BMW Saloon 3 Series Owner's Handbook Manual page 324

DRIVING HINTS
Repeating the swivel movement with
the engine running
1. Switch on drive-ready state via the start/stop
button.
2. Press the button in the boot and hold it
until the ball linkage has moved completely in
or out.
If necessary, repeat the swivel movement with
the button pressed and the engine running.
The LED in the button illuminates green when
the ball linkage has reached an end position.
If this reoccurs, contact a Service Partner of the
manufacturer or another qualified Service Partner
or a specialist workshop.
Trailer socket
The trailer socket is located on the trailer tow
hitch.
Fold the cover downwards.
Eye for securing cable
There is an eye on the trailer tow hitch for fasten‐
ing the trailer securing cable.
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Towing a trailer
For increased safety when towing a trailer, attach
the trailer securing cable to the eye.
Check that the securing cable can move freely
and is not dragging on the ground.
Operating rear luggage
racks
The ball linkage of the trailer tow hitch can be
used as a mount for rear luggage racks; for ex‐
ample bicycle rack systems.
Follow the information on rear luggage racks
when operating the rear luggage rack, see
page 318.
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