emergency towing FORD FUSION 2020 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 163).
• 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 118).
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 163).
• 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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Steering............................................................213
Adaptive Learning............................................... 213
Electric Power Steering..................................... 213
Steering Wheel................................................70
Storage Compartments.............................144
Sunroof See: Moonroof....................................................... 85
Sun Visors.........................................................85 Illuminated Vanity Mirror................................... 85
Supplementary Restraints System..........41 Principle of Operation......................................... 41
Switching Automatic High Beam Control On and Off
....................................................80
Activating the Automatic High Beam
Control................................................................ 80
Switching Cruise Control On and Off
...................................................................195
Switching Cruise Control Off......................... 195
Switching Cruise Control On.......................... 195
Symbols Glossary
.............................................7
SYNC™ 3........................................................385
General Information......................................... 385
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting.......................417 Additional Information and
Assistance....................................................... 429
Apps........................................................................\
424
Navigation............................................................ 423
Personal Profiles................................................ 427
Phone...................................................................... 421
Resetting the System....................................... 429
USB and Bluetooth Audio............................... 418
Voice Recognition............................................... 417
Wi-Fi Connectivity............................................. 426
SYNC™ Applications and Services.......372 911 Assist................................................................ 372
SYNC Mobile Apps............................................ 374
SYNC™...........................................................368 General Information......................................... 368
SYNC™ Troubleshooting..........................376
T
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications..............317
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only).......................239
Tire Care
..........................................................288
Glossary of Tire Terminology........................ 290Information 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 ..................................... 306
Tires See: Wheels and Tires..................................... 288
Towing a Trailer
.............................................222
Load Placement................................................. 222
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels..........................................................226
Emergency Towing............................................ 226
Recreational Towing......................................... 226
Vehicles Equipped with 1.5L, 2.0L, and 2.5L Engines............................................................. 226
Vehicles Equipped with a 2.7L Engine................................................................226
Towing..............................................................222
Traction Control
.............................................177
Principle of Operation........................................ 177
Transmission Code Designation
............325
Transmission..................................................163
Transporting the Vehicle
...........................235
U
Under Hood Overview - 1.5L EcoBoost™.................................................256
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L EcoBoost™..................................................257
Under Hood Overview - 2.5L
...................258
Under Hood Overview - 2.7L EcoBoost™.................................................259
Unique Driving Characteristics................150
Universal Garage Door Opener................137 HomeLink Wireless Control System............137
USB Port..........................................................367
Using Adaptive Cruise Control................196 Automatic Cancellation................................... 199
Blocked Sensor................................................... 201
Canceling the Set Speed................................. 199
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