Practical information
If the towball is not locked, the trailer can
detach. This may cause an accident.
Always lock the towball in accordance with
the descriptions.
Observe the legislation in force in the
country in which you are driving.
Remove the towball if it is not being used.
Before starting the vehicle, check that the
trailer lamps are working correctly.
Before setting off, check the adjustment of
the headlamp beam height.
F Before fitting the towball, check that the
contact points, shown by arrows, are clean.
Use a soft, clean cloth.
F Connect the trailer plug to the 13-pin socket
provided next to the carrier.
F Secure the trailer by connecting its safety
cable to the hoop provided on the carrier.
Connect the trailer plug with the engine
off.
Removing
F On the towball, move the lever from position
3 to position 2.
If you connect the trailer plug in the
minutes after you have switched off the
ignition, do not touch the exhaust – risk
of burns!
F Remove the towball by pulling it towards
you.
F Once the towball has been removed, move
the lever from position 2 to position 1.
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Carrier systems (box or bicycle carrier)
Always comply with the maximum load
authorised on the towing device: if it
is exceeded, this device may detach
from the vehicle and so cause a serious
accident.
F Fit the end of the towball into the carrier,
located underneath the rear bumper, as far
as it can go.
F Secure the towball correctly by moving the
lever to position 3 ("locked" position).
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