Lincoln Continental (2019 year). Manual - part 17

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
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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 292).

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 263).

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
feet

2

 (1.11 meters

2

) trailer frontal area.

Note: For high altitude operation,
reduce the gross combined weight by
2% per 1000 feet (300 meters) starting
at the 1000 foot (300 meter) 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
use electric trailer brakes.

Your vehicle may tow a Class I 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

Powertrain

1000 lb (454 kg)

2.7L GTDI

1000 lb (454 kg)

3.0L GTDI

1000 lb (454 kg)

3.7L TiVCT

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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 263).

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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Trailer lamps are required on most towed
vehicles. Make sure all running lights, brake
lights, turn signals and hazard lights are
working.

Before Towing a Trailer

Practice turning, stopping and backing up to
get the feel of your vehicle-trailer
combination before starting on a trip. When
turning, make wider turns so the trailer
wheels clear curbs and other obstacles.

When Towing a Trailer

•

Do not drive faster than 70 mph
(113 km/h) during the first 500 mi
(800 km).

•

Do not make full-throttle starts.

•

Check your hitch, electrical connections
and trailer wheel lug nuts thoroughly after
you have traveled 50 mi (80 km).

•

When stopped in congested or heavy
traffic during hot weather, place the
transmission in park (P) to aid engine and
transmission cooling and to help A/C
performance.

•

Turn off the speed control with heavy
loads or in hilly terrain. The speed control
may turn off automatically when you are
towing on long, steep grades.

•

Shift to a lower gear when driving down
a long or steep hill. Do not apply the
brakes continuously, as they may
overheat and become less effective.

•

If your transmission is equipped with a
Grade Assist or Tow/Haul feature, use
this feature when towing. This provides
engine braking and helps eliminate
excessive transmission shifting for
optimum fuel economy and transmission
cooling.

•

Allow more distance for stopping with a
trailer attached. Anticipate stops and
brake gradually.

•

Avoid parking on a grade. However, if
you must park on a grade:

1. Turn the steering wheel to point your

vehicle tires away from traffic flow.

2. Set your vehicle parking brake.

3. Place the transmission in park (P).

4. Place wheel chocks in front and back of

the trailer wheels. Chocks are not
included with your vehicle.

Launching or Retrieving a Boat or
Personal Watercraft (PWC)

Note: Disconnect the wiring to the trailer
before backing the trailer into the water.

Note: Reconnect the wiring to the trailer
after removing the trailer from the water.

When backing down a ramp during boat
launching or retrieval:
•

Do not allow the static water level to rise
above the bottom edge of the rear
bumper.

•

Do not allow waves to break higher than
6 in (15 cm) above the bottom edge of
the rear bumper.

Exceeding these limits may allow water to
enter vehicle components:
•

Causing internal damage to the
components.

•

Affecting driveability, emissions, and
reliability.

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Replace the rear axle lubricant anytime you
submerge the rear axle in water. Water may
contaminate the rear axle lubricant, which is
not a normal maintenance inspection item
unless there is a possibility of a leak or other
axle repair is required.

TOWING THE VEHICLE ON FOUR
WHEELS

Emergency Towing

WARNING: If your vehicle has a

steering wheel lock make sure the ignition
is in the accessory or on position when
being towed.

If your vehicle becomes inoperable (without
access to wheel dollies, car-hauling trailer,
or flatbed transport vehicle), it can be
flat-towed (all wheels on the ground,
regardless of the powertrain and
transmission configuration) under the
following conditions:
•

Your vehicle is facing forward for towing
in a forward direction.

•

Place the transmission in position N. If
you cannot move the transmission into
N, you must override it and enable stay
in neutral mode. Failing to do so may
result in damage to the transmission. See
Transmission (page 191).

•

Maximum speed is 35 mph (56 km/h).

•

Maximum distance is 50 miles (80
kilometers).

Recreational Towing

Note:  Put your climate control system in
recirculated air mode to prevent exhaust
fumes from entering the vehicle.  See
Climate Control (page 143).

Follow these guidelines if you have a need
for recreational (RV) towing. An example of
recreational towing would be towing your
vehicle behind a motorhome. We designed
these guidelines to prevent damage to your
transmission.

Front-wheel Drive Vehicles

Front-wheel drive vehicles CANNOT be
flat-towed (all wheels on the ground) as
vehicle or transmission damage may occur.
It is recommended to tow your vehicle with
the front wheels off the ground by using a
tow dolly. If you are using a tow dolly, follow
the instructions specified by the equipment
provider.

