Ford Bronco Sport (2022 year). Manual in english

SELECTING A G.O.A.T. MODE -
2.0L ECOBOOST™

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To select a drive mode, use the console
mounted

G.O.A.T. MODES

controller.

Note:

G.O.A.T. mode changes may not be

available when the ignition is off.

Note:

The selected mode displays in the

information display.

G.O.A.T. MODES

ECO

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For efficient driving. This mode
helps deliver maximum fuel
efficiency and helps to increase

driving range.

MUD/RUTS - 2.0L ECOBOOST™

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For off-road driving. This mode
enhances vehicle performance
to traverse muddy, rutted or

uneven terrains. Lower gears hold longer
in mud/ruts mode to maintain momentum
in soft conditions. Mud/ruts mode engages
the four-wheel drive lock which you can

switch off using the drive mode controller.
Mud/ruts mode optimizes braking for
off-road conditions, allowing quick path
corrections and minimized stopping
distance when on deformable surfaces.
The engine sound enhances when in
mud/ruts mode.

The rear differential lock feature is
available in mud/ruts mode. When
enabled, it engages below 30 mph
(48 km/h).

Note:

The front camera system switches

on when you are in mud/ruts mode. You can
switch the camera off using the button on
the audio unit.

Note:

This mode could help get your vehicle

unstuck from deep snow or sand.

Note:

Using mud/ruts mode on dry, hard

surfaces could produce some vibration,
driveline bind up, and potential excessive
tire and vehicle wear.

NORMAL

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For everyday driving. This mode
is a balance of excitement,
comfort and convenience. This

is the default mode after each ignition
cycle.

The rear differential lock feature is
available in normal mode. When enabled
it is engaged below 15 mph (24 km/h).

ROCK CRAWL - 2.0L ECOBOOST™

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For off-road driving. For
optimum rock-climbing ability.
Rock crawl mode engages the

four-wheel drive lock. Rock crawl mode
optimizes the vehicle systems to provide
maximum traction and slow speed
performance. Lower gears hold longer in
rock crawl mode to minimize shifting when
traversing rocks and obstacles. The
accelerator pedal dampens to improve

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throttle control and minimize speed
change over rough terrain. The steering
optimizes for less effort with reduced
kick-back. Rock crawl mode optimizes
braking for off-road conditions, allowing
quick path corrections and minimized
stopping distance when on deformable
surfaces. The engine sound enhances
when in rock crawl mode.

The rear differential lock feature enables
in rock crawl mode. When enabled it is
engaged below 30 mph (48 km/h). You
can disable the feature using the drive
mode controller.

Note:

The front camera system switches

on when you are in rock crawl mode. You
can switch the camera off using the button
on the audio unit.

Note:

This mode may help get your vehicle

unstuck from deep snow or sand.

Note:

Do not use this mode on dry, hard

pavement. This could produce some
vibration, driveline bind up, and potential
excessive tire and vehicle wear depending
on the four-wheel drive mode selection.

SAND

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For more spirited off-road
driving. Sand mode is for
off-road driving on soft, dry sand

or deep conditions. Lower gears hold
longer in sand mode to maintain
momentum in soft conditions. Sand mode
engages the four-wheel drive lock, which
you can switch off using the drive mode
controller. Sand mode optimizes braking
for off-road conditions, allowing quick path
corrections and minimized stopping
distance when on deformable surfaces.
The engine sound enhances when in sand
mode.

The rear differential lock feature enables
in sand mode. When enabled it is engaged
below 30 mph (48 km/h). You can disable
the feature using the drive mode controller.

Note:

The front camera system switches

on when you are in sand mode. You can
switch the camera off using the button on
the audio unit.

Note:

Using sand mode on dry, hard

surfaces could produce some vibration,
driveline bind up, potential excessive tire
wear and vehicle wear.

Note:

Do not use on firm, slippery surfaces,

such as paved roads covered with snow or
ice or driving on packed snow. For slippery,
firm surfaces use slippery mode.

SLIPPERY

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For less than ideal road
conditions such as snow or ice
covered roads. You can use this

mode for crossing terrain where loose, wet
or slippery materials covers a firm surface.
Slippery mode lowers throttle response
and optimizes shifting for slippery surfaces.

The rear differential lock feature is
available in slippery mode. When enabled
it is engaged below 15 mph (24 km/h).

Note:

Do not use this mode on dry, hard

pavement. This could produce some
vibration, driveline bind up, and potential
excessive tire and vehicle wear depending
on the four-wheel drive mode selection.

