Ford 2008 E-450 v.2 Manuel d'utilisateur télécharger pdf (Page 160)

Driving while you tow

When towing a trailer:

• To ensure proper “break-in” of powertrain components, do not trailer

tow during the first 1,000 miles (1600 km) of a new vehicle.

• To ensure proper “break-in” of powertrain components during the first

500 miles (800 km) of trailer towing, drive no faster than 70 mph

(112 km/h) with no full throttle starts.

• Turn off the 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.

• To eliminate excessive shifting, use a lower gear. This will also assist

in transmission cooling.

• Anticipate stops and brake gradually.

When descending long, steep downhill grades, always use a lower gear to

provide engine braking to save wear on brakes. Use Drive (Overdrive

OFF) on moderately steep hills, Second (2) on steep hills, and First (1)

on very steep hills. Do not apply your brakes continuously, as they

may overheat and become less effective.

Servicing after towing

If you tow a trailer for long distances, your vehicle will require more

frequent service intervals. Refer to your scheduled maintenance

information for more information.

Trailer towing tips

• Practice turning, stopping and backing up 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 10–15% of the loaded trailer

weight.

• If you will be towing a trailer frequently in hot weather, hilly

conditions, at GCWR, or any combination of these factors, consider

refilling your rear axle with synthetic gear lube if not already so

equipped. Refer to the Maintenance and specifications chapter for

the lubricant specification. Remember that regardless of the rear axle

lube used, do not tow a trailer for the first 1,000 miles (1600 km) of a

new vehicle, and that the first 500 miles (800 km) of towing be done

at no faster than 70 mph (112 km/h) with no full throttle starts.

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