Lincoln MKZ (2020 year). Manual in english - page 15

Cross Traffic Alert Indicator

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When the system detects an
approaching vehicle, a tone
sounds, a warning lamp illuminates

in the relevant exterior mirror and arrows
appear in the information display to show
which side the approaching vehicle is coming
from.

Note: If arrows do not display, a message
appears in the information display.

If the system malfunctions, a warning lamp
illuminates in the instrument cluster and a
message appears in the information display. 
Have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible.

Note: In exceptional conditions, the system
could alert you, even when there is nothing
in the detection zone, for example a vehicle
passing further away from your vehicle.

Cross Traffic Alert Information Messages

Action

Message

Displays instead of indication arrows when the system detects a vehicle. Check for approaching
traffic.

Cross Traffic Alert

Indicates blocked cross traffic alert system sensors. Clean the sensors. If the message continues
to appear, have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Cross Traffic Not Available Sensor
Blocked See Manual

The system has malfunctioned.  Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Cross Traffic System Fault

Displays if you attach a trailer to your vehicle.

Cross Traffic Alert Deactivated Trailer
Attached

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STEERING

Electric Power Steering

WARNING: The electric power

steering system has diagnostic checks that
continuously monitor the system. If a fault
is detected, a message displays in the
information display. Stop your vehicle as
soon as it is safe to do so. Switch the
ignition off. After at least 10 seconds,
switch the ignition on and watch the
information display for a steering system
warning message. If a steering system
warning message returns, have the system
checked as soon as possible.

WARNING: If the system detects an

error, you may not feel a difference in the
steering, however a serious condition may
exist. Have your vehicle checked as soon
as possible. Failure to do so may result in
loss of steering control.

Your vehicle has an electric power steering
system, there is no fluid reservoir, no
maintenance is required.

If your vehicle loses electrical power while
you are driving, electric power steering
assistance is lost. The steering system still
operates and you can steer your vehicle
manually. Manually steering your vehicle
requires more effort.

Extreme continuous steering may increase
the effort required for you to steer your
vehicle, this increased effort prevents
overheating and permanent damage to the
steering system. You do not lose the ability
to steer your vehicle manually. Typical
steering and driving maneuvers allow the
system to cool and return to normal
operation.

Steering Tips

If the steering wanders or pulls, check for:
•

Correct tire pressures.

•

Uneven tire wear.

•

Loose or worn suspension components.

•

Loose or worn steering components.

•

Improper vehicle alignment.

Note: A high crown in the road or high
crosswinds may also make the steering
seem to wander or pull.

Adaptive Learning

 (If Equipped)

The electronic power steering system
adaptive learning helps correct road
irregularities and improves overall handling
and steering feel. It communicates with the
brake system to help operate advanced
stability control and accident avoidance
systems. Additionally, whenever the battery
is disconnected or a new battery installed,
you must drive your vehicle a short distance
before the system relearns the strategy and
reactivates all systems.

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PRE-COLLISION ASSIST

WARNING: You are responsible for

controlling your vehicle at all times. The
system is designed to be an aid and does
not relieve you of your responsibility to
drive with due care and attention. Failure
to follow this instruction could result in the
loss of control of your vehicle, personal
injury or death.

WARNING: The system does not

detect vehicles that are driving in a
different direction, pedestrians at night,
cyclists or animals. Failure to take care may
result in the loss of control of your vehicle,
serious personal injury or death.

WARNING: The system does not

operate during hard acceleration or
steering. Failure to take care may lead to
a crash or personal injury.

WARNING: The system may fail or

operate with reduced function during cold
and severe weather conditions. Snow, ice,
rain, spray and fog can adversely affect the
system. Keep the front camera and radar
free of snow and ice. Failure to take care
may result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, serious personal injury or death.

WARNING: In situations where the

vehicle camera has limited detection
capability, this may reduce system
performance. These situations include but
are not limited to direct or low sunlight,
vehicles at night without tail lights,
unconventional vehicle types, pedestrians
with complex backgrounds, running
pedestrians, partly obscured pedestrians,
or pedestrians that the system cannot
distinguish from a group. Failure to take
care may result in the loss of control of
your vehicle, serious personal injury or
death.

