Ford S-MAX - Driving with a Trailer; Removing the Tow Ball Arm

Driving with a trailer
WARNING
If any of the below conditions cannot
be met, do not use the tow bar and
have it checked by a properly trained
technician.
Before starting your journey, make sure
that the tow ball arm is properly locked.
Check that:
• the green marks are aligned
• the handwheel (A) is correctly fitted
to the tow ball arm
• you have removed the key (B)
• the tow ball arm is securely positioned.
It must not move when jerked.
Removing the tow ball arm
1. Unhitch the trailer.
2. Remove the protecting cap. Press the
cap into the key bow. Insert the key and
unlock (1).
3. Hold the tow ball arm. Pull the
handwheel out, turn it clockwise
against the stop (2) and remove the
tow ball arm (3).
4. Release the handwheel.
When unlocked in this way, the tow ball
arm can be reinserted at any time.
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Galaxy/S-MAX (CA1) Vehicles Built From: 25-11-2013, Vehicles Built Up To: 18-12-2014, CG3533en enGBR, Edition date: 11/2013, Second Printing
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