Seat Arona 2018 Owner's Manual page 301

Checking proper attachment
Detachable ball properly attached.
Fig. 270
Whenever you go to use the detachable ball,
make sure that it is properly attached first.
Detachable ball properly attached.
The detachable ball will not fall out of the
●
housing cavity after a major "knock or jerk".
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Lever Fig. 270 is fully raised.
●
A
›››
The release bolt Fig. 270
● B
fully out (the red and green part is visible).
The key has been removed.
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›››
Cover Fig. 270 is placed over the
●
C
lock.
WARNING
When removing the detachable ball,
●
keep your hands well away from the reach
of the lever's rotation to avoid getting your
fingers caught.
Towing bracket device
The towing bracket device should only be
●
used if the detachable ball has been prop-
erly locked!
Removing the detachable ball -
Step 1
Removing the lock cover.
Fig. 271
is sticking
Releasing the lock.
Fig. 272
Remove cover from the lock in the direc-
●
A
›››
tion of arrow Fig. 271.
1
Insert key into the lock in the direction of
●
B
›››
arrow Fig. 272.
2
Turn the key in the direction of arrow
●
til the part of the key with the holes is facing
upwards.
WARNING
Never remove the detachable ball joint
when the trailer is hitched.
Note
Before you remove the detachable ball,
you are advised to place the protective
cover on the ball coupling.
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