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You can flat-tow (all wheels on the
ground, regardless of the powertrain and
transmission configuration) your disabled
vehicle (without access to wheel dollies,
car-hauling trailer, or flatbed transport
vehicle) under the following conditions:
•
Your vehicle is facing forward so you
tow it in a forward direction.
• You place the transmission in neutral
(N). If you cannot place the
transmission in neutral (N), you may
need to override it. See Transmission
(page 137).
• Maximum speed is 35 mph (56 km/h).
• Maximum distance is
50 mi (80 km).
Recreational Towing
Vehicles with an Ignition Key
Note: Put your climate control system in
recirculated air mode to prevent exhaust
fumes from entering the vehicle. See
Climate Control
(page 103).
Note: There must be battery power to move
the transmission's internal components to
neutral (N) properly in Step 3. In addition,
moving the gearshift to the neutral (N)
position without first switching the ignition
to the on position limits the towing
capability to
35 mph (56 km/h) and 50 mi
(80 km).
1. Release the parking brake.
2. Switch the ignition to the on position.
3. Press the brake pedal, and then move the gearshift to the neutral (N)
position.
4. Wait for a message in the information and entertainment display indicating
that the transmission is ready, and then
switch off the ignition and release the
brake pedal.
5. Disconnect the negative (black) cable from the battery. See
Changing the
12V Battery (page 220). Note:
The anti-theft system does not work
until you reconnect the battery cable.
Note: The maximum towing speed is
70 mph (112 km/h)
.
Note: There is no limit on towing distance.
After towing, start the engine within 15
minutes of reconnecting the battery cable.
See Changing the 12V Battery (page 220).
Vehicles with Keyless Start
Note: Put your climate control system in
recirculated air mode to prevent exhaust
fumes from entering the vehicle. See
Climate Control
(page 103).
Note: There must be battery power to move
the transmission's internal components to
neutral (N) properly in Step 3. In addition,
moving the gearshift to the neutral (N)
position without first switching the ignition
to the on position limits the towing
capability to
35 mph (56 km/h) and 50 mi
(80 km).
1. Release the parking brake.
2. Switch on the ignition by pressing the keyless start button, but do not apply
the brake pedal.
3. Press the brake pedal, and then move the gearshift to the neutral (N)
position. Release the brake pedal.
4. Wait for a message indicating that the transmission is ready in the information
and entertainment display, and then
switch off the ignition by pressing the
keyless start button.
5. Disconnect the negative (black) cable from the battery. You need the door
key to lock and unlock doors when the
battery cable is disconnected. See
Changing the 12V Battery (page 220).
Note: The anti-theft system does not work
until you reconnect the battery cable.
Note: The maximum towing speed is
70 mph (112 km/h)
.
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Note:
There is no limit on towing distance.
After towing, start the engine within 15
minutes of reconnecting the battery cable.
See Changing the 12V Battery (page 220).
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UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 1.0L ECOBOOST™
Brake and clutch fluid reservoir (right-hand drive). See Brake Fluid Check
(page 219).
A
Engine oil filler cap. See
Engine Oil Check (page 216).
B
Brake and clutch fluid reservoir (left-hand drive). See Brake Fluid Check (page
219
).
C
Battery. See
Changing the 12V Battery (page 220).
D
Power distribution box. See
Fuses (page 201).
E
Air filter assembly. See
Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 232).
F
Engine oil dipstick. See
Engine Oil Dipstick (page 216).
G
Windshield washer fluid reservoir. See
Washer Fluid Check (page 219).
H
Engine coolant reservoir. See
Engine Coolant Check (page 217).
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UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 2.0L
Engine coolant reservoir: See Engine Coolant Check (page 217).
A
Brake and clutch fluid reservoir (right-hand drive) *
:
See Clutch Fluid Check
(page 219).
B
Engine oil filler cap:
See Engine Oil Check (page 216).
C
Brake and clutch fluid reservoir (left-hand drive):
See Clutch Fluid Check
(page 219).
D
Battery:
See Changing the 12V Battery (page 220).
E
Engine compartment fuse box:
See Fuses (page 201).
F
Air filter assembly:
See Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 232).
G
Engine oil dipstick:
See Engine Oil Check (page 216).
H
Windshield washer fluid reservoir:
See Washer Fluid Check (page 219).
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