Ford Kuga Owner's Manual page 130

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 mark on the handwheel is
aligned with the white dot on the tow
ball arm.
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.
Removing the tow ball arm
WARNING
Never unlock the tow ball arm with
the trailer attached.
Towing
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B
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1.
2. Detach the keyhole protective cap.
3. Insert the key and turn it anti-clockwise
4. Hold the tow ball arm. Pull the
5. Release the handwheel.
When unlocked in this way, the tow ball
arm can be reinserted at any time.
Insert the plug into its seat (4).
Maintenance
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Unhitch the trailer.
to unlock (1).
handwheel out, turn it clockwise
against the stop (2) and remove the
tow ball arm (3).
WARNING
Remove the tow ball arm and
protect the seat with the plug before
steam cleaning your vehicle.
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