Hitches

Hitches  - Trailer towing - Seating and Safety Restraints - Lincoln MKS Owners Manual - Lincoln MKS

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

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    Recreational towing
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    Trailer tow false alerts
    When towing a trailer, the sensors may detect the trailer thus causing a false alert. It may be desirable to turn the BLIS off if the false alerts become annoying. ...

    Working with the engine off
    1. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park). 2. Turn off the engine and remove the key. 3. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly. ...