2018 MKC Owner's Manual

Towing

Note: The message Stay in Neutral Mode Engaged appears in the information display when you successfully complete the procedure. Note: Keeping the vehicle in Stay in Neutral mode eventually causes your vehicle battery to lose charge. Exit the mode as soon as safely possible. Recreational Towing Note: Put your climate control system in recirculated air mode to prevent exhaust fumes from entering the vehicle. See Climate Control (page 132). 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.

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. • You place the vehicle in Stay in Neutral mode. See Placing Your Vehicle in Stay in Neutral Mode . In addition, make sure to read the brake-shift interlock override procedure. See Automatic Transmission (page 175). • Maximum speed is 35 mph (56 km/h). • Maximum distance is 50 mi (80 km). Placing Your Vehicle in Stay in Neutral Mode 1. Press the N button on the shifter assembly. 2. When Press N again to Enter Stay in Neutral Mode appears in the information display, press the N button again.

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MKC (TME) Canada/United States of America, JJ7J 19A321 AA enUSA, Edition date: 201707, First Printing