Ford 2010 Escape Hybrid Owner's Manual page 205

Follow these guidelines to ensure safe towing procedure:
• Do not tow a trailer until your vehicle has been driven at least
1,000 miles (1,600 km).
• Refer to the instructions included with towing accessories for the
proper installation and adjustment specifications.
• Thoroughly prepare your vehicle for towing. Refer to Preparing to
tow in this chapter.
• Stay within your vehicle's load limits.
• Use extra caution when driving while trailer towing. Refer to Driving
while you tow in this chapter.
• Service your vehicle more frequently if you tow a trailer. Refer to the
Special Operating Conditions in your scheduled maintenance
guide.
Do not exceed the maximum loads listed on the Certification label. For
load specification terms found on the label and instructions on
calculating your vehicle's load, refer to Vehicle loading - with and
without a trailer in this chapter. Remember to figure in the tongue load
of your loaded trailer when figuring the total weight.
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weights
Engine
2.5L
Notes: For high altitude operation, reduce GCW by 2% per 1000 ft
(300 m) elevation. For definitions of terms and instructions on
calculating your vehicle's load, refer to Vehicle loading - with and
without a trailer in this chapter. Maximum trailer weights shown. The
combined weight of the completed towing vehicle and the loaded
trailer must not exceed the GCWR.
Your hybrid vehicle is capable of pulling the maximum trailer weight(s)
as specified above. Certain states require electric trailer brakes for
trailers over a specified weight. This vehicle's electrical system is not
equipped to accommodate electric trailer brakes.
Tires, Wheels and Loading
FWD
Maximum
GCWR - lb Range - lb (kg)
(kg)
4880 (2214)
Trailer Weight
1000 (454)
Maximum
frontal area of
2
trailer - ft
2
(m )
24 (2.2)
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