Tow Ball - Ford Focus Owner's Manual

TOW BALL

WARNINGS
When not in use, always transport
the tow ball arm securely fastened
in the luggage compartment.
Take special care when fitting the
tow ball arm as the safety of the
vehicle and the trailer depends on
this.
Do not use any tools for mounting or
dismounting the tow ball arm. Do not
modify the trailer coupling. Do not
disassemble or repair the tow ball arm.
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A 13-pin trailer socket and the tow ball arm
seat are provided underneath the rear
bumper. Turn the trailer socket down
through 90 degrees until it engages in the
end position.
Towing
Unlocking the tow ball arm
mechanism
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1. Remove the protecting cap (1). Insert
the key and turn it clockwise to unlock
(2).
2. Hold the tow ball arm. Pull the
handwheel out and turn it clockwise
until it clicks (3).
3. The red mark on the handwheel must
align with the green mark on the tow
ball.
4. Release the handwheel. The tow ball
arm is unlocked.
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