FORD 1998 Contour - Manual (Page 104)

Driving
104
Follow these guidelines to ensure
safe towing procedure:
• Stay within your vehicle’s load
limits.
• Thoroughly prepare your vehicle
for towing. Refer to Preparing to
tow in this chapter.
• Use extra caution when driving
while trailer towing. Refer to
Driving while towing a trailer
in this chapter.
• Service your vehicle more
frequently if you tow a trailer.
Refer to the severe duty schedule
in the ”Service Guide”.
• Do not tow a trailer until your
vehicle has been driven at least
800 km (500 miles).
• Refer to the instructions included
with towing accessories for the
proper installation and
adjustment specifications.
CDW IVB1-10Driving en C 5/15/97 8:52 PM Page 104