2017-Fiesta-Owners Manual

Towing

Vehicles with an Automatic Transmission - with Ignition Switch Note: There must be battery power to properly move the transmission’s internal components to neutral in step 3. Also, moving the gearshift to the neutral position without first turning the ignition to the on II position limits the towing capability to 35 mph (56 km/h) and 50 miles (80 kilometers). 1. Release the parking brake. 2. Switch the ignition to the on ( II ) position. 3. Press the brake pedal, then move the gearshift to the neutral position. 4. Wait for a message indicating that the transmission is ready in the information and entertainment display, then switch the ignition off and release the brake pedal. 5. Disconnect the negative (black) cable fromthe battery. The anti-theft system is disabled until the battery cable is reconnected. See Changing the 12V Battery (page 193). Note: The maximum towing speed is 70 mph (113 km/h). Note: There is no limit on towing distance. After towing, start the engine within 15 minutes of reconnecting the battery cable. See Changingthe12VBattery (page 193). Vehicles with an Automatic Transmission - with Keyless Starting Note: There must be battery power to properly move the transmission’s internal components to neutral in step 3. Also, moving the gearshift to the neutral position without first turning the ignition to the on II position limits the towing capability to 35 mph (56 km/h) and 50 miles (80 kilometers). 1. Release the parking brake.

You may do this under the following conditions: • Your vehicle is facing forward so that it is towed in a forward direction. • The transmission gear shift 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 125). • Maximumspeed is 35mph (56 km/h). • Maximum distance is 50 miles (80 kilometers). Recreational Towing Note: Put your climate control system in recirculated air mode to prevent exhaust fumes from entering the vehicle. Follow these guidelines if you have a need for recreational (RV) towing. An example of recreational towing would be towing your vehicle behind a motorhome. These guidelines are designed to ensure that your transmission is not damaged. Vehicles with aManual Transmission Your vehicle can be towed with all four wheels on the ground or with the front wheels off the ground by using a towdolly. If you are using a tow dolly follow the instructions specified by the equipment provider. If you tow your vehicle with all wheels on the ground, follow these instructions: 1. Tow only with your vehicle in the forward direction. Release the parking brake. 2. Place the transmission in neutral. Note: Do not exceed 70 mph (113 km/h) when towing your vehicle.

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