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Driving while you tow<br />

When towing a trailer:<br />

• Keep your speed no faster than 70 mph (112 km/h) during the first<br />

500 miles (800 km) of towing a trailer, and don’t make full throttle<br />

starts.<br />

• Turn off the speed control. The speed control may shut off<br />

automatically when you are towing on long, steep grades.<br />

• Consult your local motor vehicle speed regulations for towing a trailer.<br />

• To <strong>el</strong>iminate excessive shifting, use a lower gear. This will also assist<br />

in transmission cooling. (For additional information, refer to the<br />

Driving with an automatic transmission section in the Driving<br />

chapter.)<br />

• Under extreme conditions with large frontal trailers, high outside<br />

temperatures and highway speeds, the coolant gauge may indicate<br />

higher than normal coolant temperatures. If this occurs, reduce speed<br />

until the coolant temperature returns to the normal range. Refer to<br />

Engine coolant temperature gauge in the Instrument Cluster<br />

chapter.<br />

• Anticipate stops and brake gradually.<br />

• Do not exceed the GCWR rating or transmission damage may occur.<br />

Servicing after towing<br />

If you tow a trailer for long distances, your vehicle will require more<br />

frequent service intervals. Refer to your Scheduled Maintenance<br />

Information for more information.<br />

Trailer towing tips<br />

• Practice turning, stopping and backing up before starting on a trip to<br />

get the fe<strong>el</strong> of the vehicle trailer combination. When turning, make<br />

wider turns so the trailer whe<strong>el</strong>s will clear curbs and other obstacles.<br />

• Allow more distance for stopping with a trailer attached.<br />

• If you are driving down a long or steep hill, shift to a lower gear. Do<br />

not apply the brakes continuously, as they may overheat and become<br />

less effective.<br />

• The trailer tongue weight should be 10–15% of the loaded trailer<br />

weight.<br />

• If you will be towing a trailer frequently in hot weather, hilly<br />

conditions, at GCWR, or any combination of these factors, consider<br />

216<br />

Tires, Whe<strong>el</strong>s and Loading<br />

2007 <strong>Explorer</strong> (exp)<br />

Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)<br />

USA (fus)

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