Ford Cargo 2017, Owner'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
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WARNING
Do not tow the vehicle crosswise.
Risk of Accident
If the vehicle is towed with the engine is not
running, the steering assist and air supplies
will not be operating.
As this would require more steering effort, you
may get out of the road or bump the towing ve-
hicle in curves. You may install an emergency
steering pump.
If you agree on special signs with the driver of
the towing vehicle before towing the vehi-
cle, it will prevent occurring of these kind of
problems.
CAUTION
Observe the legal requirements. Maximum
towing speed is 25 km/h, and maximum towing
distance is 100 km.
If the conditions specified above are not ap-
plied, detach the driveshaft from the axle to
prevent transmission damage.
Detach the driveshaft from the axle to if you
suspect any transmission damage.
While towing your vehicle
CAUTION
• The drive shaft needs to be removed first
before towing your vehicle.
If the drive shaft is not removed, the
movement shall be transmitted from the
wheels to the transmission and operate the
internal components of the transmission that
is not pumping oil. In such a case, you may
experience serious transmission malfunctions.
This is considered out of warranty cover.
• Transmission latch shall be in high range (up)
and the transmission shall be in neutral.
• Vehicle can be towed for a maximum of 100
km.
CAUTION
Have your vehicle towed by specialists only.
Improper towing may cause damage to your
vehicle and you may experience serious
accidents.
Procedures to be Performed:
• If your engine is operating, have your vehicle
towed as your engine is operated. If it is not
possible to operate your engine, brake air
pressure may be reduced after a while and this
locks the emergency brakes.
This may cause serious accidents and
damages.
To prevent this condition, discharge the
emergency brakes before towing your vehicle
or connect an air line to the air tubes of your
vehicle if the specifications of the towing
vehicle allows this.
• The drive shaft needs to be removed first
before towing your vehicle.
• The key should be on the ignition switch and
on position (1) as your vehicle has a steering
lock.
• The vehicle should only be towed with a
drawbar. Towing with soft, breakable materials
cause a serious risk of accident.
Do not exceed the speed limit specified by
traffic law.
Towing the Vehicle
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