TOWING YOUR VEHICLE
PRECAUTIONS
Use the following guidelines when towing
your vehicle. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in vehicle damage
not covered by the vehicle warranty.
Note:
Make sure you properly secure your
vehicle to the tow vehicle.
Note:
If you are unsure of the vehicle’s
configuration, contact an authorized dealer.
RECREATIONALLY TOWING
YOUR VEHICLE - GASOLINE,
FWD
You cannot recreational tow your vehicle
with all wheels on the ground because
vehicle or transmission damage could
occur. Place the front wheels on a
two-wheel tow dolly. If you are using a tow
dolly, follow the instructions specified by
the equipment provider.
Note:
Release the parking brake before
towing your vehicle. See
Releasing the Electric Parking Brake
RECREATIONALLY TOWING
YOUR VEHICLE - GASOLINE,
AWD
You cannot recreational tow your vehicle
with all wheels on the ground because
vehicle or transmission damage could
occur. You must recreational tow your
vehicle with all four wheels off the ground,
such as when using a car-hauling trailer.
Otherwise, you cannot recreational tow
your vehicle.
RECREATIONALLY TOWING
YOUR VEHICLE - HYBRID
ELECTRIC VEHICLE (HEV)
Follow these guidelines if you have a need
for recreational towing. An example of
recreational towing is towing your vehicle
behind a motorhome. These guidelines
ensure that you do not damage the
transmission.
Note:
Put your climate control system in
recirculated air mode to prevent exhaust
fumes from entering your vehicle. See
You can tow your vehicle with all four
wheels on the ground under the following
conditions:
•
You switch
Neutral Tow
on.
•
Your vehicle is facing forward for
towing in a forward direction.
•
You release the parking brake.
•
You do not exceed 70 mph (113 km/h).
Switching
Neutral Tow
On
1.
Switch your vehicle on in accessory
mode.
2. Press the menu button on the steering
wheel to enter the information display
main menu.
3. Select
Settings
.
4. Select
Neutral Tow
.
5. Follow the instructions on the
information display.
6. Fully press the brake pedal.
7.
Shift into neutral (N).
8. Switch the ignition off.
Note:
Switching neutral tow on requires
battery power.
Note:
If the parking brake is applied, a
message appears in the information display.
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2022 Maverick (CFE) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 202106, First-Printing
Towing Your Vehicle