emergency towing FORD ECOSPORT 2019 Owners Manual

Front-wheel drive vehicles must have thefront wheels placed on a two-wheel towdolly when towing your vehicle from therear using wheel lift equipment. Thisprevents damage to the transmission.
Towing a four-wheel drive vehicle requiresthat all wheels be off the ground, such asusing a wheel lift and dollies or flatbedequipment. This prevents damage to thetransmission, four-wheel drive system andvehicle.
TOWING THE VEHICLE ON
FOUR WHEELS
Emergency Towing
If your vehicle becomes inoperable(without access to wheel dollies,car-hauling trailer, or flatbed transportvehicle), it can be flat-towed (all wheelson the ground, regardless of the powertrainand transmission configuration) under thefollowing conditions:
•Your vehicle is facing forward fortowing in a forward direction.
•Place the transmission in position N. Ifyou cannot move the transmission intoN, you may need to override it. SeeTransmission (page 142).
•Maximum speed is 35 mph (56 km/h).
•Maximum distance is 50 mi (80 km).
WARNING: If your vehicle has asteering wheel lock make sure theignition is in the accessory or on positionwhen being towed.
Recreational Towing
Note:Put your climate control system inrecirculated air mode to prevent exhaustfumes from entering the vehicle. SeeClimate Control (page 101).
Follow these guidelines if you have a needfor recreational (RV) towing. An exampleof recreational towing would be towingyour vehicle behind a motorhome. Wedesigned these guidelines to preventdamage to your transmission.
Front-wheel drive vehicles CANNOT beflat-towed (all wheels on the ground) asvehicle or transmission damage may occur.You must place the front wheels on atwo-wheel tow dolly. If you are using a towdolly, follow the instructions specified bythe equipment provider.
Four-wheel drive vehicles CANNOT beflat-towed (all wheels on the ground), asvehicle or transmission damage may occur.It is recommended to tow your vehicle withall four (4) wheels off the ground such aswhen using a car-hauling trailer. Otherwise,you cannot recreational tow your vehicle.
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SYNC Mobile Apps............................................298SYNC™............................................................292General Information.........................................292SYNC™ Troubleshooting..........................301
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Tailgate..............................................................60Closing the Tailgate..............................................61Opening the Tailgate..........................................60Technical SpecificationsSee: Capacities and Specifications............270The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only).........................191Tire Care..........................................................249Glossary of Tire Terminology..........................251Information About Uniform Tire QualityGrading.............................................................249Information Contained on the TireSidewall............................................................252Temperature A B C............................................250Traction AA A B C..............................................250Treadwear............................................................250Tire Inflation When PuncturedSee: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.................243Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........265Changing Tires With a Tire PressureMonitoring System.......................................266Understanding Your Tire PressureMonitoring System .......................................267Tire Repair KitSee: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.................243Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.....................243First stage: reinflating the tire with sealingcompound and air........................................245General Information.........................................243Second stage: checking tire pressure........248Tips for use of the kit........................................244What to do after the tire has beensealed................................................................249What to do when a tire is punctured..........244TiresSee: Wheels and Tires......................................241Towing a Trailer..............................................174Load Placement..................................................174Towing Points.................................................178Front Towing Point.............................................178Rear Towing Point...............................................179
Towing the Vehicle on FourWheels..........................................................180Emergency Towing............................................180Recreational Towing.........................................180Towing...............................................................174Traction Control............................................150Principle of Operation......................................150Trailer Sway Control.....................................174Transmission Code Designation.............277Transmission Specifications - 1.0LEcoBoost™..................................................273Transmission Specifications - 2.0L.......272Transmission..................................................142Transporting the Vehicle............................179Trip Computer..................................................91All Values..................................................................91Average Fuel Consumption...............................91Distance to Empty................................................91Instantaneous Fuel..............................................91Outside Air Temperature....................................91Resetting the Trip Computer............................91Trip Odometer........................................................91Trip Timer.................................................................91Type Approvals............................................429Radio Frequency Certification for Keys andRemote Controls..........................................439Radio Frequency Certifications for BlindSpot Information System..........................437Radio Frequency Certifications for BodyControl Module..............................................439Radio Frequency Certifications for CruiseControl Module..............................................439Radio Frequency Certifications for MidRange Radar....................................................431Radio Frequency Certifications for PassiveAnti-Theft System........................................432Radio Frequency Certifications for RadioTransceiver Module......................................435Radio Frequency Certifications for SYNC3..........................................................................439Radio Frequency Certifications for TirePressure Monitoring Sensor(s)...............429Radio Frequency Certifications for WirelessCharging...........................................................438Radio Frequency Statement for AudioUnit....................................................................439
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