2017 FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILITY Owners Manual

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FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILITY 2017 1.G Owners Manual RV & Trailer Towing Guide Online
http://www.fleet.ford.com/towing-guides/
Website
RECOMMENDED TOWING
WEIGHTS
Note: Do not tow a trailer during
patrol or pursuit situations.
Note: Do not exceed the tra

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FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILITY 2017 1.G Owners Manual ESSENTIAL TOWING CHECKS
Follow these guidelines for safe towing:
•
Do not tow a trailer until you drive your
vehicle at least 1,000 mi (1,600 km).
• Consult your local motor vehicle laws
for towin

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FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILITY 2017 1.G Owners Manual Trailer Brakes
WARNING
Do not connect a trailers hydraulic
brake system directly to your
vehicles brake system. Your vehicle
may not have enough braking power and
your chances of having a collision

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FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILITY 2017 1.G Owners Manual 2. Set your vehicle parking brake.
3. Place the automatic transmission in
position P.
4. Place wheel chocks in front and back of the trailer wheels. (Chocks not
included with vehicle.)
Launching or Re

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FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILITY 2017 1.G Owners Manual If you tow your vehicle with all four wheels
on the ground:
•
Tow only in the forward direction.
• Release the parking brake.
Vehicles with Keyless Start
1. Start the vehicle by pressing the brake

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FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILITY 2017 1.G Owners Manual BREAKING-IN
You need to break in new tires for
approximately 300 miles (480
kilometers). During this time, your vehicle
may exhibit some unusual driving
characteristics.
Avoid driving too fast during

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FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILITY 2017 1.G Owners Manual •
Transmissions give their best fuel
economy when operated in the top
cruise gear and with steady pressure
on the gas pedal.
• Four-wheel-drive operation (if
equipped) is less fuel efficient than

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FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILITY 2017 1.G Owners Manual WARNINGS
Check attachment of floor mats on
a regular basis. Always properly
reinstall and secure floor mats that
have been removed for cleaning or
replacement. Always make sure that objects
cannot fal