Trailer Sway Control; Recommended Towing Weights - Ford VN TRANSIT CUSTOM 2013 Owner's Manual

Trailer Tow Module
WARNINGS
Do not connect the trailer patch
harness to the vehicle when the
trailer is not connected.
Make sure that the indicator and
brake lamps do not flicker with
engine running while using a trailer
with low power LED lamps.
Vehicles with factory fitted tow bar include
a trailer plug control module for trailer
lighting. Along with trailer plug
functionality, it also protects the vehicle's
primary electrical circuits and some trailer
electrical failures.
You can purchase a trailer tow kit from an
authorized dealer for the vehicles without
factory fitted tow bar. This enables the tow
bar installation.
The kit includes:
Trailer plug
Wiring and hardware components
Trailer plug control module
Note: Have the trailer tow electrical kit
configured by an authorized dealer.
Connect a trailer patch harness between
the trailer and the vehicle to overcome
flickering and correct operation of the rear
parking aid.
Note: The trailer patch harness is available
with the Ford authorized dealer.
Tourneo Custom/Transit Custom (TTF) Vehicles Built From: 01-09-2013, enAUS, Edition date: 12/2014
Towing

TRAILER SWAY CONTROL

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.
This feature applies your vehicle brakes at
individual wheels and if necessary, reduces
engine power. If the trailer begins to sway,
the traction control warning lamp flashes
and a message will appear in the
information display. Slow your vehicle
down, pull safely to the side of the road
and check for correct load distribution.
See Load Carrying (page 92).
RECOMMENDED TOWING
WEIGHTS
Do not exceed the trailer weight for
your vehicle configuration listed in
the chart below.
Be sure to take into consideration
trailer frontal area. Do not exceed
1.86 m if your vehicle is not equipped
with a towing package or 2.79 m if your
vehicle is equipped with a towing package.
Note: There are legal limits for maximum
towing weights. This may vary according to
the region in which your vehicle is operated.
Check the local laws and regulations before
towing a trailer.
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WARNINGS