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Towing
TOWING A TRAILER - 4-DOOR
WARNING: The anti-lock brake
system does not control the trailer
brakes.
WARNING: Your vehicle is not
approved for trailer towing. Never tow a
trailer with your vehicle.
When towing a trailer:
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Obey country specific regulations for
towing a trailer.
TOWINGATRAILER-5-DOOR/
WAGON
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Do not exceed 100 km/h (60 mph)
even if a country allows higher speeds
under certain conditions.
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Place loads as low as possible and
central to the axle of your trailer. If you
are towing with an unloaded vehicle,
you should place the load in your trailer
toward the front, within the maximum
vertical load, as this gives the best
stability.
WARNING: Do not exceed
100 km/h (60 mph). Failure to follow
this instruction could result in the loss of
control of your vehicle, personal injury or
death.
WARNING: The rear tire pressures
must be increased by 0.2 bar (3 psi)
above specification. Do not exceed the
maximum pressure stated on the tire
sidewall. This could cause serious
personal injury.
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The trailer vertical weight on the tow
ball is essential for the driving stability
of your vehicle and trailer.
The vertical weight on the tow ball
should be at least 4% of the trailer
weight and not exceed the maximum
permissible weight.
WARNING: Do not exceed the
maximum gross vehicle weight stated
on the vehicle identification plate. Failure
to follow this instruction could result in
personal injury.
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Reduce speed immediately if the trailer
shows any sign of swaying. See Trailer
Sway Control (page 379).
Use a low gear when descending a
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.
Note: We recommend that you use a trailer
safety cable. Read and follow the
manufacturer's instructions when you use
a trailer safety cable.
Note: The maximum permissible trailer
vertical weight on the trailer identification
plate is the trailer manufacturer’s testing
value. The vehicle maximum permissible
trailer vertical weight may be lower.
WARNING: Do not exceed the
maximum vertical load on the tow ball.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, personal injury or death.
The stability of your vehicle-to-trailer
combination depends on the quality of the
trailer.
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Focus (CGE) Vehicles Built From: 15-03-2021, CG3784en enGBR, Edition date: 202012, First-Printing
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
TOW BALL - VEHICLES WITH:
DETACHABLE TOW BALL
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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Focus (CGE) Vehicles Built From: 15-03-2021, CG3784en enGBR, Edition date: 202012, First-Printing