WARNING: The system cannot help

prevent all crashes. Do not rely on this
system to replace driver judgment and the
need to maintain a safe distance and
speed.

Using the Pre-Collision Assist System

The Pre-Collision Assist system is active at
speeds above approximately 3 mph (5 km/h)
and pedestrian detection is active at speeds
up to 50 mph (80 km/h).

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If your vehicle is rapidly approaching another
stationary vehicle, a vehicle traveling in the
same direction as yours, or a pedestrian
within your driving path, the system is
designed to provide three levels of
functionality:

1. Alert

2. Brake Support

3. Active Braking

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Alert: When active, a flashing visual warning
appears and an audible warning tone
sounds.

Brake Support: The system is designed to
help reduce the impact speed by preparing
the brakes for rapid braking. The system
does not automatically apply the brakes. If
you press the brake pedal, the system could
apply additional braking up to maximum
braking force, even if you lightly press the
brake pedal.

Active Braking: Active braking may activate
if the system determines that a collision is
imminent. The system may help the driver
reduce impact damage or avoid the crash
completely.

Note: If you perceive Pre-Collision Assist
alerts as being too frequent or disturbing,
then you can reduce the alert sensitivity,
though the manufacturer recommends using
the highest sensitivity setting where possible.
Setting lower sensitivity would lead to fewer
and later system warnings.

Distance Indication and Alert

Distance Indication and Alert is a function
that provides a graphical indication of the
time gap to other preceding vehicles
traveling in the same direction. The Distance
Indication and Alert screen in the information
display shows a graphic similar to the one
that follows.

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If the time gap to a preceding vehicle is
small, a red visual indication displays.

Note: Distance Indication and Alert
deactivates and the graphics do not display
when adaptive cruise control is active.

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Time Gap

Distance Gap

Graphics

Sensitivity

Speed

>0.9sec

>82 ft (25 m)

Grey

Normal

62 mph (100 km/h)

0.6sec — 0.9sec

56–82 ft (17–25 m)

Yellow

Normal

62 mph (100 km/h)

<0.6sec

<56 ft (17 m)

Red

Normal

62 mph (100 km/h)

Adjusting the Pre-Collision Assist
Settings

You can adjust the following settings by
using the information display controls. See
General Information (page 109).
•

You can change Alert and Distance Alert
sensitivity to one of three possible
settings.

•

You can switch Distance Indication and
Alert on or off.

•

If required, you can switch Active Braking
on or off.

Note: Active braking automatically turns on
every time you switch the ignition on.

Blocked Sensors

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If a message regarding a blocked sensor or
camera appears in the information display,
the radar signals or camera images are
obstructed. The radar sensor is located
behind a fascia cover near the driver side of
the lower grille. With an obstructed radar,
the Pre-Collision Assist system does not
function and cannot detect a vehicle ahead.
With the front camera obstructed, the
Pre-Collision Assist system does not respond
to pedestrians or stationary vehicles and the
system performance on moving vehicles
reduces. The following table lists possible
causes and actions for when this message
displays.

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Action

Cause

Clean the grille surface in front of the radar or remove the object

causing the obstruction.

The surface of the radar in the grille is dirty or obstructed in some

way.

Wait a short time. It may take several minutes for the radar to detect

that there is no obstruction.

The surface of the radar in the grille is clean but the message remains

in the display.

The Pre-Collision Assist system is temporarily disabled. Pre-Collision

Assist should automatically reactivate a short time after the weather

conditions improve.

Heavy rain, spray, snow, or fog is interfering with the radar signals.

The Pre-Collision Assist system is temporarily disabled. Pre-Collision

Assist should automatically reactivate a short time after the weather

conditions improve.

Swirling water, or snow or ice on the surface of the road may interfere

with the radar signals.

