Ford 2011 Escape v.2 Manuel d'utilisateur télécharger pdf (Page 204)

In case of roadside emergency with a disabled vehicle, please refer to

Wrecker towing in the Roadside Emergencies chapter.

These guidelines are designed to prevent damage to your vehicle after it

is hooked-up to the RV or tow dolly.

Front-wheel drive (FWD) vehicles can be towed with all four wheels

on the ground or with the front wheels off the ground by using a tow

dolly. If you are using a tow dolly follow the instructions specified by the

equipment provider. If you are towing with all four wheels on the ground,

refer to the towing instructions below.

Four-wheel drive (4WD) vehicles can be towed with all four wheels

on the ground or with all four wheels off the ground using a vehicle

transport trailer. Do not tow your 4WD vehicle with the front

wheels off the ground (by using a tow dolly) and the rear wheels

on the ground; this will cause damage to your 4WD system. If you

are using a vehicle transport trailer, follow the instruction specified by

the equipment provider. If you are towing with all four wheels on the

ground, refer to the towing instructions below.

If you tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground:

• For vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, have your

transmission fluid level checked by an authorized dealer. For the

correct transmission fluid level when flat towing (all four wheels on

the ground), refer to Transmission fluid in the Maintenance and

Specifications chapter.

• Tow only in the forward direction.

• Release the parking brake.

• Place the transmission shift lever in N (Neutral).

• Place the ignition to the accessory position (refer to Starting in the

Driving chapter).

• Do not exceed 65 mph (105 km/h) if the vehicle is equipped with an

automatic transmission or 70 mph (113 km/h) if equipped with a

manual transmission.

• For vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, start the engine

and allow it to run for five minutes at the beginning of each day and

every six hours thereafter. With the engine running and your foot on

the brake, shift into D (Drive) and then into R (Reverse) before

shifting back into N (Neutral).

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