FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 2014 2.G Owners Manual

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FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 2014 2.G Owners Manual Example only:
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FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 2014 2.G Owners Manual Cargo Weight - includes all
weight added to the Base Curb
Weight, including cargo and
optional equipment. When towing,
trailer tongue load or king pin
weight is also part of cargo weight.
GAW (Gross A

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FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 2014 2.G Owners Manual Example only:
WARNING
Exceeding the Safety
Compliance Certification
Label vehicle weight rating limits
could result in substandard
vehicle handling or performance,
engine, transmission and/or
structur

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FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 2014 2.G Owners Manual GCW (Gross Combined Weight)
- is the Gross Vehicle Weight plus
the weight of the fully loaded
trailer.
GCWR (Gross Combined
Weight Rating) - is the maximum
allowable weight of the vehicle
and the load

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FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 2014 2.G Owners Manual WARNINGS
Do not use replacement tires
with lower load carrying
capacities than the original tires
because they may lower the
vehicle ’s GVWR and GAWR
limitations. Replacement tires
with a higher lim

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FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 2014 2.G Owners Manual - 150 = 150 pounds. Yes, you have
enough load capacity in your
vehicle to transport four friends
and your golf bags. In metric units,
the calculation would be: 635
kilograms - (5 x 99 kilograms) -
(5

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FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 2014 2.G Owners Manual TOWING A TRAILER
WARNINGS
Do not exceed the GVWR or
the GAWR specified on the
certification label. Towing trailers beyond the
maximum recommended
gross trailer weight exceeds the
limit of your vehicle

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FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 2014 2.G Owners Manual Trailer Lighting
The electrical system on your
vehicle is not suitable for towing
trailers with LED lamps.
TRAILER SWAY CONTROL
If the trailer begins to sway, the stability
control warning lamp flashe

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FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 2014 2.G Owners Manual Calculating the Maximum
Loaded Trailer Weight
1. Start with the gross combined
weight rating for your vehicle.
See the following chart.
2. Subtract all of the following
that apply to your vehicle:
•

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FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 2014 2.G Owners Manual ESSENTIAL TOWING CHECKS
Follow these guidelines for safe towing:
•
Do not tow a trailer until you drive your
vehicle at least 1000 miles (1600
kilometers).
• Consult your local motor vehicle laws
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