Ford 2002 Escape v.2 Manuel d'utilisateur télécharger pdf (Page 185)

• Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade. If you must

park on a grade, place wheel chocks under the trailer’s wheels.

Launching or retrieving a boat

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 15 cm (6 inches) above the

bottom edge of the rear bumper.

Exceeding these limits may allow water to enter critical vehicle

components, adversely affecting driveability, emissions, reliability and

causing internal transmission damage.

Replace the rear axle lubricant any time the axle has been submerged in

water. Rear axle lubricant quantities are not to be checked or changed

unless a leak is suspected or repair required.

Disconnect the wiring to the trailer before backing the trailer into the

water. Reconnect the wiring to the trailer after the trailer is removed

from the water.

RECREATIONAL TOWING

An example of “recreational towing” is towing your vehicle behind a

motorhome.

If your vehicle is automatic transmission equipped, with a 4x2

(front-wheel drive only) configured powertrain, “recreational towing” is

permitted by trailering the vehicle with its front wheels on a dolly. This

protects the transmission’s internal mechanical components from

potential lack of lubrication damage.

If your vehicle is automatic transmission equipped, with a 4x4 (all-wheel

drive) configured powertrain, “recreational towing” is permitted only if

the vehicle is trailered with all four (4) wheels off the ground. Otherwise,

no “recreational towing” is permitted.

If your vehicle is manual transmission equipped, shifting the transmission

into neutral permits “flat-towing” (all wheels on the ground) for pulling

behind a motorhome. Your vehicle may be towed up to a speed of 120

km/h (75 mph) but you should always obey local speed limits.

For other towing requirements, refer to Wrecker Towing in the

Roadside emergencies chapter.

Driving

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Ford 2002 Escape v.2 Manuel d'utilisateur Page 185