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• Tow only in the forward direction.
• Release the parking brake.
• Place the transmission shift lever in (N) Neutral.
• Place the ignition to the accessory position (refer to Starting in the
Driving chapter).
• Do not exceed 65 mph (105 km/h) for automatic transmission vehicles
and 70 mph (113 km/h) for manual transmission vehicles.
• For automatic transmission vehicles, start the engine and allow it to
run for five minutes at the beginning of each day and every six hours
thereafter. With the engine running and your foot on the brake, shift
into (D) Drive and then into (R) Reverse before shifting back into N
(Neutral).
Front Wheel Drive (FWD) 3.5L vehicles:
Do not tow the vehicle with the front drive wheels on the ground or
transmission damage may occur. It is recommended to tow your vehicle
with the front drive wheels on a dolly or with all four (4) wheels off the
ground on a car-hauling trailer.
In case of roadside emergency with a disabled vehicle, please refer to the
Wrecker towing section in the Roadside Emergencies chapter.
All Wheel Drive (AWD) 3.5L vehicles:
Do not tow your vehicle with any wheels on the ground, as vehicle or
transmission damage may occur. It is recommended to tow your vehicle
with all four (4) wheels off the ground such as when using a car-hauling
trailer. Otherwise, no recreational towing is permitted.
In case of roadside emergency with a disabled vehicle, please refer to the
Wrecker towing section in the Roadside Emergencies chapter.
Tires, Wheels and Loading
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2010 Fusion (fsn)
Owners Guide, 2nd Printing
USA (fus)