2014 Ford Transit Connect Passenger Owner Manual Printing 1 - Page 151
2014 Ford Transit Connect Passenger Manual
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Towing ESSENTIAL TOWING CHECKS Follow these guidelines for safe towing: • Do not tow a trailer until you drive your vehicle at least 1000 miles (1600 kilometers). • Consult your local motor vehicle laws for towing a trailer. • See the instructions included with towing accessories for the correct installation and adjustment specifications. • Service your vehicle more frequently if you tow a trailer. See Scheduled Maintenance (page 372). • If you use a rental trailer, follow the rental agency's instructions. Another chapter of this manual contains load specification terms found on the tire label and Safety Compliance label and instructions on calculating your vehicle's load. See Load Limit (page 137). Remember to account for the trailer tongue weight as part of your vehicle load when calculating the total vehicle weight. Note: You cannot use a seven-pin trailer wiring connector for your vehicle and the trailer lighting equipment. Color Function Yellow White Green Brown Left turn signal and stop lamp Ground (-) Right turn signal and stop lamp Running lights Hitches WARNING Do not tow a trailer that exceeds the maximum limit of the towing equipment. This could result in vehicle structural damage, loss of vehicle control and personal injury. Do not use a hitch that either clamps onto the bumper or attaches to the axle. Distribute the trailer load so that between 10% and 15% of the total trailer weight is on the tongue. The hitch rating on the trailer hitch label is the maximum possible trailer rating. To find the maximum trailer weight allowed for your vehicle See Recommended Towing Weights (page 146). Further information is available in the RV and Trailer Towing Guide. See an authorized dealer. Trailer Towing Connector Safety Chains E168683 When attaching the trailer wiring connector to your vehicle, only use a proper fitting connector that works with the vehicle and trailer functions. Always connect the safety chains to the hook retainers of your vehicle hitch. To connect the safety chains, cross them under the trailer tongue and allow enough slack for turning tight corners. Do not allow the chains to drag on the ground. 148 Tourneo Connect/Transit Connect (CHC) Canada/United States of America