2020 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT emergency towing
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It is recommended that your vehicle be
towed with a wheel lift and dollies or
flatbed equipment. Do not tow with a
slingbelt. Ford Motor Company has not
approved a slingbelt towing procedure. If
the vehicle is towed incorrectly, or by any
other means, vehicle damage may occur.
Ford Motor Company produces a towing
manual for all authorized tow truck
operators. Have your tow truck operator
refer to this manual for proper hook-up
and towing procedures for your vehicle.
You can tow your vehicle from the front
with wheel lift equipment to raise the front
wheels off the ground. We recommend
that you place the rear wheels on a dolly
to prevent damage to the rear of your
vehicle.
You can tow your vehicle from the rear with
wheel lift equipment.
Note:
You must place the front wheels on
a dolly to prevent damage to the
transmission.
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 is disabled and you have no
access to a tow dolly, car-hauling trailer or
a flatbed transport vehicle, it can only be
flat-towed with all wheels on the ground
under the following conditions:
•
Your vehicle is facing forward so that
it is towed in a forward direction.
• The transmission selector lever is
placed in position N
. If the transmission
gear shift lever cannot be moved to
position
N, it may need to be
overridden. See Automatic
Transmission (page 176).
• Maximum speed is 35 mph (56 km/h).
• Maximum distance is
50 mi (80 km).
Drive off slowly and smoothly without
jerking the vehicle you are towing.
You must only use the towing eye that was
delivered with your vehicle. See
Towing
Points (page 254).
Tow ropes or rigid towing bars must be
placed on the same side. For example; right
hand rear towing point to right hand front
towing point.
You must use a tow rope or rigid towing
bar that is of the correct strength for the
weight of the towing vehicle and the
vehicle that is being towed.
The weight of the vehicle that is being
towed must not exceed the weight of the
towing vehicle.
Recreational Vehicle Towing
Note: Put your climate control system in
recirculated air mode to prevent exhaust
fumes from entering the vehicle. See
Climate Control
(page 114).
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.
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Switching Driver Alert On or Off.....................
211
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................44 Children and Airbags...........................................45
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating
Adjustment........................................................ 44
Driver Knee Airbag.........................................49
Driving Aids.....................................................210
Driving Hints...................................................247
Driving Through Water...............................248
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps......................... 84
E
Eco......................................................................221 Eco Mode System Display............................... 221
Principle of Operation....................................... 221
Economical Driving
......................................247
Electromagnetic Compatibility..............446
Emergency Call Limitations.......................53
Emergency Call Requirements..................52
Emission Law
.................................................165
Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance.........166
Tampering With a Noise Control System............................................................... 165
End User License Agreement.................448 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................ 448
Engine Block Heater....................................150 Using the Engine Block Heater....................... 151
Engine Coolant Check................................278 Adding Coolant................................................... 279
Coolant Change................................................. 280
Engine Coolant Temperature Management.................................................. 282
Fail-Safe Cooling............................................... 280
Recycled Coolant.............................................. 280
Severe Climates................................................. 280
Engine Cooling Fan - Diesel.....................278
Engine Cooling Fan - Gasoline................278
Engine Emission Control............................165
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 74
Engine Oil Check..........................................276 Adding Engine Oil............................................... 277
Engine Oil Dipstick - 1.5L EcoBlue.........276 Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L Duratec-HE
(MI4)/2.0L Flex Fuel/2.5L.....................276
Engine Specifications - 1.5L EcoBlue.........................................................337
Engine Specifications - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Flex Fuel...............................338
Engine Specifications - 2.5L....................339
Entertainment..............................................390 Playing Music From a USB or Media
Player................................................................. 391
Streaming Music From a Bluetooth Device............................................................... 390
Using the Radio.................................................. 390
Environment......................................................17
Essential Towing Checks...........................241 Before Towing a Trailer.................................... 243
Hitches................................................................... 242
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft....................................................... 244
Safety Chains...................................................... 242
Trailer Brakes....................................................... 243
Trailer Lamps....................................................... 243
Trailer Towing Connector................................ 242
When Towing a Trailer..................................... 243
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options
.................................16
Exterior Mirrors...............................................90 Adjusting the Mirrors.......................................... 90
Folding the Mirrors................................................ 91
F
Fan See: Engine Cooling Fan - Diesel.................278
See: Engine Cooling Fan - Gasoline............278
Fastening the Seatbelts..............................36 Seatbelt Locking Modes.................................... 37
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy................36
Flat Tire See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 330
Flat Tire Inflation See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit................306
Floor Mats......................................................248
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps........................................ 86
Ford Credit
.........................................................13
US Only..................................................................... 13
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SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting.......................412
T
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications.............337
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only).......................258
Tire Care
............................................................311
Glossary of Tire Terminology.......................... 312
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................................................... 311
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................. 313
Temperature A B C............................................. 312
Traction AA A B C................................................ 312
Treadwear............................................................... 311
Tire Inflation When Punctured See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit................306
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........326 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System........................................ 327
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Reset Procedure........................................................ 329
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ....................................... 327
Tire Pressures
................................................334
Tire Repair Kit See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit................306
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit....................306 After Using the Tire Sealant and Inflator
Kit........................................................................\
310
Using the Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit........................................................................\
307
Tires See: Wheels and Tires..................................... 305
Towing a Trailer............................................238 Load Placement................................................. 238
Towing Points
................................................254
Front Towing Point............................................ 254
Rear Towing Point............................................. 254
Towing Eye Location......................................... 255
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels..........................................................245
Emergency Towing............................................ 245
Recreational Vehicle Towing......................... 245
Towing.............................................................238 Traction Control............................................184
Principle of Operation.......................................184
Trailer Sway Control...................................239
Transmission Code Designation - 6-Speed Automatic
Transmission..............................................344
Transmission Code Designation - 8-Speed Automatic
Transmission..............................................345
Transmission..................................................176
Transporting the Vehicle
...........................244
Trip Computer...............................................100
Average Fuel........................................................ 100
Digital Speedometer........................................ 100
Distance to Empty............................................. 100
Resetting the Trip Computer......................... 100
Trip Odometer..................................................... 100
Type Approvals
.............................................476
China...................................................................... 486
Radio Frequency Certification for Keys and Remote Controls.......................................... 486
Radio Frequency Certifications for Blind Spot Information System......................... 484
Radio Frequency Certifications for Body Control Module............................................. 486
Radio Frequency Certifications for Cruise Control Module............................................. 486
Radio Frequency Certifications for Mid Range Radar................................................... 478
Radio Frequency Certifications for Passive Anti-Theft System........................................ 479
Radio Frequency Certifications for Radio Transceiver Module...................................... 482
Radio Frequency Certifications for SYNC 3........................................................................\
.. 486
Radio Frequency Certifications for Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensor(s)................476
Radio Frequency Certifications for Wireless Charging........................................................... 485
Radio Frequency Statement for Audio Unit..................................................................... 487
U
Under Hood Overview - 1.5L EcoBlue.........................................................272
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Flex Fuel................................273
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