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Ford S-MAX - Driving with a Trailer

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4. Manually turn the tow ball arm steadily
from its midway position to the stop in
the operating position. The tow ball
arm automatically locks in the end
position. The locking process is clearly
audible if the level of background noise
is not too high. When the locking
process is completed, the warning tone
stops and the handwheel will return to
its original position.
5. Turn the key counterclockwise and
remove it. Insert the key into the
storage position.
Driving with a trailer
WARNING
If any of the conditions below 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:
there is no warning tone when the
locking procedure has been completed
the handwheel is in its housing and that
there is no gap
you have locked the handwheel
(counterclockwise) and removed the
key
the tow ball arm is locked. It must not
move when jerked.
Maintenance
CAUTIONS
The towing hitch and control unit are
maintenance-free. Do not grease or
oil them.
Only the manufacturer should carry
out repairs or dismantle the towing
hitch.
CAUTIONS
When cleaning the vehicle with a
steam jet do not direct the high
pressure jet directly onto the swivel
joint of the tow ball arm.
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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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