Vehicle Recovery - Ford Kuga Owner's Manual

WARNINGS
The brake servo and the power
steering pump do not operate unless
the engine is running. Press the brake
pedal harder and allow for increased
stopping distances and heavier steering.
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.
For vehicles with AWD, in the event of
a breakdown or mechanical failure of
the transmission your vehicle must be
recovered with either ALL wheels on the
ground or transported with ALL wheels off
the ground.
Drive off slowly and smoothly without
jerking the vehicle that is towing.
Vehicles with automatic
transmission
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
must be lifted clear of the ground.
It is recommended not to 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 20 km/h (12 mph) or
further than 20 kilometres (12 miles).
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.

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CAUTIONS
Do not tow your vehicle if the ambient
temperature is below 0ºC (32ºF).