Instruction. For the Fiesta Courier, the tow hook can only be screwed in from the front.
Installing the tow hook
Remove the hook from the toolbox (on the right in the trunk under the lid).
Pry off the bumper cover.
Attention: The towing hook has a left-hand thread.
Screw in the hook by turning it counterclockwise and tighten with the handle of the wheel nut wrench.
Towing Rules
Turn the ignition on so that the steering wheel does not lock, the brake lights work, and the horn and windshield wipers can operate.
Engage neutral gear, and for automatic transmissions, move the selector to the position «N». О Turn on the hazard warning lights on both vehicles.
Since the brake booster and power steering only work when the engine is running, they require a lot of effort when the engine is not running.
It is recommended to tow on a rigid hitch. There is a risk of collision when using a tow rope. The tow rope must be elastic so that it is constantly taut. Use a cable with elastic threads or with an intermediate elastic element.
Features of towing a car with an automatic transmission
Maximum towing speed: 50 km/h.
Maximum towing range: 50 km.
When towing over long distances, it is necessary to immerse the towed vehicle on the towing vehicle in whole or in part.
If there is no fluid in the gearbox, the vehicle can be towed with the drive wheels raised.
Caution: To prevent damage to the transmission, never tow the vehicle backwards while the drive wheels are turning.
Starting the engine from acceleration (towing) car
Attention! Starting the engine by accelerating the vehicle is not possible for vehicles with automatic transmission. For vehicles with a catalyst, you can only make one attempt to start the engine from acceleration on a car with a cold engine, because. otherwise there is a risk of catalytic converter damage.
Turn on the ignition.
Press the pedal «gas».
Depress the clutch pedal and engage third gear.
Accelerate the vehicle by towing or pushing it.
Release the clutch pedal slowly.
Note: A cold diesel engine is very difficult to start by towing. if the battery is discharged, the pre-heating system cannot work.