Lincoln Nautilus (2022 year). Manual in english — page 18

LOCATING THE SAFETY
COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION
LABELS

Safety Compliance Certification Label
Example:

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The Safety Compliance Certification 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.

WHAT IS THE GROSS AXLE
WEIGHT RATING

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.

WHAT IS THE 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.

WHAT IS THE 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. See Towing a Trailer
(page 304).

WHAT IS THE GROSS COMBINED
WEIGHT RATING

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
operation at Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating, not at Gross Combined Weight

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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.

Note: For trailer towing information refer
to the RV and Trailer Towing Guide
available at an authorized dealer, or
online at the website that follows.

RV & Trailer Towing Guide Online

www.fleet.ford.com/towing-guides

Website

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CALCULATING PAYLOAD

Tire and Loading Label Information
Example:

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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.

CALCULATING THE LOAD LIMIT

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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ROOF RACK

(IF EQUIPPED)

ROOF RACK PRECAUTIONS

WARNING: Read and follow the

manufacturer's instructions when you are
fitting a roof rack.

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.

Note: If you use a roof rack, the fuel
consumption of your vehicle will be higher
and you may experience different driving
characteristics.

You must place loads directly on the
crossbars fitted to the roof rack side rails.
When using the roof rack system, we
recommend that you use genuine Ford Motor
Company accessory crossbars specifically
designed for your vehicle.

Make sure that you securely fasten the load.
Check the tightness of the load before
driving and at each fuel stop.

ROOF RACK LOAD CAPACITIES

Do not install crossbars if your vehicle has a
moonroof. Do not place any load on your
vehicle if it has a moonroof. Using crossbars
or loading the vehicle roof may void your
vehicle's warranty.

Maximum Recommended Load

Description

0 lb (0 kg)

Vehicles with a moonroof

100 lb (45 kg)

Vehicles without a moonroof

Note: The maximum roof load is based on
the load being evenly distributed on the
crossbars.

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Note: When using a roof rack system, you
must subtract the weight of the roof rack
system from the maximum recommended
load to determine your actual maximum
cargo load. See the roof rack system
manufacturer for more information.

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INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT CARGO
NET

WARNING: This net is not designed

to restrain objects during a collision or
heavy braking.

Attach the net to the anchors. Repeat the
attachment on both sides of the vehicle.

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INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT COVER

(IF EQUIPPED)

WARNING: Do not place objects on

the luggage cover. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury
or death in the event of a sudden stop or
crash.

Use the luggage cover to conceal items in
the luggage compartment.

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Installing the Luggage Cover

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The luggage cover cassette attaches to the
rear quarter trim panel.

1. Load the cassette into the rear quarter

trim from the top down.

2. Push the cassette down, the click

indicates the luggage cover is properly
installed.

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3. Pull the cover straight back until it locks.

Removing the Luggage Cover

1. To release the cover, tap the center of

the board by the pull handle.

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2. To release the cassette from the rear

quarter trim panel, slide the button
forward.

3. After sliding the button forward, lift the

cassette up.

Note: There are buttons on both sides of the
cassette.

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CONNECTING A TRAILER
PRECAUTIONS

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 Normal Scheduled
Maintenance (page 467).

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

When attaching the trailer wiring connector
to your vehicle, only use a proper fitting
connector that works with the vehicle and
trailer functions.

Account for the trailer coupler weight as part
of your vehicle load when calculating the
total vehicle weight.

Do not exceed the load limits. See
Calculating the Load Limit (page 296).

CONNECTING A TRAILER

Trailer Towing Connector

(If Equipped)

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When attaching the trailer wiring connector
to your vehicle, only use a proper fitting
connector that works with the vehicle and
trailer functions.

Note: Install the waterproof protection cap
back onto the trailer towing connector
whenever it is not in use. This helps to
prevent water damage and trailer towing
connector malfunction.

Note: You cannot use a seven-pin trailer
wiring connector for your vehicle and the
trailer lighting equipment.

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.

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

Safety Chains

Note: Do not attach safety chains to the
bumper. Always connect the safety chains
to the frame or hook retainers of your trailer
hitch.

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Install trailer safety chains to the trailer hitch
as recommended by the manufacturer. Cross
the chains under the trailer coupler and allow
enough slack for turning tight corners. Do
not allow the chains to drag on the ground.

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If the trailer safety chain hook has a latch,
make sure the latch is fully closed.

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TOWING A TRAILER PRECAUTIONS

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.

WARNING: Do not exceed the

lowest rating capacity for your vehicle
or trailer hitch. Overloading your
vehicle or trailer hitch can impair your
vehicle stability and handling. Failure
to follow this instruction could result
in the loss of control of your vehicle,
personal injury or death.

WARNING: Make sure that the

vertical load on the tow ball is between
the minimum and maximum
recommended weight at all times.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, personal injury or death.

WARNING: Do not cut, drill, weld

or modify the trailer hitch. Modifying
the trailer hitch could reduce the hitch
rating.

WARNING: The anti-lock brake

system does not control the trailer
brakes.

TRAILER BRAKE PRECAUTIONS

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.

WARNING: Do not tow a trailer fitted

with electric trailer brakes unless your
vehicle is fitted with a compatible
aftermarket electronic trailer brake
controller. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, personal injury or death. For
additional information and assistance, we
recommend that you contact an authorized
dealer.

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.

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

Certain states require functioning trailer
brakes for trailers over a specified weight.
Be sure to check state regulations for this
specified weight.

Ford Motor Company recommends separate
functioning brake systems for trailers
weighing more than 1,500 lb (680 kg) when
loaded.

TOWING A TRAILER LIMITATIONS

The vehicle's load capacity designation
is by weight, not by volume, so you
cannot necessarily use all available
space when loading a vehicle or trailer.

Note: Your vehicle could have reduced
performance when operating at high
altitudes and when heavily loaded or
towing a trailer. When driving at
elevation, to match driving performance
as perceived at sea level, reduce gross
vehicle weight and gross combination
weight by 2% per 1,000 ft (300 m)
elevation.

LOADING YOUR TRAILER

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

Load the heaviest items closest to
the trailer floor.

•

Load the heaviest items centered
between 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. The trailer
tongue weight should never exceed
10% of the maximum towing capacity.

•

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 your
vehicle, when viewed from the side.

TRAILER TOWING HINTS

Towing a trailer places an extra load on your
vehicle's engine, transmission, axle, brakes,
tires and suspension. Periodically inspect
these components during and after any
towing operation.

When driving with a trailer or payload, a slight
takeoff vibration or shudder may be present
due to the increased payload weight.

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Your vehicle may have a temporary or
conventional spare tire. A temporary spare
tire is different in diameter or width,
tread-type, or is from a different manufacturer
than the road tires on your vehicle. Consult
information on the tire label or Safety
Compliance label for limitations when using.

When towing a trailer:
•

Obey country specific regulations for
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 when you are towing on
long, steep slopes.

•

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

•

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

•

Your vehicle has AdvanceTrac with roll
stability control. When towing a trailer,
additional loads could cause the
AdvanceTrac system to engage during
cornering maneuvers. Reduce cornering
speeds to make sure that you can
maintain control of the vehicle and trailer
if the AdvanceTrac system engages.

•

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

•

Avoid parking on a slope. However, if
you must park on a slope, turn the
steering wheel to point your vehicle tires
away from traffic flow, set the parking
brake, place the transmission in park (P)
and place wheel chocks in front and back
of the trailer wheels.

Note: Chocks are not included with your
vehicle.

LAUNCHING OR RETRIEVING A
BOAT OR PERSONAL
WATERCRAFT

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.

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Exceeding 6 in (15 cm) could allow water to
enter vehicle components, causing internal
damage to the components and affecting
driveability, emissions and reliability.

Note: Replace the rear axle lubricant
anytime the rear axle has been submerged
in water.

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

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

TOWING WEIGHTS AND DIMENSIONS

RECOMMENDED TOWING WEIGHTS - 2.0L

Maximum Trailer Frontal Area

Maximum Trailer Weight

Drivetrain

20 ft² (1.86 m²)

1,500 lb (680 kg)

1

FWD

20 ft² (1.86 m²)

1,500 lb (680 kg)

1

AWD

30 ft² (2.79 m²)

3,500 lb (1,587 kg)

2

FWD

30 ft² (2.79 m²)

3,500 lb (1,587 kg)

2

AWD

1

Vehicle without towing package.

2

Vehicle with towing package.

Note: All values calculated with SAE J2807 method.

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RECOMMENDED TOWING WEIGHTS - 2.7L

Maximum Trailer Frontal Area

Maximum Trailer Weight

Drivetrain

20 ft² (1.86 m²)

2,000 lb (907 kg)

1

AWD

30 ft² (2.79 m²)

3,500 lb (1,587 kg)

2

AWD

1

Vehicle without towing package.

2

Vehicle with towing package.

Note: All values calculated with SAE
J2807 method.

WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM LOADED
TRAILER WEIGHT

The maximum loaded trailer weight is
the highest possible weight of a fully

loaded trailer the vehicle can tow.

CALCULATING THE MAXIMUM
LOADED TRAILER WEIGHT FOR YOUR
VEHICLE

1. Start with the gross combined weight

rating for your vehicle model and
axle ratio.

2. Subtract all of the following that

apply to your vehicle:

•

Vehicle curb weight.

•

Hitch hardware weight, for example
a draw bar, ball, locks or weight
distributing hardware.

•

Driver weight.

•

Passenger weight.

•

Payload, cargo and luggage weight.

•

Aftermarket equipment weight.

This equals the maximum loaded trailer
weight for this combination.

Note: The trailer tongue load is
considered part of the payload for your
vehicle. Reduce the total payload by the
final trailer tongue weight.

Note: Consult an authorized dealer to
determine the maximum trailer weight
allowed for your vehicle if you are not
sure.

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HOW DOES TRAILER SWAY
CONTROL WORK

The system applies the brakes to the
individual wheels and reduces engine torque
to aid vehicle stability.

If the trailer begins to sway, the stability
control lamp flashes and the message Trailer
Sway Reduce Speed appears in the
information display.

Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do
so. Check the vertical weight on the tow ball
and trailer load distribution.

TRAILER SWAY CONTROL
PRECAUTIONS

WARNING: Turning off trailer sway

control increases the risk of loss of vehicle
control, serious injury or death. Ford does
not recommend disabling this feature
except in situations where speed reduction
may be detrimental (such as hill climbing),
the driver has significant trailer towing
experience, and can control trailer sway
and maintain safe operation.

Note: This feature only activates when
significant trailer sway occurs.

Note: This feature does not prevent trailer
sway, but reduces it once it begins.

Note: This feature cannot stop all trailers
from swaying.

Note: In some cases, if vehicle speed is too
high, the system may activate multiple times,
gradually reducing vehicle speed.

SWITCHING TRAILER SWAY
CONTROL ON AND OFF

1. Press Features on the touchscreen.

2. Press Towing.
3. Switch Trailer Sway Control on or off.

The system turns on each time you start your
vehicle.

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