Alfa Romeo STELVIO Owner's Handbook Manual page 205

T OW HOOK SETUP
Instructions for using the removable
ball head tow hook
WARNING 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.
WARNING Never use cars or work tools:
the mechanism may be damaged.
WARNING Do not release the tow hook
when it is attached to a trailer or cargo-
carrier.
WARNING 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. 237;
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. 238.
Only install the tow hook in these
conditions.
238
If the tow hook locking system is NOT
pretensioned before installation, or if it
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