Ford 2003 Explorer v.5 Manuel d'utilisateur télécharger pdf (Page 174)

Follow these guidelines to ensure safe towing procedure:

• Stay within your vehicle’s load limits.

• Thoroughly prepare your vehicle for towing. Refer to Preparing to

tow in this chapter.

• Use extra caution when driving while trailer towing. Refer to Driving

while you tow in this chapter.

• Service your vehicle more frequently if you tow a trailer. Refer to the

severe duty schedule in the scheduled maintenance guide.

• Do not tow a trailer until your vehicle has been driven at least 800 km

(500 miles).

• Refer to the instructions included with towing accessories for the

proper installation and adjustment specifications.

Do not exceed the maximum loads listed on the Safety Compliance

Certification label. For load specification terms found on the label, refer

to Vehicle loading in this chapter. Remember to figure in the tongue

load of your loaded vehicle when figuring the total weight.

Your vehicle is equipped with a standard Class II integrated hitch and

requires only a draw bar and ball with a 19 mm (3/4 inch) shank

diameter. An optional Class III/Class IV hitch is also available.

Note: 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 the vehicle and could result in

engine damage, transmission damage, structural damage, loss of vehicle

control, vehicle rollover and personal injury.

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