emergency towing FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 2016 2.G Owners Manual

You can tow your vehicle from the front
with wheel lift equipment to raise the front
wheels off the ground. We recommend
that you place the rear wheels on a dolly
to prevent damage to the rear of your
vehicle.
You can tow your vehicle from the rear with
wheel lift equipment.
Note:
You must place the front wheels on
a dolly to prevent damage to the
transmission.
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. If your vehicle is disabled and you have no
access to a tow dolly, car-hauling trailer or
a flatbed transport vehicle, it can only be
flat-towed with all wheels on the ground
under the following conditions:
•
Your vehicle is facing forward so that
it is towed in a forward direction.
• The transmission selector lever is
placed in position N. If the transmission
gear shift lever cannot be moved to
position
N, it may need to be
overridden. See Automatic
Transmission (page 126).
• Maximum speed is 35 mph (56 km/h).
• Maximum distance is
50 mi (80 km).
Drive off slowly and smoothly without
jerking the vehicle you are towing.
You must only use the towing eye that was
delivered with your vehicle. See
Towing
Points (page 164). Tow ropes or rigid towing bars must be
placed on the same side. For example; right
hand rear towing point to right hand front
towing point.
You must use a tow rope or rigid towing
bar that is of the correct strength for the
weight of the towing vehicle and the
vehicle that is being towed.
Note:
Using a rigid towing bar is the safest
way to tow a vehicle.
The weight of the vehicle that is being
towed must not exceed the weight of the
towing vehicle.
Recreational Vehicle Towing
Note: Put your climate control system in
recirculated air mode to prevent exhaust
fumes from entering the vehicle. See
Climate Control
(page 95).
Follow these guidelines if you have a need
for recreational (RV) towing. An example
of recreational towing would be 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
transmission damage may occur. You can
tow your vehicle 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.
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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 owners have
discovered the powerful protection of Ford
Extended Service Plan. It is the 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 1,000+ Covered Vehicle
Components
There are four core Extended Service Plans
with different levels of coverage. Ask your
authorized dealer for details.
1. PremiumCARE - Our most
comprehensive coverage. With over
1,000 covered components, 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 dealers in the U.S.,
Canada and Mexico. It is the extended
service plan authorized and backed by Ford
Motor Company. That means you get:
•
Reliable, quality service at any Ford or
Lincoln dealership
• Repairs performed by factory trained
technicians, using genuine 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, and 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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Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator
Chime...............................................................32
Conditions of operation..................................... 32
Seats.................................................................103
Security..............................................................58
Settings............................................................327 Clock....................................................................... 327
Display................................................................... 328
Settings................................................................... 331
Sound..................................................................... 329
Vehicle................................................................... 329
Side Airbags
......................................................41
Sitting in the Correct Position..................103
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains.................................. 237
Special Notices................................................12 New Vehicle Limited Warranty......................... 12
On-board Diagnostics (OBD-II)....................... 12
Special Instructions.............................................. 12
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance...............................................392
Speed Control See: Cruise Control............................................ 140
Stability Control............................................133 Principle of Operation....................................... 133
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch............................................ 115
Starting a Gasoline Engine........................116 Cold or Hot Engine.............................................. 116
Engine Idle Speed after Starting.................... 116
Flooded Engine..................................................... 116
Starting and Stopping the Engine...........115 General Information........................................... 115
Steering
............................................................146
Electric Power Steering.................................... 146
Steering Wheel
...............................................60
Storage Compartments..............................114
Sun Shades......................................................78
Bounce-Back......................................................... 79
Opening and Closing the Sun Shade............79
Sun Shade Relearning........................................ 79
Supplementary Restraints System.........36 Principle of Operation........................................ 36
Switching Off the Engine............................116 Vehicles With a Turbocharger......................... 116
Symbols Glossary
.............................................7 SYNC™ Applications and Services.......291
911 Assist................................................................ 291
SYNC Services: Traffic, Directions & Information (TDI) (If Equipped, United
States Only).................................................... 295
Vehicle Health Report (If Equipped, United States Only).................................................... 293
SYNC™ AppLink ™
.....................................299
SYNC Mobile Apps............................................ 299
SYNC™............................................................274 General Information.......................................... 274
SYNC™ Troubleshooting
..........................310
T
Tailgate See: Manual Liftgate........................................... 56
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications............249
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only).........................177
Tire Care
..........................................................222
Glossary of Tire Terminology......................... 224
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading.............................................................. 222
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................ 225
Temperature A B C............................................ 223
Traction AA A B C............................................... 223
Treadwear............................................................. 223
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........238 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System....................................... 239
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Reset Procedure.......................................................... 241
Understanding the Tire Pressure Monitoring System ............................................................. 239
Tires See: Wheels and Tires....................................... 221
Towing a Trailer.............................................159 Load Placement.................................................. 159
Towing Points
................................................164
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels..........................................................166
Emergency Towing............................................ 166
Recreational Vehicle Towing ......................... 166
Towing..............................................................159
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