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Trailer towing
If a towing bracket is to be fitted after the vehicle is purchased, this must be
completed according to the instructions of the towing bracket manufacturer.
The attachment points for the towing bracket
vehicle.
The distance between the centre of the ball coupling and the ground should
never be lower than the indicated value, even with a fully loaded vehicle and
including the maximum resting weight.
Elevation values for securing the towing bracket:
A
65 mm (minimum)
B
A
350 mm to 420 mm (fully laden vehicle)
C
A
344 mm
D
A
531 mm
E
A
1,044 mm
F
A
1,040 mm
G
Fitting a towing bracket
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Driving with a trailer involves an extra effort for the vehicle. Therefore,
before fitting a towing bracket, please contact an Authorised Service Centre
to check whether your cooling system needs modification.
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Submit to the legal requirements in your country (e.g. the fitting of a sepa-
rate warning lamp).
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Certain vehicle components, e.g. the rear bumper, must be removed and
reinstalled. The towing bracket securing bolts must be tightened using a
torque wrench, and an electrical socket must be connected to the vehicle's
electrical system. The above-mentioned require specialized knowledge and
tools.
•
Figures in the illustration show the elevation value and the attachment
points which must be considered if you are retrofitting a towing bracket.
WARNING
Towing brackets should be fitted by specialists.
A
are on the lower part of the
A
WARNING (continued)
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If the towing bracket is incorrectly installed, there is serious danger of
accident.
•
For your own safety, please observe the instructions provided by the
manufacturer of the towing bracket.
Caution
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If the electrical socket is incorrectly installed, this could cause damage to
the vehicle's electrical system.
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