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Towing bracket device*
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If a trailer is not attached, but a connec-
tor is plugged int
o the power socket (e.g.
installation of a bicycle rack with lights),
repeated automatic braking may occur in
extreme driving conditions.
Towing bracket device*
Description
Fig. 298
The towing device supports trailers /
t
o
w hook / k
ey
Depending on the country or version, the re-
mo
v
abl
e hook of the t
o
wing device is under
the cover of the load area of the luggage
compartment.
The tow hook is fitted and removed by hand
and is supplied with a key.
13-pin connector
Safety lug
Hook housing
Hook housing cap
Protective cap of the ball head
Removable tow hook
Locking lever
Lock cover
Release bolt
Lock
Locking balls
Key
Operation and conservation
Put the cover on the housing cavity so that
dirt cannot get in.
Before hooking up a trailer, always check the
ball head and apply suitable grease if neces-
sary.
Use the protective cap to store the tow hook.
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2
3
4
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10
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12
Clean the housing cavity surfaces and treat
them with an appr
opriat
e conserv
ation pr
od-
uct.
WARNING
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Before each journey with the tow hook fit
-
ted, make sure that it is correctly adjusted
and attached in its housing.
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If the tow hook is not properly fitted and
attached, do not use it.
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Do not use the towing bracket device for
towing if it is damaged or has missing parts.
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Do not modify or adapt the towing device
connection.
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Never unhook the tow hook while the
trailer is hitched.
CAUTION
●
Handle the tow hook with care in or
der to
avoid damaging the bumper paintwork.
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The top part of the hook housing is
greased
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Fig. 298
3
. When using the de-
vice, make sure that it has not been re-
mo
ved.
Note
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Contact a specialised workshop if you
lose your key.
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T
owing the vehicle with the tow hook
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