Ford TOURNEO CONNECT, Руководство пользователя

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Notes on towing
Please refer to and at the start
of the chapter on page 307.
During towing, it is still possible to use the
turn signals to indicate the turning direction
when the hazard warning lights are switch-
ed on. To do this, move the turn signal and
high beam lever in the desired direction.
Flashing of the hazard warning lights is in-
terrupted while the turn signal is activated.
The hazard warning lights are switched on
again as soon as the turn signal and high
beam lever has returned to neutral posi-
tion.
In which situations may the vehicle not
be towed?
Do not have the vehicle towed in the fol-
lowing situations:
— The 12-volt vehicle battery is discharged.
— The instrument cluster display does not
work properly.
— The distance to be towed is further than
50 km (around 31 miles).
— In vehicles with a manual gearbox : in vehi-
cles with a manual gearbox, the clutch
cannot be depressed
fully and neutral
selected.
— In vehicles with an automatic transmis-
sion
: the selector lever of the automatic
gearbox cannot be moved to neutral (N
position).
— The electric parking brake cannot be re-
leased.
— The steering column lock cannot be re-
leased.
— The vehicle gearbox is damaged or does
not contain any lubricant.
— If the steering function or the operating
clearance of the wheels cannot be ensur-
ed
after an accident.
If the vehicle cannot be towed on its own
wheels due to one of the above conditions,
seek expert assistance from a suitably
qualified workshop and have the vehicle
transported on a tow vehicle if necessary.
Towing
Please refer to and at the start
of the chapter on page 307.
Attach the tow-rope or the tow-bar only to
the points provided:
— Towing eye.
—
On vehicles with ball coupling : ball cou-
pling.
Preparations
— Ensure that the tow-rope is not twisted.
Otherwise a towing eye can become un-
screwed during towing.
— Switch on the ignition and hazard warn-
ing lights on both vehicles. However, ob-
serve any regulations to the contrary.
— Comply with the information on towing
contained in the Owner's Manual for the
other vehicle.
Pulling vehicle (front)
1. The tow-rope must be taut before you
drive off properly.
2. Press the accelerator carefully.
3. Avoid sudden braking and driving ma-
noeuvres.
4. In vehicles with a manual gearbox : en-
gage the clutch particularly gently
when moving
off.
Pulled vehicle (rear)
Make sure that the ignition is switched on
so that the steering wheel is not locked and
you can indicate and operate the turn sig-
nals and wipers if necessary.
1. Switch
off the electric parking brake
2. Ensure that the tow-rope is always taut.
3.
In vehicles with a manual gearbox : dis-
engage the gear.
4. In vehicles with an automatic transmis-
sion
: select N selector lever position.
The brake servo and power steering func-
tion only when the engine is running. Other-
wise you must press the brake pedal with
significantly more force and also use more
effort for steering.
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