1.
Press the button. An audible double
tone (low pitch followed by a high
pitch) sounds to let you know the
system is operating.
2. Press the button again within four
seconds to swivel the tow ball arm. A
series of audible tones sounds and the
LED flashes while the tow ball arm
swivels.
3. When the tow ball arm finishes
swiveling, the LED stops flashing and
an audible double tone (high pitch
followed by a low pitch) sounds.
The tow ball arm is ready for use when it
finishes swiveling into the towing position.
Swiveling the Tow Ball Arm In
Before swiveling the tow ball arm in:
•
Unhitch the trailer or dismantle load
carriers and their attachments.
•
Dismantle attachments for tracking
stabilization.
•
Remove the plug for the trailer power
supply and the adapter from the trailer
socket. Failure to do so may cause
damage to the bumper when the tow
ball arm swivels into its stowed
position.
To start swiveling the tow ball arm in, press
the swivel button twice within four
seconds.
The tow ball arm swivels into the stowed
position automatically.
Tow Ball Arm Fault Conditions
If the LED on the swivel button is rapidly
flashing and an audible tone sequence
(high pitch) sounds, repeat the swivel
process. If this does not resolve the
problem, see an authorized dealer.
A message may appear in the information
display. See
Information Messages
(page 96).
Driving with a Trailer
WARNINGS
In the event of a vehicle breakdown,
disconnect the trailer before towing
the vehicle.
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 a last audible low pitch tone
when the locking procedure finishes.
•
The tow ball arm properly locks. Make
sure it does not move when jerked.
Maintenance
Note:
The towing hitch and control unit are
maintenance-free. Do not grease or oil these
components.
Note:
Do not attempt to service the towing
hitch. Only the manufacturer should carry
out repairs or dismantle the hitch.
Note:
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 and socket. After cleaning the
vehicle, unplug the connector or open the
trailer socket to make sure no water entered.
If water is present, dry the socket.
TOWING POINTS
WARNING
The towing eye has a left-hand
thread. Turn it counterclockwise to
install it. Make sure that the towing
eye is fully tightened. Failure to do so could
result in the towing eye becoming loose.
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Mondeo (CNG) Vehicles Built From: 08-09-2014 Vehicles Built Up To: 19-04-2015, CG3633en enGBR, Edition date: 10/2014, First Printing
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