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Practical information
►ꢀ Grasp the towball and rotate it until it locks
into place, in the horizontal position.
Contact a dealer or a qualified workshop for any
work on the towing system.
– For less than 10 minutes, to use the equipment
for approximately 5 minutes.
– For more than 10 minutes, to use the equipment
for approximately 30 minutes.
Let the engine run for the specified duration to
ensure that the battery charge is sufficient.
To recharge the battery, avoid repeatedly or
continuously restarting the engine.
Energy economy mode
System which manages the duration of use of
certain functions to conserve a sufficient level of
charge in the battery.
A flat battery prevents the engine from
starting.
For more information on the 12 V battery, refer
to the corresponding section.
►ꢀ Raise the electrical socket cover and connect
the plug for the trailer or carrying device.
►ꢀ Attach the trailer’s safety cable to the ring in
the towball elbow.
After the engine has stopped, you can still use
functions such as the audio and telematics
system, windscreen wipers, dipped beam
headlamps, courtesy lamps, etc. for a maximum
combined duration of about forty minutes.
Storage position
Load reduction mode
Switching to this mode
When the towing system is not in use, it is
recommended to fold the towball away.
In the event of a rear-end collision, damage to
the vehicle could be worse with the towball in
place.
System which manages the use of certain
functions according to the level of charge
remaining in the battery.
A message appears in the instrument panel
screen indicating that the vehicle has switched to
economy mode and the active functions are put
on standby.
When the vehicle is being driven, the load
reduction function temporarily deactivates
certain functions, such as air conditioning,
heated rear screen, etc.
The deactivated functions are reactivated
automatically as soon as conditions permit.
If a telephone call is being made at this
time, it will be maintained for around 10
minutes with the Bluetooth hands-free system
of your audio system.
Towball unlocked and socket disconnected:
Very cold climate screen
Exiting the mode
(Depending on country of sale.)
These functions are automatically reactivated the
next time the vehicle is used.
This removable protective screen prevents the
accumulation of snow at the radiator cooling fan.
To restore the use of these functions immediately,
start the engine and let it run:
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