2014 Ford Fusion Energi Owner Manual Printing 1 - Page 216

Towing TOWING A TRAILER WARNING Never tow a trailer with a Fusion Hybrid. This powertrain is not designed to tow. TRANSPORTING THE VEHICLE We recommend the use of a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed equipment to tow your vehicle. Do not tow with a slingbelt. Ford Motor Company has not approved a slingbelt towing procedure. Vehicle damage may occur if towed incorrectly, or by any other means. Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for all authorized tow truck operators. Have your tow truck operator refer to this manual for proper hook-up and towing procedures for your vehicle. The front wheels (drive wheels) must be on a tow dolly when towing your vehicle from the rear using wheel lift equipment. This prevents damage to the transmission. We recommend placing the rear wheels on a tow dolly when towing your vehicle from the front using wheel lift equipment. This prevents damage to the rear fascia. TOWING THE VEHICLE ON FOUR WHEELS Emergency Towing If your vehicle becomes inoperable (without access to wheel dollies, car-hauling trailer, or flatbed transport vehicle), it can be flat-towed (all wheels on the ground, regardless of the powertrain and transmission configuration) under the following conditions: • Tow only in the forward direction. • The transmission in position N. If you cannot move the transmission into N, you may need to override it. See Automatic Transmission (page 166). • Maximum speed is 35 mph (56 km/h). • Maximum distance is 50 miles (80 kilometers). E143886 If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towing service or, if you are a member of a roadside assistance program, your roadside assistance service provider. 213