User's Manual

Towing a trailer 215
Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical data
– Check that the ball joint fits tightly in the mounting
fixture (try moving it about to check).
Electrical socket for trailer
– The cable of the towing bracket can be connected to the
socket ⇒ page 214, fig. 213.
If the safety check is not satisfactory, the ball joint must be fitted
again properly.
WARNING
To avoid accidents, the ball joint must meet all the safety require-
ments listed in the safety check. The towing bracket must not be
used if any one of these requirements is not met. If this is the case,
you should contact a qualified workshop.
Applies to vehicles: with removable towing bracket
Removing the ball joint
– Take off the cover cap and insert the key ⇒ fig. 214 in
the lock on the knob.
– Unlock the ball joint by turning the key clockwise.
– Take hold of the ball joint and pull out the knob in direc-
tion .
– Keep hold of the knob and turn it as far as it will go in
direction .
– Release the knob. The spring mechanism will remain in
the "ready" position ⇒ .
– Pull the ball joint down out of the mounting fixture.
– Then swivel the socket up ⇒ fig. 215 as far as it will go.
The mounting fixture will be closed automatically.
– Fit the bumper cover over the opening on the bumper.
– Put away the ball joint attachment under the floor panel
in the luggage compartment.
Fig. 214 Removable
towing bracket:
Removing the ball joint
Fig. 215 Area below
rear bumper: Folding
up the socket
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