Contact an authorized dealer to have the radar checked for proper

coverage and operation.

Radar is out of alignment due to a front end impact.

Clean the outside of the windshield in front of the camera.

The windshield in front of the camera is dirty or obstructed in some

way.

Wait a short time. It may take several minutes for the camera to detect

that there is no obstruction.

The windshield in front of the camera is clean but the message remains

in the display.

Note: Proper system operation requires a
clear view of the road by the camera. Have
any windshield damage in the area of the
camera's field of view repaired.

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Note: If something hits the front end of your
vehicle or damage occurs, the radar sensing
zone may change. This could cause missed
or false vehicle detections. Contact an
authorized dealer to have the radar checked
for proper coverage and operation.

Note: If your vehicle detects excessive heat
at the camera or a potential misalignment
condition, a message may display in the
information display indicating temporary
sensor unavailability. This message
deactivates automatically when operational
conditions return to normal. For example,
when the ambient temperature around the
sensor decreases or the sensor
automatically recalibrates successfully.

DRIVE CONTROL

 (IF EQUIPPED)

Lincoln Drive Control

Lincoln Drive Control delivers the Lincoln
driving experience through a suite of
sophisticated electronic vehicle systems.
These systems continuously monitor your
driving inputs and the road conditions to
optimize ride comfort, steering, handling,

powertrain response and sound. You can
preset your preferences for these systems
within the information display. Lincoln Drive
Control will respond to your preferences
based on what gear position you select. This
provides a single location to control multiple
systems performance settings.

Lincoln Drive Control consists of the
following systems:
•

Adaptive suspension dynamically adjusts
the shock absorbers stiffness in real time
to match the road surface and driver
inputs. This system continuously monitors
your vehicle’s motion, suspension
position, load, speed, road conditions
and steering to adjust the suspension
damping for optimal vehicle control.

•

Electronically power-assisted steering
adjusts steering effort and feel based on
your vehicle speed and your inputs.

•

Active noise control utilizes your vehicle
electronics to enhance the acoustic
experience.

•

Electronic stability control and traction
control maintain your vehicle control in
adverse conditions or high performance
driving.

•

Electronic throttle control enhances the
powertrain response to your inputs.

Using Lincoln Drive Control

You can configure which of the drive control
modes are active when your vehicle is in
drive (D) or sport (S). The configuration
remains active until modified from the main
menu on the information display.

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These systems have a range of modes which
you can choose from in order to customize
your ideal driving experience:
•

Comfort – Provides a more relaxed
driving experience, maximizing comfort.
Your steering effort decreases and the
suspension movement is more fluid.
Comfort mode is ideal when you desire
enhanced traveling comfort.

•

Normal – Delivers a balanced
combination of comfortable, controlled
ride and confident handling. This mode
provides an engaging drive experience
and a direct connection to the road
without sacrificing any of the composure
demanded from a luxury vehicle.

•

Sport – Provides a sportier driving
experience. The suspension stiffens, with
an emphasis on handling and control.
The engine responds more directly to
your inputs and takes on a more powerful
tone. Sport mode is ideal for use during
more spirited driving.

You can change your vehicle's Drive Control
settings from the menu on the display
screen.  See General Information (page 109).

Note: Not all settings may be available.

Note: Lincoln Drive Control has diagnostic
checks that continuously monitor the system
to ensure proper operation. Certain types of
system errors gray out the mode selections
within the information display, preventing
you from changing states when the gear
position is changed. Other types of errors
produce a temporary message in the
information display. See Information
Messages (page 115).  If either condition
persists for multiple key cycles, see an
authorized dealer.

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LOAD LIMIT

Vehicle Loading - with and without a
Trailer

This section guides you in the proper
loading of your vehicle, trailer, or both.
Keep your loaded vehicle weight within
its design rating capability, with or
without a trailer. Properly loading your
vehicle provides maximum return of
vehicle design performance. Before you
load your vehicle, become familiar with
the following terms for determining your
vehicle’s weight rating, with or without
a trailer, from the vehicle’s Tire and
Loading Information label or Safety
Compliance Certification label.

