Towing; Towing A Trailer; Recommended Towing Weights - Ford FIESTA 2014 Owner's Manual

TOWING A TRAILER

WARNINGS
Only use the Ford approved trailer
wiring kit (including the trailer wiring
module) when towing with your
vehicle. Using generic trailer wiring kits may
prevent the correct operation of the rear
parking sensors (where fitted) and could
damage the electrical systems of your
vehicle.
Aftermarket load levelling kits or
weight distribution hitches are not
suitable for use on the Ford approved
towbar.
See Information label on the
towbar. Failure to adhere to this
warning could result in loss of vehicle
control, serious personal injury or death.
Do not exceed the maximum
permissible nose weight, e.g. vertical
weight on the tow ball. Failure to
adhere to this warning could result in loss
of vehicle control, serious personal injury
or death.
Place loads as low as possible and central
to the axle(s) of your trailer. If you are
towing with an unladen vehicle, the load
in your trailer should be placed toward the
nose, within the maximum nose load, as
this gives the best stability.
The stability of your vehicle to trailer
combination is very much dependant on
the quality of the trailer.
In high altitude regions above 3281 feet
(1000 metres), the stipulated maximum
permitted gross train weight must be
reduced by 10% for every additional 3281
feet (1000 metres).
Note: The electrical system is not suitable
for towing trailers with more than one rear
fog lamp.
Fiesta (CC3) Vehicles Built From: 14-07-2014, Australia, enAUS

Towing

Ford standard duty towpack
Ford approved standard duty towpack is
specially designed to comply with Australia
Design Rules (ADR) and correctly interface
with the unique Fiesta body structure. Use
only the Ford approved towpack when
towing and make sure it is properly
attached to your vehicle. See your Ford
dealer or a reliable trailer dealer if you
require assistance.
Read and follow the instructions included
with the towing accessories for the proper
installation and adjustment specifications
of towing equipment.
The towpack consist of:
• Maximum 900 kg rated towbar and
gooseneck
• Ford approved trailer wiring kit
• Ford approved towball
Steep Gradients
The anti-lock braking system does
not control the overrun brake on the
trailer. Failure to take care may result
in loss of vehicle control, serious personal
injury or death.
Use a low gear when descending a steep
downhill gradient.
RECOMMENDED TOWING
WEIGHTS
Note: Do not exceed the trailer weight for
your vehicle configuration listed in the chart
below.
Note: Be sure to take into consideration
trailer frontal area. Do not exceed 1.86
metres if your vehicle is not equipped with
a towing package or 2.79 metres if your
vehicle is equipped with a towing package.
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WARNING