2005 Lincoln Aviator Owner Guide 3rd Printing (Spanish) - Page 677

Tires, Wheels and Loading Trailer hitch cover Your vehicle is equipped with a removable trailer hitch trim cover. To remove the trim cover: 1. Loosen the two 1⁄4-turn fasteners in the bottom of the cover by turning them counterclockwise. Pull the cover downward to remove it; the fasteners will remain attached to the cover. 2. To reinstall the cover, insert the three plastic tabs on top of the cover into the corresponding slots, as shown in the illustration and push the cover up into the bumper trim. 3. Hold the cover against the bumper trim and reinstall the two 1⁄4-turn fasteners by turning them clockwise. Preparing to tow Use the proper equipment for towing a trailer and make sure it is properly attached to your vehicle. See your dealer or a reliable trailer dealer if you require assistance. Hitches Do not use hitches that clamp onto the vehicle bumper; use a load-carrying hitch. You must distribute the load in your trailer so that 10-15% of the total weight of the trailer is on the tongue, not to exceed the maximum tongue loads as stated: • Class II receiver: 350 lb. (159 kg) • Class III/IV receiver: 500 lb. (227 kg) (weight-carrying)/730 lb. (331 kg) (weight-distributing) 265 2005 Aviator (231) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)