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EnglishTowing -> Tow Ball-Vehicles With: Retractable Tow Ball for your Ford Focus 2018-2025
Towing
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Remove the trailer wiring plug from the
TOW BALL - VEHICLES WITH:
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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Towing
The tow ball arm does not deploy if any of
the following occur:
3. Manually move the tow ball arm into
the tow position. Make sure the tow
ball arm locks into position.
Note: The LED on the button stops flashing
and a double tone sounds when the tow
ball arm locks into position.
Note: A warning tone sounds for up to 30
seconds if the tow ball arm remains in an
unlocked position.
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Your vehicle is moving.
The trailer wiring connection socket
has a trailer wiring plug attached to it.
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The vehicle battery is not fully charged.
If the deploy process is interrupted, for
example tow ball arm movement is
obstructed or the power supply is lost, the
system must be reset. To reset the system
fully repeat the process.
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Check the following:
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Make sure the tow ball arm is fully
locked. It must not move if jerked or
when you attach a trailer.
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The LED is not flashing and no warning
1. Press the button. It is on the right hand
side of the luggage compartment.
tones sound.
Note: If these cannot be met, do not use
the tow ball arm. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
Note: The LED on the button illuminates
and a double tone sounds.
Retracting the Tow Ball Arm
You must retract the tow ball arm when
not in use.
Do not use your foot or any tools to retract
the tow ball arm.
Do not touch the tow ball arm when it is
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retracting to the released position.
2. Press the button again within four
seconds to deploy the tow ball arm to
the released position.
Note: The LED on the button flashes and a
series of tones sound when the tow ball arm
deploys and reaches the released position.
Note: If you do not press the button again
within four seconds, the system signals
completion without deploying the tow ball
arm. If the LED rapidly flashes and a high
pitch tone sounds, repeat the process.
Never retract the tow ball arm with a trailer
attached. This can cause damage not
covered by the vehicle Warranty.
The tow ball arm does not retract if any of
the following occur:
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Your vehicle is moving.
The trailer wiring connection socket
has a trailer wiring plug attached to it.
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The vehicle battery is not fully charged.
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Focus (CGE) Vehicles Built From: 15-03-2021, CG3784en enGBR, Edition date: 202012, First-Printing
Towing
1. Disconnect the trailer wiring plug and
Note: The LED on the button stops flashing
and a double tone sounds when the tow
ball arm locks into position.
unhitch the trailer or load carrier.
Note: A warning tone sounds for up to 30
seconds if the tow ball arm remains in an
unlocked position.
Tow Ball Arm Guidelines
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The tow ball arm mechanism is
maintenance free. Do not grease or oil
the mechanism.
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Remove the trailer wiring plug from the
trailer wiring connection socket when
not in use. Failure to do so may result
in corrosion of the trailer wiring
connection socket. Clean the trailer
wiring connection socket regularly and
make sure the socket cover is fully
closed.
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2. Press the button. It is on the right hand
side of the luggage compartment.
Note: The LED on the button illuminates
and a double tone sounds.
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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 retract the tow ball arm before
washing your vehicle.
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TOWING THE VEHICLE ON
FOUR WHEELS - 6-SPEED
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
3. Press the button again within four
seconds to retract the tow ball arm to
the released position.
Note: The LED on the button flashes and a
series of tones sound when the tow ball arm
retracts and reaches the released position.
Note: If you do not press the button again
within four seconds, the system signals
completion without retracting the tow ball
arm. If the LED rapidly flashes and a high
pitch tone sounds, repeat the process.
4. Manually move the tow ball arm into
the stowed position. Make sure the tow
ball arm locks into position.
WARNING: You must switch the
ignition on when your vehicle is being
towed. Failure to follow this warning
could seriously increase the risk of injury
or death.
WARNING: You must make sure
the transmission selector lever is placed
in position N. Failure to follow this
warning could damage the transmission
and may lead to a crash or injury.
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