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EnglishTowing -> Tow Ball-Vehicles With: Detachable Tow Ball for your Ford Focus 2018-2025
Towing
Towing a trailer changes the handling
characteristics of your vehicle and
increases stopping distances. Adapt your
speed and driving behaviour to the load of
the trailer.
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to
do so. Check the vertical weight on the tow
ball and trailer load distribution. See
Capacities and Specifications (page
471). See Load Carrying (page 370).
The gross train weight stated on the
vehicle identification plate applies for road
gradients up to 12% and altitudes up to
1,000 m (3,281 ft) when towing a trailer. In
mountainous regions the engine
Note: This feature does not prevent trailer
sway, but reduces it once 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.
performance decreases due to lower air
density with increasing altitude. In high
altitude regions above 1,000 m (3,281 ft),
you should reduce the stipulated
maximum permitted gross train weight by
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10% for every additional 1,000 m (3,281 ft).
Note: Not all vehicles are suitable or
approved to have a tow bar fitted. Ask an
authorized dealer for more information.
WARNING: Do not exceed the
lowest rating capacity for your vehicle or
trailer hitch. Overloading your vehicle or
trailer hitch can impair your vehicle
stability and handling. Failure to follow
this instruction could result in the loss of
control of your vehicle, personal injury or
death.
TRAILER SWAY CONTROL
If the trailer begins to sway the stability
control warning lamp flashes in the
information display. The system applies
the brakes to the individual wheels and
reduces engine torque to aid vehicle
stability.
WARNING: Do not cut, drill, weld
or modify the trailer hitch. Modifying the
trailer hitch could reduce the hitch rating.
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Trailer safety cable attachment point.
Tow ball arm in tow position.
Handwheel.
Key.
Protective cap.
Trailer wiring connection socket.
Never unlock or detach the tow ball arm
with a trailer attached.
Do not disassemble or repair the tow ball
arm.
Do not use any tools to detach the tow ball
Detaching the Tow Ball Arm
arm.
WARNING: Always place the tow
ball arm in a secure location in your
vehicle so it does not become a projectile
in a crash. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury
or death.
You must detach the tow ball arm when
not in use. Securely stow the tow ball arm
in the luggage compartment.
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1. Remove the protective cap.
7. Insert the blanking plug.
2. Insert the key and turn it clockwise to
Attaching the Tow Ball Arm
unlock the handwheel.
Do not use any tools to attach the tow ball
3. Hold the tow ball arm. Pull the
handwheel outward and turn it fully
clockwise until it clicks.
arm.
Note: You can only attach the tow ball arm
if it is unlocked.
Note: The red mark on the handwheel must
be within the green line on the tow ball arm.
4. Release the handwheel.
5. Pull the tow ball arm downward to
remove it.
6. Turn the trailer wiring connection
socket upward through 90 degrees
until it engages in the end position.
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1. Remove the blanking plug.
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2. Fully insert the tow ball arm until it
engages. Do not hold the handwheel.
Note: The green mark on the handwheel
must be within the green line on the tow ball
arm.
3. Insert the key and turn it
counterclockwise to lock the
handwheel.
1. The green mark on the handwheel is
within the green line on the tow ball
arm.
2. You have locked the handwheel.
3. You have removed the key.
Do not use the tow ball arm if any of these
cannot be met. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
4. Fit the protective cap. Fully push it back
Tow Ball Arm Guidelines
over the lock.
5. Turn the trailer wiring connection
socket downward through 90 degrees
until it engages in the end position.
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Replacement keys are available. We
recommend that you record the key
number on the lock cylinder.
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Keep the system clean. Periodically
lubricate bearings, sliding surfaces and
locking balls with resin-free grease or
oil. Lubricate the lock with graphite.
Tow Ball Arm Safety Checks
After you attach the tow ball arm, check
the following:
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Remove the trailer wiring plug from the
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RETRACTABLE TOW BALL
trailer wiring connection socket when
not in use. Failure to do so may result
in corrosion of the trailer wiring
connection socket. Regularly clean the
trailer wiring connection socket and
make sure the socket cover is fully
closed.
WARNING: Do not exceed the
lowest rating capacity for your vehicle or
trailer hitch. Overloading your vehicle or
trailer hitch can impair your vehicle
stability and handling. Failure to follow
this instruction could result in the loss of
control of your vehicle, personal injury or
death.
If you use a high pressure water jet to
clean your vehicle, disconnect the
trailer wiring plug. Do not aim the water
jet directly at the trailer wiring
connection socket. We recommend
that you detach the tow ball arm
before washing your vehicle.
WARNING: Do not cut, drill, weld
or modify the trailer hitch. Modifying the
trailer hitch could reduce the hitch rating.
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Trailer safety cable attachment point.
Trailer wiring connection socket.
Tow ball arm in tow position.
Tow ball arm in stowed position.
Do not touch the tow ball arm when it is
deploying to the released position.
Do not use the tow ball arm if no tones
sound when deploying the tow ball arm or
when you lock it into position. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Do not disassemble or repair the tow ball
arm or mechanism.
Deploying the Tow Ball Arm
Do not use your foot or any tools to deploy
the tow ball arm.
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