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EnglishTowing -> Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels Manual Transmission for your Ford Kuga 2019-2025
Towing
Note: A warning tone sounds for up to 30
seconds if the tow ball arm remains in an
unlocked position.
Tow Ball Arm Guidelines
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The tow ball arm mechanism is
maintenance free. Do not grease or oil
the mechanism.
2x
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Remove the trailer wiring plug from the
trailer wiring connection socket when
not in use. Failure to do so may result
in corrosion of the trailer wiring
connection socket. Clean the trailer
wiring connection socket regularly and
make sure the socket cover is fully
closed.
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2. Press the button. It is on the left-hand
side of the luggage compartment.
Note: The LED on the button illuminates
and a double tone sounds.
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If you use a high pressure water jet to
clean your vehicle, disconnect the
trailer wiring plug. Do not aim the water
jet directly at the trailer wiring
connection socket. We recommend
that you retract the tow ball arm before
washing your vehicle.
TOWING THE VEHICLE ON
FOUR WHEELS - MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
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3. Press the button again within four
seconds to retract the tow ball arm to
the released position. The tow ball arm
moves into the stowed position.
Note: The LED on the button flashes and a
series of tones sound when the tow ball arm
retracts and reaches the released position.
The LED on the button stops flashing and
a double tone sounds when the tow ball
arm locks into position.
Note: If you do not press the button again
within four seconds, the system signals
completion without retracting the tow ball
arm. If the LED rapidly flashes and a high
pitch tone sounds, repeat the process.
WARNING: You must switch the
ignition on when your vehicle is being
towed. Failure to follow this warning
could seriously increase the risk of injury
or death.
WARNING: The brake and steering
assistance will not operate unless the
engine is running. Press the brake pedal
harder and be aware of increased
stopping distances and heavier steering.
WARNING: If your vehicle has a
steering wheel lock make sure the
ignition is in the accessory or on position
when being towed.
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Kuga (CTD) Vehicles Built From: 22-06-2021, CG3851en enGBR, Edition date: 202104, First-Printing
Towing
WARNING: Too much tension on
a tow rope could cause damage to your
vehicle or the vehicle that is towing.
WARNING: When towing your
vehicle you must select neutral. Failure
to follow this warning could damage the
transmission and may lead to a crash or
injury.
Drive off slowly and smoothly without
jerking the vehicle you are towing.
You must only use the towing eye that was
delivered with your vehicle. See Towing
Points (page 351).
Tow ropes or rigid towing bars must be
placed on the same side. For example; right
hand rear towing point to right hand front
towing point.
You must use a tow rope or rigid towing
bar that is of the correct strength for the
weight of the towing vehicle and the
vehicle that is being towed.
The weight of the vehicle that is being
towed must not exceed the weight of the
towing vehicle.
Do not exceed 50 km/h (31 mph). See
Transporting the Vehicle (page 350).
TOWING THE VEHICLE ON
FOUR WHEELS - AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
If you need to tow your vehicle, contact a
professional towing service or, if you are a
member of a roadside assistance program,
your roadside assistance service provider.
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Kuga (CTD) Vehicles Built From: 22-06-2021, CG3851en enGBR, Edition date: 202104, First-Printing
