Ford 2001 E-450 Manuel d'utilisateur télécharger pdf (Page 118)

If it is necessary to relocate the trailer hitch ball position, a

frame-mounted trailer hitch must be installed.

Driving while you tow

When towing a trailer:

• Ensure that you turn off your speed control. The speed control may

shut off automatically when you are towing on long, steep grades.

• Consult your local motor vehicle speed regulations for towing a trailer.

• Use D (Drive) or a lower gear when towing up or down steep hills.

This will eliminate excessive downshifting and upshifting for optimum

fuel economy and transmission cooling.

• Anticipate stops and brake gradually.

When descending long, steep downhill grades, always use a lower gear to

provide engine braking to save wear on brakes. Use Drive (Overdrive

OFF) on moderately steep hills, Second (2) on steep hills, and First (1)

on very steep hills.

Servicing after towing

If you tow a trailer for long distances, your vehicle will require more

frequent service intervals. Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide for

more information.

Trailer towing tips

• Practice turning, stopping and backing up before starting on a trip to

get the feel of the vehicle trailer combination. When turning, make

wider turns so the trailer wheels will clear curbs and other obstacles.

• Allow more distance for stopping with a trailer attached.

• The trailer tongue weight should be 10–15% of the loaded trailer

weight.

• If you will be towing a trailer frequently in hot weather, hilly

conditions, at GCW, or any combination of these factors, consider

refilling your rear axle with synthetic gear lube. Refer to the

Capacities and specifications chapter for the lubricant specification.

• After you have traveled 80 km (50 miles), thoroughly check your

hitch, electrical connections and trailer wheel lug nuts.

Driving

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