Ford Fusion: Towing
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer
This section guides you in the
proper loading of your vehicle,
trailer, or both. Keep your loaded
vehicle weight within its design
rating capability, with or without
a trailer...
WARNING: Do not exceed
the GVWR or the GAWR
specified on the certification
label.
WARNING: Towing trailers
beyond the maximum
recommended gross trailer
weight exceeds the limit of your
vehicle and could result in engine
damage, transmission damage,
structural damage, loss of
vehicle control, vehicle rollover
and personal injury...
Other information:
Removal
Remove the front seat.
Refer to: Front Seat (501-10A Front Seats, Removal and Installation).
If equipped.
Release the lumbar knob retaining clip and remove the lumbar knob.
If equipped.
Release the height adjust handle locking tab and remove the height adjust handle...
Using Summer Tires
Summer tires provide superior
performance on wet and dry roads.
Summer tires do not have the Mud and
Snow (M+S or M/S) tire traction rating on
the tire side wall. Since summer tires do
not have the same traction performance
as All-season or Snow tires, we do not
recommend using summer tires when
temperatures drop to approximately 45°F
(7°C) or below (depending on tire..