Ford Falcon (FG) 2010, Manual

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Trailer towing
When the temporary space
saver spare unit is fi tted to the
vehicle, drive with caution. Refi t the
standard wheel as soon as possible.
Do not exceed 80 km/h when driving
with the temporary space saver spare
fi tted, as the vehicle’s handling and
braking performance will be affected.
To minimise the effect on the vehicle’s
performance it is recommended to
attach it in place of a front wheel.
Where a rear wheel requires temporary
replacement, it is recommended to
transfer a front wheel to the rear where
practical, for both towing and non towing
conditions.
Refer to your Trailer Tyre Supplier for
applicable Trailer tyre pressures.
Tyre pressures for towing
At higher vehicle laden mass and / or
trailer towing combinations ensure tyre
pressures are set to the “
Maximum
Load ” pressures as laid out on the tyre
placard in the glove box and also in the
Tyre pressure tables in the Wheels and
tyres section.
General
Refer to previous section [Guide to
determining and adjusting vehicle loads].
WARNING
The loads for your vehicle will
be dependent upon model and
features fi tted. So where uncertain, use
a Public or Commercial Weigh Station
to measure the mass of the laden
vehicle, both front and rear axle loads
and the load on the trailer axles. Confi rm
compliance to applicable ratings.
Standard Duty Towpack
Equipment required:
• Ford approved Standard Duty
1600kg rated towbar.
• Ford approved Standard Duty
1600kg rated gooseneck/tongue.
• Ford approved trailer wiring kit.
• Ford or ADR approved towball.
Load limits specifi c to Standard
Duty Towpack
• The weight of the trailer and all its
load and equipment (Laden Trailer
Mass) must not be greater than
1600kg.
• The weight on the towball must not
be greater than 160kg.
Do not exceed the applicable values
listed in
the Towing and Vehicle Load
Limits table in Guideline 5) of Trailer
Towing section.