Ford Mondeo Owner's Manual page 191

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 that:
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.
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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Unhitch the trailer.
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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