Swivelling in the ball coupling
1. Park the vehicle .
2. Unhitch the trailer and disconnect the electrical connection between the vehicle and the trailer. If fitted,
remove the adapter from the trailer socket.
3. Open the boot lid.
4. Briefly press the button
→ Fig. 1 in the luggage compartment.
5. Swivel the ball coupling under the bumper until you hear and feel it click into place and the indicator lamp in the
button lights up continuously.
6. Close the boot lid.
Meaning of indicator lamp in the button
—The indicator lamp → Fig. 1 in the button lights up continuously when the boot lid is open: The ball coupling is
correctly engaged in the swivelled out or swivelled in position.
—The indicator lamp → Fig. 1 in the button flashes: The ball coupling is not properly engaged or the ball coupling is
damaged.
—The indicator lamp → Fig. 1 in the button goes out approximately 1 minute after the boot lid is closed.
Safety cable
In some countries, unbraked and braked trailers must be secured by means of a safety or breakaway cable.
Observe country-specific regulations on the use of a safety cable.
1. Attach the safety or breakaway cable to the eyelet provided on the ball coupling.
2. Pass the cable through the eyelet and hook it into the carabiner→
.
WARNING
Improper use of the towing bracket can cause injury and accidents.
● Only use the ball coupling when it is properly engaged.
● Make sure that no people, animals or items are in the path of the ball coupling.
● Never interrupt the swivel movement of the ball coupling with items or tools.
● Never press the button
coupling.
if a trailer is attached or if a luggage carrier or other add-on parts are fitted to the ball
● Do not use the towing bracket if the ball coupling does not engage properly or if there are any faults with the
electrical system or with the towing bracket itself. Always have the ball coupling checked by a suitably qualified
workshop.
● Never use the towing bracket if the diameter of the ball at the smallest point is smaller than 49 mm.
WARNING
Improper securing of the trailer can cause injuries and accidents.
● Never place the safety or breakaway cable of the trailer loosely over the ball coupling.
NOTICE
Do not aim a high-pressure cleaner or steam cleaner directly at the swivelling ball coupling or the fitted trailer
socket. Seals could be damaged or the grease required for lubrication could be washed off.
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