2009 Mercury Mariner Owner's Manual - Page 192

Tires, Wheels and Loading Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles: Tow your Front Wheel Drive vehicle with all four wheels on the ground or with the front wheels off the ground by using a tow dolly. If you are using a tow dolly follow the instructions specified by the equipment provider. Note: If you tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, follow these instructions: • 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 70 mph (113 km/h) with manual transmission vehicles and 65 mph (105 km/h) for automatic transmission vehicles. • Start the engine and allow it to run for five minutes at the beginning of each day and at each fuel stop. Four Wheel Drive (4WD) vehicles: Tow your Four Wheel Drive vehicle with all four wheels on the ground or with all four wheels off the ground using a vehicle transport trailer. Do not tow your Four Wheel Drive vehicle with the front wheels off the ground (by using a tow dolly) and the rear wheels on the ground. This will cause damage to your 4WD system. If you are using a vehicle transport trailer, follow the instruction specified by the equipment provider. Note: If you tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, follow these instructions: • 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 70 mph (113 km/h) with manual transmission vehicles and 65 mph (105 km/h) for automatic transmission vehicles. • Start the engine and allow it to run for five minutes at the beginning of each day and at each fuel stop. 192 2009 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)