Driving while you tow- Page 109

1999 Ford Mustang User Manual

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If you use a rental trailer, follow the instructions that
the rental agency gives to you.

Do not attach safety chains to the bumper.

Trailer brakes

Electric brakes and manual, automatic or surge-type
brakes are safe if installed properly and adjusted to
the manufacturer’s specifications. The trailer brakes
must meet local and Federal regulations.

Do not connect a trailer’s hydraulic brake
system directly to your vehicle’s brake

system. Your vehicle may not have enough braking
power and your chances of having a collision
greatly increase.

The braking system of the tow vehicle is rated for
operation at the GVWR not GCWR.

Trailer lamps

Trailer lamps are required on most towed vehicles.
Make sure your trailer lamps conform to local and
Federal regulations. See your 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 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.

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  • Use a lower gear when towing up or down steep hills.
  • Anticipate stops and brake gradually.