All-wheel Drive Vehicles

All-wheel drive vehicles CANNOT be
flat-towed (all wheels on the ground) as
vehicle or transmission damage may occur.
It is recommended to tow your vehicle with
all four (4) wheels off the ground such as
when using a car-hauling trailer. Otherwise,
you cannot recreational tow your vehicle.

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BREAKING-IN

You need to break in new tires for
approximately 300 mi (480 km). During this
time, your vehicle may exhibit some unusual
driving characteristics.

Avoid driving too fast during the first 1,000 mi
(1,600 km). Vary your speed frequently and
change up through the gears early. Do not
labor the engine.

Do not tow during the first 1,000 mi
(1,600 km).

ECONOMICAL DRIVING

Fuel economy is affected by several things
such as how you drive, the conditions you
drive under and how you maintain your
vehicle.

There are some things to keep in mind that
may improve your fuel economy:
•

Accelerate and slow down in a smooth,
moderate fashion.

•

Drive at steady speeds.

•

Anticipate stops; slowing down may
eliminate the need to stop.

•

Combine errands and minimize
stop-and-go driving (When running
errands, go to the furthest destination
first and then work your way back home).

•

Close the windows for high-speed
driving.

•

Drive at reasonable speeds.

•

Keep the tires properly inflated and use
only the recommended size.

•

Use the recommended engine oil.

•

Perform all regularly scheduled
maintenance.

There are also some things you may want to
avoid doing because they reduce your fuel
economy:
•

Avoid sudden or hard accelerations.

•

Avoid revving the engine before turning
off the car.

•

Avoid long idle periods.

•

Do not warm up your vehicle on cold
mornings.

•

Reduce the use of air conditioning and
heat.

•

Avoid using speed control in hilly terrain.

•

Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal
while driving.

•

Avoid carrying unnecessary weight.

•

Avoid adding particular accessories to
your vehicle (e.g. bug deflectors,
rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski
racks).

•

Avoid driving with the wheels out of
alignment.

DRIVING THROUGH WATER

WARNING: Do not drive through

flowing or deep water as you may lose
control of your vehicle.

Note: Driving through standing water can
cause vehicle damage.

Note: Engine damage can occur if water
enters the air filter.

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Driving Hints

Before driving through standing water, check
the depth. Never drive through water that is
higher than the bottom of the front rocker
area of your vehicle.

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When driving through standing water, drive
very slowly and do not stop your vehicle. 
Your brake performance and traction may
be limited.  After driving through water and
as soon as it is safe to do so:

•

Lightly press the brake pedal to dry the
brakes and to check that they work.

•

Check that the horn works.

•

Check that the exterior lights work.

•

Turn the steering wheel to check that the
steering power assist works.

FLOOR MATS

WARNING: Use a floor mat designed

to fit the footwell of your vehicle that does
not obstruct the pedal area. Failure to
follow this instruction could result in the
loss of control of your vehicle, personal
injury or death.

WARNING: Pedals that cannot move

freely can cause loss of vehicle control and
increase the risk of serious personal injury.

WARNING: Secure the floor mat to

both retention devices so that it cannot slip
out of position and interfere with the
pedals. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, personal injury or death.

WARNING: Do not place additional

floor mats or any other covering on top of
the original floor mats. This could result in
the floor mat interfering with the operation
of the pedals. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in the loss of
control of your vehicle, personal injury or
death.

WARNING: Always make sure that

objects cannot fall into the driver foot well
while your vehicle is moving. Objects that
are loose can become trapped under the
pedals causing a loss of vehicle control.

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Driving Hints

To install the floor mats, position the floor
mat eyelet over the retention post and press
down to lock in position.

To remove the floor mat, reverse the
installation procedure.

Note: Regularly check the floor mats to make
sure they are secure.

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ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE

Vehicles Sold in the United States:
Getting Roadside Assistance

To fully assist you should you have a vehicle
concern, Lincoln Motor Company offers a
complimentary roadside assistance program. 
This program is separate from the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.

The service is available:
•

Throughout the life of the vehicle for
original owners.

•

For six years or 70,000 mi (110,000 km)
(whichever comes first) for subsequent
owners.

Roadside Assistance covers:
•

A flat tire change with a good spare
(except vehicles supplied with a tire
inflation kit).

•

Battery jump start.

•

Lock-out assistance (key replacement
cost is the client's responsibility).

•

Fuel delivery — independent service
contractors, if not prohibited by state,
local or municipal law shall deliver up to
2 gal (8 L) of gasoline or 5 gal (20 L) of
diesel fuel to a disabled vehicle.
Roadside Assistance limits fuel delivery
service to two no-charge occurrences
within a 12-month period.

•

Winch out — available within 100 ft (30 m)
of a paved or county maintained road,
no recoveries.

