Ford Falcon (FG) 2010 Manual page 144

WARNING
Do not exceed the applicable
maximum permissible loads.
Exceeding the gross axle load rating
(GALR) or maximum towing mass
or towball download, or speed
restrictions (refer Guideline 5)) could
result in substandard vehicle handling
/ performance, engine / transmission
and / or structural damage, serious
damage to the vehicle, loss of control
and/or personal injury. Where uncertainty
exists confirm your vehicle and trailer's
adherence to the applicable ratings /
limits, by using a public or commercial
weigh station.
Towball download
To remain below the applicable towpack,
towing and vehicle limits the trailer
towball download may need to be re-
balanced; and or the luggage may need
to be transferred from the vehicle to the
trailer being towed where appropriate;
and / or the number of occupants
restricted.
WARNING
Where higher occupant and
luggage loads are desired, and
to not exceed GALR ratings; the towball
download may need to be less than
the typical 10% of laden trailer mass.
This may be achieved where practical
by changing the load distribution on
the trailer. Alternatively the vehicle
occupant and luggage loads may require
adjustment or be restricted.
For safety and vehicle handling
requirements the trailer must maintain
a reasonable download on the towball;
(typically 5 to 10% of laden trailer
mass depending on trailer-load design).
Trailer towing
If the vehicle occupants or luggage
are reduced during the journey; then
rebalance the trailer load to increase
the towball download, up to the typical
10% of the laden trailer mass. Ensure the
GALR for the axles are not exceeded,
before continuing the towing journey.
typical 10% of laden trailer mass to avoid
deterioration of steering control of the
trailer, then additional driving caution and
reduced speed may be necessary and /
or may require the laden trailer mass to
be reduced.
Tyres
than the original / specified tyres, as they
will lower the vehicle's limitations.
Refer to the Towing and Vehicle Load
Limits table in Guideline 5) of Trailer
Towing section.
Replacement tyres with a higher limit
than the originals do not increase the
GALR limitations above the values in
the table. Refer to your Authorised Ford
Dealer for advice.
correctly. Refer to the tyre placard,
the information in this section and to the
tyre pressure tables in the Wheels and
tyres section for further information.
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WARNING
When towing with towball
downloads at less than the
WARNING
Do not use replacement tyres
with lower load carrying capacities
WARNINGS
Ensure tyre pressures are set