trailer FORD C MAX 2016 User Guide

TOWING A TRAILER
WARNING
Your vehicle is not approved
for trailer towing. Never tow
a trailer with your vehicle. TRANSPORTING THE VEHICLE
If you need to have your vehicle towed,
contact a professional towing service or,
if you are a member of a roadside
assistance program, your roadside
assistance service provider. We recommend the use of a wheel lift and
dollies or flatbed equipment to tow your
vehicle. Do not tow with a slingbelt. Ford
Motor Company has not approved a
slingbelt towing procedure. Vehicle
damage may occur if towed incorrectly, or
by any other means.
Ford Motor Company produces a towing
manual for all authorized tow truck
operators. Have your tow truck operator
refer to this manual for proper hook-up
and towing procedures for your vehicle.
The front wheels (drive wheels) must be
on a tow dolly when towing your vehicle
from the rear using wheel lift equipment.
This prevents damage to the transmission.
We recommend placing the rear wheels
on a tow dolly when towing your vehicle
from the front using wheel lift equipment.
This prevents damage to the rear fascia.
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:
•
Tow only in the forward direction.
• The transmission in position N. If you
cannot move the transmission into N,
you may need to override it. See
Automatic Transmission (page 161).
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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, Ford Motor Company
offers a complimentary roadside
assistance program. This program is
separate from the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty. The service is available:
•
24 hours a day, seven days a week.
• For the coverage period listed on the
Roadside Assistance Card included in
your Owner's Manual portfolio.
Roadside Assistance covers:
• A flat tire change with a good spare, if
provided with the vehicle (except
vehicles supplied with a tire inflation
kit).
• Battery jump start.
• Lock-out assistance (key replacement
cost is the customer's responsibility).
• Fuel delivery — independent service
contractors, if not prohibited by state,
local or municipal law, shall deliver up
to 2 gal (7.6 L) of gasoline or 5 gal
(18.9 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
(30.5 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 Ford
eligible vehicles to an authorized dealer
within
35 mi (56 km) of the
disablement location or to the nearest authorized dealer. If a member
requests a tow to an authorized dealer
that is more than
35 mi (56 km) from
the disablement location, the member
shall be responsible for any mileage
costs in excess of
35 mi (56 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
Complete the roadside assistance
identification card and place it in your
wallet for quick reference. This card is in
the owner's information portfolio in the
glove compartment.
United States Ford vehicle customers who
require Roadside Assistance, call
1-800-241-3673.
If you need to arrange roadside assistance
for yourself, Ford Motor Company
reimburses a reasonable amount for
towing to the nearest dealership within
35 mi (56 km)
. To obtain reimbursement
information, United States Ford vehicle
customers call 1-800-241-3673.
Customers need to submit their original
receipts.
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting
Roadside Assistance
To fully assist you should you have a
vehicle concern, Ford Motor Company of
Canada, Limited offers a complimentary
roadside assistance program. This program
is eligible within Canada or the continental
United States.
