emergency towing FORD FUSION 2019 Owners Manual

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.
• Shift the transmission into neutral (N).
If you cannot shift the transmission into
neutral (N), you may need to override
the shifter and enable Stay in Neutral
mode. Failing to do so may result in
damage to the transmission.
See
Transmission (page 166).
• Maximum distance is
50 mi (80 km).
• Maximum speed is 35 mph (56 km/h).
Recreational Towing
Note: Put your climate control system in
recirculated air mode to prevent exhaust
fumes from entering the vehicle. See
Climate Control
(page 121).
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. Vehicles Equipped with 1.5L, 2.0L,
and 2.5L Engines
Front-wheel Drive Vehicles
Front-wheel drive vehicles CANNOT be
flat-towed (all wheels on the ground) as
vehicle or transmission damage may occur.
It is recommended to tow your vehicle with
the front wheels off the ground by using a
tow dolly. If you are using a tow dolly,
follow the instructions specified by the
equipment provider.
All-wheel Drive Vehicles
All-wheel drive vehicles CANNOT be
flat-towed (all wheels on the ground) as
vehicle or transmission damage may occur.
It is recommended to tow your vehicle with
all four (4) wheels off the ground such as
when using a car-hauling trailer. Otherwise,
you cannot recreational tow your vehicle.
Vehicles Equipped with a 2.7L
Engine
Your vehicle can be towed with all four
wheels on the ground using the Stay in
Neutral mode feature, or with all four
wheels off the ground using a vehicle
transport trailer. If you are using a vehicle
transport trailer, follow the instruction
specified by the equipment provider.
If you tow your vehicle with all four wheels
on the ground:
•
Tow only in the forward direction.
• Release the parking brake.
• Place the vehicle in Stay in Neutral
mode.
See Automatic Transmission
(page 166).
• Do not exceed
65 mph (105 km/h).
Note: If the parking brake is applied, a
message appears in the information display.
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Give additional caution to the following
when driving with the full-size dissimilar
spare wheel and tire assembly:
•
Towing a trailer.
• Driving vehicles equipped with a
camper body.
• Driving vehicles with a load on the
cargo rack.
Drive cautiously when using a full-size
dissimilar spare wheel and tire assembly
and seek service as soon as possible.
Changing a Road Wheel Procedure WARNING: When one of the front
wheels is off the ground, the
transmission alone will not prevent the
vehicle from moving or slipping off the
jack, even if the transmission is in park
(P). WARNING:
To help prevent your
vehicle from moving when changing a
wheel, shift the transmission into park
(P), set the parking brake and use an
appropriate block or wheel chock to
secure the wheel diagonally opposite to
the wheel being changed. For example,
when changing the front left wheel,
place an appropriate block or wheel
chock on the right rear wheel. WARNING:
Do not work on your
vehicle when the jack is the only support.
If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or
someone else could be seriously injured. WARNING:
Check that the vehicle
jack is not damaged or deformed and
the thread is lubricated and clean. WARNING:
Never place anything
between the vehicle jack and your
vehicle. WARNING:
Never place anything
between the vehicle jack and the ground. WARNING:
Do not attempt to
change a tire on the side of the vehicle
close to moving traffic. Pull far enough
off the road to avoid the danger of being
hit when operating the jack or changing
the wheel. WARNING:
Park your vehicle so
that you do not obstruct the flow of
traffic or place yourself in any danger and
set up a warning triangle. WARNING: The jack supplied with
this vehicle is only intended for changing
wheels. Do not use the vehicle jack other
than when you are changing a wheel in
an emergency. WARNING:
Always use the jack
provided as original equipment with your
vehicle. If using a jack other than the one
provided, make sure the jack capacity is
adequate for the vehicle weight,
including any vehicle cargo or
modifications. If you are unsure if the jack
capacity is adequate, contact the
authorized dealer. WARNING:
Use only the specified
jacking points. If you use other positions,
you may damage the body, steering,
suspension, engine, braking system or
the fuel lines. WARNING:
Failure to follow these
guidelines could result in an increased
risk of loss of vehicle control, injury or
death.
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Starting Your Vehicle.........................................
149
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving................................................................. 151
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary......................................................... 150
Starting and Stopping the Engine.........148
General Information.......................................... 148
Steering............................................................215 Electric Power Steering.................................... 215
Steering Wheel................................................73
Storage Compartments
.............................147
Sunroof See: Moonroof...................................................... 88
Sun Visors.........................................................88 Illuminated Vanity Mirror................................... 88
Supplementary Restraints System.........44 Principle of Operation........................................ 44
Symbols Glossary
.............................................7
SYNC™ 3........................................................397
General Information.......................................... 397
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting.....................460
SYNC™ Applications and Services.......375 911 Assist............................................................... 375
SYNC Mobile Apps............................................. 377
SYNC™
...........................................................359
General Information......................................... 359
SYNC™ Troubleshooting.........................389
T
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications.............319
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)
......................240
Tire Care..........................................................288
Glossary of Tire Terminology........................ 290
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................................................. 288
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................. 291
Temperature A B C............................................ 289
Traction AA A B C.............................................. 289
Treadwear............................................................ 289
Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........304 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System....................................... 305
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...................................... 305Tires
See: Wheels and Tires..................................... 288
Towing a Trailer
.............................................224
Load Placement................................................. 224
Towing Points................................................237 Installing the Recovery Hook......................... 237
Recovery Hook Location.................................. 237
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels..........................................................228
Emergency Towing............................................ 228
Recreational Towing......................................... 228
Vehicles Equipped with 1.5L, 2.0L, and 2.5L Engines............................................................. 228
Vehicles Equipped with a 2.7L Engine............................................................... 228
Towing..............................................................224
Traction Control............................................180 Principle of Operation...................................... 180
Transmission Code Designation.............327
Transmission..................................................166
Transporting the Vehicle...........................236
Type Approvals.............................................522 China....................................................................... 532
Radio Frequency Certification for Keys and Remote Controls........................................... 532
Radio Frequency Certifications for Blind Spot Information System.......................... 530
Radio Frequency Certifications for Body Control Module.............................................. 532
Radio Frequency Certifications for Cruise Control Module.............................................. 532
Radio Frequency Certifications for Mid Range Radar................................................... 524
Radio Frequency Certifications for Passive Anti-Theft System........................................ 525
Radio Frequency Certifications for Radio Transceiver Module...................................... 528
Radio Frequency Certifications for SYNC 3........................................................................\
... 532
Radio Frequency Certifications for Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensor(s)................522
Radio Frequency Certifications for Wireless Charging............................................................ 531
Radio Frequency Statement for Audio Unit..................................................................... 533
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