Note:
If your vehicle has an ignition key, you
cannot remove the key from the ignition
when the transmission is in neutral (N) and
your vehicle is off.
Note:
Start the engine and allow it to run
for a few minutes at the beginning of each
day, and every six hours or fewer. With the
engine running and your foot on the brake,
shift into drive (D) and then into reverse (R)
before shifting back into neutral (N). Before
continuing to tow, switch neutral tow on.
EMERGENCY TOWING -
GASOLINE
If your vehicle becomes inoperable without
access to wheel dollies or a vehicle
transport trailer, it can be flat-towed with
all wheels on the ground, regardless of the
powertrain and transmission configuration,
under the following conditions:
•
Your vehicle is facing forward for
towing in a forward direction.
•
Use the manual park release
procedure. See
(page 186). Failure to do so
may result in damage to the
transmission.
•
Maximum speed is 35 mph (56 km/h).
•
Maximum distance is 50 mi (80 km).
EMERGENCY TOWING -
HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE
(HEV)
If your vehicle becomes inoperable without
access to wheel dollies or a vehicle
transport trailer, it can be flat-towed with
all wheels on the ground, regardless of the
powertrain and transmission configuration,
under the following conditions:
•
Your vehicle is facing forward for
towing in a forward direction.
•
You switch
Neutral Tow
on.
•
You release the parking brake.
•
Maximum speed is 35 mph (55 km/h).
•
Maximum distance is 50 mi (80 km).
Switching
Neutral Tow
On
1.
Switch your vehicle on in accessory
mode.
2. Press the menu button on the steering
wheel to enter the instrument cluster
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:
Failure to follow these instructions
could result in damage to the transmission.
Note:
Switching neutral tow on requires
battery power.
Note:
Put your climate control system in
recirculated air mode to prevent exhaust
fumes from entering your vehicle. See
288
2022 Maverick (CFE) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 202106, First-Printing
Towing Your Vehicle
