1996 Ford Contour Owner's Manual - Page 175
1996 Ford Contour Manual
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Roadside Emergencies Towing Your Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle At times, you may want to tow your vehicle behind another vehicle, such as a recreational vehicle, a car, or a truck. Before you have your vehicle towed: s Release the parking brake. s Move the gearshift to N (Neutral). s Turn the ignition to the OFF position. s Unlock the steering wheel. Do not tow your vehicle at a speed faster than 35 mph (55 km/h) or for a distance greater than 50 miles (80 km) unless the drive wheels are placed on dollies. Do not tow your vehicle at a speed faster than 55 mph (90 km/h) if you have a manual transaxle. Your maximum towing distance is unlimited. RWARNING Never use a tow bar that attaches to the bumper when you tow your vehicle. This could damage the bumper and cause an accident. 177
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