Ford 2013 Fusion v.3 Manuel d'utilisateur télécharger pdf (Page 217)

ESSENTIAL TOWING CHECKS

Follow these guidelines to ensure safe

towing:

• Do not tow a trailer until you drive your

vehicle at least 1000 miles (1600

kilometers).

• Consult your local motor vehicle laws

for towing a trailer.

• See the instructions included with

towing accessories for the proper

installation and adjustment

specifications.

• Service your vehicle more frequently if

you tow a trailer. Refer to your

scheduled maintenance information.

• If you use a rental trailer, follow the

instructions the rental agency gives

you.

You can find information on load

specification terms found on the tire label

and Safety Compliance label as well as

instructions on calculating your vehicle's

load in the Load Carrying chapter. See

Load Limit (page 205).

Remember to account for the trailer

tongue weight as part of your vehicle load

when calculating the total vehicle weight.

Hitches

• Do not use a hitch that either clamps

onto the bumper or attaches to the

axle.

• Distribute the trailer load so 10-15% of

the total trailer weight is on the trailer

tongue.

Safety Chains

Note: Never attach safety chains to the

bumper.

Always connect the trailer’s safety chains

to the hook retainers of your vehicle hitch.

To connect the trailer’s safety chains, cross

them under the trailer tongue and allow

enough slack for turning tight corners. Do

not allow the chains to drag on the ground.

Trailer Brakes

WARNING

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.

Electric brakes and manual, automatic or

surge-type trailer brakes are safe if you

install them properly and adjust them to

the manufacturer's specifications. The

trailer brakes must meet local and federal

regulations.

The rating for the tow vehicle's braking

system operation is at the gross vehicle

weight rating, not the gross combined

weight rating.

Separate functioning brake systems

are required for safe control of towed

vehicles and trailers weighing more

than 1500 pounds (680 kilograms)

when loaded.

Trailer Lamps

WARNING

Never connect any trailer lamp wiring

to the vehicle's tail lamp wiring; this

may damage the electrical system

resulting in a fire. Contact an authorized

dealer as soon as possible for assistance

in proper trailer tow wiring installation.

Additional electrical equipment may be

required.

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