Trailer Sway Control; Tow Ball - Ford 2015 Focus Owner's Manual

TRAILER SWAY CONTROL

If the trailer begins to sway the stability
control warning lamp flashes in the
information display. The system applies
the brakes to the individual wheels and
reduces engine torque to aid vehicle
stability.
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to
do so. Check the vertical weight on the tow
ball and trailer load distribution. See
Capacities and Specifications (page
249). See Load Carrying (page 173).
Note: This feature does not prevent trailer
sway, but reduces it once it begins.
Note: This feature cannot stop all trailers
from swaying.
Note: In some cases, if your vehicle speed
is too high, the system may turn on multiple
times, gradually reducing your vehicle speed.

TOW BALL

WARNINGS
When not in use, always transport
the tow ball arm securely fastened
in the luggage compartment.
Take special care when fitting the
tow ball arm as the safety of your
vehicle and the trailer depends on
this.
Do not use any tools for mounting or
dismounting the tow ball arm.
Do not modify the trailer coupling.
Do not disassemble or repair the tow
ball arm.
Focus (CEW) Vehicles Built From: 16-02-2015, CG3630en enGBR, Edition date: 01/2015, First Printing
Towing
A 13-pin trailer socket and the tow ball arm
seat are provided under the rear bumper.
Turn the trailer socket down through 90
degrees until it engages in the end position.
Unlocking the Tow Ball Arm
Mechanism
1. Remove the protecting cap.
2. Insert the key and turn it
counterclockwise to unlock.
3. Hold the tow ball arm. Pull the
handwheel out and turn it clockwise
until it clicks.
Note: The red mark on the handwheel must
align with the white dot on the tow ball.
4. Release the handwheel. The tow ball
arm is unlocked.
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