Ford 2014 F-550 v.2 Manuel d'utilisateur télécharger pdf (Page 198)

Trailer Lamps

WARNING

Never connect any trailer lamp wiring

to the vehicle's tail lamp wiring; this

may damage the electrical system

resulting in fire. Contact your authorized

dealer as soon as possible for assistance

in proper trailer tow wiring installation.

Additional electrical equipment may be

required.

Trailer lamps are required on most towed

vehicles. Make sure all running lights, brake

lights, turn signals and hazard lights are

working.

Using a Step Bumper (If Equipped)

The rear bumper is equipped with an

integral hitch and only requires a ball with

a one-inch (25.4 millimeter) shank

diameter. The bumper has a 5000-pound

(2268 kilogram) trailer weight and a

500-pound (227 kilogram) tongue weight

capacity

If it is necessary to relocate the hitch ball

position, you must install a frame-mounted

trailer hitch.

Before Towing a Trailer

Practice turning, stopping and backing up

to get the feel of your vehicle-trailer

combination before starting on a trip.

When turning, make wider turns so the

trailer wheels clear curbs and other

obstacles.

When Towing a Trailer

• Do not drive faster than 70 mph (113

km/h) during the first 500 miles (800

kilometers).

• Do not make full-throttle starts.

• Check your hitch, electrical connections

and trailer wheel lug nuts thoroughly

after you have traveled 50 miles (80

kilometers).

• When stopped in congested or heavy

traffic during hot weather, place the

gearshift in position P to aid engine and

transmission cooling and to help A/C

performance.

• Turn off the speed control with heavy

loads or in hilly terrain. The speed

control may turn off automatically

when you are towing on long, steep

grades.

• Shift to a lower gear when driving down

a long or steep hill. Do not apply the

brakes continuously, as they may

overheat and become less effective.

• If your transmission is equipped with a

Grade Assist or Tow/Haul feature, use

this feature when towing. This provides

engine braking and helps eliminate

excessive transmission shifting for

optimum fuel economy and

transmission cooling.

• If your vehicle is equipped with

AdvanceTrac with RSC, this system

may turn on during typical cornering

maneuvers with a heavily loaded trailer.

This is normal. Turning the corner at a

slower speed while towing may reduce

this tendency.

• If you are towing a trailer frequently in

hot weather, hilly conditions, at the

gross combined weight rating (or any

combination of these factors), consider

refilling your rear axle with synthetic

gear lubricant (if the axle is not already

filled with it). See Capacities and

Specifications (page 292).

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Towing

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