Ford Cargo 2017, Owner'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
5
Attaching the Semi-Trailer:
1- Perform the semi-trailer to vehicle air
connections.
2- Press and hold the semi-trailer brake button
on the center console, semi-trailer brakes shall
be applied as long as the button is pressed.
3- Align the 5th wheel (platform) to semi-trailer
connection pin and make the connection
CAUTION
System shall not be activated when the button
is pressed below 8 km/h.
A Dimmed light on the semi-trailer switch
is illuminated continuously is for control
purposes. A yellow light shall be illuminated
when the switch is pressed.
CAUTION
Remove the rear fender upper part when you
use the vehicle with a semi-trailer.
In case of adding or not subtracting functions
to the trailer connectors; check that the
gasket which provides leak tightness in trailer
connectors is fitted correctly in place.
Ignition shall be turned off when the electrical
connection of the trailer is performed.
Greasing (for 5th wheels of SAF HOLLAND
brand)
The surface of the platform should be greased
with a sufficient quantity of durable, high
pressure <NLGI Class 2> grease containing
MoS2 or graphite additives prior to the first
attachment of a trailer.
Without detaching the semi-trailer, grease
through the nipple near the platform regularly
at every 10.000 km.
• Clear the used grease on the surface with a
scraper before each lubrication.
• However, the greasing periods should be
adapted to the relevant operating conditions;
shorter or longer intervals are possible.
Attaching and Detaching a Trailer
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