Ford 2000 Focus Automobile User Manual


 
Driving
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Allow more distance for stopping
with a trailer attached.
The trailer tongue weight should
be 10-15% of the loaded trailer
weight.
After you have traveled 80 km
(50 miles), thoroughly check your
hitch, electrical connections and
trailer wheel lug nuts.
When stopped in traffic for long
periods of time in hot weather,
place the gearshift in P (Park) and
increase idle speed. This aids
engine cooling and air conditioner
efficiency.
Vehicles with trailers should not
be parked on a grade. If you must
park on a grade, place wheel
chocks under the trailer's wheels.