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SPORT

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For sporty driving with improved
performance handling and
response. This mode increases

accelerator pedal response and provides
a sportier steering feel. The powertrain
system holds onto lower gears longer,
helping your vehicle accelerate faster. The
steering optimizes for higher effort with
more kick-back. The engine sound
enhances when in sport mode.

G.O.A.T. MODE CONTROL –
TROUBLESHOOTING

G.O.A.T. MODE CONTROL –
WARNING LAMPS

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Some drive modes reduce
traction and stability control
performance and the indicator

illuminates in the instrument cluster.

G.O.A.T. MODE CONTROL – INFORMATION MESSAGES

Details

Message

Displays when the system switches to

normal mode to support towing perform-

ance.

Changing to Normal Drive Mode for

Improved Towing Performance

Displays when you select a drive mode that

is not available. Select a different mode.

Drive Mode Not Available

Displays when you select a drive mode that
is not available. Check the four-wheel drive

mode and electronic locking differential

before selecting a mode.

Drive Mode Preconditions Not Met

Displays when you select a mode that is
not available. Have the system checked.

Drive Mode Selection Reduced due to

System Fault

Displays when you select a four-wheel drive

mode that is not available in the current

mode. Select an available four-wheel drive

mode.

Selected 4x4 Mode Not Available in Current

Drive Mode

Displays when you select an electronic

locking differential that is not available in

the current mode. Select an available

electric locking differential.

Selected Locking Differential Not Available

in Current Drive Mode

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ROOF RACKS AND LOAD
CARRIERS

WARNING:

When loading the roof

racks, we recommend you evenly
distribute the load, as well as maintain
a low center of gravity. Loaded vehicles,
with higher centers of gravity, may
handle differently than unloaded
vehicles. Take extra precautions, such
as slower speeds and increased stopping
distance, when driving a heavily loaded
vehicle.

For correct roof rack system operation,
directly place loads on crossbars affixed
to the roof rack side rails. When using the
roof rack system, we recommend you use
our genuine accessory crossbars designed
specifically for your vehicle.

Make sure that you securely fasten the
load. Check the tightness of the load
before driving and at each fuel stop.

Note:

Never place loads directly on the roof

panel. The roof panel is not designed to
directly carry a load.

Maximum Roof Load Amounts

Note:

The maximum roof load is based on

the load being evenly distributed on the
crossbars.

Maximum Roof Load

Weight on Crossbar (Total)

100 lb (45 kg)

Vehicles equipped with Panoramic Roof.

150 lb (68 kg)

Vehicles without Panoramic Roof.

Note:

When using a roof rack system, you

must subtract the weight of the roof rack
system from the maximum recommended
load to determine your actual maximum
cargo load. See the roof rack system
manufacturer for more information.

LOAD LIMIT

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. Properly loading your
vehicle provides maximum return
of vehicle design performance.

Before you load your vehicle,
become familiar with the
following terms for determining
your vehicle’s weight rating, with
or without a trailer, from the
vehicle’s Tire and Loading
Information label or Safety
Compliance Certification label.

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Tire and Loading Label Information
Example:

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Payload

Payload is the combined weight
of cargo and passengers that your
vehicle is carrying. The maximum
payload for your vehicle appears
on the Tire and Loading label. The
label is either on the B-pillar or the
edge of the driver door. Vehicles
exported outside the US and
Canada may not have a tire and
loading label. Look for “The
combined weight of occupants
and cargo should never exceed
XXX kg OR XXX lb” for maximum
payload. The payload listed on the
Tire and Loading Information label

is the maximum payload for your
vehicle as built by the assembly
plant. If you install any additional
equipment on your vehicle, you
must determine the new payload.
Subtract the weight of the
equipment from the payload listed
on the Tire and Loading label.
When towing, trailer tongue
weight or king pin weight is also
part of payload.

WARNING:

The

appropriate loading capacity of
your vehicle can be limited either
by volume capacity (how much
space is available) or by payload
capacity (how much weight the
vehicle should carry). Once you
have reached the maximum
payload of your vehicle, do not
add more cargo, even if there is
space available. Overloading or
improperly loading your vehicle
can contribute to loss of vehicle
control and vehicle rollover.

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating)

GAWR is the maximum allowable
weight that a single axle (front or
rear) can carry. These numbers
are on the Safety Compliance
Certification label. The label is
located on the door hinge pillar,
door-latch post, or the door edge
that meets the door-latch post,
next to the driver seating position.

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The total load on each axle must
never exceed its Gross Axle
Weight Rating.

GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating)

GVWR is the maximum allowable
weight of the fully loaded vehicle.
This includes all options,
equipment, passengers and cargo.
It appears on the Safety
Compliance Certification label.
The label is located on the door
hinge pillar, door-latch post, or the
door edge that meets the
door-latch post, next to the driver
seating position.

The gross vehicle weight must
never exceed the Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating.

Safety Compliance Certification Label
Example:

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WARNING:

Exceeding the

Safety Compliance Certification
label vehicle weight limits can
adversely affect the
performance and handling of
your vehicle, cause vehicle
damage and can result in the
loss of control of your vehicle,
serious personal injury or death.

Maximum Loaded Trailer

Weight

Maximum loaded trailer weight is
the highest possible weight of a
fully loaded trailer the vehicle can
tow. Consult an authorized dealer
(or the RV and Trailer Towing
Guide available at an authorized
dealer) for more detailed
information.

GCWR (Gross Combined
Weight Rating)

GCWR is the maximum allowable
weight of the vehicle and the
loaded trailer, including all cargo
and passengers, that the vehicle
can handle without risking
damage. (Important: The towing
vehicle’s braking system is rated
for operation at Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating, not at Gross
Combined Weight Rating.)
Separate functional brakes should

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be used for safe control of towed
vehicles and for trailers where the
Gross Combined Weight of the
towing vehicle plus the trailer
exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating of the towing vehicle.

The gross combined weight must
never exceed the Gross Combined
Weight Rating.

Note:

For trailer towing

information refer to the RV and
Trailer Towing Guide available at
an authorized dealer.

WARNING:

Do not exceed

the GVWR or the GAWR
specified on the certification
label.

WARNING:

Do not use

replacement tires with lower
load carrying capacities than the
original tires because they may
lower your vehicle's GVWR and
GAWR limitations. Replacement
tires with a higher limit than the
original tires do not increase the
GVWR and GAWR limitations.

WARNING:

Exceeding any

vehicle weight rating can
adversely affect the
performance and handling of
your vehicle, cause vehicle
damage and can result in the
loss of control of your vehicle,
serious personal injury or death.

Steps for determining the
correct load limit:

1. Locate the statement "The

combined weight of occupants
and cargo should never exceed
XXX kg or XXX lb." on your
vehicle’s placard.

2. Determine the combined

weight of the driver and
passengers that will be riding
in your vehicle.

3. Subtract the combined weight

of the driver and passengers
from XXX kg or XXX lb.

4. The resulting figure equals the

available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity. For
example, if the “XXX” amount
equals 1,400 lb. and there will
be five 150 lb. passengers in
your vehicle, the amount of
available cargo and luggage
load capacity is 650 lb.
(1400-750 (5 x 150) = 650 lb.)

5. Determine the combined

weight of luggage and cargo
being loaded on the vehicle.
That weight may not safely
exceed the available cargo and
luggage load capacity
calculated in Step 4.

6. If your vehicle will be towing a

trailer, load from your trailer
will be transferred to your
vehicle. Consult this manual to
determine how this reduces the
available cargo and luggage
load capacity of your vehicle.

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Helpful examples for calculating
the available amount of cargo
and luggage load capacity

Suppose your vehicle has a
1400-pound (635-kilogram) cargo
and luggage capacity. You decide
to go golfing. Is there enough load
capacity to carry you, four of your
friends and all the golf bags? You
and four friends average 220
pounds (99 kilograms) each and
the golf bags weigh approximately
30 pounds (13.5 kilograms) each.
The calculation would be: 1400 -
(5 x 220) - (5 x 30) = 1400 - 1100
- 150 = 150 pounds. Yes, you have
enough load capacity in your
vehicle to transport four friends
and your golf bags. In metric units,
the calculation would be: 635
kilograms - (5 x 99 kilograms) -
(5 x 13.5 kilograms) = 635 - 495 -
67.5 = 72.5 kilograms.

Suppose your vehicle has a
1400-pound (635-kilogram) cargo
and luggage capacity. You and
one of your friends decide to pick
up cement from the local home
improvement store to finish that
patio you have been planning for
the past two years. Measuring the
inside of the vehicle with the rear
seat folded down, you have room
for twelve 100-pound
(45-kilogram) bags of cement. Do
you have enough load capacity to
transport the cement to your
home? If you and your friend each
weigh 220 pounds (99 kilograms),
the calculation would be: 1400 -
(2 x 220) - (12 x 100) = 1400 - 440

- 1200 = - 240 pounds. No, you do
not have enough cargo capacity
to carry that much weight. In
metric units, the calculation would
be: 635 kilograms - (2 x 99
kilograms) - (12 x 45 kilograms) =
635 - 198 - 540 = -103 kilograms.
You will need to reduce the load
weight by at least 240 pounds
(104 kilograms). If you remove
three 100-pound (45-kilogram)
cement bags, then the load
calculation would be:1400 - (2 x
220) - (9 x 100) = 1400 - 440 -
900 = 60 pounds. Now you have
the load capacity to transport the
cement and your friend home. In
metric units, the calculation would
be: 635 kilograms - (2 x 99
kilograms) - (9 x 45 kilograms) =
635 - 198 - 405 = 32 kilograms.

