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RECREATIONAL TOWING
Follow these guidelines for your specific powertrain combination to tow
your vehicle for personal travel (such as behind a motor home or a
truck).
Note:Put your climate control system in recirculated air mode to
prevent exhaust fumes from entering the vehicle. Refer to theClimate
Controlschapter for more information.
In case of roadside emergency with a disabled vehicle, please refer to
Wrecker towingin theRoadside Emergencieschapter.
These guidelines are designed to prevent damage to your vehicle.
Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles:
Tow your Front Wheel Drive vehicle with all four wheels on the ground
or with the front wheels off the ground by using a tow dolly. If you are
using a tow dolly follow the instructions specified by the equipment
provider.
All Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles:
Tow your All Wheel Drive vehicle with all four wheels on the ground or
with all four wheels off the ground using a vehicle transport trailer.Do
not tow your All Wheel Drive vehicle with the front wheels off
the ground (by using a tow dolly) and the rear wheels on the
ground.This will cause damage to your AWD system. If you are using a
vehicle transport trailer, follow the instruction specified by the
equipment provider.
Note:If you tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, follow
these instructions:
•Tow only in the forward direction.
•Release the parking brake.
•Place the transmission shift lever in N (Neutral).
•Place the ignition in the accessory position (refer toStartingin the
Drivingchapter).
•Do not exceed 65 mph (105 km/h)
•Start the engine and allow it to run for five minutes at the beginning
of each day and at each fuel stop.
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingProtected Circuits
8 10A Low beam headlamps (right)
9 15A Interior lights, Cargo lamps
10 15A Backlighting, Puddle lamps
11 10A All wheel drive (AWD)
12 7.5A Intelligent access (IA)
13 5A Memory switches, IA receiver,
Exterior mirror switch, Steering
column position switch, Driver
seat module, Driver door module,
Keypad
14 10A Power liftgate module, SYNC;
Rear entertainment
15 10A Climate control, Electronic finish
panel
16 15A Navigation display, ALM, Auxiliary
climate control
17 20A All power lock motor feeds,
Liftgate release
18 20A Amplifier
19 25A Amplifier
20 15A Data link connector, 2nd row
power fold seat motors
21 15A Fog lamps
22 15A Park lamps, License plate lamps,
Illuminated liftgate applique
23 15A High beam headlamps, Auto high
beam relay, Fog lamp deactivation
relay
24 20A Horn
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The high-current fuses are coded as follows:
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingProtected Circuits
1 — Not used
2 — Not used
3 30A* Trailer tow brake controller
4 40A* Wiper relay (front and rear)
5 30A* Passenger power seat
6 30A* 110V AC inverter
7 30A* Rear climate control seat module
8 30A* Front climate control seat module
9 40A* Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
pump
10 30A* Starter
11 30A* Powertrain control module (PCM)
vehicle power
12 20A* ABS valve
13 20A** Right high intensity discharge
(HID) headlamp
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Car2UHome Automation
System .......................................139
Cargo area shade ......................148
Cargo net ...................................148
CD ................................................44
Cell phone use ..............................8
Changing a tire .........................336
Child safety seats ......................230
in front seat ............................231
in rear seat ..............................231
LATCH .....................................234
recommendations ...................228
tether anchorage hardware ...237
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................240
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............370
instrument panel ....................372
interior .....................................373
plastic parts ............................371
washing ....................................368
waxing .....................................369
wheels ......................................369
wiper blades ............................371
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............89
Collision Warning System .........303
Console
overhead ..................................112
Controls
power seat ...............................179
steering column ......................132
Coolant
checking and adding ..............388
refill capacities ................391, 412
specifications ..........................412
Cooler ........................................113Creating a playlist .......................49
Cross Traffic Alert ....................312
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ..................122
Customer Assistance ................325
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................421
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................365
Getting roadside assistance ...325
Getting the service you
need .........................................361
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................366
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................365
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ..............................101
Defrost
rear window and rearview
mirrors .......................................89
windshield .................................89
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................408
engine oil .................................382
Doors
central unlocking ....................151
Driving restrictions .....................35
Driving under special
conditions ..........................320, 322
sand .........................................321
snow and ice ...........................323
through water .................321, 324
DVD system .................................67
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Roadside assistance ..................325
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..........197, 200, 202–205
Safety Canopy ...................220, 222
Safety defects, reporting ..........367
Safety
restraints ...........197, 200, 202–205
Belt-Minder...........................207
extension assembly ................206
for adults .........................202–205
for children .............................226
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................199
warning light and chime ........206
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................234
Safety seats for children ..........230
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................416
Satellite Radio (if equipped) .....64
Seats ..........................................176
child safety seats ....................230
climate control ..........89, 182, 194
easy access/easyout feature ..184
front seats .......................181, 193
heated ......................................193
memory seat ...................159, 183
second row seats ............188, 191
third row seats ........191, 194–195
Second-row power fold seat ....191
SecuriCode keyless entry
system ........................................163
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ........................................165
Servicing your vehicle ..............376Setting the clock .........................40
SOS Post Crash Alert ...............225
Sound features ............................53
Spare tire
(see Changing the Tire) ...........338
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................411, 415
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................412
Speed control ............................122
Starting your vehicle ........279–281
jump starting ..........................353
push button start system .......281
Steering wheel
controls ....................................132
tilting .......................................111
SYNC..........................................88
System limitations ......................57
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Temporary mobility kit .............343
Third-row power fold seat .......196
Tilt steering wheel ....................111
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....261
Tires ...........................246–247, 336
alignment ................................254
care ..........................................250
changing ..................336, 338–339
checking the pressure ............250
inflating ...................................248
label .........................................260
replacing ..................................252
rotating ....................................254
safety practices .......................253
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