Towing; Towing A Trailer - Ford B-MAX Owner's Manual

TOWING A TRAILER

WARNINGS
Do not exceed 62 mph (100 km/h).
This could result in the loss of vehicle
control, serious personal injury or
death.
The rear tire pressures must be
increased by 3 psi (0.2 bar) above
specification. Do not exceed the
maximum pressure stated on the tire
sidewall. This could cause serious personal
injury. See Wheels and Tires (page 174).
Do not exceed the maximum gross
train weight stated on your vehicle
identification plate. This could result
in the loss of vehicle control, serious
personal injury or death. See Vehicle
Identification Plate (page 186).
Do not exceed the maximum
permissible trailer nose weight
(vertical weight on the tow ball) as
stated in the vehicle specification chart.
This could result in the loss of vehicle
control, serious personal injury or death.
See Capacities and Specifications
(page 186).
The anti-lock braking system does
not control the overrun brake on the
trailer. This could result in the loss of
vehicle control, serious personal injury or
death.
When towing a trailer:
• Obey country specific regulations for
towing a trailer.
• Do not exceed 62 mph (100 km/h)
even if a country allows higher speeds
under certain conditions.
B-MAX (CB2) Vehicles Built From: 25-06-2012, Vehicles Built Up To: 31-12-2013

Towing

• Place loads as low as possible and
central to the axle 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. See Capacities and
Specifications (page 186).
• The trailer nose weight (vertical weight
on the tow ball), is essential for the
driving stability of your vehicle and
trailer.
• The vertical weight on the tow ball
should be at least 4% of the trailer
weight and not exceed the maximum
permissable weight. See Capacities
and Specifications (page 186).
• Reduce speed immediately if the trailer
shows any sign of swaying.
• Use a low gear when descending a
steep downhill gradient.
Note: The maximum permissible trailer
nose weight on the trailer identification
plate is the trailer manufacturer s testing
value. The vehicle maximum permissible
trailer nose weight may be lower.
The stability of your vehicle to trailer
combination is very much dependent on
the quality of the trailer.
Towing a trailer changes the vehicle
handling characteristics and increases
stopping distances. Adapt your speed and
driving behavior to the load of the trailer.
The gross train weight stated on the
vehicle identification plate applies for road
gradients up to 12% and altitudes up to
3281 feet (1000 meters) when towing a
trailer. In mountainous regions the engine
performance decreases due to lower air
density with increasing altitude. In high
altitude regions above 3281feet (1000
metres), the stipulated maximum
permitted gross train weight must be
reduced by 10% for every extra 3281 feet
(1000 metres).
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