2011 Lincoln MKT Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 270
2011 Lincoln MKT Manual
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Tires, Wheels and Loading calculation would be: 635 kg - (2 x 99 kg) - (12 x 45 kg) = 635 - 198 540 = -103 kg. You will need to reduce the load weight by at least 240 lb. (104 kg). If you remove 3-100 lb. (45 kg) cement bags, then the load calculation would be: 1,400 - (2 x 220) - (9 x 100) = 1,400 - 440 - 900 = 60 lb. Now you have the load capacity to transport the cement and your friend home. In metric units, the calculation would be: 635 kg - (2 x 99 kg) - (9 x 45 kg) = 635 - 198 - 405 = 32 kg. The above calculations also assume that the loads are positioned in your vehicle in a manner that does not overload the Front or the Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating specified for your vehicle on the Safety Compliance Certification Label found on the edge of the driver's door. TRAILER TOWING Trailer towing puts additional loads on your vehicle's engine, transmission, axle, brakes, tires and suspension. For your safety and to maximize vehicle performance, be sure to use the proper equipment while towing. Follow these guidelines to ensure safe towing procedure: • Do not tow a trailer until your vehicle has been driven at least 1,000 miles (1,600 km). • Consult your local motor vehicle laws for towing a trailer. • Refer to the instructions included with towing accessories for the proper installation and adjustment specifications. • Thoroughly prepare your vehicle for towing. Refer to Preparing to tow in this chapter. • Stay within your vehicle's load limits. • Use extra caution when driving while trailer towing. Refer to Driving while you tow in this section. • Service your vehicle more frequently if you tow a trailer. Refer to Special operating conditions in the Scheduled Maintenance Guide chapter. For load specification terms found on the label, refer to Vehicle loading - with and without a trailer in this chapter. Remember to figure in the tongue load of your loaded vehicle when figuring the total weight. 270 2011 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)