Tires, Wheels and Loading
Launching or retrieving a boat
Discon nect the wir ing to the traile r be for e ba cking the traile r
into the water. Recon nect the wir ing to the traile r aft er the
traile r is remove d fr om the water.
When backing down a ramp during boat launching or retrieval:
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do not allow the static water level to rise above the bottom edge of
the rear bumper.
do not allow waves to break higher than 6 inches (15 cm) above the
bottom edge of the rear bumper.
Exceeding these limits may allow water to enter vehicle components:
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causing internal damage to the components.
affecting driveability, emissions and reliability.
Replace the rear axle lubricant any time the axle has been submerged in
water. Rear axle lubricant quantities are not to be checked or changed
unless a leak is suspected or repair required.
RECREATIONAL TOWING
An example of “recreational towing” is towing your vehicle behind a
motorhome.
If your vehicle is automatic transaxle equipped, with a 4x2 (front-wheel
drive only) configured powertrain, “recreational towing” is permitted by
trailering the vehicle with its front wheels on a dolly. This protects the
transmission’s internal mechanical components from potential lack of
lubrication damage.
If your vehicle is automatic transaxle equipped and 4WD (all-wheel
drive) , “recreational towing” is permitted only if the vehicle is trailered
with all four (4) wheels off the ground. Otherwise, no “recreational
towing” is permitted.
If your vehicle is manual transaxle equipped and 2WD or 4WD, shifting
the transaxle into neutral permits “flat-towing” (all wheels on the
ground) for pulling behind a motorhome. Your vehicle, with well
designed towing equipment, may be towed up to a speed of 113 km/h
(
70 mph) but you should always obey local speed limits.
For other towing requirements, refer to Wrecker towin g in the Roadside
Emergen cies chapter.
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2006
Escape (204)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA (fus)
| Categories | Ford Escape Manuals, Ford Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2006 |
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