emergency towing FORD MUSTANG 2017 6.G Owners Manual

When Towing a Trailer
•
Do not drive faster than 70 mph (113
km/h) during the first 500 miles (800
kilometers).
• Do not make full-throttle starts.
• Check your hitch, electrical connections
and trailer wheel lug nuts thoroughly
after you have traveled 50 miles (80
kilometers).
• When stopped in congested or heavy
traffic during hot weather, place the
gearshift in park (P) (automatic
transmission) or neutral (manual
transmission) to aid engine and
transmission cooling and to help air
conditioning performance.
• Switch off the speed control with
heavy loads or in hilly terrain. The
speed control may turn off
automatically when you are towing on
long, steep grades.
• Shift to a lower gear when driving down
a long or steep hill. Do not apply the
brakes continuously, as they may
overheat and become less effective.
• If your transmission is equipped with a
Grade Assist or Tow/Haul feature, use
this feature when towing. This provides
engine braking and helps eliminate
excessive transmission shifting for
optimum fuel economy and
transmission cooling.
• Allow more distance for stopping with
a trailer attached. Anticipate stops and
brake gradually.
• Avoid parking on a grade. However, if
you must park on a grade:
1. Turn the steering wheel to point your vehicle tires away from traffic flow.
2. Set your vehicle parking brake.
3. Place the automatic transmission in park (P) or manual transmission in a
low gear. 4. Place wheel chocks in front and back
of the trailer wheels. (Chocks not
included with vehicle.)
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or
Personal Watercraft (PWC)
Note: Disconnect the wiring to the trailer
before backing the trailer into the water.
Note: Reconnect the wiring to the trailer
after
removing the trailer from the water.
When backing down a ramp during boat
launching or retrieval:
• Do not allow the static water level to
rise above the bottom edge of the rear
bumper.
• Do not allow waves to break higher
than 6 inches (15 centimeters) above
the bottom edge of the rear bumper.
Exceeding these limits may allow water to
enter vehicle components:
• Causing internal damage to the
components.
• Affecting driveability, emissions, and
reliability.
Any time the rear axle submerges in water,
replace the rear axle lubricant. Water may
contaminate the rear axle lubricant, which
is not a normal maintenance inspection
item unless there is a possibility of a leak
or other axle repair is required.
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. 181
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Vehicle...................................................................
399
Voice Control...................................................... 400
Wi-Fi....................................................................... 398
Side Airbags.....................................................39
Sitting in the Correct Position.................108
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains................................. 260
Special Notices................................................12 Additional Warranty Information.................... 12
New Vehicle Limited Warranty......................... 12
On Board Diagnostics Data Link Connector............................................................ 13
Special Instructions.............................................. 13
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance...............................................423
Exceptions............................................................ 424
Speed Control See: Cruise Control............................................ 154
Stability Control
............................................145
Principle of Operation....................................... 145
Starting a Gasoline Engine........................122 Automatic Engine Shutdown......................... 123
Failure to Start..................................................... 123
Fast Restart........................................................... 123
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes................124
Important Ventilating Information...............124
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving................................................................ 124
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary......................................................... 123
Starting and Stopping the Engine...........121 General Information............................................ 121
Steering............................................................167 Electric Power Steering..................................... 167
Steering Wheel Lock
....................................122
Steering Wheel...............................................62
Storage Compartments.............................120
Sun Visors..........................................................74
Illuminated Vanity Mirror.................................... 74
Supplementary Restraints System.........35 Principle of Operation......................................... 35
Symbols Glossary
.............................................7
SYNC™ 3.........................................................341
General Information.......................................... 341
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting.....................400
SYNC™ Applications and Services.......319 911 Assist................................................................ 319
SYNC Mobile Apps............................................. 321SYNC™
...........................................................303
General Information......................................... 303
SYNC™ Troubleshooting
..........................333
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Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications.............272
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)........................197
Tire Care
..........................................................245
Glossary of Tire Terminology......................... 247
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................................................. 245
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall........................................................... 248
Temperature A B C............................................ 246
Traction AA A B C.............................................. 246
Treadwear............................................................ 246
Tire Inflation When Punctured See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.................239
Tire Pressure Monitoring System............261 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System....................................... 262
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...................................... 262
Tire Repair Kit See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.................239
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit....................239 First Stage: Inflating the Tire with Sealing
Compound and Air........................................ 241
General Information......................................... 240
Second Stage: Checking Tire Pressure............................................................ 243
Tips for Use of the Kit...................................... 240
What to Do After the Tire has Been Sealed............................................................... 243
What to do When a Tire Is Punctured.........241
Tires See: Wheels and Tires..................................... 239
Towing a Trailer..............................................178 Load Placement.................................................. 178
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels............................................................181
Emergency Towing.............................................. 181
Recreational Towing.......................................... 182
Towing...............................................................178
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