emergency towing FORD TAURUS 2018 Owners Manual

TOWING THE VEHICLE ON
FOUR WHEELS
Emergency Towing
You can flat-tow (all wheels on the
ground, regardless of the
powertrain/transmission configuration)
your disabled vehicle (without access to
wheel dollies, car-hauling trailer, or flatbed
transport vehicle) under the following
conditions:
•
Your vehicle is facing forward so you
tow it in a forward direction.
• You place the transmission in neutral
(N). If you cannot place the
transmission in neutral (N), you may
need to override it. See Transmission
(page 152).
• Maximum speed is 35 mph (56 km/h).
• Maximum distance is
50 mi (80 km).
Recreational Towing
Note: Put your climate control system in
recirculated air mode to prevent exhaust
fumes from entering your vehicle.
See
Climate Control (page 109).
Vehicles Equipped with a 2.0L Engine
Follow these guidelines if you have a need
for recreational towing, such as towing
your vehicle behind a motorhome. We
designed these guidelines to prevent
damage to your transmission.
Front-wheel drive vehicles
CANNOT be
flat-towed (all wheels on the ground) as
vehicle or transmission damage may occur.
You must place the front wheels on a
two-wheel tow dolly. If you are using a tow
dolly, follow the instructions specified by
the equipment provider. Vehicles Equipped with a 3.5L or 3.7L
Engine
Follow these guidelines if you have a need
for recreational towing, such as towing
your vehicle behind a motorhome or truck.
We designed these guidelines to prevent
damage to your vehicle after it is
hooked-up to the recreational vehicle or
tow dolly.
You can tow your front-wheel drive vehicle
with all four wheels on the ground or 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. If you are towing with
all four wheels on the ground, see the
following instructions.
You can tow your all-wheel drive vehicle
with all four wheels on the ground or with
all four wheels off the ground using a
vehicle transport trailer. Do not tow your
all-wheel drive vehicle with the front
wheels off the ground (by using a tow
dolly) and the rear wheels on the ground.
This causes damage to your all-wheel drive
system. If you are using a vehicle transport
trailer, follow the instructions specified by
the equipment provider. If you are towing
with all four wheels on the ground, see the
following instructions.
If you tow your vehicle with all four wheels
on the ground:
•
Tow only in the forward direction.
• Release the parking brake.
• Shift into neutral (N).
• Do not exceed
65 mph (105 km/h).
• Start the engine and allow it to run for
five minutes at the beginning of each
day and every six hours thereafter. With
the engine running and your foot on the
brake, shift into drive (D) and then into
reverse (R) before shifting back into
neutral (N).
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Storage Compartments.............................134
Sunroof See: Moonroof....................................................... 82
Sun Shades.......................................................81
Sun Visors..........................................................81 Illuminated Vanity Mirror.................................... 81
Supplementary Restraints System.........38 Principle of Operation........................................ 38
Symbols Glossary
.............................................7
SYNC™ 3........................................................370 General Information......................................... 370
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting......................434
SYNC™ Applications and Services........................................................348
911 Assist............................................................... 348
SYNC™ AppLink ™
.....................................350
SYNC Mobile Apps............................................ 350
SYNC™
...........................................................330
General Information......................................... 330
SYNC™ Troubleshooting
..........................361
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Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications............297
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)........................221
Tire Care...........................................................273 Glossary of Tire Terminology......................... 274
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading.............................................................. 273
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................ 275
Temperature A B C............................................. 274
Traction AA A B C............................................... 273
Treadwear............................................................. 273
Tire Inflation When Punctured See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.................267
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........287 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System....................................... 288
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...................................... 289
Tire Repair Kit See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.................267
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.....................267 First Stage: Reinflating the Tire with Sealing
Compound and Air....................................... 269General Information.........................................
268
Second Stage: Checking Tire Pressure............................................................ 270
Tips for Use of the Kit...................................... 268
What to do after the Tire has been Sealed................................................................. 271
What to do when a Tire Is Punctured........269
Tires See: Wheels and Tires...................................... 267
Towing a Trailer............................................205 Load Placement................................................ 205
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.........................................................209
Emergency Towing........................................... 209
Recreational Towing........................................ 209
Towing.............................................................205
Traction Control
............................................166
Principle of Operation...................................... 166
Transmission Code Designation............303
Transmission..................................................152
Transporting the Vehicle
............................217
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Under Hood Overview - 2.0L EcoBoost™.................................................238
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Duratec.........................................................239
Engine Shield...................................................... 240
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Ecoboost™..................................................241
Universal Garage Door Opener...............129 HomeLink Wireless Control System............129
USB Port
.........................................................328
Using Adaptive Cruise Control................180 Automatic Cancellation................................... 183
Blocked Sensor................................................... 184
Canceling the Set Speed................................. 183
Changing the Set Speed.................................. 183
Detection Issues.................................................. 183
Following a Vehicle............................................. 181
Hilly Condition Usage........................................ 183
Overriding the Set Speed................................ 182
Resuming the Set Speed................................. 183
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed..............181
Setting the Gap Distance................................ 182
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off....................................................................... 183
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