in your vehicle.
3.Subtract the combined weight of thedriver and passengers from XXX kgor XXX lb.
4. The resulting figure equals theavailable amount of cargo andluggage load capacity. For example,if the “XXX” amount equals 1,400 lb.and there will be five 150 lb.passengers in your vehicle, theamount of available cargo andluggage load capacity is 650 lb.(1400-750 (5 x 150) = 650 lb.)
5.Determine the combined weight ofluggage and cargo being loaded onthe vehicle. That weight may not
safely exceed the available cargoand luggage load capacity calculatedin Step 4.
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6.If your vehicle will be towing a trailer,load from your trailer will betransferred to your vehicle. Consultthis manual to determine how thisreduces the available cargo andluggage load capacity of yourvehicle.
Helpful examples for calculating theavailable amount of cargo andluggage load capacity
Suppose your vehicle has a 1400-pound(635-kilogram) cargo and luggagecapacity. You decide to go golfing. Isthere enough load capacity to carry you,four of your friends and all the golf bags?You and four friends average 220pounds (99 kilograms) each and the golfbags weigh approximately 30 pounds
(13.5 kilograms) each. The calculationwould be: 1400 - (5 x 220) - (5 x 30) =1400 - 1100 - 150 = 150 pounds. Yes, you
have enough load capacity in yourvehicle to transport four friends and yourgolf bags. In metric units, the calculationwould be: 635 kilograms - (5 x 99kilograms) - (5 x 13.5 kilograms) = 635 -495 - 67.5 = 72.5 kilograms.
Suppose your vehicle has a 1400-pound(635-kilogram) cargo and luggagecapacity. You and one of your friendsdecide to pick up cement from the localhome improvement store to finish thatpatio you have been planning for thepast two years. Measuring the inside ofthe vehicle with the rear seat foldeddown, you have room for twelve100-pound (45-kilogram) bags ofcement. Do you have enough loadcapacity to transport the cement to yourhome? If you and your friend each weigh
220 pounds (99 kilograms), thecalculation would be: 1400 - (2 x 220) -(12 x 100) = 1400 - 440 - 1200 = - 240pounds. No, you do not have enoughcargo capacity to carry that muchweight. In metric units, the calculationwould be: 635 kilograms - (2 x 99kilograms) - (12 x 45 kilograms) = 635 -
198 - 540 = -103 kilograms. You will needto reduce the load weight by at least240 pounds (104 kilograms). If youremove three 100-pound (45-kilogram)cement bags, then the load calculationwould be:1400 - (2 x 220) - (9 x 100) =1400 - 440 - 900 = 60 pounds. Now youhave the load capacity to transport thecement and your friend home. In metricunits, the calculation would be: 635kilograms - (2 x 99 kilograms) - (9 x 45kilograms) = 635 - 198 - 405 = 32kilograms.
The above calculations also assume thatthe loads are positioned in your vehiclein a manner that does not overload thefront or the rear gross axle weight ratingspecified for your vehicle on the SafetyCompliance Certification label.
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TOWING A TRAILER
WARNING: Towing trailersbeyond the maximum recommendedgross trailer weight exceeds the limitof your vehicle and could result inengine damage, transmission damage,structural damage, loss of vehiclecontrol, vehicle rollover and personalinjury.
WARNING: Do not exceed theGVWR or the GAWR specified on thecertification label.
Note: See Recommended TowingWeights (page 310).
Your vehicle may have electrical items,such as fuses or relays, related totowing. See Fuses (page 342).
Your vehicle's load capacity designationis by weight, not by volume, so youcannot necessarily use all availablespace when loading a vehicle or trailer.
Towing a trailer places an extra load onyour vehicle's engine, transmission, axle,brakes, tires and suspension. Inspectthese components periodically during,and after, any towing operation.
Load Placement
To help minimize how trailer movementaffects your vehicle when driving:
•Load the heaviest items closest tothe trailer floor.
•Load the heaviest items centeredbetween the left and right side trailertires.
•Load the heaviest items above thetrailer axles or just slightly forwardtoward the trailer tongue. Do notallow the final trailer tongue weightto go above or below 10-15% of theloaded trailer weight.
•Select a ball mount with the correctrise or drop and load capacity. Whenboth the loaded vehicle and trailerare connected, the trailer frameshould be level, or slightly angleddown toward your vehicle, whenviewed from the side.
When driving with a trailer or payload, aslight takeoff vibration or shudder maybe present due to the increased payloadweight. Additional information regardingproper trailer loading and setting yourvehicle up for towing is located inanother chapter of this manual. SeeLoad Limit (page 293).
You can also find information in the RV& Trailer Towing Guide available at yourauthorized dealer, or online.
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TRAILER REVERSING AIDS
Pro Trailer Backup Assist™
WARNING: Driving while distractedcan result in loss of vehicle control, crashand injury. We strongly recommend thatyou use extreme caution when using anydevice that may take your focus off theroad. Your primary responsibility is the safeoperation of your vehicle. We recommendagainst the use of any hand-held devicewhile driving and encourage the use ofvoice-operated systems when possible.Make sure you are aware of all applicablelocal laws that may affect the use ofelectronic devices while driving.
WARNING: This system is an extradriving aid. It does not replace yourattention and judgment, or the need toapply the brakes. This system does NOTautomatically brake your vehicle. If you failto press the brake pedal when necessary,you may collide with another vehicle.
Note:The system is not a substitute for safedriving practices.
Note:You must always be aware of thevehicle and trailer combination and thesurrounding environment.
Note:The system does not detect or preventthe vehicle or trailer from making contactwith obstacles in the surroundingenvironment.
Note:Keep in mind that the front end of thevehicle swings out when changing thedirection of the trailer.
