Ford 2000 Escort Manuel d'utilisateur télécharger pdf (Page 103)

Do not connect a trailer’s hydraulic brake system directly to your

vehicle’s brake system. Your vehicle may not have enough

braking power and your chances of having a collision greatly increase.

The braking system of the tow vehicle is rated for operation at the

GVWR not GCWR.

Trailer lamps

Trailer lamps are required on most towed vehicles. Make sure your

trailer lamps conform to local and Federal regulations. See your dealer or

trailer rental agency for proper instructions and equipment for hooking

up trailer lamps.

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 a lower gear when towing up or down steep hills. This will

eliminate excessive downshifting and upshifting for optimum fuel

economy and transaxle cooling.

• Anticipate stops and brake gradually.

Exceeding the GCWR rating may cause internal transaxle damage

and void your warranty coverage.

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 in an area 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% of the loaded trailer weight.

Driving

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