Towing The Vehicle On Four Wheels - Automatic Transmission - Ford 2015 Focus Owner's Manual

Do not exceed 31 mph (50 km/h). See
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels
(page 181).
TOWING THE VEHICLE ON
FOUR WHEELS - AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
WARNINGS
You must switch the ignition on when
your vehicle is being towed. Failure
to follow this warning could seriously
increase the risk of injury or death.
You must make sure the
transmission selector lever is placed
in position N. Failure to follow this
warning could damage the transmission
and may lead to a crash or injury.
The brake and steering assistance
will not operate unless the engine is
running. Press the brake pedal harder
and allow for increased stopping distances
and heavier steering. Failure to take care
may lead to a crash or personal injury.
If your vehicle has a steering wheel
lock, make sure the ignition is in the
accessory or on position before you
tow.
Too much tension on a tow rope
could cause damage to your vehicle
or the vehicle that is towing.
Focus (CEW) Vehicles Built From: 16-02-2015, CG3630en enGBR, Edition date: 01/2015, First Printing
Towing
Emergency Towing
If your vehicle is disabled without access
to wheel dollies, a car-hauling trailer, or a
flatbed transport vehicle it can be
flat-towed with all wheels on the ground.
You may do this under the following
conditions:
• Your vehicle is facing forward so that
it is towed in a forward direction.
• The transmission selector lever is
placed in position N. If the transmission
gear shift lever cannot be moved to
position N, it may need to be
overridden. See Transmission (page
129).
• Maximum speed is 30 mph (50 km/h).
• Maximum distance is 50 mi (80 km).
Note: If you need to exceed a speed of
30 mph (50 km/h) and a distance of 50 mi
(80 km) while towing, you must lift the drive
wheels clear of the ground.
Note: We recommend you do not tow with
the drive wheels on the ground. However, if
it is required to move the vehicle from a
dangerous location, do not tow your vehicle
faster than 30 mph (50 km/h) or farther
than 50 mi (80 km).
In the event of a mechanical failure
of the transmission, do not use
individual axle carriers. All wheels
must be lifted clear of the ground on a level
platform.
Drive off slowly and smoothly without
jerking the vehicle that is being towed.
You must only use the towing eye that was
delivered with your vehicle. See Towing
Points (page 180).
Tow ropes or rigid towing bars must be
placed on the same side. For example; right
hand rear towing point to right hand front
towing point.
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WARNING