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FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 2016 2.G Owners Manual WARNINGS
extra precautions, such as slower speeds
and increased stopping distance, when
driving a heavily loaded vehicle. Failure to
take care may result in the loss of control
of your vehicle, seriou

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FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 2016 2.G Owners Manual Payload - is the combined weight
of cargo and passengers that the
vehicle is carrying. The maximum
payload for your vehicle can be
found on the Tire Label on the
B-Pillar or the edge of the driver
doo

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FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 2016 2.G Owners Manual WARNING
Exceeding the Safety
Compliance Certification
Label vehicle weight rating limits
could result in substandard
vehicle handling or performance,
engine, transmission and/or
structural damage, ser

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FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 2016 2.G Owners Manual Tongue Load or Fifth Wheel
King Pin Weight - refers to the
amount of the weight that a trailer
pushes down on a trailer hitch.
Examples:
 For a 5000 pound
(2268 kilogram) conventional
trailer, multipl

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FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 2016 2.G Owners Manual Special Loading Instructions
for Owners of Pick-up Trucks
and Utility-type Vehicles
WARNING
Loaded vehicles may handle
differently than unloaded
vehicles. Extra precautions, such
as slower speeds and

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FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 2016 2.G Owners Manual TOWING A TRAILER
WARNINGS
Do not exceed the GVWR or
the GAWR specified on the
certification label. Towing trailers beyond the
maximum recommended
gross trailer weight exceeds the
limit of your vehicle

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FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 2016 2.G Owners Manual TRAILER SWAY CONTROL
If the trailer begins to sway the stability
control warning lamp flashes in the
information display. The system applies
the brakes to the individual wheels and
reduces engine torq

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FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 2016 2.G Owners Manual ESSENTIAL TOWING CHECKS
Follow these guidelines for safe towing:
•
Do not tow a trailer until you drive your
vehicle at least 1000 miles (1600
kilometers).
• Consult your local motor vehicle laws