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Towing
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Place loads as low as possible and
central to the axle of your trailer. If you
are towing with an unloaded vehicle,
you should place the load in your trailer
toward the front, within the maximum
vertical load, as this gives the best
stability. See Capacities and
TOWING A TRAILER
WARNING: Do not exceed
100 km/h (60 mph). Failure to follow
this instruction could result in the loss of
control of your vehicle, personal injury or
death.
Specifications (page 408).
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The trailer vertical weight on the tow
ball is essential for the driving stability
of your vehicle and trailer.
WARNING: The rear tire pressures
must be increased by 0.2 bar (3 psi)
above specification. Do not exceed the
maximum pressure stated on the tire
sidewall. This could cause serious
personal injury.
The vertical weight on the tow ball
should be at least 4% of the trailer
weight and not exceed the maximum
permissible weight. See Capacities
and Specifications (page 408).
WARNING: Do not exceed the
maximum gross vehicle weight stated
on the vehicle identification plate. Failure
to follow this instruction could result in
personal injury.
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Reduce speed immediately if the trailer
shows any sign of swaying. See Trailer
Sway Control (page 335).
Use a low gear when descending a
WARNING: Towing trailers beyond
the maximum recommended gross
trailer weight exceeds the limit of your
vehicle and could result in engine
damage, transmission damage,
structural damage, loss of vehicle
control, vehicle rollover and personal
injury.
Note: We recommend that you use a trailer
safety cable. Read and follow the
manufacturer's instructions when you use
a trailer safety cable.
Note: The maximum permissible trailer
vertical weight on the trailer identification
plate is the trailer manufacturer’s testing
value. The vehicle maximum permissible
trailer vertical weight may be lower.
The stability of your vehicle-to-trailer
combination depends on the quality of the
trailer.
Towing a trailer changes the handling
characteristics of your vehicle and
increases stopping distances. Adapt your
speed and driving behaviour to the load of
the trailer.
WARNING: Do not exceed the
maximum vertical load on the tow ball.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, personal injury or death.
WARNING: The anti-lock brake
system does not control the trailer
brakes.
When towing a trailer:
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Obey country specific regulations for
towing a trailer.
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Do not exceed 100 km/h (60 mph)
even if a country allows higher speeds
under certain conditions.
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Kuga (CTD) Vehicles Built From: 22-06-2021, CG3851en enGBR, Edition date: 202104, First-Printing
Towing
The gross train weight stated on the
The system applies the brakes to the
individual wheels and reduces engine
torque to aid vehicle stability. If the trailer
begins to sway, the stability control
warning lamp flashes and a message
appears in the information display. See
Information Messages (page 124). Slow
your vehicle down, pull safely to the side
of the road and check for correct load
distribution. See Load Carrying (page
329).
vehicle identification plate applies for road
gradients up to 12% and altitudes up to
1,000 m (3,281 ft) when towing a trailer. In
mountainous regions the engine
performance decreases due to lower air
density with increasing altitude. In high
altitude regions above 1,000 m (3,281 ft),
you should reduce the stipulated
maximum permitted gross train weight by
10% for every additional 1,000 m (3,281 ft).
Note: Not all vehicles are suitable or
approved to have a tow bar fitted. Ask an
authorized dealer for more information.
You can switch this feature off in the
information display. When you switch the
ignition on, the system automatically turns
on.
TRAILER SWAY CONTROL(IF
TOW BALL - VEHICLES WITH:
DETACHABLE TOW BALL
EQUIPPED)
WARNING: Turning off trailer sway
control increases the risk of loss of
WARNING: Do not exceed the
lowest rating capacity for your vehicle or
trailer hitch. Overloading your vehicle or
trailer hitch can impair your vehicle
stability and handling. Failure to follow
this instruction could result in the loss of
control of your vehicle, personal injury or
death.
vehicle control, serious injury or death.
Ford does not recommend disabling this
feature except in situations where speed
reduction may be detrimental (such as
hill climbing), the driver has significant
trailer towing experience, and can control
trailer sway and maintain safe operation.
WARNING: Do not cut, drill, weld
or modify the trailer hitch. Modifying the
trailer hitch could reduce the hitch rating.
Note: This feature does not prevent trailer
sway, but reduces it when it begins.
Note: This feature cannot stop all trailers
from swaying.
Do not disassemble or repair the tow ball
arm.
Note: In some cases, if your vehicle speed
is too high, the system may turn on multiple
times, gradually reducing your vehicle speed.
Detaching the Tow Ball Arm
WARNING: Always place the tow
ball arm in a secure location in your
vehicle so it does not become a projectile
in a crash. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury
or death.
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Kuga (CTD) Vehicles Built From: 22-06-2021, CG3851en enGBR, Edition date: 202104, First-Printing
