Driving
and change the weight on the
hitch.
Using trailer brakes
Use electric brakes or manual,
automatic, or surge-type hydraulic
brakes that meet federal and local
regulations. Install and adjust the
brakes according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not connect a trailer’s
hydraulic brake system
directly to your vehicle’s brake
system. Your vehicle may not
have enough braking power and
your chances of having a
collision greatly increase.
Using safety chains
Always connect the trailer’s safety
chains to the vehicle. To connect
the chains, cross the chains under
the trailer tongue and attach to the
vehicle frame or hook retainers
(
is enough slack to allow the vehicle
to turn corners.
not the bumper) . Make sure there
Using trailer lamps
See your local trailer dealer or
rental agency for the proper
instructions and equipment for
hooking up trailer lamps.
Do not hook the trailer lights
directly into the vehicle’s lighting
system wiring. If the trailer lamps
are not installed properly, the
warning lights in the instrument
cluster may not work properly.
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Categories | Ford Escort Manuals, Ford Manuals |
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Document Type | Free Auto PDF Manual Download. |
Model Year | 1997 |
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Publisher | ford.com |
Wikipedia's Page | Ford Escort |
Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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