Vauxhall Vectra Operation & Maintenance Instructions Manual page 226

222 Roof Racks, Caravan and Trailer Towing
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Checking the tensioning of the coupling
ball bar
z Red marking on turn knob points
towards green marking on coupling ball
bar.
z Gap of approx. 6 millimetres between
rotary knob and coupling ball bar.
z Key is in lock.
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Otherwise, the coupling ball bar must be
tensioned before it is inserted into the
coupling housing:
z Open coupling ball bar.
z Pull turn knob out and then turn it
clockwise as far as it will go – see figure.
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Inserting the coupling ball bar
Insert the tensioned coupling ball bar into
the coupling housing and push firmly
upwards until the coupling ball bar
engages in position.
The turn knob snaps back into its home
position resting against the coupling ball
bar.
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Warning
Do not touch the turn knob when
inserting the coupling ball bar – risk of
injury.