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EnglishTowing -> Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels-6-Speed Automatic Transmission for your Ford Focus 2018-2025
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.
2x
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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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Focus (CGE) Vehicles Built From: 15-03-2021, CG3784en enGBR, Edition date: 202012, First-Printing
Towing
Note: If you need to exceed a speed of
50 km/h (30 mph) and a distance of 80 km
(50 mi) while towing, you must lift the drive
wheels clear of the ground.
WARNING: The brake and steering
assistance will not operate unless the
engine is running. Press the brake pedal
harder and allow for increased stopping
distances and heavier steering. Failure
to take care may lead to a crash or
personal injury.
Note: We recommend you do not tow with
the drive wheels on the ground. However, if
it is required to move the vehicle from a
dangerous location, do not tow your vehicle
faster than 50 km/h (30 mph) or farther
than 80 km (50 mi).
WARNING: If your vehicle has a
steering wheel lock, make sure the
ignition is in the accessory or on position
before you tow.
WARNING: In the event of a
mechanical failure of the transmission,
do not use individual axle carriers. All
wheels must be lifted clear of the ground
on a level platform.
WARNING: Too much tension on
a tow rope could cause damage to your
vehicle or the vehicle that is towing.
WARNING: Do not tow your vehicle
if the ambient temperature is below 0°C
(32°F).
Drive off slowly and smoothly without
jerking the vehicle that is being towed.
You must only use the towing eye that was
delivered with your vehicle. See Towing
Points (page 392).
Tow ropes or rigid towing bars must be
placed on the same side. For example; right
hand rear towing point to right hand front
towing point.
You must use a tow rope or rigid towing
bar that is of the correct strength for the
weight of the towing vehicle and the
vehicle that is being towed.
WARNING: Do not tow your vehicle
backward.
Emergency Towing
If your vehicle is disabled without access
to wheel dollies, a car-hauling trailer, or a
flatbed transport vehicle it can be
flat-towed with all wheels on the ground.
You may do this under the following
conditions:
Note: Using a rigid towing bar is the safest
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Your vehicle is facing forward so that
way to tow a vehicle.
it is towed in a forward direction.
The weight of the vehicle that is being
towed must not exceed the weight of the
towing vehicle.
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The transmission selector lever is
placed in position N. If the transmission
gear shift lever cannot be moved to
position N, it may need to be
overridden. See Automatic
Transmission (page 241).
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Maximum speed is 50 km/h (30 mph).
Maximum distance is 80 km (50 mi).
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Focus (CGE) Vehicles Built From: 15-03-2021, CG3784en enGBR, Edition date: 202012, First-Printing
