FORD 2010 Fusion v.3 - Manual (Page 198)

Front Wheel Drive (FWD) 2.5L and 3.0L vehicles:
Tow your FWD vehicle with all four wheels on the ground or with the
front wheels off the ground by using a tow dolly. If you are using a tow
dolly follow the instructions specified by the equipment provider.
Note: If you tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, follow
these instructions:
• For vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, have
your transmission fluid level checked by an authorized dealer.
For the correct transmission fluid level when flat towing (all four
wheels on the ground), refer to Transmission fluid in the
Maintenance and Specifications chapter.
• Tow only in the forward direction.
• Release the parking brake.
• Place the transmission shift lever in N (Neutral).
• Place the ignition to the accessory position (refer to Starting in the
Driving chapter).
• Do not exceed 65 mph (105 km/h) for vehicles equipped with an
automatic transmission vehicles and 70 mph (113 km/h) for vehicles
equipped with a manual transmission.
• For vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, start the engine
and allow it to run for five minutes at the beginning of each day and
every six hours thereafter. With the engine running and your foot on
the brake, shift into D (Drive) and then into R (Reverse) before
shifting back into N (Neutral).
All Wheel Drive (AWD) 3.0L vehicles:
Tow your AWD vehicle with all four wheels on the ground or with all four
wheels off the ground using a vehicle transport trailer. Do not tow your
AWD vehicle with the front wheels off the ground (by using a tow
dolly) and the rear wheels on the ground. This will cause damage to
your AWD system. If you are using a vehicle transport trailer, follow the
instruction specified by the equipment provider.
Note: If you tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, follow
these instructions:
• For vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, have
your transmission fluid level checked by an authorized dealer.
For the correct transmission fluid level when flat towing (all four
wheels on the ground), refer to Transmission fluid in the
Maintenance and Specifications chapter.
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2010 Fusion (fsn)
Owners Guide, 3rd Printing
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