Ford Automobile User Manual page 136

• Ensure that the towball arm
handwheel is in the correct position
with the red mark next to the white
dot.
• Insert the towball arm vertically
and push it up until the locking
mechanism engages automatically.
When the towball arm is engaged,
the green mark on the handwheel
will be next to the white dot.
• To lock: Turn the key clockwise.
• Pull out the key and insert the
end of the protection cap into the
keyhole.
Driving with a trailer
Before starting your journey, ensure
the towball arm is properly locked.
Check:
• The green mark on the
handwheel has to be next to the
white dot on the towball arm.
• The key has been removed.
• Secure positioning of the towball
arm. (Must remain perfectly in
place when jerked.)
• Attach the safety cable to the
safety cable eye.
Never attach the safety
cable directly to the towball
arm.
If any of the above
conditions cannot be met,
do not use the tow bar and have it
inspected by an expert.
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