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Ford F-MAX - Trailer Brake; Attaching the Semi-Trailer

Ford F-MAX
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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
5
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Drive the vehicle in reverse direction until
the semi-trailer king pin fi ts on the housing
on the 5th wheel.
Spring release lever will return to its
original position.
CAUTION
Attach the cables in such a manner that
the pressure air and hydraulic hoses are
not tense, they are not bent or rubbing
and the canopy can easily follow the
trailer in curves, etc. Pay attention to
the voltage of the consumers on the
canopy/trailer before connecting the
cable.
Detaching the Semi-trailer
1- Block the wheels .
Lower the semi-trailer legs to the
ground. Disconnect brake and electrical
connections.
2- Pull the 5th wheel (platform) lock lever.
3- Drive the vehicle so that it will leave the
trailer.
CAUTION
If there is a damage/fl exion on 5th
wheel locking lever, visit the workshop
and do not attempt to attach a semi-
trailer; a secure connection might not
be established. Check all parts for wear/
corrosion/damage.
Trailer brake
This brakes the semi-trailer only while
attaching or detaching the semi-trailer,
thus facilitates the attaching and
detaching operations. If the
icon on
the display is illuminated, this means that
there is a fault in the system.
Attaching the Semi-Trailer:
1- Perform the semi-trailer to vehicle air
connections.
Attaching and Detaching a Trailer

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