trailer FORD FOCUS ELECTRIC 2015 3.G User Guide

TOWING A TRAILER
WARNING
Never tow a trailer with your vehicle.
This powertrain is not designed to
tow.
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.
It is recommended that your vehicle be
towed with a wheel lift and dollies or
flatbed equipment. Do not tow with a
slingbelt. Ford Motor Company has not
approved a slingbelt towing procedure. If
the vehicle is towed incorrectly, or by any
other means, vehicle damage may occur. 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.
You can tow your vehicle from the front
with wheel lift equipment to raise the front
wheels off the ground. We recommend
that you place the rear wheels on a dolly
to prevent damage to the rear of your
vehicle.
You can tow your vehicle from the rear with
wheel lift equipment.
Note:
You must place the front wheels on
a dolly to prevent damage to the
transmission.
TOWING THE VEHICLE ON
FOUR WHEELS
Emergency Towing
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 neutral (N). If you
cannot move the transmission into
neutral (N), you may need to override
it. See Automatic Transmission
(page 122).
• Maximum speed is 35 mph (56 km/h).
• Maximum distance is 50 miles (80
kilometers).
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Recreational Towing
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.
Do not tow your vehicle with any wheels
on the ground, as vehicle or transmission
damage may occur. It is recommended to
tow your vehicle with all four wheels off
the ground, for example when using a
car-hauling trailer. Otherwise, you cannot
tow your vehicle.
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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
Canadian customers who require roadside
assistance, call 1-800-665-2006.
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using
Roadside Assistance
For your convenience, you may complete
the roadside assistance identification card
found in the centerfold of your warranty
guide and retain for future reference.
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In California (U.S. Only)..............................153
Information Display Control......................68
Multimedia Controls........................................... 69
Information Displays
....................................86
General Information........................................... 86
Information....................................................292 911 Assist............................................................... 298
Alerts....................................................................... 297
Calendar............................................................... 298
Sirius Travel Link................................................ 296
SYNC Services (If Equipped, United States Only).................................................................. 292
Vehicle Health Report..................................... 300
Information Messages
..................................92
AdvanceTrac®....................................................... 93
Alarm........................................................................\
93
Battery and Charging System (High Voltage).............................................................. 93
Doors........................................................................\
95
Hill Start Assist..................................................... 95
Keys and Intelligent Access.............................. 95
Lighting.................................................................... 96
Maintenance.......................................................... 96
MyKey....................................................................... 96
Park Aid.................................................................... 97
Park Brake............................................................... 97
Power Steering..................................................... 98
Remote Start......................................................... 98
Tire Pressure Monitoring System................... 98
Transmission......................................................... 99
Installing Child Seats
.....................................18
Child Seats............................................................... 18
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts.......................... 19
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)............................................. 21
Using Tether Straps............................................. 23
Instrument Cluster
.........................................81
Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................74
Instrument Panel Overview.........................15
Interior Lamps..................................................75
Front Interior Lamps (If Equipped)................75
Interior Mirror
....................................................79
Introduction........................................................5 J
Jump Starting the Vehicle
.........................148
To Connect the Booster Cables.................... 149
To Start Your Vehicle......................................... 149
K
Keyless Entry....................................................62 SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY
KEYPAD............................................................... 62
Keys and Remote Controls........................46
L
Lighting Control
...............................................72
Headlamp Flasher................................................ 73
High Beams............................................................. 72
Lighting...............................................................72 General Information............................................ 72
Load Carrying
.................................................135
Load Limit........................................................135
Vehicle Loading - with and without a
Trailer.................................................................. 135
Locking and Unlocking
.................................57
Activating Intelligent Access........................... 58
Autolock Feature.................................................. 59
Autounlock Feature............................................ 60
Battery Saver.......................................................... 61
Disabled Intelligent Access Keys.................... 59
Enabling or Disabling Autolock and Autounlock........................................................ 60
Illuminated Entry................................................. 60
Illuminated Exit..................................................... 60
Opening the Liftgate............................................ 61
Power Door Locks................................................. 57
Remote Control..................................................... 57
Smart Unlocks for Intelligent Access Keys...................................................................... 59
Locks...................................................................57
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 220
Lug Nuts
...........................................................221
M
Maintenance..................................................169 General Information.......................................... 169
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Temporary Mobility Kit...............................189
(Type 2).................................................................. 194
First Stage: Inflating the Tire with Sealing Compound and Air......................................... 191
General Information.......................................... 190
Second Stage: Checking Tire Pressure............................................................. 192
Tips for Use of the Kit....................................... 190
What to Do After the Tire has Been Sealed................................................................ 193
What to do When a Tire Is Punctured.........191
What to Do When a Tire Is Punctured......................................................... 196
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)........................154
Tire Care...........................................................201 Glossary of Tire Terminology........................ 203
Important Information for 235/40R18 Low-Profile Tires and Wheels.................. 201
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading.............................................................. 201
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall........................................................... 204
Temperature A B C............................................ 202
Traction AA A B C.............................................. 202
Treadwear............................................................ 202
Tire Inflation When Punctured See: Temporary Mobility Kit........................... 189
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
............216
Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System......................................... 217
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ........................................ 217
Tire Repair Kit See: Temporary Mobility Kit........................... 189
Tires See: Wheels and Tires...................................... 189
Towing a Trailer.............................................143
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels...........................................................143
Emergency Towing............................................. 143
Recreational Towing.......................................... 144
Towing...............................................................143
Traction Control.............................................127 Principle of Operation........................................ 127
Transmission Code Designation
............224
Transmission...................................................122 Transmission
See: Transmission............................................... 122
Transporting the Vehicle............................143
U
Under Hood Overview
................................170
Using Cruise Control....................................133 Switching Cruise Control Off.......................... 133
Switching Cruise Control On.......................... 133
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................54
Vehicles With Ford-Approved Aftermarket Remote Start Systems.................................. 54
Vehicles With Non-Ford-Approved Aftermarket Remote Start
Systems.............................................................. 54
Using Snow Chains
......................................216
Using Traction Control................................127 Switching the System Off Using a
Switch................................................................. 127
Switching the System Off Using the Information Display Controls..................... 127
System Warning Lamps and Messages........................................................... 127
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)
.........................154
V
Vehicle Care
....................................................182
General Information.......................................... 182
Vehicle Certification Label
.......................223
Vehicle Identification Number................223
Vehicle Interior Overview..............................14
Vehicle Storage
.............................................186
12V Battery............................................................ 187
Body........................................................................\
. 187
Brakes..................................................................... 188
Cooling System.................................................... 187
Electric Motor....................................................... 187
Fuel System.......................................................... 187
General................................................................... 187
Miscellaneous...................................................... 188
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................. 188
Tires........................................................................\
. 188
Ventilation See: Climate Control........................................ 100
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