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2020 Lincoln MKZ Owners Manual - Towing the vehicle on four wheels



Owner’s Manuals 2020 Towing the vehicle on four wheels

Towing the vehicle on four wheels

EMERGENCY TOWING

WARNING   WARNING:  If your vehicle has a steering wheel lock make sure the ignition is in the accessory or on position when being towed.


You can flat-tow (all wheels on the ground, regardless of the powertrain/transmission configuration) your disabled vehicle (without access to wheel dollies, car-hauling trailer, or flatbed transport vehicle) under the following conditions:

  • Your vehicle is facing forward so you tow it in a forward direction.
  • You place the transmission in neutral (N). If you cannot place the transmission in neutral (N), you may need to override the gear shifter.  See   Automatic Transmission. 
  • Maximum speed is 35 mph (56 km/h).
  • Maximum distance is 50 mi (80 km).

RECREATIONAL TOWING

Note:   Put your climate control system in recirculated air mode to prevent exhaust fumes from entering the vehicle.   See   Climate Control. 

Follow these guidelines if you have a need for recreational (RV) towing. An example of recreational towing would be towing your vehicle behind a motorhome. These guidelines are to make sure you do not damage the transmission during towing.

VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.0L ENGINE

Front-wheel drive (FWD) vehicles CANNOT be flat-towed (all wheels on the ground) as vehicle or transmission damage may occur. You must place the front wheels on a two-wheel tow dolly. If you are using a tow dolly, follow the instructions specified by the equipment provider.

All-wheel drive (AWD) vehicles CANNOT be flat-towed (all wheels on the ground), as vehicle or transmission damage may occur. It is recommended to tow your vehicle with all four (4) wheels off the ground such as when using a car-hauling trailer. Otherwise, you cannot tow your vehicle.

VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.0L ENGINE

You can tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground using the Stay in Neutral mode feature, or with all four wheels off the ground using a vehicle transport trailer. If you are using a vehicle transport trailer, follow the instruction specified by the equipment provider.

If you tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground:

  • Tow only in the forward direction.
  • Release the parking brake.
  • Place the vehicle in Stay in Neutral mode.  See   Automatic Transmission. 
  • Do not exceed 65 mph (105 km/h).

Note:   If the parking brake is applied, a message appears in the information display.

Note:   Start the engine and allow it to run for a few minutes at the beginning of each day, and every six hours or fewer. With the engine running and your foot on the brake, shift into drive (D) and then into reverse (R) before shifting back into neutral (N). BEFORE CONTINUING TO TOW, YOU MUST RE-ENABLE STAY IN NEUTRAL MODE.

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