Lincoln MKZ (2012) [200/344] Recreational towing

RECREATIONAL TOWING

Follow these guidelines if you have a need for recreational (RV) towing.

An example of recreational towing would be towing your vehicle behind

a motor home. These guidelines are designed to ensure that your

transmission is not damaged.

Note: Put your climate control system in recirculated air mode to

prevent exhaust fumes from entering the vehicle. Refer to the Climate

Controls chapter for more information.

In case of a roadside emergency with a disabled vehicle, please refer to

Wrecker towing in the Roadside Emergencies chapter.

These guidelines are designed to prevent damage to your vehicle after it

is hooked-up to the RV or tow dolly.

Front-wheel drive (FWD) vehicles can’t be towed with the front drive

wheels on the ground or transmission damage may occur. It is

recommended to tow your vehicle with the front drive wheels on a dolly

or with all four wheels off the ground on a car-hauling trailer.

All-wheel drive (AWD) vehicles can’t be towed with any wheels on

the ground, as vehicle or transmission damage may occur. It is

recommended to tow your vehicle with all four wheels off the ground

such as when using a car-hauling trailer. Otherwise, no recreational

towing is permitted.

Tires, Wheels and Loading

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2012 MKZ (378)

Owners Guide, 2nd Printing

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