Retractable Tow Ball; Releasing The Tow Ball Arm - Ford FOCUS Owner's Manual

RETRACTABLE TOW BALL

WARNINGS
You will hear a warning tone when
the tow ball arm is not in one of the
locked positions. The warning tone
will switch off after 30 seconds. If you do
not hear the tone when moving the tow
ball arm or at system activation, do not
use the tow bar and have it checked by a
properly trained technician.
Only move the tow ball arm with
your hand. Never use your foot or
auxiliary tools as damage to the
mechanism may result.
A 13-pin trailer socket A is provided
underneath the rear bumper next to the
tow ball arm B.

Releasing the tow ball arm

WARNING
Do not touch the tow ball arm during
the release process.
Note: If the release process is interrupted,
for example an obstacle in the way or loss
of power supply, the system will need to be
reset. To reset the system, repeat the
release process.
Note: The lamp in the switch illuminates
when the system is activated.
Focus (CB8) Vehicles Built From: 03-03-2014, Vehicles Built Up To: 31-12-2014, CG3568en enGBR, Edition date: 03/2014, None
Towing
The following conditions must be met
before releasing the tow ball arm:
• The luggage compartment lid must be
open.
• The ignition must be switched off.
• No plug must be attached to the 13-pin
trailer socket.
• The battery voltage must be greater
than 11 volts.
1. Press the button until it illuminates to
activate the system.
2. Press the button again within four
seconds to release the tow ball arm.
The tow ball arm automatically swivels
into the lowered position.
If the tow ball arm fails to release, press
the button again for 15 seconds.
181