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STARTING AND DRIVING
* Option/accessory.
488
NOTE
Power save mode activates after a while
and the indicator lamp goes out. The sys-
tem is reactivated by closing and opening
the tailgate. This applies when retracting or
extending the towbar.
If the car detects a connected trailer elec-
trically, the indicator lamp stops illuminat-
ing with a constant glow.
Retracting the towbar
IMPORTANT
Make sure that there is no plug or adapter
in the electrical socket when retracting the
towbar.
1. Open the tailgate. Press and release the
button on the right-hand side at the rear of
the cargo area - retraction might not start
if the button is pressed for too long.
> The towbar automatically lowers in an
unlocked position - the indicator lamp
in the button flashes orange.
2.
Lock the towbar by moving it back to its
retracted position, where it is locked.
> The indicator lamp will now illuminate
with a constant glow if the towbar is
correctly retracted.
Related information
•
Driving with a trailer (p. 488)
•
Towbar* (p. 485)
Driving with a trailer
When driving with a trailer, there are a num-
ber of points that are important to think about
regarding the towbar, the trailer and how the
load is positioned in the trailer.
Payload depends on the car's kerb weight. The
total of the weight of the passengers and all
accessories, e.g. towbar, reduces the car's
payload by a corresponding weight.
The car is supplied with the necessary equip-
ment for towing a trailer.
•
The car's towbar must be of an approved
type.
•
Distribute the load on the trailer so that
the weight on the towbar complies with
the specified maximum towball load. Tow-
ball load is calculated as part of the car's
payload.
•
Increase the tyre pressure to the recom-
mended pressure for a full load.
•
The engine is loaded more heavily than
usual when driving with a trailer.
•
Do not tow a heavy trailer when the car is
brand new. Wait until it has been driven at
least 1000 km (620 miles).
•
The brakes are loaded much more than
usual on long and steep downhill slopes.
Downshift to a lower gear when shifting
manually and adjust your speed.
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