Note:The system relies on usermeasurements to determine stickerplacement and system limits. It is critical totake the key measurements correctly.Incorrect measurements can result in theimproper function of the system up to andincluding contact between the vehicle andtrailer.
Note:The system limits vehicle speed whenbacking up. The system is not a replacementfor proper use of the throttle and brakepedals.
Principle of Operation
This feature helps you to steer your vehiclewhen reversing with a trailer attached. Turnand hold the control knob in the directionyou want the trailer to go and the systemtakes over the steering. This allows you tofocus on checking the mirrors and operatingthe brake and accelerator.
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You have to set up each trailer you use withyour vehicle. You must accurately follow thesetup process to make sure you correctlyplace the sticker.
Contact your dealership if you needassistance in setting up your trailer.
Setting Up Pro Trailer Backup Assist
Note:Once you enter a trailer's information,the system stores it for easy recall. You canadd a maximum of 10 trailers to the system.
Step 1: Position your Vehicle and Trailer
Hitch the conventional trailer to your vehicle.See Essential Towing Checks (page 312).
Park your vehicle and trailer on a levelsurface.
For best results, make sure that your trailerrides level with the ground when you hitchyour vehicle. More information on selectingyour tow bar is available in the Towingsection. See Towing (page 298).
Make sure your vehicle and the trailer are inline with each other. You can do this bydriving straight forward.
Step 2: Follow the Information DisplayPrompts
Press the button to turn the system on.
1. Select the option to add a trailer in theinformation display using the steeringwheel control. See General Information(page 119).
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2. Add a personalized name for the trailerusing the screen prompts. Use the downarrow to scroll to the desired letter andthen press the toggle switch to advanceto the next letter. Press OK to continue.
3.Select the type of trailer brake system forthe trailer you are adding.
4.Select the brake effort level for the trailer.
Note:The default option is low. Werecommend this for most trailers. If thetrailer's brakes require more initial voltage,or if you prefer more aggressive braking,then select the other options as required.
Some examples of conventional type trailersare below.
Note:You cannot use the system with thetypes of trailers marked with the cross.
The system only works with conventionaltrailers. It does not work with other typesincluding goose neck and fifth wheel.
Follow the information display prompts.
Step 3: Place the Sticker on the TrailerFrame
You must place the supplied sticker in anarea visible by the rear view camera.
Note:An assistant can help to carry out thefollowing procedure.
Note:Make sure nothing can obstruct therear view cameras view of the sticker. Forexample, items such as a jack handle orwiring.
Note:Position the sticker on a flat, dry andclean horizontal surface. For best resultsapply the sticker when temperatures areabove 32°F (0°C).
Note:Do not move stickers after you positionthem. Do not re-use any stickers if removed.
Note:You can purchase additional stickersthrough your authorized dealer.
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Use the supplied measurement card, a tapemeasure and pen to carefully mark the areawhere to attach the sticker (supplied in theback cover pocket of your quick start guide).Make sure the whole sticker is within thezone between the two arcs or distancemarkers on the diagram, and is also visiblein the rear view camera display.
Step 4: Take Measurements
After you correctly place the sticker on thetrailer, you must take some keymeasurements.
Note:You must take accuratemeasurements for the system to operateproperly.
Note:When rounding in inches, roundupward if the measured length is a quarterinch or greater. Round downward if themeasured length is less than a quarter inch.For example 12.25 in (31.11 cm) would berounded up to 12.50 in (31.75 cm). 12.13 in(30.8 cm) would be rounded down to 12.00 in(30.48 cm).
Note:When rounding in centimeters, roundto the nearest whole centimeter. If themeasurement is less than 0.2 in (0.5 cm)round downward. If the measurement ismore than or equal to 0.2 in (0.5 cm) roundupward. For example, 11.9 in (30.3 cm) wouldbe rounded down to 11.8 in (30 cm). 12.0 in(30.5 cm) would be rounded up to 12.2 in(31 cm).
Note:Use consistent metric or imperial unitsas required by your country or vehicle.
Record the four key distances (A, B, C, D) asrequired by the measurement card. Recordthe trailer name for these measurements.Distance A
The horizontal distance from the bumper tothe center of the ball hitch on the trailer.
Distance B
The horizontal distance from the center ofthe ball hitch to the center of the sticker.
Distance C
The distance from the rear view camera tothe center of the sticker.
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Distance D
The horizontal distance from the bumper tothe center of the trailer axle (single axletrailers), or the center of the axles (trailerswith dual axles or more).
Step 5: Enter Measurements Using theInformation Display
Using the recorded measurements, enter therequired data into the system. Follow the onscreen prompts to enter each of themeasurements taken in step 4. When all fourdistances have been entered, a confirmationdisplay will appear. Check the values arecorrect before proceeding, or go back tochange any if required.
Step 6: Confirming the Sticker Location
Check the rear view camera display to seeif the sticker is identified by the system andmarked with a red circle.
Confirm that the red circle is correctly locatedover the sticker image in the display. The onscreen prompt will ask you to confirm this.
Note:If the system cannot locate the stickertry cleaning the camera lens, and also makesure the sticker is within the green zone asindicated in step 3.
Calibrating the System
To complete setup, drive your vehiclestraight forward between 4 mph (6 km/h) and24 mph (39 km/h) following the on screenprompt.
Note:Check your measurements to makesure you measured from the correct points.
Note:If you move the steering wheel duringthis procedure, the calibration pauses.
Note:We recommend that you do not dothis at night.
A message will be displayed duringcalibration and after calibration is complete.
Using Pro Trailer Backup Assist
To use the system press the button andselect the required trailer from the display.When the sticker is located, the displayprompts you to shift into reverse (R). Thesystem turns on.
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