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Always engage the ball coupling as described.
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WARNING
If you release the ball coupling or it does not
engage correctly when folding in, it will swing
out. Within pivoting range of the ball coupling,
there is an increased risk of an accident and
injury.
Only release the ball coupling if the pivoting
range is unobstructed. Always make sure that
the ball coupling engages when folding in.
Before you can tow a trailer with your vehicle,
you must fold out the ball coupling.
Make sure that the vehicle is stationary.
X
Open the boot lid.
X
Pull the : switch until the ball coupling
X
unlocks.
The ball coupling folds out from under the rear
bumper.
The indicator lamp in the : switch flashes.
The trailer power socket is integrated in the
ball coupling.
Press the ball coupling in the direction of the
X
arrow until it engages in a vertical position.
The indicator lamp in the switch for unlocking
the ball coupling goes out.
The multifunction display shows the
trailer hitch lock
trailer hitch lock
the ball coupling is engaged.
Remove the protective cap from the ball cou-
X
pling and store it in a safe place.
Folding in the ball coupling
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Fold the ball coupling in if you are not using
the trailer tow hitch.
Make sure that the vehicle is stationary and
X
the trailer cables are disconnected.
Place the protective cap on the ball coupling.
X
Pull the : switch again until the ball coupling
X
unlocks.
The ball coupling folds down from under the
rear bumper. The indicator lamp in the :
switch flashes.
Press the ball coupling until it engages audibly
X
behind the bumper.
The indicator lamp in the : switch and the
message on the multifunction display go out.
Coupling up a trailer
Apply the electric parking brake manually.
X
Vehicles with manual transmission:
X
depress the clutch pedal fully and engage first
or reverse gear.
Vehicles with automatic transmission:
X
shift the transmission to position P.
Position the trailer on a level surface behind
X
the vehicle.
Couple up the trailer.
X
Establish the electrical connection between
X
the vehicle and the trailer.
Check that the trailer lighting system is work-
X
ing.
Push the combination switch upwards and
X
downwards and check whether the corre-
sponding turn signal indicator on the trailer is
flashing.
Towing a trailer
Check
Check
display message until
Z
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