FORD 2005 Escape Hybrid v.1 - Manual (Page 200)

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 any time the axle has been submerged in
water. Rear axle lubricant quantities are not to be checked or changed
unless a leak is suspected or repair required.
RECREATIONAL TOWING
An example of “recreational towing” is towing your vehicle behind a
motorhome.
On Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles, “recreational towing” is permitted
by trailering the vehicle with its front wheels on a dolly. This protects
the transmission’s internal mechanical components from potential lack of
lubrication damage.
On Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) vehicles, “recreational towing” is permitted
only if the vehicle is trailered with all four (4) wheels off the ground.
Otherwise, no “recreational towing” is permitted.
For other towing requirements, refer to Wrecker towing in the Roadside
Emergencies chapter.
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