Tire and Loading Label Information
Example:

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Payload

Payload is the combined weight of cargo
and passengers that your vehicle is
carrying. The maximum payload for your
vehicle appears on the Tire and Loading
label. The label is either on the B-pillar
or the edge of the driver door. Vehicles
exported outside the US and Canada
may not have a tire and loading label.
Look for “The combined weight of
occupants and cargo should never
exceed XXX kg OR XXX lb” for
maximum payload. The payload listed
on the Tire and Loading Information
label is the maximum payload for your
vehicle as built by the assembly plant. If
you install any additional equipment on
your vehicle, you must determine the
new payload. Subtract the weight of the
equipment from the payload listed on
the Tire and Loading label. When towing,
trailer tongue weight or king pin weight
is also part of payload.

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WARNING: The appropriate

loading capacity of your vehicle can
be limited either by volume capacity
(how much space is available) or by
payload capacity (how much weight
the vehicle should carry). Once you
have reached the maximum payload
of your vehicle, do not add more
cargo, even if there is space available.
Overloading or improperly loading
your vehicle can contribute to loss of
vehicle control and vehicle rollover.

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)

GAWR is the maximum allowable weight
that a single axle (front or rear) can carry.
These numbers are on the Safety
Compliance Certification label. The label
is located on the door hinge pillar,
door-latch post, or the door edge that
meets the door-latch post, next to the
driver seating position.

The total load on each axle must never
exceed its Gross Axle Weight Rating.

GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)

GVWR is the maximum allowable weight
of the fully loaded vehicle. This includes
all options, equipment, passengers and
cargo. It appears on the Safety
Compliance Certification label. The label
is located on the door hinge pillar,
door-latch post, or the door edge that
meets the door-latch post, next to the
driver seating position.
The gross vehicle weight must never
exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.

Safety Compliance Certification Label
Example:

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WARNING: Exceeding the Safety

Compliance Certification label vehicle
weight limits can adversely affect the
performance and handling of your
vehicle, cause vehicle damage and
can result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, serious personal injury or
death.

Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight

Maximum loaded trailer weight is the
highest possible weight of a fully loaded
trailer the vehicle can tow. Consult an
authorized dealer (or the RV and Trailer
Towing Guide available at an authorized
dealer) for more detailed information.

GCWR (Gross Combined Weight
Rating)

GCWR is the maximum allowable weight
of the vehicle and the loaded trailer,
including all cargo and passengers, that
the vehicle can handle without risking
damage. (Important: The towing
vehicle’s braking system is rated for

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operation at Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating, not at Gross Combined Weight
Rating.) Separate functional brakes
should be used for safe control of towed
vehicles and for trailers where the Gross
Combined Weight of the towing vehicle
plus the trailer exceed the Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating of the towing vehicle.

The gross combined weight must never
exceed the Gross Combined Weight
Rating.

Note:  For trailer towing information
refer to the RV and Trailer Towing Guide
available at an authorized dealer.

WARNING: Do not exceed the

GVWR or the GAWR specified on the
certification label.

WARNING: Do not use

replacement tires with lower load
carrying capacities than the original
tires because they may lower your
vehicle's GVWR and GAWR limitations.
Replacement tires with a higher limit
than the original tires do not increase
the GVWR and GAWR limitations.

WARNING: Exceeding any

vehicle weight rating can adversely
affect the performance and handling
of your vehicle, cause vehicle damage
and can result in the loss of control of
your vehicle, serious personal injury
or death.

Steps for determining the correct load
limit:

1. Locate the statement "The combined

weight of occupants and cargo
should never exceed XXX kg or XXX
lb." on your vehicle’s placard.

2. Determine the combined weight of

the driver and passengers that will
be riding in your vehicle.

3. Subtract the combined weight of the

driver and passengers from XXX kg
or XXX lb.

