Lincoln LS 2002 Owner's Manual page 178

Follow these guidelines to ensure safe towing procedure:
• Stay within your vehicle's load limits. If exceeded, cargo should be
removed from the trailer and/or the vehicle until all weights are within
specified limits.
• Thoroughly prepare your vehicle for towing. Refer to Preparing to
tow in this chapter.
• Use extra caution when driving while trailer towing. Refer to Driving
while you tow in this chapter.
• Service your vehicle more frequently if you tow a trailer. Refer to the
severe duty schedule in the scheduled maintenance guide.
• Do not tow a trailer until your vehicle has been driven at least 800 km
(500 miles).
• Refer to the instructions included with towing accessories for the
proper installation and adjustment specifications.
To ensure that the electrical system is not damaged, you will require a
trailer tow package which includes a trailer tow module and the
necessary wiring to connect the trailer tow module to the electrical
system and to the trailer. This option is available through your dealer or
through Ford Customer Service Division. Please refer to Preparing to
tow for further information.
Engine
3.0L
3.9L
3.0L with Sport
Package
3.9L with Sport
Package
Do not exceed the maximum loads listed on the Certification label. For
load specification terms found on the label, refer to Vehicle loading in
this chapter. Remember to figure in the tongue load of your loaded
trailer when figuring the total weight.
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 control
and personal injury.
Maximum GCWR - kg
(lbs.)
0- 2885 (0- 6361)
0- 2925 (0- 6450)
0- 2915 (0-6426)
0- 2950 (0-6504)
Trailer weight range
(0 - maximum) - kg (lbs.)
0-455 (0-1003)
0-680 (0-1500)
0-907 (0-2000)
0-907 (0-2000)
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