Hitches

Hitches  - Trailer towing - Tires, Wheels and Loading - Lincoln MKX Owners Manual - Lincoln MKX

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.

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    Safety chains
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    Combination lap and shoulder belts
    1. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from) until you hear a snap and feel it latch. Make sure the tongue is securely fas ...