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Towing 169 – FORD 2013 Fiesta v.1 User Manual

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Vehicles with an Automatic Transmission but No Push Button Start
System

Note: There must be battery power to properly move the transmission’s
internal components to N (Neutral) in Step 3. Also, moving the gearshift
to the N (Neutral) position without first turning the ignition to the on
(II) position limits the towing capability to 35 mph (56 km/h) and
50 miles (80 kilometers).
1. Release the parking brake.
2. Turn the ignition to the on (II) position.
3. Press the brake pedal, then move the gearshift to the N (Neutral)

position.

4. Wait for TRANSMISSION READY to appear in the multi-function

display, then turn the ignition to the off (0) position and release the
brake pedal.

5. Disconnect the negative (black) cable from the battery. (The

anti-theft system is disabled until the battery cable is reconnected.)
Refer to Battery in the Maintenance chapter when disconnecting
and reconnecting the battery cable.

• The maximum towing speed is 70 mph (113 km/h).

• There is no limitation on towing distance.

When done towing, start the engine within 15 minutes of reconnecting
the battery cable. When reconnecting that cable, tighten it until it’s snug
against the terminal; be careful not to overtighten.

Vehicles with an Automatic Transmission and Push Button Start
System

Note: There must be battery power to properly move the transmission’s
internal components to N (Neutral) in Step 3. Also, moving the gearshift
to the N (Neutral) position without first turning the ignition to the on
(II) position limits the towing capability to 35 mph (56 km/h) and
50 miles (80 kilometers).
1. Release the parking brake.
2. Activate the ignition by pressing the START/STOP button, but not

applying the brake pedal.

3. Press the brake pedal, then move the gearshift to the N (Neutral)

position. Release the brake pedal.

4. Wait for TRANSMISSION READY to appear in the multi-function

display, then deactivate the ignition by pressing the START/STOP
button.

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