Towing
Front Towing Eye
WARNINGS
If your vehicle has a steering wheel
lock make sure the ignition is in the
accessory or on position when being
towed.
The brake and steering assistance
will not operate unless the engine is
running. Press the brake pedal harder
and allow for increased stopping distances
and heavier steering.
Too much tension in the tow rope
could cause damage to your vehicle
or the vehicle that is towing.
Space is provided in the spare wheel well.
You must carry the towing eye in your
Do not use a rigid tow bar on the
vehicle at all times.
front towing eye.
Remove the cover and install the towing
eye.
Rear Towing Eye
When towing your vehicle you must
select neutral.
Drive off slowly and smoothly without
jerking the towed vehicle.
Vehicles with Automatic
Transmission
WARNINGS
If a speed of 12 mph (20 km/h) and
a distance of 12 miles (20 kilometers)
is to be exceeded the drive wheels
must be lifted clear of the ground.
It is recommended not to tow with
the drive wheels on the ground.
However, if it is required to move your
vehicle from a dangerous location, do not
tow your vehicle faster than 12 mph (20
km/h) or further than 12 miles (20
kilometers).
Note: If your vehicle has a tow bar, you
cannot install the towing eye at the rear of
your vehicle. Use the tow bar to tow other
vehicles.
TOWING THE VEHICLE ON
FOUR WHEELS
Do not tow your vehicle backward.
All Vehicles
WARNINGS
In the event of a mechanical failure
of the transmission the drive wheels
must be lifted clear of the ground.
You must switch the ignition on when
your vehicle is being towed.
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Kuga (CBS) Vehicles Built From: 08-09-2014 Vehicles Built Up To: 31-05-2015, CG3585en enGBR, Edition date: 08/2014, Second Printing
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