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Information Messages.................................101
AdvanceTrac®..................................................... 102
Alarm....................................................................... 102
Battery and Charging System (High Voltage)............................................................ 102
Doors....................................................................... 103
Fuel........................................................................\
.. 103
Hill Start Assist.................................................... 103
Keys and Intelligent Access............................ 104
Maintenance........................................................ 105
MyKey..................................................................... 105
Park Aid.................................................................. 106
Park Brake............................................................. 106
Power Steering.................................................... 107
Remote Start........................................................ 107
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................. 107
Transmission........................................................ 107
Installing Child Restraints
............................16
Child Seats............................................................... 16
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts.......................... 17
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)............................................ 19
Using Tether Straps.............................................. 21
Instrument Cluster
........................................85
Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................76
Vehicles With Front Fog Lamps...................... 76
Vehicles Without Front Fog Lamps...............76
Interior Lamps
.................................................78
Front Interior Lamp.............................................. 78
Front Interior Lamp - With Panorama Roof...................................................................... 78
Rear Interior Lamp............................................... 79
Interior Mirror
...................................................83
Auto-Dimming Mirror.......................................... 83
Introduction.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................197 Connecting the Jumper Cables..................... 197
Jump Starting...................................................... 198
Preparing Your Vehicle...................................... 197
Removing the Jumper Cables........................ 198
K
Keyless Starting
............................................129
Ignition Modes..................................................... 130Keys and Remote Controls.........................44
L
Lighting Control
...............................................74
Headlamp Flasher................................................ 75
High Beams............................................................. 74
Lighting...............................................................74 General Information............................................ 74
Load Carrying.................................................182
Load Limit
.......................................................183
Vehicle Loading - with and without a
Trailer .................................................................. 183
Locking and Unlocking
.................................56
Activating Intelligent Access ........................... 57
Autolock.................................................................. 59
Battery Saver......................................................... 60
Illuminated Entry.................................................. 59
Illuminated Exit..................................................... 59
Mechanical Key..................................................... 57
Opening a Rear Door from Inside................... 57
Power Door Locks................................................ 56
Remote Control.................................................... 56
Smart Unlocks For Integrated Keyhead Transmitter........................................................ 58
Smart Unlocks For Intelligent Access Keys ........................................................................\
........ 58
Locks
...................................................................56
Luggage Covers.............................................182 Removing the Shade......................................... 182
M
Maintenance..................................................218 General Information.......................................... 218
Manual Liftgate..............................................60 Closing the Liftgate.............................................. 61
Opening the Liftgate.......................................... 60
Manual Seats
..................................................115
Adjusting the Height of the Driver's
Seat...................................................................... 116
Lumbar Adjustment (If Equipped)................117
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward.............................................................. 116
Recline Adjustment............................................ 116
Media Hub
......................................................296
Message Center See: Information Displays................................. 93
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SYNC™ Applications and Services.......315
911 Assist................................................................ 315
SYNC Services: Traffic, Directions & Information (TDI) (If Equipped, United
States Only)..................................................... 319
Vehicle Health Report (If Equipped, United States Only)..................................................... 317
SYNC™ AppLink ™
......................................323
SYNC Mobile Apps............................................ 323
SYNC™............................................................297 General Information.......................................... 297
SYNC™ Troubleshooting
.........................335
T
Tailgate See: Manual Liftgate.......................................... 60
See: Power Liftgate.............................................. 61
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications............276
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)......................204
Tire Care
..........................................................255
Glossary of Tire Terminology......................... 257
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................................................. 255
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall........................................................... 258
Temperature A B C............................................ 256
Traction AA A B C.............................................. 256
Treadwear............................................................ 256
Tire Inflation When Punctured See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.................249
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........270 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System......................................... 271
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ........................................ 271
Tire Repair Kit See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.................249 Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit
....................249
First Stage: Inflating the Tire with Sealing
Compound and Air........................................ 251
General Information......................................... 250
Second Stage: Checking Tire Pressure............................................................ 253
Tips for Use of the Kit...................................... 250
What to Do After the Tire has Been Sealed............................................................... 253
What to Do When a Tire Is Punctured........251
Tires See: Wheels and Tires..................................... 249
Towing a Trailer.............................................190
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels..........................................................190
Emergency Towing............................................ 190
Recreational Towing........................................... 191
Towing..............................................................190
Traction Control
.............................................167
Principle of Operation....................................... 167
Transmission Code Designation
............279
Transmission...................................................161
Transmission See: Transmission............................................... 161
Transporting the Vehicle
...........................190
U
Under Hood Overview - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV).............................................219
Under Hood Overview - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)...........................221
Unique Driving Characteristics................135
Universal Garage Door Opener.................121 HomeLink Wireless Control System.............121
USB Port.........................................................296
Using Cruise Control
....................................179
Switching Cruise Control Off......................... 180
Switching Cruise Control On........................... 179
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................54
Using Snow Chains.....................................270
Using Stability Control
...............................169
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