tow bar FORD KUGA 2010 1.G Owners Manual

TOWING A TRAILER
WARNINGS
Do not exceed the maximum gross
train weight stated on the vehicle
identification plate. See
Vehicle
identification (page 170).Do not exceed 100 km/h (62 mph).
The rear tyre pressures must be
increased by 0.2 bar (3 psi) above
specification. See
Technical
specifications (page 168). CAUTIONS
Do not exceed the maximum
permissible nose weight, i.e. vertical
weight on the tow ball, of 100
kilogrammes (220 pounds) for vehicles
with a diesel engine, or 105 kilogrammes
(231 pounds) for vehicles with a petrol
engine. We recommend you purchase a
towing kit from your dealer. Failure to
do so may result in damage to the
engine. Note:Not all vehicles are suitable or
approved to have tow bars fitted. Check with your dealer first.
Place loads as low and central to the
axle(s) of the trailer as possible. If you are
towing with an unladen vehicle, the load
in the trailer should be placed toward the
nose, within the maximum nose load, as
this gives the best stability.
The stability of the vehicle to trailer
combination is very much dependant on
the quality of the trailer. In high altitude regions above 1 000
metres (3 281 feet), the stipulated
maximum permitted gross train weight
must be reduced by 10% for every
additional 1 000 metres (3 281 feet).
Steep gradients WARNING
The overrun brake on a trailer is not
controlled by ABS.
Change down a gear before you reach a
steep downhill gradient.
DETACHABLE 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
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Driving with a trailer
WARNING
If any of the below conditions
cannot be met, do not use the tow
bar and have it checked by a
properly trained technician. Before starting your journey, make sure
that the tow ball arm is properly locked.
Check:
•
The
green mark on the handwheel
is aligned with the whitedot on the
tow ball arm.
• the handwheel (A) is correctly fitted
to the tow ball arm.
• you have removed the key (B).
• the tow ball arm is securely positioned.
It must not move when jerked.
Removing the tow ball arm WARNING
Never unlock the tow ball arm with
the trailer attached. 1. Unhitch the trailer.
2. Detach the keyhole protective cap.
3. Insert the key and turn it
anti-clockwise to unlock (1).
4. Hold the tow ball arm. Pull the handwheel out, turn it clockwise
against the stop (2) and remove the
tow ball arm (3).
5. Release the handwheel.
When unlocked in this way, the tow ball
arm can be reinserted at any time.
Insert the plug into its seat (4).
Maintenance WARNING
Remove the tow ball arm and
protect the seat with the plug before
steam cleaning your vehicle.
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TOWING POINTS
Front towing eye
Rear towing eye
Note:On vehicles with a tow bar, the
towing eye cannot be installed at the rear of the vehicle. Use the tow bar to tow avehicle.
Towing eye location The screw-in towing eye is located in the
luggage compartment next to the spare
wheel well.
The towing eye must
alwaysbe carried
in the vehicle.
Prise off the cover and install the towing
eye. CAUTION
The screw-in towing eye has a
left-hand thread. Turn it
anti-clockwise
to install it. TOWING THE VEHICLE ON
FOUR WHEELS
All vehicles
WARNINGS
Switch the ignition on when your
vehicle is being towed. The steering
lock will engage and the direction
indicators and brake lamps will not work
if you do not.
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WARNINGS
The brake servo and the power
steering pump do not operate
unless the engine is running. Press
the brake pedal harder and allow for
increased stopping distances and heavier
steering. CAUTIONS
Too much tension in the tow rope
could cause damage to your vehicle
or the vehicle that is towing.
Do not use a rigid tow bar on the
front towing eye.
Select neutral when your vehicle is
being towed.
For vehicles with AWD, in the event
of a breakdown or mechanical failure
of the transmission your vehicle must
be recovered with either ALLwheels on
the ground or transported with ALL
wheels off the ground. Drive off slowly and smoothly without
jerking the vehicle that is towing.
Vehicles with automatic
transmission
CAUTIONS
If a speed of 20 km/h (12 mph) and
a distance of 20 kilometres (12 miles)
is to be exceeded the drive wheels
must be lifted clear of the ground. It is recommended not to tow with
the drive wheels on the ground.
However, if it is required to move the
vehicle from a dangerous location, do not
tow your vehicle faster than 20 km/h (12
mph) or further than 20 kilometres (12
miles). Do not tow your vehicle backwards. CAUTIONS
In the event of a mechanical failure
of the transmission the drive wheels
must be lifted clear of the ground.
Do not tow your vehicle if the
ambient temperature is below 0ºC
(32ºF).
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Personalised settings..............................71
Chime deactivation......................................73
Clock setting..................................................71
ESP.................................................................. 71
Help screen and navigation information................................................ 72
Language setting.........................................72
Navigation information.................................72
Steering........................................................... 71
Units of measure..........................................73
Power steering fluid check..................149 Topping up...................................................149
Programming the remote control........27
Q
Quick start..................................................8 Adjusting the steering wheel.......................12
Airbag.............................................................. 15
Autolamps...................................................... 14
Automatic climate control...........................14
Autowipers..................................................... 14
Direction indicators.......................................14
Instrument panel overview...........................8
Keyless entry.................................................12
Keyless starting.............................................12
Locking and unlocking..................................11
Manual climate control.................................13
Manual transmission.....................................15
Towing the vehicle on four wheels.............15
R
Rear fog lamps........................................47
Rear seats................................................94 Creating a level load floor...........................94
Folding the seatbacks down......................94
Folding the seatbacks up...........................94
Rear under floor storage......................123
Rear view camera..................................117 Principle of operation..................................117
Rear window wiper and washers.........42 Intermittent wipe..........................................42
Rear window washer...................................43
Reverse gear wipe.......................................42
Refuelling................................................106 Remote control battery
See: Changing the remote control
battery........................................................ 27
Remote control programming See: Programming the remote control.....27
Removing a headlamp............................51
Repairing minor paint damage............153
Road Safety...........................................208 Safety information......................................208
Roof racks and load carriers...............124 Cycle carrier................................................125
Installing the crossbars..............................124
Roof rack......................................................124
Run flat tyres..........................................165 Principle of operation.................................165
Replacing run flat tyres..............................165
What to do if a run flat tyre has a
puncture.................................................. 165
Running-in...............................................131 Brakes and clutch.......................................131
Engine........................................................... 131
Tyres.............................................................. 131
S
Safety precautions................................104
Seat belt height adjustment..................24
Seat belt reminder..................................24 Deactivating the seat belt reminder..........25
Seats.........................................................90
Sitting in the correct position.................90
Snow chains See: Using snow chains............................166
Speed control See: Cruise control.....................................120
Stability control........................................113 Principle of operation..................................113
Stability control See: Using stability control.........................113
Starting the engine.................................101 General information....................................101
Status after a collision...........................133
Steering wheel.........................................39
Storage compartments.........................98 Front storage compartment......................98
Storage area under the rear seats............98
Sun blinds.................................................96 Panoramic roof.............................................96
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