Vehicle Recovery; Towing Points; Towing The Vehicle On Four Wheels - Ford Transit Owner's Manual

TOWING POINTS

A Front towing eye
B Rear towing eye (Van, Bus and
Kombi)
C Rear towing eye (Chassis Cab
and Flatbed truck)
TOWING THE VEHICLE ON
FOUR WHEELS
All vehicles
WARNINGS
Switch the ignition on when your
vehicle is being towed. The steering
lock will engage and the direction
indicators and brake lamps will not work
if you do not.
Transit (TT9) Vehicles Built From: 26-09-2011, Vehicles Built Up To: 31-12-2013

Vehicle recovery

and allow for increased stopping distances
and heavier steering.
Drive off slowly and smoothly without
jerking the vehicle that is towing.
Vehicles with automatic
transmission
must be lifted clear of the ground.
from a dangerous location, do not tow your
vehicle faster than 20 km/h (12 mph) or
further than 20 kilometres (12 miles).
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WARNINGS
The brake and steering assistance
will not operate unless the engine is
running. Press the brake pedal harder
CAUTIONS
Too much tension in the tow rope
could cause damage to your vehicle
or the vehicle that is towing.
Do not use a rigid tow bar on the front
towing eye.
Select neutral when your vehicle is
being towed.
CAUTIONS
If a speed of 20 km/h (12 mph) and a
distance of 20 kilometres (12 miles)
is to be exceeded the drive wheels
It is recommended not to tow with the
drive wheels on the ground. However,
if it is required to move the vehicle
Do not tow your vehicle backwards.
In the event of a mechanical failure of
the transmission the drive wheels
must be lifted clear of the ground.
Do not tow your vehicle if the ambient
temperature is below 0ºC (32ºF).