The above calculations also
assume that the loads are
positioned in your vehicle in a
manner that does not overload
the front or the rear gross axle
weight rating specified for your
vehicle on the Safety Compliance
Certification label.

Special Loading Instructions
for Owners of Pick-up Trucks
and Utility-type Vehicles

WARNING:

When loading

the roof racks, we recommend
you evenly distribute the load,
as well as maintain a low center
of gravity. Loaded vehicles, with
higher centers of gravity, may

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ADJUSTING THE LUGGAGE
COMPARTMENT LOAD FLOOR

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Flat load floor.

Angled load floor.

The load floor can be adjusted to a higher
position to provide a fully flat load area
when the rear seats are folded.

ADJUSTING THE LUGGAGE
COMPARTMENT DIVIDER

Full Shelf Position

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Slide the luggage compartment divider
onto the tracks on each side of the
vehicle.

2. Align the triangles on the latches and

turn to lock the shelf into place.

Note:

Do not use the shelf as a seat.

Note:

The maximum weight you can place

on the shelf is 29 lb (13 kg).

Note:

Store or fold the shelf when the full

shelf is not being used.

Folded Shelf Position

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Fold the luggage compartment divider.

Note:

The luggage compartment divider

must be locked in place in the full shelf
position before folding.

Note:

Do not use the shelf as a seat.

Note:

The maximum weight you can place

on the shelf is 29 lb (13 kg).

Note:

We recommend using this position

to avoid noise when driving when the shelf
is empty.

Table Position

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Slide the luggage compartment divider
to the first locking position.

2. Align the triangles and turn the latches

to lock into place.

3. Pull the table legs down and lock into

place on the bumper.

Note:

The full shelf must be locked in the

first locking position before the table legs
are deployed.

Note:

The maximum weight you can place

on the shelf is 29 lb (13 kg).

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TOWING A TRAILER

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.

WARNING:

Do not exceed

the GVWR or the GAWR
specified on the certification
label.

Note:

Your vehicle may have electrical
items, such as fuses or relays,
related to towing. See

Fuses

(page 273).

Your vehicle's load capacity
designation is by weight, not by
volume, so you cannot necessarily
use all available space when
loading a vehicle or trailer.

Towing a trailer places an extra
load on your vehicle's engine,
transmission, axle, brakes, tires
and suspension. Inspect these
components periodically during,
and after, any towing operation.

Load Placement

To help minimize how trailer
movement affects your vehicle
when driving:
•

Load the heaviest items closest
to the trailer floor.

•

Load the heaviest items
centered between the left and
right side trailer tires.

•

Load the heaviest items above
the trailer axles or just slightly
forward toward the trailer
tongue. Do not allow the final
trailer tongue weight to go
above or below 10-15% of the
loaded trailer weight.

•

Select a ball mount with the
correct rise or drop and load
capacity. When both the
loaded vehicle and trailer are
connected, the trailer frame
should be level, or slightly
angled down toward your
vehicle, when viewed from the
side.

When driving with a trailer or
payload, a slight takeoff vibration
or shudder may be present due to
the increased payload weight.
Additional information regarding
proper trailer loading and setting
your vehicle up for towing is
located in another chapter of this
manual. See

Load Limit

(page

237).

You can also find information in
the

RV & Trailer Towing Guide

available at your authorized
dealer, or online.

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RV & Trailer Towing Guide Online

http://www.fleet.ford.com/towing-guides/

Website

TRAILER SWAY CONTROL

WARNING:

Turning off trailer sway

control increases the risk of loss of
vehicle control, serious injury or death.
Ford does not recommend disabling this
feature except in situations where speed
reduction may be detrimental (such as
hill climbing), the driver has significant
trailer towing experience, and can control
trailer sway and maintain safe operation.

Note:

This feature does not prevent trailer

sway, but reduces it when it begins.

Note:

This feature cannot stop all trailers

from swaying.

Note:

In some cases, if your vehicle speed

is too high, the system may turn on multiple
times, gradually reducing your vehicle speed.

