Ford 1998 Escort User Manual download pdf (Page 102)

dealer or trailer rental agency for

proper instructions and equipment

for hooking up trailer lamps.

Driving while you tow

Do not drive faster than 88 km/h

(55 mph) when towing a trailer.

Speed control may shut off if you

are towing on long, steep grades.

When towing a trailer:

• Use D (Drive) or a lower gear

when towing up or down steep

hills. This will eliminate

excessive downshifting and

upshifting for optimum fuel

economy and transmission

cooling.

• Anticipate stops and brake

gradually.

Servicing after towing

If you tow a trailer for long

distances, your vehicle will require

more frequent service intervals.

Refer to the Severe Duty Schedule

in your “Service Guide” for more

information.

Trailer towing tips

• Practice turning, stopping and

backing up in an area before

starting on a trip to get the feel

of the vehicle trailer

combination. When turning,

make wider turns so the trailer

wheels will clear curbs and

other obstacles.

• Allow more distance for

stopping with a trailer attached.

Driving

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Ford 1998 Escort User Manual Page 102