Trailer Tow Connector; Driving While You Tow; Servicing After Towing - Lincoln 2010 MKX Owner's Manual

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cause them not to function properly. Your lamp outage feature
may also be disabled or provide incorrect information.

Trailer tow connector

(equipped on vehicles with a Class II trailer tow/prep package)
The trailer tow connector is located under the rear bumper, on the
driver's side of the vehicle.
Refer to the following chart for information regarding the
factory-equipped trailer tow connector:
Trailer tow connector
Color
1. Dark Green
2. Yellow
3. Brown
4. White

Driving while you tow

When towing a trailer:
• To ensure proper "break-in" of powertrain components, do not trailer
tow during the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of a new vehicle.
• To ensure proper "break-in" of powertrain components during the first
500 miles (800 km) of trailer towing, drive no faster than 70 mph
(113 km/h) with no full throttle starts.
• Turn off the speed control. The speed control may shut off
automatically when you are towing on long, steep grades.
• Consult your local motor vehicle speed regulations for towing a trailer.
• To eliminate excessive shifting, use a lower gear. This will also assist
in transmission cooling. For additional information, refer to Automatic
transmission operation in the Driving chapter.
• Anticipate stops and brake gradually.
• Do not exceed the GCWR rating or transmission damage may occur.

Servicing after towing

If you tow a trailer for long distances, your vehicle will require more
frequent service intervals. Refer to your Scheduled Maintenance Guide
for more information.
Tires, Wheels and Loading
Function
Right hand turn signal/brake/hazard
flasher
Left hand turn signal/brake/hazard
flasher
Tail lamps/parking lamps
Ground
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