Driving while you tow
When towing a trailer:
• Do not drive faster than 70 mph (113 km/h) during the first 500 miles
(800 km) of trailer towing and don’t make full-throttle starts.
• Turn off the speed control. The speed control may shut off
automatically when you are towing on long, steep grades.
• Use a lower gear to eliminate excessive shifting and assist in
transmission cooling. For additional information, refer to Automatic
transmission operation in the Driving chapter.
• Allow more distance for stopping with a trailer attached; anticipate
stops and brake gradually.
See also:
Trailer towing
Trailer towing puts additional loads on your vehicle’s engine,
transmission, axle, brakes, tires and suspension. For your safety and to
maximize vehicle performance, be sure to use the proper equi ...
Steering
The Lincoln MKS steering system received a thorough makeover for 2013. The
gear ratio is quicker (15:1 for 2013 vs. 17.1:1 for today's MKS), making the
steering more immediately responsive at all sp ...
Turn signal control
• Push down to activate the left
turn signal.
• Push up to activate the right turn
signal.
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