Ford 1999 Contour Automobile User Manual


 
Driving
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Follow these guidelines to ensure
safe towing procedure:
Stay within your vehicle’s load
limits.
Thoroughly prepare your vehicle
for towing. Refer to Preparing to
tow in this chapter.
Use extra caution when driving
while trailer towing. Refer to
Driving while towing a trailer in
this chapter.
Service your vehicle more
frequently if you tow a trailer.
Refer to the severe duty schedule
in the maintenance guide and or
service guide.
Do not tow a trailer until your
vehicle has been driven at least
800 km (500 miles).
Refer to the instructions
included with towing accessories
for the proper installation and
adjustment specifications.
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