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Operation
Electric tow hitch ball*
Fig. 153 Right-hand side of the luggage com-
partment: button to electrically release the
tow hitch ball
The rotation radius of the tow hitch ball
should be free of people, animals and ob-
jects ››› .
The towing bracket is located in the bumper.
The electric tow ball is fixed and cannot be
removed.
Releasing and unfolding the tow ball
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Stop the vehicle and apply the electric
parking brake.
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Switch the ignition off.
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Open the rear lid.
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Press the knob briefly ››› Fig. 153
. The tow
b
al
l is released electronically and folds out
automatically; the button indicator will blink.
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Move the ball joint until it inserts and the
button control lamp lights.
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Close the rear lid.
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Before hitching the trailer, remove the dust
guard from the ball.
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The indicator only lights when the boot
hatch is open and when a trailer is not hitch-
ed.
Restoring the tow ball to its originally
position
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Stop the vehicle and apply the electric
parking brake.
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Switch the ignition off.
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Remove the trailer and disconnect the ca-
ble between the vehicle and trailer. If neces-
sary, remove the power socket adapter.
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Place the dust guard over the ball.
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Open the rear lid.
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Press the knob briefly ››› Fig. 153. The tow
ball is electronically released; the indicator
blinks.
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Push the tow ball into the bumper until it
locks in position and the button indicator
lights.
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Close the rear lid.
The control lamp
●
When the control lamp flashes, the tow ball
is not in its final position, has not engaged or
is damaged ›››
.
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When the control lamp remains lit and the
rear lid is open, the tow ball has inserted cor-
rectly into the folded or deployed position.
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When the rear lid is closed, the indicator is
turned off.
WARNING
The incorrect use of the tow hitch can cause
accidents and injury.
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Ensure that no person, animal or object
gets in the way of the tow ball.
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Never push the button when there is a tow
hitched or when any kind of carrier or acces-
sory is fitted to the tow hitch ball.
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While the ball is moving, do not interfere
with any tool.
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Do not drive with a trailer if the control
lamp does not light.
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If there is a fault in the electric system or
the trailer tow hitch, visit a specialised work-
shop to have it checked.
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If the diameter of the tow hitch is less than
49 mm, never use this for a trailer.
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