2010 Ford Fusion Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 197

Tires, Wheels and Loading • Place the ignition to the accessory position (refer to Starting in the Driving chapter). • Do not exceed 65 mph (105 km/h) for vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission vehicles and 70 mph (113 km/h) for vehicles equipped with a manual transmission. • For vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, 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. 197 2010 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus)