1996 Lincoln Continental Owner's Manual - Page 199

Preparing to Tow Towing Class Maximum gross trailer weight Maximum tongue load Engine Hitch design Traffer-tow package option Light-duty 1,000/2,000 lbs. (454/907 kg)* 100/200 lbs. (45/91 kg) 4.OL Load carrying type Not required For your safety and for the good of your vehicle, use the right equipment for the type of trailer you tow. Also, make sure that all towing equipment is properly attached to your vehicle. If you are not certain that you are using the right equipment in the proper manner, see your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. Do not use hitches that clamp onto your vehicle's bumper. The bumper is not designed to bear the load. Always check the pressure in all your vehicle's tires when preparing to tow (see inflation recommendation on the tire label). Connecting the safety chains Always attach the trailer's safety chains to your vehicle. They help protect your trailer if the hitch breaks. Vehicle speed should not exceed 45 mph (72 km/h) when towing on grades. Limit maximum gross trailer weight to 1,000 lbs. (454 kg) and maximum tongue load to 100 lbs. (45 kg): (1) when you are towing a trailer on steep hills or on moderate hills for a long distance (five miles (8 kms) or more) (2) on very hot days (when the temperature is 1OO°F (38°C) or more). You should also limit your trailer's load when you tow in high altitudes. 196