Ford FOCUS LV, Руководство пользователя

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If the towbar tongue or the towball
obscures the registration number plate
or is a hazardous projection, remove
it from the vehicle when not in use.
Booster springs or ’Super Lift’ shock
absorbers do not increase the load
capacity of the vehicle.
To retain the benefits of the Ford Vehicle
Warranty, do not exceed the load limits.
Vehicle operation
The behaviour of your vehicle will change
while towing a trailer. If your trailer runs
off the paved highway surface onto the
road shoulder, resist the temptation to
quickly turn the steering wheel to bring
the trailer back onto the road.
Instead, allow the left wheels of the
vehicle to also run off onto the shoulder
(if safe) then wait for the right conditions
to steer the vehicle back onto the road.
This should reduce any abrupt swerving
reaction.
Aftermarket load levelling kits or weight
distribution hitches are not suitable for
use on the Ford approved Towbar.
Braking
Allow a greater stopping distance than
normal to prevent excessive braking.
Avoid sudden or violent stops that could
cause trailer slewing.
Gear changing
To prevent the engine labouring
when climbing hills or driving in strong
headwinds, etc. and to assist braking
when driving down hill, manually
select a suitable lower gear. Refer to
Manual transmission or Driving with an
automatic transmission in this manual for
transmission gear changing.
4-speed Automatic (petrol)
When towing heavy loads it is
recommended that 3rd gear is used.
This will result in cooler transmission
temperatures.
6-speed Automatic (diesel)
When towing heavy loads it is
recommended that 4th gear is used.
This will result in cooler transmission
temperatures.
Overtaking
The ability of the vehicle to accelerate
when overtaking is reduced, therefore
allow greater overtaking distances.
Towing