Towing The Vehicle On Four Wheels - Ford 2015 Figo Owner's Manual

Carefully remove the tow cover from rear
bumper by pulling the clips at both ends
to access the hook. This avoids tow rope
intereference and damage to the rear
bumper during towing.
TOWING THE VEHICLE ON
FOUR WHEELS
All Vehicles
WARNINGS
You must switch the ignition on when
your vehicle is being towed.
If your vehicle has a steering wheel
lock make sure the ignition is in the
accessory or on position when being
towed.
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.
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.
When towing your vehicle you must
select neutral.
Drive off slowly and smoothly without
jerking the towed vehicle.
Vehicles with Automatic
Transmission
WARNINGS
If a speed of 20 km/h and a distance
of 20 km is to be exceeded the
vehicle must be towed with a flatbed
platform truck.
Figo (CDU) , E4B5 19A321 ZCA enIND, Edition date: 06/2015, Second Printing
Towing
It is recommended not to tow with
the drive wheels on the ground.
However, if it is required to move your
vehicle from a dangerous location, do not
tow your vehicle faster than 20 km/h or
further than 20 km.
Do not tow your vehicle backward.
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 0°C.
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WARNINGS