2002 Lincoln LS Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 177

Driving Follow these guidelines to ensure safe towing procedure: • Stay within your vehicle's load limits. If exceeded, cargo should be removed from the trailer and/or the vehicle until all weights are within specified limits. • Thoroughly prepare your vehicle for towing. Refer to Preparing to tow in this chapter. • Use extra caution when driving while trailer towing. Refer to Driving while you tow in this chapter. • Service your vehicle more frequently if you tow a trailer. Refer to the severe duty schedule in the scheduled maintenance guide. • Do not tow a trailer until your vehicle has been driven at least 800 km (500 miles). • Refer to the instructions included with towing accessories for the proper installation and adjustment specifications. To ensure that the electrical system is not damaged, you will require a trailer tow package which includes a trailer tow module and the necessary wiring to connect the trailer tow module to the electrical system and to the trailer. This option is available through your dealer or through Ford Customer Service Division. Please refer to Preparing to tow for further information. Engine 3.0L 3.9L 3.0L with Sport Package 3.9L with Sport Package Maximum GCWR - kg Trailer weight range (lbs.) (0 - maximum) - kg (lbs.) 0- 2885 (0- 6361) 0-455 (0-1003) 0- 2925 (0- 6450) 0-680 (0-1500) 0- 2915 (0-6426) 0- 2950 (0-6504) 0-907 (0-2000) 0-907 (0-2000) Do not exceed the maximum loads listed on the Certification label. For load specification terms found on the label, refer to Vehicle loading in this chapter. Remember to figure in the tongue load of your loaded trailer when figuring the total weight. Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailer weight exceeds the limit of the vehicle and could result in engine damage, transmission damage, structural damage, loss of control and personal injury. 177