2014 FORD FUSION (AMERICAS) emergency towing

TRANSPORTING THE VEHICLE
If you need to have your vehicle towed,contact a professional towing service or,if you are a member of a roadsideassistance program, your roadsideassistance service provider.
We recommend the use of a wheel lift anddollies or flatbed equipment to tow yourvehicle. Do not tow with a slingbelt. FordMotor Company has not approved aslingbelt towing procedure. Vehicledamage may occur if towed incorrectly, orby any other means.
Ford Motor Company produces a towingmanual for all authorized tow truckoperators. Have your tow truck operatorrefer to this manual for proper hook-upand towing procedures for your vehicle.
It is acceptable to have your front-wheeldrive vehicle towed from the front if usingproper wheel lift equipment to raise thefront wheels off the ground. When towingin this manner, the rear wheels can remainon the ground.
Front-wheel drive vehicles must have thefront wheels placed on a tow dolly whentowing your vehicle from the rear usingwheel lift equipment. This preventsdamage to the transmission.
Towing an all-wheel drive vehicle requiresthat all wheels be off the ground, such asusing a wheel lift and dollies or flatbedequipment. This prevents damage to thetransmission, all-wheel drive system andvehicle.
TOWING THE VEHICLE ON
FOUR WHEELS
Emergency Towing
If your vehicle becomes inoperable(without access to wheel dollies,car-hauling trailer, or flatbed transportvehicle), it can be flat-towed (all wheelson the ground, regardless of the powertrainand transmission configuration) under thefollowing conditions:
•Your vehicle is facing forward fortowing in a forward direction.
•Place the transmission in position N. Ifyou cannot move the transmission intoN, you may need to override it. SeeTransmission (page 153).
•Maximum speed is 35 mph (56 km/h).
•Maximum distance is 50 miles (80kilometers).
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PROTECT YOURSELF FROM THE RISINGCOST OF VEHICLE REPAIRS WITH A FORDEXTENDED SERVICE PLAN.
SERVICE PLANS (U.S. Only)
More than 32 million Ford owners havediscovered the powerful protection of FordExtended Service Plan. It is the onlyextended service plan backed by FordMotor Company, and provides peace ofmind protection beyond the New VehicleLimited Warranty coverage.
Ford ESP Can Quickly Pay for Itself
One service bill – the cost of parts andlabor – can easily exceed the price of yourFord Extended Service Plan. With Ford ESPyou minimize your risk for unexpectedrepair bills and rising repair costs.
Up to 1,000+ Covered VehicleComponents
There are four Extended Service Plans withdifferent levels of coverage. Ask yourauthorized dealer for details.
1.PremiumCARE - Our mostcomprehensive coverage. With over1,000 covered components, this planis so complete that we generally onlydiscuss what’s not covered.
2.ExtraCARE - Covers 113 components,and includes many high-tech items.
3.BaseCARE - Covers 84 components.
4.PowertrainCARE - Covers 29 criticalcomponents.
Ford Extended Service Plan is honored byall authorized Ford dealers in the U.S. andCanada. It is the only extended service planauthorized and backed by Ford MotorCompany.
That means you get:
•Reliable, quality service at any Ford orLincoln dealership
•Repairs performed by factory trainedtechnicians, using genuine parts
Rental Car Reimbursement
1st day Rental Benefit
You take advantage of replacementtransportation if your vehicle is at yourauthorized dealer for same day coveredrepairs.
Extended Rental Benefits
If your vehicle is kept overnight for coveredrepairs, you are eligible for rental carcoverage, including bumper to bumperwarranty repairs, and Field Service Actions.
Roadside Assistance
Exclusive 24/7 roadside assistance,including:
•Towing, flat-tire change and batteryjump starts
•Out of fuel and lock-out assistance
•Travel expense reimbursement forlodging, meals and rental car
•Destination assistance for taxi, shuttle,rental car coverage and emergencytransportation
Transferable Coverage
If you sell your vehicle before your FordExtended Service Plan coverage expires,you can transfer any remaining coverageto the new owner. Whenever you sell yourvehicle, prospective buyers may have ahigher degree of confidence that vehiclewas properly maintained with Ford ESP,thereby improving resale value.
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Security...............................................................61Settings...........................................................354Clock.......................................................................355Display...................................................................355Settings..................................................................357Sound.....................................................................356Vehicle...................................................................356Side Airbags.....................................................39Side Curtain Airbags.....................................40Sitting in the Correct Position...................121Snow ChainsSee: Using Snow Chains.................................278Special Notices................................................12New Vehicle Limited Warranty.........................12Special Instructions..............................................12Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance..............................................434Exceptions............................................................436Speed ControlSee: Cruise Control.............................................179Stability Control............................................169Principle of Operation......................................169Starter SwitchSee: Ignition Switch...........................................136Starting a Gasoline Engine........................137Automatic Engine Shutdown.........................138Failure to Start.....................................................138Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes...............140Important Ventilating Information..............140Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle isMoving...............................................................139Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle isStationary.........................................................139Vehicles with an Ignition Key..........................137Vehicles with Keyless Start.............................138Starting and Stopping the Engine..........136General Information..........................................136Steering............................................................195Electric Power Steering....................................195Steering Wheel...............................................64Storage Compartments.............................135SunroofSee: Moonroof.......................................................78Sun Visors.........................................................78Illuminated Vanity Mirror...................................78Supplementary Restraints System.........35Principle of Operation.........................................35Symbols Glossary.............................................7
SYNC™ Applications andServices........................................................325911 Assist...............................................................325SYNC AppLink......................................................331SYNC Services: Traffic, Directions &Information (TDI) (If Equipped, UnitesStates Only)....................................................328Vehicle Health Report.......................................327SYNC™...........................................................309General Information.........................................309SYNC™ Troubleshooting.........................340
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Technical SpecificationsSee: Capacities and Specifications............287The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only).......................222Tire Care..........................................................263Glossary of Tire Terminology........................264Information About Uniform Tire QualityGrading.............................................................263Information Contained on the TireSidewall...........................................................265Temperature A B C............................................264Traction AA A B C..............................................264Treadwear.............................................................263Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........279Changing Tires With a Tire PressureMonitoring System.......................................280Understanding Your Tire PressureMonitoring System ......................................280TiresSee: Wheels and Tires.....................................263Towing a Trailer.............................................207Load Placement.................................................207Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.......211Emergency Towing..............................................211Recreational Towing..........................................212Towing..............................................................207Traction Control............................................168Principle of Operation......................................168Transmission Code Designation............290Transmission..................................................153TransmissionSee: Transmission..............................................153Transporting the Vehicle.............................211
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