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Preparing to Tow
For your safety and for the good of your vehicle,
use the right equipment for the type of trailer you
tow. Also, make sure that all towing equipment is
properly attached to your vehicle. If you are not
certain that you are using the right equipment in
the proper manner, see your Ford or
Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
Do not use hitches that clamp onto your vehicle’s
bumper. The bumper is not designed to bear the
load.
Always check the pressure in all your vehicle’s tires
when preparing to tow (see inflation
recommendation on the tire label).
Connecting the safety chains
Always attach the trailer’s safety chains to your
vehicle. They help protect your trailer if the hitch
breaks.
To connect the trailer’s safety chains:
1.
Cross the chains under the trailer tongue and
attach them to your vehicle’s frame or hook
retainers. Never attach the safety chains to your
vehicle’s bumper. The bumper is not designed
to bear the weight of a trailer.
2.
Make sure that you leave enough slack in the
chains to allow you to turn corners.
If you use a rental trailer, follow the instructions
that the rental agency gives you.
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