170 Roof rack and hitch ›
12-Volt power socket
Operating conditions
NOTICE
Risk of damage to the electrical system of the vehi-
cle!
Use the sockets only for the connection of ap-
▶
proved electrical accessories with a total power
consumption of up to 120 watts.
NOTICE
Danger of damage to the connected consumers!
Switch off the consumers before switching the ig-
▶
nition on or off and before starting the engine.
12-Volt power socket
Roof rack and hitch
Roof rack
Overview
The maximum weight of the load incl. roof rack is
75 kg.
Swivelling hitch
What you should be mindful of
WARNING
Risk of an accident!
Do not manipulate the switch for swinging the tow
▶
bar in and out while a trailer or another accessory
is coupled to the tow bar. The tow bar could be un-
locked.
CAUTION
Risk of injury!
Handle the trailer coupling carefully.
▶
When swinging out the tow bar, do not stand in
▶
the middle area of the rear bumper.
NOTICE
Risk of damage to the trailer coupling!
When not using the towing device, swing the tow
▶
bar under the bumper.
Tow bar: swivel out/in
Swing out the tow bar
›
Pull on the switch. The
tow bar swings out.
The indicator light
inside the switch illu-
minates.
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Press the tow bar until
it audibly clicks into
place.
Check latchings: the
indicator light
within
the switch lights up.