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2003 Ford Mustang User Manual

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Allow more distance for stopping with a trailer attached.

If you are driving down a long or steep hill, shift into the “L” gear
position. Do not apply the brakes continuously, as they may overheat
and become less effective.

The trailer tongue weight should be 10–15% of the loaded trailer
weight.

After you have traveled 50 miles (80 km), thoroughly check your
hitch, electrical connections and trailer wheel lug nuts.

To aid in engine/transmission cooling and A/C efficiency during hot
weather while stopped in traffic, place the gearshift lever in P (Park).

Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade. If you must
park on a grade, place wheel chocks under the trailer’s wheels.

RECREATIONAL TOWING

Follow these guidelines for your specific powertrain combination to tow
your vehicle for personal travel (such as behind a recreational vehicle or
moving truck).

In case of roadside emergency with a disabled vehicle, please refer to the

Wrecker towing

section in the

Driving

chapter.

These guidelines are designed to ensure that your transmission is not
damaged due to insufficient lubrication.

Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles:

Do not tow your Front Wheel Drive vehicle with the front drive wheels
on the ground as transaxle damage may occur. It is recommended to tow
your vehicle with the front drive wheels on a dolly or use a car-hauling
trailer.

All Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles:

Do not tow your All Wheel Drive vehicle with any wheels on the ground
as vehicle or transaxle damage may occur. It is recommended to tow
your vehicle using a car-hauling trailer.

2006 Five Hundred

(500)

Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA

(fus)

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  • Allow more distance for stopping with a trailer attached.
  • If you are driving down a long or steep hill, shift into the “L” gear position.
  • The trailer tongue weight should be 10–15% of the loaded trailer weight.
  • After you have traveled 50 miles (80 km), thoroughly check your hitch, electrical connections and trailer wheel lug nuts.
  • To aid in engine/transmission cooling and A/C efficiency during hot weather while stopped in traffic, place the gearshift lever in P (Park).
  • Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade.