2000 Mercury Mystique Owner's Manual - Page 134
2000 Mercury Mystique Manual
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Driving TRAILER TOWING For vehicles equipped with 2.0 L engines and automatic transaxles, an auxiliary cooler must be installed prior to trailer towing to protect the power steering and transaxle system. Your vehicle is capable of towing a trailer of up to a maximum of 454 kg (1 000 lbs) gross trailer weight with a maximum tongue load of 45 kg (100 lbs). The trailer should also have 2.3 sq. meters (25 sq. feet) or less frontal area. Do not drive faster than 72 km/h (45 mph) while towing a 454 kg (1 000 lb) trailer. Your vehicle does not come from the factory fully equipped to tow. No towing packages are available through Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealers. Trailer towing puts additional loads on your vehicle's engine, transaxle, axle, brakes, tires, and suspension. For your safety and to maximize vehicle performance, be sure to use the proper equipment while towing. 134