Towing
The tow ball arm does not deploy if any of
the following occur:
3. Manually move the tow ball arm into
the tow position. Make sure the tow
ball arm locks into position.
Note: The LED on the button stops flashing
and a double tone sounds when the tow
ball arm locks into position.
Note: A warning tone sounds for up to 30
seconds if the tow ball arm remains in an
unlocked position.
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Your vehicle is moving.
The trailer wiring connection socket
has a trailer wiring plug attached to it.
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The vehicle battery is not fully charged.
If the deploy process is interrupted, for
example tow ball arm movement is
obstructed or the power supply is lost, the
system must be reset. To reset the system
fully repeat the process.
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Check the following:
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Make sure the tow ball arm is fully
locked. It must not move if jerked or
when you attach a trailer.
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The LED is not flashing and no warning
1. Press the button. It is on the right hand
side of the luggage compartment.
tones sound.
Note: If these cannot be met, do not use
the tow ball arm. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
Note: The LED on the button illuminates
and a double tone sounds.
Retracting the Tow Ball Arm
You must retract the tow ball arm when
not in use.
Do not use your foot or any tools to retract
the tow ball arm.
Do not touch the tow ball arm when it is
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retracting to the released position.
2. Press the button again within four
seconds to deploy the tow ball arm to
the released position.
Note: The LED on the button flashes and a
series of tones sound when the tow ball arm
deploys and reaches the released position.
Note: If you do not press the button again
within four seconds, the system signals
completion without deploying the tow ball
arm. If the LED rapidly flashes and a high
pitch tone sounds, repeat the process.
Never retract the tow ball arm with a trailer
attached. This can cause damage not
covered by the vehicle Warranty.
The tow ball arm does not retract if any of
the following occur:
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Your vehicle is moving.
The trailer wiring connection socket
has a trailer wiring plug attached to it.
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The vehicle battery is not fully charged.
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Focus (CGE) Vehicles Built From: 15-03-2021, CG3784en enGBR, Edition date: 202012, First-Printing
