Ford 2011 Escape v.2 Manuel d'utilisateur télécharger pdf (Page 200)

Follow these guidelines to ensure safe towing:

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

1,000 miles (1,600 km).

• Consult your local motor vehicle laws for towing a trailer.

• Refer to the instructions included with towing accessories for the

proper installation and adjustment specifications.

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

tow in this chapter.

• Stay within your vehicle’s load limits.

• 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

Special operating conditions in the Scheduled Maintenance Guide

chapter.

For load specification terms found on the label and instructions on

calculating your vehicle’s load, refer to Vehicle loading - with and

without a trailer in this chapter. Remember to figure in the tongue load

of your loaded vehicle when figuring the total weight.

WARNING: Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on

the certification label.

WARNING: 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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