Ford 2014 Fusion v.1 Manuel d'utilisateur télécharger pdf (Page 210)

Trailer lamps are required on most towed

vehicles. Make sure all running lights, brake

lights, turn signals and hazard lights are

working.

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 (automatic

transmission) or neutral (manual

transmission) 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.

• Allow more distance for stopping with

a trailer attached. Anticipate stops and

brake gradually.

• Avoid parking on a grade. However, if

you must park on a grade:

• Turn the steering wheel to point

your vehicle tires away from traffic

flow.

• Set your vehicle parking brake.

• Place the automatic transmission

in position P or manual

transmission in a low gear.

• Place wheel chocks in front and

back of the trailer wheels. (Chocks

not included with vehicle.)

Launching or Retrieving a Boat or

Personal Watercraft (PWC)

Note: Disconnect the wiring to the trailer

before backing the trailer into the water.

Note: Reconnect the wiring to the trailer

after you remove the trailer from the water.

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 6 inches (15 centimeters) above

the bottom edge of the rear bumper.

Exceeding these limits may allow water to

enter vehicle components:

• Causing internal damage to the

components.

• Affecting drivability, emissions, and

reliability.

Any time the rear axle submerges in water,

replace the rear axle lubricant. Water may

contaminate the rear axle lubricant, which

is not a normal maintenance inspection

item unless there is a possibility of a leak

or other axle repair is required.

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