Ford Mondeo Owner's Handbook Manual page 172

Driving with a trailer
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WARNING
If any of the below conditions
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:
• the green marks are aligned.
• the handwheel (A) is correctly fitted
to the tow ball arm.
• you have removed the key (B).
• the tow ball arm is securely positioned.
It must not move when jerked.
Towing
Removing the tow ball arm
A
B
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1. Unhitch the trailer.
2. Remove the protecting cap. Press the
3. Hold the tow ball arm. Pull the
4. Release the handwheel.
When unlocked in this way, the tow ball
arm can be reinserted at any time.
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cap into the key bow. Insert the key
and unlock (1).
handwheel out, turn it clockwise
against the stop (2) and remove the
tow ball arm (3).
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