2017 FORD FUSION (AMERICAS) emergency towing

TOWING THE VEHICLE ON
FOUR WHEELS
Emergency Towing
WARNING
If your vehicle has a steering wheel
lock make sure the ignition is in the
accessory or on position when being
towed. If your vehicle becomes inoperable
(without access to wheel dollies,
car-hauling trailer, or flatbed transport
vehicle), it can be flat-towed (all wheels
on the ground, regardless of the powertrain
and transmission configuration) under the
following conditions:
•
Your vehicle is facing forward for
towing in a forward direction.
• Place the transmission in position N. If
you cannot move the transmission into
N
, you must override it and enable stay
in neutral mode. Failing to do so may
result in damage to the transmission.
See
Transmission (page 163).
• Maximum distance is 50 miles (80
kilometers).
• Maximum speed is 35 mph (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. See
Climate Control
(page 117).
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. We
designed these guidelines to prevent
damage to your transmission. Vehicles Equipped with 1.5L, 2.0L,
and 2.5L Engines
Front-wheel Drive Vehicles
Front-wheel drive vehicles
CANNOT be
flat-towed (all wheels on the ground) as
vehicle or transmission damage may occur.
It is recommended to tow your vehicle 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 Vehicles
All-wheel drive vehicles
CANNOT be
flat-towed (all wheels on the ground) as
vehicle or transmission damage may occur.
It is recommended to tow your vehicle with
all four (4) wheels off the ground such as
when using a car-hauling trailer. Otherwise,
you cannot recreational tow your vehicle.
Vehicles Equipped with a 2.7L
Engine
You can tow your vehicle with all four
wheels on the ground using the Neutral
Tow feature, or with all four wheels off the
ground using a vehicle transport trailer. If
you are using a vehicle transport trailer,
follow the instruction specified by the
equipment provider.
If you tow your vehicle with all four wheels
on the ground:
• Tow only in the forward direction.
• Release the parking brake.
Neutral Tow
Enter Neutral Tow mode by doing the
following:
1. Put the ignition in accessory mode by pressing the engine START button
without pressing the brake pedal.
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Steering Wheel................................................67
Storage Compartments.............................144
Sunroof See: Moonroof....................................................... 84
Sun Visors
.........................................................84
Illuminated Vanity Mirror................................... 84
Supplementary Restraints System
.........39
Principle of Operation........................................ 39
Symbols Glossary
.............................................7
SYNC™ 3........................................................398
General Information......................................... 398
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting.....................460
SYNC™ Applications and Services........................................................376
911 Assist............................................................... 376
SYNC Mobile Apps............................................ 378
SYNC™...........................................................360 General Information......................................... 360
SYNC™ Troubleshooting.........................390
T
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications.............321
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)
......................240
Tire Care..........................................................292
Glossary of Tire Terminology........................ 294
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................................................. 292
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall........................................................... 295
Temperature A B C............................................ 294
Traction AA A B C............................................... 293
Treadwear.............................................................293
Tire Inflation When Punctured See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit................286
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
..........309
Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System........................................ 310
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ....................................... 310
Tire Repair Kit See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit................286
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit....................286 First Stage: Reinflating the Tire with Sealing
Compound and Air....................................... 288
General Information.......................................... 287Second Stage: Checking Tire
Pressure........................................................... 290
Tips for Use of the Kit....................................... 287
What to do after the Tire has been Sealed............................................................... 290
What to do when a Tire Is Punctured........288
Tires See: Wheels and Tires..................................... 286
Towing a Trailer
.............................................222
Load Placement................................................. 222
Towing Points................................................236 Installing the Recovery Hook........................ 236
Recovery Hook Location................................. 236
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels..........................................................226
Emergency Towing............................................ 226
Recreational Towing......................................... 226
Vehicles Equipped with 1.5L, 2.0L, and 2.5L Engines............................................................. 226
Vehicles Equipped with a 2.7L Engine................................................................226
Towing..............................................................222
Traction Control
.............................................178
Principle of Operation....................................... 178
Transmission Code Designation............329
Transmission..................................................163
Transmission See: Transmission.............................................. 163
Transporting the Vehicle...........................236
Type Approvals
..............................................512
RF Certification Logos for Tire Pressure
Monitoring Sensor(s)................................... 512
U
Under Hood Overview - 1.5L EcoBoost™..................................................257
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L EcoBoost™.................................................258
Under Hood Overview - 2.5L...................259
Under Hood Overview - 2.7L EcoBoost™................................................260
Unique Driving Characteristics.................151
Universal Garage Door Opener................137 HomeLink Wireless Control System............137
USB Port
.........................................................359
Using Adaptive Cruise Control................195 Automatic Cancellation................................... 199
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