Operation Manual

Hitch and trailer
Hitch
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Description 167
Adjusting the ready position 168
Correctly adjusted ready position 168
Assembling the bar ball – Step 1 169
Assembling the bar ball – Step 2 169
Check proper fitting 170
Removing the bar ball – Step 1 170
Removing the bar ball – Step 2 171
Mount accessories 171
The maximum trailer drawbar load is 75 kg.
For vehicles with all-wheel drive, the maximum trailer nose weight is 80 kg.
With G-TEC-vehicles, the maximum trailer drawbar load is 56 kg .
The draw bar load information on the type plate of the towing device is merely
a test value for the towing device. The vehicle-specific information is detailed
in the vehicle documents.
WARNING
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Before each time you make a journey when using the ball rod, check that
it is seated correctly and is secured in the mounting recess.
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Do not use the ball rod if it is not correctly inserted into the mounting re-
cess and secured.
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Do not use the towing hitch if it is damaged or if there are parts missing.
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Do not perform any modifications or changes to the towing device.
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Keep the mounting recess of the towing device clean at all times. Such
dirt prevents the ball rod from being attached securely!
CAUTION
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Take care when using the ball rod - there is a risk of paint damage to the
bumper.
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When the ball rod is removed always place the cover onto the mounting re-
cess - there is a danger of soiling the mounting recess.
Note
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Operation and maintenance of the tow hitch » page 186.
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The towing vehicle by means of the detachable ball rod » page 222.
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If the towing device is removed completely, it must be replaced with the
original reinforcement of the rear bumper which is part of the mount for the
towing eye.
Description
Fig. 185 Support for the hitch equipment / ball bar / key (Version 1 and 2)
Read and observe and on page 167 first.
The ball rod can be removed and is located in the spare wheel well or in a com-
partment for the spare wheel in the luggage compartment.
The hitch comes with two key versions. The handling of the hitch is identical
for the two key versions. The difference is only in the key version.
Support for the towing device and tow bar » Fig. 185
13-pin power socket
Safety eye
Mounting recess
Cap
Dust cap
Ball rod
Operating lever
Lock cap
Trigger pin
Lock
Locking ball
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