Towing Trailers - Alfa Romeo STELVIO 949 Owner's Handbook Manual

TOWING TRAILERS

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TOW HOOK SETUP
Instructions for using the removable
ball head tow hook
IMPORTANT NOTE Before setting off,
check that the removable ball head tow
hook is locked correctly. To do this, check
the following conditions:
the green mark on the knob must
coincide with the green mark on the tow
hook fixing bracket;
the knob must be at the end of its
travel, resting on the tow hook fixing
bracket (no crack);
the lock on the knob must be locked
with the key removed. The knob cannot
be removed;
the tow hook fixing bracket must be
firmly attached to the mounting pipe on
the car. Check by shaking with a hand.
The installation procedure must be
repeated if any of these requirements is
NOT met.
If even only one of the requirements is
not met the tow hook must not be used,
since there is risk of causing accidents.
Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership.
The ball head tow hook can be
fitted/removed manually without the
need for specific tools.
IMPORTANT Never use cars or work
tools: the mechanism may be damaged.
IMPORTANT NOTE Do not release the
tow hook when it is attached to a trailer
or cargo-carrier.
IMPORTANT NOTE When driving without
trailer (or without a cargo-carrier), the
ball head tow hook must be removed and
the closing cap must always be inserted
in the hook mounting pipe. This applies
particularly if the tow hook reduces
visibility of the number plate or the
lighting system.
For the electrical connection, a 13 pin
12 V DC connection is to be used
(CUNA/UNI and ISO/DIN Standards).
Follow the instructions provided by the
vehicle Manufacturer and/or the tow
hook Manufacturer.
Installing the tow hook
Before inserting the tow hook, you must
remove the access cover to the tow hook
fixing position under the rear bumper.
Remove the protection cap from the
tow hook mounting pipe fig. 135;
get the tow hook from the luggage
compartment.
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When you take out the tow hook, it is
usually in the released position (
can recognise this position by a crack of
about 0.2 in (5 mm) between the knob
and the tow hook fixing bracket. In
addition, the red mark on the knob should
line up with the green mark on the
bracket, see fig. 136.
Only install the tow hook in these
conditions.
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