Check proper fitting
Read and observe
and
Check that the tow bar is fitted properly before each use.
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» Fig. 144
The tow bar does not come out of the mounting recess even after heavy
"shaking".
The green marking
on the handwheel is located in the green box on the
A
tow bar.
The handwheel lies flush with the tow bar - there is no gap.
The cover
is attached to the locked handwheel lock.
B
WARNING
Do not use the towing device unless the tow bar has been properly locked!
Removing the ball rod
Fig. 145 Removing the lock cover/releasing the lock
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Driving
Fig. 144
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on page 153 first.
Fig. 146 Removing the two bar/placing the cover on the rear bumper
Read and observe
and
›
Remover the cover
from the handwheel lock in the direction of the arrow
A
» Fig.
145.
1
›
Insert the key into the handwheel lock.
›
Release the handwheel lock by turning the key
tion of the arrow
to the stop.
2
›
Grip the tow bar from below and with the other hand pull the handwheel
in the direction of the arrow
3
›
Turn the handwheel in the direction of the arrow
this position.
›
Remove the tow bar from the mounting recess downwards and in the direc-
tion of the arrow
.
5
At the same time, the tow bar latches into the ready position and is therefore
ready to be re-inserted into the mounting recess
›
Attach the cover for the mounting recess
›
Grip the cover on the rear bumper
in the direction of the arrow
6
edge of the bumper.
›
Push this cover onto the lower edge and onto the two sides in the direction
of the arrow
.
7
WARNING
Never allow the tow bar to remain unsecured in the boot. This could
■
cause damage to the boot upon sudden braking, and could put the safety
of the occupants at risk.
Never remove the tow bar while the trailer is still coupled.
■
on page 153 first.
to the right in the direc-
B
» Fig.
146.
to the stop, and hold in
4
»
.
» Fig. 139
on page 154
4
» Fig. 146
at the handle
E
D
on the checkmark underneath the upper
C
»
.
and position