The system applies the brakes to the
individual wheels and reduces engine
torque to aid vehicle stability. If the trailer
begins to sway, the stability control
warning lamp flashes and a message
appears in the information display. See

Information Messages

(page 107). Slow

your vehicle down, pull safely to the side
of the road and check for correct load
distribution. See

Load Carrying

(page

237).

You can switch this feature off in the
information display. When you switch the
ignition on, the system automatically turns
on.

RECOMMENDED TOWING WEIGHTS

Website

Market

https://www.fleet.ford.com/

towing-guides/

United States of America

https://www.fleet.ford.ca/towing-

guides/

Canada

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ESSENTIAL TOWING CHECKS

Follow these guidelines for safe towing:
•

Do not tow a trailer until you drive your
vehicle at least 1,000 mi (1,600 km).

•

Consult your local motor vehicle laws
for towing a trailer.

•

See the instructions included with
towing accessories for the proper
installation and adjustment
specifications.

•

Service your vehicle more frequently if
you tow a trailer. See your scheduled
maintenance information.

•

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

You can find information on load
specification terms found on the tire label
and Safety Compliance label as well as
instructions on calculating your vehicle's
load in the Load Carrying chapter. See

Load Limit

(page 237).

Remember to account for the trailer
tongue weight as part of your vehicle load
when calculating the total vehicle weight.

Trailer Towing Connector

(If Equipped)

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When attaching the trailer wiring connector
to your vehicle, only use a proper fitting
connector that works with the vehicle and
trailer functions.

Note:

Install the water proof protection cap

back onto the trailer towing connector
whenever it is not in use. This helps to
prevent water damage and trailer towing
connector malfunction.

Note:

You cannot use a seven-pin trailer

wiring connector for your vehicle and the
trailer lighting equipment.

Function

Color

Left direction indicator

and stop lamp

Yellow

Ground (-)

White

Right direction indicator

and stop lamp

Green

Running lights

Brown

Hitches

Do not use a hitch that either clamps onto
the bumper or attaches to the axle.

Distribute the trailer load so 10-15% of the
total trailer weight is on the tongue.

Safety Chains

Note:

Never attach safety chains to the

bumper.

Always connect the safety chains to the
hook retainers of your vehicle hitch.

To connect the trailer’s safety chains, cross
them under the trailer tongue and allow
enough slack for turning tight corners. Do
not allow the chains to drag on the ground.

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Trailer Brakes

WARNING:

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.

Electric brakes and manual, automatic or
surge-type trailer brakes are safe if you
install them properly and adjust them to
the manufacturer's specifications. The
trailer brakes must meet local and federal
regulations.

The rating for the tow vehicle's braking
system operation is at the gross vehicle
weight rating, not the gross combined
weight rating.

Separate functioning brake systems
are required for safe control of towed
vehicles and trailers weighing more
than 1500 lb (680 kg) when loaded.

Trailer Lamps

WARNING:

Never connect any

trailer lamp wiring to the vehicle's tail
lamp wiring; this may damage the
electrical system resulting in fire. Contact
your authorized dealer as soon as
possible for assistance in proper trailer
tow wiring installation. Additional
electrical equipment may be required.

Trailer lamps are required on most towed
vehicles. Make sure all running lights, brake
lights, turn signals and hazard lights are
working.

Before Towing a Trailer

Practice turning, stopping and backing up
to get the feel of your vehicle-trailer
combination before starting on a trip.
When turning, make wider turns so the
trailer wheels clear curbs and other
obstacles.

When Towing a Trailer

•

Do not drive faster than 70 mph
(113 km/h) during the first 500 mi
(800 km).

•

Do not make full-throttle starts.

•

Check your hitch, electrical connections
and trailer wheel lug nuts thoroughly
after you have traveled 50 mi (80 km).

•

When stopped in congested or heavy
traffic during hot weather, place the
transmission in park (P) to aid engine
and transmission cooling and to help
A/C performance.

•

Turn off the speed control with heavy
loads or in hilly terrain. The speed
control may turn off automatically
when you are towing on long, steep
grades.

•

Shift to a lower gear when driving down
a long or steep hill. Do not apply the
brakes continuously, as they may
overheat and become less effective.

•

If your transmission is equipped with a
Grade Assist or Tow/Haul feature, use
this feature when towing. This provides
engine braking and helps eliminate
excessive transmission shifting for
optimum fuel economy and
transmission cooling.

•

Allow more distance for stopping with
a trailer attached. Anticipate stops and
brake gradually.

•

Avoid parking on a grade. However, if
you must park on a grade:

Turn the steering wheel to point your
vehicle tires away from traffic flow.

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