•

Towing — independent service
contractors, if not prohibited by state,
local or municipal law shall tow Lincoln
eligible vehicles to the client's selling or
preferred dealer within 100 mi (160 km)
of the disablement location or to the
nearest Lincoln dealer. If a client requests
a tow to a selling or preferred dealer that
is more than 100 mi (160 km) from the
disablement location, the client is
responsible for any mileage costs in
excess of 100 mi (160 km).

•

Roadside Assistance includes up to $200
for a towed trailer if the disabled eligible
vehicle requires service at the nearest
authorized dealer.  If the towing vehicle
is operational but the trailer is not, then
the trailer does not qualify for any
roadside services.

Vehicles Sold in the United States:
Using Roadside Assistance

United States clients who require roadside
assistance, call 1-800-521-4140.

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Roadside Emergencies

If you need to arrange roadside assistance
for yourself, Lincoln Motor Company
reimburses a reasonable amount for towing
to the nearest Lincoln dealership within
100 mi (160 km). To obtain reimbursement
information, United States clients, call
1-800-521-4140. Clients need to submit their
original receipts.

Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting
Roadside Assistance

To fully assist you should you have a vehicle
concern, Lincoln Motor Company offers a
complimentary roadside assistance program. 
This program is eligible within Canada or the
continental United States.

This program is separate from the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty, beginning from
the original warranty start date and lasts the
life of the vehicle for the original owner.
Subsequent owners receive coverage that
is concurrent with the 6 years or 70,000 mi
(110,000 km) (whichever occurs first)
powertrain warranty coverage period.

If you purchased your vehicle in Canada and
require roadside assistance, please call
1-800-387-9333.

Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using
Roadside Assistance

Complete the roadside assistance
identification card and place it in your wallet
for quick reference.

In Canada, this card is found in the Warranty
Guide in the glove compartment of your
vehicle.

Vehicles Sold in Canada: Roadside
Assistance Program Coverage

The service is available 24 hours a day,
seven days a week.

Canadian roadside coverage and benefits
may differ from the U.S. coverage.

For complete program coverage details
review your warranty guide, contact your
dealer, call us in Canada at 1-800-387-9333,
or visit our website at
www.lincolncanada.com.

HAZARD FLASHERS

Note: The hazard flashers operate when the
ignition is in any position, or if the key is not
in the ignition. If used when the vehicle is not
running, the battery loses charge. As a result,
there may be insufficient power to restart
your vehicle.

The flasher control is on the
instrument panel. Use your hazard
flashers when your vehicle is

creating a safety hazard for other motorists.

•

Press the flasher control and all front and
rear direction indicators flash.

•

Press the button again to switch them off.

FUEL SHUTOFF

WARNING: If your vehicle has been

involved in a crash, have the fuel system
checked. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in fire, personal injury or death.

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Roadside Emergencies

Note:  When you try to restart your vehicle
after a fuel shutoff, the vehicle makes sure
that various systems are safe to restart. 
Once the vehicle determines the systems
are safe, then the vehicle allows you to
restart.

Note:  In the event that your vehicle does
not restart after your third attempt, contact
a qualified technician.

The fuel pump shutoff stops the flow of fuel
to the engine in the event of a moderate to
severe crash.  Not every impact causes a
shutoff.

Should your vehicle shut off after a crash,
you may restart your vehicle.

1. Press START/STOP to switch off your

vehicle.

2. Press the brake pedal and START/STOP

to switch on your vehicle.

3. Remove your foot from the brake pedal

and press START/STOP to switch off
your vehicle.

4. You can attempt to start the vehicle by

pressing the brake pedal and
START/STOP, or press START/STOP
without pressing the brake pedal.

JUMP STARTING THE VEHICLE

WARNING: Batteries normally

produce explosive gases which can cause
personal injury. Therefore, do not allow
flames, sparks or lighted substances to
come near the battery. When working near
the battery, always shield your face and
protect your eyes. Always provide correct
ventilation.

WARNING: Keep batteries out of

reach of children. Batteries contain sulfuric
acid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or
clothing. Shield your eyes when working
near the battery to protect against possible
splashing of acid solution. In case of acid
contact with skin or eyes, flush immediately
with water for a minimum of 15 minutes and
get prompt medical attention. If acid is
swallowed, call a physician immediately.

WARNING: Use only adequately

sized cables with insulated clamps.

Preparing Your Vehicle

Do not attempt to push-start your automatic
transmission vehicle.

Note: Attempting to push-start a vehicle with
an automatic transmission may cause
transmission damage.

Note: Use only a 12-volt supply to start your
vehicle.

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Roadside Emergencies