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:
Ambient lighting (if equipped)
Illuminates footwells, storage bins,
cupholders, door map pockets and
release handles with a choice of
several colors. The ambient lighting
control is located on the instrument
panel. To ...
Air filter
Refer to scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate
intervals for changing the air filter element.
When changing the air filter element, use only the air filter element
listed. Refer ...
Safety
Four-wheel-disc antilock brakes, traction control and an electronic stability
system are standard. The MKZ's six standard airbags include side-impact airbags
for the front seats and side curtain a ...