2019 FORD E SERIES emergency towing

•Stop lamps: Using the manual controllever illuminates both the trailer brakelamps and your vehicle brake lampsexcept the center high-mount stoplamp, if you make the proper electricalconnection to the trailer. Pressing yourvehicle brake pedal also illuminatesboth trailer and vehicle brake lamps.
Procedure for Adjusting Gain
Note:Only perform this procedure in atraffic-free environment at speeds ofapproximately 20-25 mph (30-40 km/h).
The gain setting sets the trailer brakecontroller for the specific towing condition.You should change the setting as towingconditions change. Changes to towingconditions include trailer load, vehicle load,road conditions and weather.
The gain should be set to provide themaximum trailer braking assistance whilemaking sure the trailer wheels do not lockwhen using the brakes. Locked trailerwheels may lead to trailer instability.
1.Make sure the trailer brakes are in goodworking condition, functioning normallyand properly adjusted. See your trailerdealer if necessary.
2. Hook up the trailer and make theelectrical connections according to thetrailer manufacturer's instructions.
3. When you plug in a trailer with electricor electric-over-hydraulic brakes, amessage confirming connectionappears in the information display.
4. Use the gain adjustment (+ and -)buttons to increase or decrease thegain setting to the desired startingpoint. A gain setting of 6.0 is a goodstarting point for heavier loads.
5. In a traffic-free environment, tow thetrailer on a dry, level surface at a speedof 20-25 mph (30-40 km/h) andsqueeze the manual control levercompletely.
6. If the trailer wheels lock up, indicatedby squealing tires, reduce the gainsetting. If the trailer wheels turn freely,increase the gain setting. Repeat Steps5 and 6 until the gain setting is at apoint just below trailer wheel lock-up.If towing a heavier trailer, trailer wheellock-up may not be attainable evenwith the maximum gain setting of 10.
Explanation of Information DisplayWarning Messages
Note:An authorized dealer can diagnosethe trailer brake controller to determineexactly which trailer fault has occurred.However, your Ford warranty does not coverthis diagnosis if the fault is with the trailer.
A message indicating a trailer brakemodule fault may display in response tofaults sensed by the trailer brake controller,accompanied by a single tone. If thismessage appears, contact an authorizeddealer as soon as possible for diagnosisand repair. The controller may stillfunction, but performance may bedegraded.
A message indicating a trailer wiring faultmay display when there is a short circuiton the electric brake output wire. If thismessage displays, accompanied by asingle tone, with no trailer connected, theproblem is with your vehicle wiringbetween the trailer brake controller andthe 7-pin connector at the bumper. If themessage only displays with a trailerconnected, the problem is with the trailerwiring. Consult your trailer dealer forassistance. This can be a short to ground(such as a chaffed wire), short to voltage(such as a pulled pin on trailer emergencybreakaway battery) or the trailer brakesmay be drawing too much current.
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TOWING THE VEHICLE ON
FOUR WHEELS
Emergency Towing
WARNING: If your vehicle has asteering wheel lock make sure theignition is in the accessory or on positionwhen being towed.
You can flat-tow (all wheels on theground, regardless of the powertrain ortransmission configuration) your disabledvehicle (without access to wheel dolliesor vehicle transport trailer) under thefollowing conditions:
•Your vehicle is facing forward so youtow it in a forward direction.
•You shift into Neutral (N). If you cannotshift into Neutral (N), you may need tooverride the transmission. SeeTransmission (page 87).
•Maximum speed is 35 mph (56 km/h).
•Maximum distance is 50 mi (80 km).
Recreational Towing
Note: Put your climate control system inrecirculated air mode to prevent exhaustfumes from entering the vehicle. SeeClimate Control (page 66).
Follow these guidelines if you have a needfor recreational (RV) towing. An exampleof recreational towing would be towingyour vehicle behind a motorhome. Theseguidelines are to make sure you do notdamage the transmission during towing.
Do not tow your vehicle with any wheelson the ground, as vehicle or transmissiondamage may occur. It is recommended totow your vehicle with all four wheels offthe ground, for example when using avehicle transport trailer. Otherwise, youcannot tow your vehicle.
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SYNC™ AppLink™.....................................250SYNC Mobile Apps............................................250SYNC™............................................................225General Information..........................................225SYNC™ Troubleshooting.........................262
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Technical SpecificationsSee: Capacities and Specifications.............198The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only)........................126Tire Care...........................................................169Glossary of Tire Terminology...........................171Information About Uniform Tire QualityGrading..............................................................169Information Contained on the TireSidewall.............................................................172Temperature A B C.............................................170Traction AA A B C................................................170Treadwear..............................................................170Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........188Changing Tires With a Tire PressureMonitoring System........................................189Understanding Your Tire PressureMonitoring System .......................................189TiresSee: Wheels and Tires......................................168Towing a Trailer.............................................104Load Placement.................................................104Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.......115Emergency Towing..............................................115Recreational Towing...........................................115Towing..............................................................104Traction Control..............................................93Principle of Operation........................................93Transmission Code Designation............202Transmission....................................................87Transporting the Vehicle............................123
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Under Hood Overview................................142USB Port..........................................................224Using Cruise Control.....................................96Canceling the Set Speed...................................97Changing the Set Speed...................................96Resuming the Set Speed...................................97
Setting the Cruise Speed..................................96Switching Cruise Control Off...........................97Switching Cruise Control On...........................96Using Snow Chains......................................187Using SYNC™ With Your MediaPlayer.............................................................252Accessing Your Play Menu..............................257Connecting Your Digital Media Player to theUSB Port...........................................................252Media Menu Features.......................................255Media Voice Commands.................................254System Settings.................................................259What's Playing?.................................................253Using SYNC™ With Your Phone............230Accessing Features Through the PhoneMenu..................................................................234Accessing Your Phone Settings....................239Making a Call.......................................................233Pairing Subsequent Cell Phones..................231Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time.............................................................................230Phone Options during an Active Call.........233Phone Voice Commands.................................231Receiving Calls....................................................233System Settings.................................................240Text Messaging...................................................237Using Traction Control.................................93Switching the System Off ................................93System Indicator Lights andMessages............................................................93Using Voice Recognition............................227Initiating a Voice Session.................................227System Interaction and Feedback..............228Utilizing the Mediation/ArbitrationProgram (Canada Only)..........................127
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Vehicle Care...................................................160General Information..........................................160Vehicle Certification Label.......................202Vehicle Identification Number.................201Vehicle Storage.............................................165Battery....................................................................166Body.........................................................................165Brakes.....................................................................166Cooling system....................................................166Engine.....................................................................166
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