Towing
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.
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: 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: 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: Too much tension on
a tow rope could cause damage to your
vehicle or the vehicle that is towing.
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 392).
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.
You must use a tow rope or rigid towing
bar that is of the correct strength for the
weight of the towing vehicle and the
vehicle that is being towed.
WARNING: Do not tow your vehicle
backward.
Emergency Towing
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:
Note: Using a rigid towing bar is the safest
•
Your vehicle is facing forward so that
way to tow a vehicle.
it is towed in a forward direction.
The weight of the vehicle that is being
towed must not exceed the weight of the
towing vehicle.
•
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 Automatic
Transmission (page 241).
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Maximum speed is 50 km/h (30 mph).
Maximum distance is 80 km (50 mi).
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Focus (CGE) Vehicles Built From: 15-03-2021, CG3784en enGBR, Edition date: 202012, First-Printing
