Basic operating principles

• Drive slower in strong crosswinds which can affect the normal steering characteristics of your vehicle.
• Be extremely careful when driving on pavement made slippery by loose sand, water, gravel, snow or ice.
See also:
Running out of fuel
Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may have an adverse
effect on powertrain components.
If you have run out of fuel:
• You may need to cycle the ignition from off to on several t ...
Active park assist (APA) (if equipped)
Active park assist (APA) will detect an available parallel parking space
and automatically steer the vehicle into the space (hands-free) while you
control the accelerator, gearshift and brakes. Th ...
New chassis technology
Making a full-size crossover ride smoothly but handle well can be a real
challenge.
"The 2013 MKT with Continuously Controlled Damping delivers a surprisingly
vibrant blend of ride and handli ...
