emergency towing FORD MUSTANG 2018 Owners Manual

When Towing a Trailer
•
Do not drive faster than 70 mph
(113 km/h) during the first 500 mi
(800 km).
• Do not make full-throttle starts.
• Check your hitch, electrical connections
and trailer wheel lug nuts thoroughly
after you have traveled 50 mi (80 km).
• When stopped in congested or heavy
traffic during hot weather, place the
transmission in park (P) or neutral (N)
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 slope. However, if
you must park on a slope:
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 are not
included with your 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 in (15 cm) 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. 197
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SYNC™ Applications and
Services........................................................335
911 Assist............................................................... 335
SYNC Mobile Apps............................................ 337
SYNC™............................................................319 General Information.......................................... 319
SYNC™ Troubleshooting.........................349
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Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications............290
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)
........................213
Tire Care..........................................................263
Glossary of Tire Terminology........................ 265
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................................................. 263
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall........................................................... 266
Temperature A B C............................................ 264
Traction AA A B C.............................................. 264
Treadwear............................................................ 264
Tire Inflation When Punctured See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.................257
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........279 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System....................................... 280
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ....................................... 281
Tire Repair Kit See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.................257
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit
.....................257
First Stage: Inflating the Tire with Sealing
Compound and Air....................................... 259
General Information......................................... 258
Second Stage: Checking Tire Pressure............................................................. 261
Tips for Use of the Kit...................................... 258
What to Do After the Tire has Been Sealed................................................................ 261
What to do When a Tire Is Punctured........................................................ 259
Tires See: Wheels and Tires...................................... 257
Towing a Trailer.............................................194 Load Placement................................................. 194Towing the Vehicle on Four
Wheels...........................................................197
Emergency Towing............................................. 197
Recreational Towing......................................... 198
Towing..............................................................194
Track Use
........................................................246
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.......... 246
Traction Control
............................................156
Principle of Operation....................................... 156
Transmission Code Designation............294
Transmission..................................................146
Transporting the Vehicle............................210
Type Approvals............................................484 Radio Frequency Certification Logos for
Blind Spot Information System...............491
Radio Frequency Certification Logos for Mid Range Radar.................................................. 486
Radio Frequency Certification Logos for Passive Anti-Theft System....................... 487
Radio Frequency Certification Logos for Radio Transceiver Module........................ 489
Radio Frequency Certification Logos for SYNC 3.............................................................. 492
Radio Frequency Certification Logos for Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensor(s)...............484
Radio Frequency Certification Logos for Wireless Charging......................................... 492
U
Under Hood Overview - 2.3L EcoBoost™.................................................229
Under Hood Overview - 5.0L
..................230
Universal Garage Door Opener................124 HomeLink Wireless Control System............124
USB Port..........................................................318
Using Adaptive Cruise Control................166 Automatic Cancellation................................... 169
Blocked Sensor.................................................... 170
Canceling the Set Speed................................. 168
Changing the Set Speed................................. 168
Detection Issues................................................. 169
Following a Vehicle............................................ 167
Hilly Condition Usage....................................... 169
Overriding the Set Speed................................ 168
Resuming the Set Speed................................ 168
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed..............167
Setting the Gap Distance................................. 167
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