emergency towing FORD FUSION HYBRID 2014 Owners Manual

TOWING A TRAILER
WARNING
Never tow a trailer with a
Fusion Hybrid. This
powertrain is not designed to tow.
TRANSPORTING THE VEHICLE
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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 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 166).
• Maximum speed is 35 mph (56 km/h).
• Maximum distance is 50 miles (80
kilometers).
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PROTECT YOURSELF FROM THE RISING
COST OF VEHICLE REPAIRS WITH A FORD
EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN.
SERVICE PLANS (U.S. Only) More than 32 million Ford and Lincoln
owners have dis covered the powerful
protection of Ford Extended Service Plan.
It is the only extended service plan backed
by Ford Motor Company, and provides
peace of mind protection beyond the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage.
Ford ESP Can Quickly Pay for Itself
One service bill – the cost of parts and
labor – can easily exceed the price of your
Ford Extended Service Plan. With Ford
ESP, you minimize your risk for unexpected
repair bills and rising repair costs.
Up to 500+ Covered Vehicle
Components
There are four Extended Service Plans with
different levels of coverage. Ask your
authorized dealer for details.
1. PremiumCARE - Our most
comprehensive coverage. With over
500 covered c omponents, this plan is
so complete that we generally only
discuss what’s not covered.
2. ExtraCARE - Covers 113 components,
and includes many high-tech items.
3. BaseCARE - Covers 84 components.
4. PowertrainCARE - Covers 29 critical
components.
Ford Extended Service Plan is honored by
all authorized Ford and Lincoln dealers in
the U.S. and Canada. It is the only extended
service plan authorized and backed by Ford
Motor Company. That means you get:
• Reliable, quality service anywhere you
go
• Repairs performed by factory trained
technicians, using Genuine Ford and
Lincoln parts
Rental Car Reimbursement
1st day Rental Benefit
You take advantage of replacement
transportation if your vehicle is at your
authorized dealer for same day covered
repairs.
Extended Rental Benefits
If your vehicle is kept overnight for covered
repairs, you are eligible for rental car
coverage, including Bumper to Bumper
warranty repairs, or Field Service Actions.
Roadside Assistance
Exclusive 24/7 roadside assistance,
including:
• Towing, flat-tire change and battery
jump starts
• Out of fuel and lock-out assistance
• Travel expense reimbursement for
lodging, meals and rental car
• Destination assistance for taxi, shuttle,
rental car coverage and emergency
transportation
Transferable Coverage
If you sell your vehicle before your Ford
Extended Service Plan coverage expires,
you can transfer any remaining coverage
to the new owner. Whenever you sell your
vehicle, prospective buyers may have a
higher degree of confidence that vehicle
was properly maintained with Ford ESP,
thereby improving resale value.
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........288 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System.......................................289
Understanding Your Tire Pressure
Monitoring System ......................................289
Tire Repair Kit See: Temporary Mobility Kit...........................267
Tires See: Wheels and Tires......................................267
Towing a Trailer..............................................213
Towing the Vehicle on Four
Wheels...........................................................213 Emergency Towing.............................................213
Recreational Towing..........................................214
Towing ............................................................... 213
Traction Control.............................................174 Principle of Operation.......................................174
Transmission Code Designation............296
Transmission ..................................................166
Transmission See: Transmission..............................................166
Transporting the Vehicle............................213
U Under Hood Overview - 2.0L
Hybrid............................................................242
Unique Driving Characteristics................142
Universal Garage Door Opener...............129 HomeLink Wireless Control System............129
USB Port...........................................................313
Using Adaptive Cruise Control................186 Blocked Sensor...................................................190
Changing the Set Speed.................................189
Detection Issues.................................................189
Disengaging the System..................................188
ECO Cruise Control.............................................191
Following a Vehicle............................................187
Hilly Condition Usage.......................................189
Low Speed Automatic Cancellation...........189
Overriding the System......................................188
Resuming the Set Speed.................................189
Setting a Speed..................................................186
Setting the Gap Distance.................................187
Switching the System Off...............................189
Switching the System On...............................186
Switching to Normal Cruise Control.............191
System Not Available.......................................190 Using Cruise Control....................................185 ECO Cruise Control............................................186
Switching Cruise Control Off.........................185
Switching Cruise Control On..........................185
Using MyKey With Remote Start
Systems..........................................................52
Using Snow Chains......................................291
Using Stability Control................................175 AdvanceTrac® .....................................................175
Using SYNC™ With Your Media
Player.............................................................342 Accessing Your Play Menu.............................346
Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the
USB Port...........................................................342
Media Menu Features......................................344
Media Voice Commands.................................342
System Settings.................................................348
What's Playing?.................................................342
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone............323 Accessing Features through the Phone
Menu ..................................................................327
Accessing Your Phone Settings...................330
Making Calls........................................................326
Pairing a Phone for the First Time...............324
Pairing Subsequent Phones..........................324
Phone Options during an Active Call.........326
Phone Voice Commands................................324
Receiving Calls....................................................326
System Settings.................................................332
Text Messaging...................................................329
Using Traction Control................................174 System Indicator Lights and
Messages...........................................................174
Using Voice Recognition.............................321 Initiating a Voice Session.................................321
System Interaction and Feedback..............322
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration
Program (Canada Only)........................220
V Vehicle Care..................................................260 General Information.........................................260
Vehicle Certification Label.......................295
Vehicle Identification Number................295
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