Driving on slippery surfaces with AWD vehicles

Driving on slippery surfaces with AWD vehicles  - All-wheel drive (awd) system (if equipped) - Driving - Lincoln MKZ Owners Manual - Lincoln MKZ

AWD vehicles are specially equipped for driving on sand, snow, mud and rough roads and have operating characteristics that are somewhat different from conventional vehicles, both on and off the highway.

When driving at slow speeds off-highway under high outside temperatures, use a low gear or (L) when possible. L (Low) gear operation will maximize the engine and transmission cooling capability.

Under severe operating conditions, the A/C may cycle on and off to protect overheating of the engine.

See also:

Hitches
Do not use a hitch that clamps onto the vehicle’s bumper or attaches to the axle. You must distribute the load in your trailer so that 10–15% of the total weight of the trailer is on the tongue. ...

Fuses
If electrical components in the vehicle are not working, a fuse may have blown. Blown fuses are identified by a broken wire within the fuse. Check the appropriate fuses before replacing any ...

Adaptive headlamps
The headlamp beams move in the same direction as the steering wheel which provides more visibility when driving around curves. • Without adaptive headlamps (1) • With adaptive headlamps (2) ...