2004 Ford Escape Owner's Manual - Page 146
2004 Ford Escape Manual
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Driving Follow these guidelines to ensure safe towing procedure: • Stay within your vehicle's load limits. • Thoroughly prepare your vehicle for towing. Refer to Preparing to tow in this chapter. • Use extra caution when driving while trailer towing. Refer to Driving while you tow in this chapter. • Service your vehicle more frequently if you tow a trailer. Refer to the severe duty schedule in the scheduled maintenance guide. • Do not tow a trailer until your vehicle has been driven at least 800 km (500 miles). • Refer to the instructions included with towing accessories for the proper installation and adjustment specifications. Do not exceed the maximum loads listed on the Certification label. For load specification terms found on the label, refer to Vehicle loading in this chapter. Remember to figure in the tongue load of your loaded vehicle when figuring the total weight. 4x2 GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weights Engine Maximum Trailer Weight Maximum GCWR - kg Range - kg frontal area of (lbs.) (lbs.) trailer - m2 (ft)2 2.0L w/manual 1896 (4180) 453 (1000) 2.2 (24) transmission 3.0L w/automatic 2422 (5340) 907 (2000) 2.2 (24) transmission 3.0L w/automatic 3121 (6880) 1587 (3500) 2.8 (30) transmission and towing package Notes: For high altitude operation, reduce GCW by 2% per 300 meters (1000 ft.) elevation. For definitions of terms and instructions on calculating your vehicle's load, refer to Vehicle Loading in this chapter. Maximum trailer weights shown. The combined weight of the completed towing vehicle and the loaded trailer must not exceed the GCWR. 146 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)