F-MAX-USER MANUAL-FULL BOOK-ENGLISH

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE

Attaching and Detaching a Trailer

Drive the vehicle in reverse direction until the semi-trailer king pin fits on the housing on the 5th wheel. Spring release lever will return to its original position.

1- Block the wheels . Lower the semi-trailer legs to the ground. Disconnect brake and electrical connections.

CAUTION Remove the upper spare tyre bracket before a trailer is fitted to your vehicle. Trailer brake

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CAUTION Attach the cables in such a manner that the pressure air and hydraulic hoses are not tense, they are not bent or rubbing and the canopy can easily follow the trailer in curves, etc. Pay attention to the voltage of the consumers on the canopy/trailer before connecting the cable. Detaching the Semi-trailer

2- Pull the 5th wheel (platform) lock lever.

3- Drive the vehicle so that it will leave the trailer. CAUTION If there is a damage/flexion on 5th wheel locking lever, visit the workshop and do not attempt to attach a semi trailer; a secure connection might not be established. Check all parts for wear/ corrosion/damage.

This brakes the semi-trailer only while attaching or detaching the semi-trailer, thus facilitates the attaching and detaching operations. If the icon on the display is illuminated, this means that there is a fault in the system. Attaching the Semi-Trailer: 1- Perform the semi-trailer to vehicle air connections.

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