4. The resulting figure equals the

available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity. For example,
if the “XXX” amount equals 1,400 lb.
and there will be five 150 lb.
passengers in your vehicle, the
amount of available cargo and
luggage load capacity is 650 lb.
(1400-750 (5 x 150) = 650 lb.)

5. Determine the combined weight of

luggage and cargo being loaded on
the vehicle. That weight may not
safely exceed the available cargo
and luggage load capacity calculated
in Step 4.

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6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer,

load from your trailer will be
transferred to your vehicle. Consult
this manual to determine how this
reduces the available cargo and
luggage load capacity of your
vehicle.

Helpful examples for calculating the
available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity

Suppose your vehicle has a 1400-pound
(635-kilogram) cargo and luggage
capacity. You decide to go golfing. Is
there enough load capacity to carry you,
four of your friends and all the golf bags?
You and four friends average 220
pounds (99 kilograms) each and the golf
bags weigh approximately 30 pounds
(13.5 kilograms) each. The calculation
would be: 1400 - (5 x 220) - (5 x 30) =
1400 - 1100 - 150 = 150 pounds. Yes, you

have enough load capacity in your
vehicle to transport four friends and your
golf bags. In metric units, the calculation
would be: 635 kilograms - (5 x 99
kilograms) - (5 x 13.5 kilograms) = 635 -
495 - 67.5 = 72.5 kilograms.

Suppose your vehicle has a 1400-pound
(635-kilogram) cargo and luggage
capacity. You and one of your friends
decide to pick up cement from the local
home improvement store to finish that
patio you have been planning for the
past two years. Measuring the inside of
the vehicle with the rear seat folded
down, you have room for twelve
100-pound (45-kilogram) bags of
cement. Do you have enough load
capacity to transport the cement to your
home? If you and your friend each weigh
220 pounds (99 kilograms), the
calculation would be: 1400 - (2 x 220) -
(12 x 100) = 1400 - 440 - 1200 = - 240
pounds. No, you do not have enough
cargo capacity to carry that much
weight. In metric units, the calculation
would be: 635 kilograms - (2 x 99
kilograms) - (12 x 45 kilograms) = 635 -

198 - 540 = -103 kilograms. You will need
to reduce the load weight by at least
240 pounds (104 kilograms). If you
remove three 100-pound (45-kilogram)
cement bags, then the load calculation
would be:1400 - (2 x 220) - (9 x 100) =
1400 - 440 - 900 = 60 pounds. Now you
have the load capacity to transport the
cement and your friend home. In metric
units, the calculation would be: 635
kilograms - (2 x 99 kilograms) - (9 x 45
kilograms) = 635 - 198 - 405 = 32
kilograms.

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.

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Special Loading Instructions for
Owners of Pick-up Trucks and Utility-
type Vehicles

WARNING: When loading the

roof racks, we recommend you evenly
distribute the load, as well as maintain
a low center of gravity. Loaded
vehicles, with higher centers of gravity,
may handle differently than unloaded
vehicles. Take extra precautions, such
as slower speeds and increased
stopping distance, when driving a
heavily loaded vehicle.

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TOWING A TRAILER

WARNING: Do not exceed the

GVWR or the GAWR specified on the
certification label.

WARNING: Towing trailers

beyond the maximum recommended
gross trailer weight exceeds the limit
of your vehicle and could result in
engine damage, transmission damage,
structural damage, loss of vehicle
control, vehicle rollover and personal
injury.

Note: There may be electrical items
such as fuses or relays that can affect
trailer towing operation.  See Fuses
(page 281).

The load capacity of your vehicle is
designated by weight not volume. You
may not necessarily be able to use all
available space when loading your
vehicle or trailer.

Towing a trailer places extra load on the
engine, transmission, axle, brakes, tires,
and suspension. Inspect these
components before, during and after
towing.

Load Placement

To help minimize how trailer movement
affects the vehicle when driving:
•

Load the heaviest items closest to
the trailer floor.

•

Load the heaviest items in the center
of the left and right side trailer tires.

