Towing
Emergency Towing
TOWING THE VEHICLE ON
FOUR WHEELS - AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
If your vehicle is disabled without access
to wheel dollies, a car-hauling trailer, or a
flatbed transport vehicle it can be
flat-towed with all wheels on the ground.
You may do this under the following
conditions:
WARNING: You must switch the
ignition on when your vehicle is being
towed. Failure to follow this warning
could seriously increase the risk of injury
or death.
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Your vehicle is facing forward so that
it is towed in a forward direction.
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The transmission selector lever is
placed in position N. If the transmission
gear shift lever cannot be moved to
position N, it may need to be
overridden. See Transmission (page
153).
WARNING: You must make sure
the transmission selector lever is placed
in position N. Failure to follow this
warning could damage the transmission
and may lead to a crash or injury.
•
•
Maximum speed is 50 km/h (30 mph).
Maximum distance is 80 km (50 mi).
WARNING: The brake and steering
assistance will not operate unless the
engine is running. Press the brake pedal
harder and allow for increased stopping
distances and heavier steering. Failure
to take care may lead to a crash or
personal injury.
Note: If you need to exceed a speed of
50 km/h (30 mph) and a distance of 80 km
(50 mi) while towing, you must lift the drive
wheels clear of the ground.
Note: We recommend you do not tow with
the drive wheels on the ground. However, if
it is required to move the vehicle from a
dangerous location, do not tow your vehicle
faster than 50 km/h (30 mph) or farther
than 80 km (50 mi).
WARNING: If your vehicle has a
steering wheel lock, make sure the
ignition is in the accessory or on position
before you tow.
WARNING: Too much tension on
a tow rope could cause damage to your
vehicle or the vehicle that is towing.
WARNING: In the event of a
mechanical failure of the transmission,
do not use individual axle carriers. All
wheels must be lifted clear of the ground
on a level platform.
WARNING: Do not tow your vehicle
if the ambient temperature is below 0°C
(32°F).
Drive off slowly and smoothly without
jerking the vehicle that is being towed.
You must only use the towing eye that was
delivered with your vehicle. See Towing
Points (page 224).
WARNING: Do not tow your vehicle
backward.
Tow ropes or rigid towing bars must be
placed on the same side. For example; right
hand rear towing point to right hand front
towing point.
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Fiesta (CE1) Vehicles Built From: 06-01-2020 Vehicles Built Up To: 19-04-2020, CG3654en enGBR, Edition date: 201909, Second-Printing
