Ford 2015 F-550 v.2 User Manual download pdf (Page 206)

• If your vehicle is equipped with

AdvanceTrac with RSC, this system

may turn on during typical cornering

maneuvers with a heavily loaded trailer.

This is normal. Turning the corner at a

slower speed while towing may reduce

this tendency.

• If you are towing a trailer frequently in

hot weather, hilly conditions, at the

gross combined weight rating (or any

combination of these factors), consider

refilling your rear axle with synthetic

gear lubricant (if the axle is not already

filled with it). See Capacities and

Specifications (page 300).

• Allow more distance for stopping with

a trailer attached. Anticipate stops and

brake gradually.

• Avoid parking on a grade. However, if

you must park on a grade:

1. Turn the steering wheel to point your

vehicle tires away from traffic flow.

2. Set your vehicle parking brake.

3. Place the automatic transmission in

position P.

4. Place wheel chocks in front and back

of the trailer wheels. (Chocks not

included with vehicle.)

Your vehicle may be equipped with a

temporary or conventional spare tire. A

"temporary" spare tire is different in size

(diameter or width), tread-type

(All-Season or All Terrain) or is from a

different manufacturer than the road tires

on your vehicle. Consult information on the

tire label or Safety Compliance label for

limitations when using.

Launching or Retrieving a Boat or

Personal Watercraft (PWC)

Note: Disconnect the wiring to the trailer

before backing the trailer into the water.

Note: Reconnect the wiring to the trailer

after you remove the trailer from the water.

When backing down a ramp during boat

launching or retrieval:

• 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 centimeters) above

the bottom edge of the rear bumper.

Exceeding these limits may allow water to

enter vehicle components:

• Causing internal damage to the

components.

• Affecting driveability, emissions, and

reliability.

Replace the rear axle lubricant anytime

the rear axle has been submerged in water.

Water may have contaminated the rear

axle lubricant, which is not normally

checked or changed unless a leak is

suspected or other axle repair is required.

TOWING POINTS

WARNINGS

Using recovery hooks is dangerous

and should only be done by a person

familiar with proper vehicle recovery

safety practices. Improper use of recovery

hooks may cause hook failure or separation

from the vehicle and could result in serious

injury or death.

Always slowly remove the slack from

the recovery strap prior to pulling.

Failure to do so can introduce

significantly higher loads which can cause

the recovery hooks to break off, or the

recovery strap to fail which can cause

serious injury or death.

Never link two straps together with

a clevis pin. These heavy metal

objects could become projectiles if

the strap breaks and can cause serious

injury or death.

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