•

Load the heaviest items above the
trailer axles or just slightly forward
toward the trailer tongue. Do not
allow the final trailer tongue weight
to go above or below 10-15% of the
loaded trailer weight.

•

Select a ball mount with the correct
rise or drop. When both the loaded
vehicle and trailer are connected, the
trailer frame should be level, or
slightly angled down toward the
vehicle, when viewed from the side.

When driving with a trailer or payload, a
slight takeoff vibration or shudder may
be present due to the increased payload
weight. Additional information regarding
proper trailer loading and setting your
vehicle up for towing is located in the
Load Carrying chapter.  See Load Limit

(page 251).

You can also find information in the RV
& Trailer Towing Guide available at your
authorized dealer, or online.

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RV & Trailer Towing Guide Online

http://www.fleet.ford.com/towing-guides/

Website

RECOMMENDED TOWING
WEIGHTS

Note: Do not exceed the trailer weight
for your vehicle configuration listed in
the chart below.

Note: Be sure to take into consideration
trailer frontal area. Do not exceed 12 ft²
(1.11 m²).

Note: For high altitude operation,
reduce the gross combined weight by
2% per 1,000 ft (300 m) starting at the

1,000 ft (300 m) elevation point.

Note: Certain states require electric
trailer brakes for trailers over a specified
weight. Be sure to check state
regulations for this specified weight. The
maximum trailer weights listed may be
limited to this specified weight, as the
vehicle’s electrical system may not
include the wiring connector needed to
activate electric trailer brakes.

Your vehicle may tow a trailer provided

the maximum trailer weight is less than
or equal to the maximum trailer weight
listed for your vehicle configuration on
the following chart.

Maximum trailer weight

1

Powertrain

1,000 lb (454 kg)

2.0L GTDI

1,000 lb (454 kg)

3.0L V6 GTDI

1 

Calculated with SAE J2807 method.

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ESSENTIAL TOWING CHECKS

Follow these guidelines for safe towing:
•

Do not tow a trailer until you drive your
vehicle at least 1,000 mi (1,600 km).

•

Consult your local motor vehicle laws for
towing a trailer.

•

See the instructions included with towing
accessories for the proper installation
and adjustment specifications.

•

Service your vehicle more frequently if
you tow a trailer. See your scheduled
maintenance information.

•

If you use a rental trailer, follow the
instructions the rental agency gives you.

You can find information on load
specification terms found on the tire label
and Safety Compliance label as well as
instructions on calculating your vehicle's load
in the Load Carrying chapter.  See Load Limit
(page 251).

Remember to account for the trailer tongue
weight as part of your vehicle load when
calculating the total vehicle weight.

Hitches

Do not use a hitch that either clamps onto
the bumper or attaches to the axle.

Distribute the trailer load so 10-15% of the
total trailer weight is on the tongue.

Safety Chains

Note: Never attach safety chains to the
bumper.

Always connect the safety chains to the hook
retainers of your vehicle hitch.

To connect the safety chains, cross them
under the trailer tongue and allow enough
slack for turning tight corners. Do not allow
the chains to drag on the ground.

Trailer Brakes

WARNING: Do not connect a trailer's

hydraulic brake system directly to your
vehicle's brake system. Your vehicle may
not have enough braking power and your
chances of having a collision greatly
increase.

Electric brakes and manual, automatic or
surge-type trailer brakes are safe if you install
them properly and adjust them to the
manufacturer's specifications. The trailer
brakes must meet local and federal
regulations.

The rating for the tow vehicle's braking
system operation is at the gross vehicle
weight rating, not the gross combined
weight rating.

Separate functioning brake systems are
required for safe control of towed vehicles
and trailers weighing more than 1500 lb
(680 kg) when load.

Trailer Lamps

WARNING: Never connect any trailer

lamp wiring to the vehicle's tail lamp wiring;
this may damage the electrical system
resulting in fire. Contact your authorized
dealer as soon as possible for assistance
in proper trailer tow wiring installation.
Additional electrical equipment may be
required.

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