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Remove the cover
from the lock in the direction of the arrow
A
» Fig.
221.
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Insert the key into the lock
in the direction of arrow
B
on the key symbol shows.
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Turn the key
in the direction of arrow
B
symbol
» Fig. 222
shows.
Removing the bar ball - Step 2.
Read and observe
on page 186 first.
›
Grasp the ball bar from below
» Fig.
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Pull the hand wheel
in the direction of the arrow
A
›
Turn the pulled handwheel in the arrow direction
this position.
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Remove the tow bar from the mounting recess downwards and in the direc-
tion of the arrow
3
. At the same time, the ball rod latches into the ready po-
sition and is therefore ready to be re-fitted.
After removing the ball rod, insert the cap for the receiving shaft
the direction of arrow
» Fig. 218
1
If the hand wheel
is not turned all the way to the stop, then it will return to
A
its initial position when the tow bar is removed and will rest on the tow bar and
not engage into the ready position. The ball head then needs to be brought in-
to this position before the next time it is fitted
position.
The ball rod must be cleaned before it is stored in the box with the tool kit.
1
so that the arrow
2,
so that the arrow on the key
3,
Fig. 223
Release tow bar
223.
.
1
until it stops. Hold it in
2
A
on page 187.
» page
186, Adjusting the ready
WARNING
Never allow the tow bar to remain unsecured in the boot. This could cause
damage to the boot upon sudden braking, and could put the safety of the
occupants at risk.
Vertical load with mounted accessories
Read and observe
When using the accessories (e.g. bicycle carrier), the maximum length and the
permissible total weight including load must be considered.
The maximum length of the mounted accessories (from the ball of the towing
device) is 70 cm
» Fig.
The total permitted weight of the accessories including load changes with in-
creasing distance of the load centre of gravity from the ball head of the towing
device.
Distance of the centre of gravity of
against
the load from the ball head
0 cm
30 cm
60 cm
70 cm
CAUTION
Never exceed the permissible total weight of the accessories incl. load and
maximum length of the accessories – There is a risk of damage to the towing
device.
Fig. 224
Representation of the maximum
length of the mounted accesso-
ries and the permissible total
weight of the accessory de-
pending on the load centre of
gravity
on page 186 first.
224.
Permissible total weight of the ac-
cessory, including load
Towing device and trailer
50 kg
50 kg
25 kg
0 kg
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