2000 Ford Focus Owner's Manual - Page 152
2000 Ford Focus Manual
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Driving When towing a trailer: • Shift out of D (Overdrive) and into 2 (Second) or a lower gear when towing up or down steep hills. This will eliminate excessive downshifting and upshifting for optimum fuel economy and transaxle cooling. • Anticipate stops and brake gradually. Servicing after towing If you tow a trailer for long distances, your vehicle will require more frequent service intervals. Refer to your Scheduled Maintenance Guide" for more information. Trailer towing tips • Practice turning, stopping and backing up in an area before starting on a trip to get the feel of the vehicle trailer combination. When turning, make wider turns so the trailer wheels will clear curbs and other obstacles. 152
Driving
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When towing a trailer:
•
Shift out of D (Overdrive) and
into 2 (Second) or a lower gear
when towing up or down steep
hills. This will eliminate excessive
downshifting and upshifting for
optimum fuel economy and
transaxle cooling.
•
Anticipate stops and brake
gradually.
Servicing after towing
If you tow a trailer for long
distances, your vehicle will require
more frequent service intervals.
Refer to your ±Scheduled
Maintenance Guide" for more
information.
Trailer towing tips
•
Practice turning, stopping and
backing up in an area before
starting on a trip to get the feel of
the vehicle trailer combination.
When turning, make wider turns so
the trailer wheels will clear curbs
and other obstacles.