Alfa Romeo STELVIO 2022 Owner's Handbook Manual page 187

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When you take out the tow hook, it is
usually in the released position
can recognise this position by a crack of
about 0.2 in (5 mm) between the knob and
the tow hook fixing bracket. In addition,
the red mark on the knob should line up
with the green mark on the bracket, see
fig. 210.
Only install the tow hook in these
conditions.
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If the tow hook locking system is NOT
preloaded before installation, or if it
is in the locked position
it by following the "Hook preloading"
procedure described at the end of this
paragraph.
The tow hook is in the locked position
when the knob is resting on the bracket
(no crack) and the green mark on the
knob lines up with the green sign on the
bracket fig. 211.
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Position the tow hook so that the delta
inserts on the tow hook fixing bracket
are aligned with the crack between the
lower edge and the mounting pipe on the
car fig. 212;
push the tow hook upwards and the
preloading mechanism will automatically
fasten itself in position.
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Use the supplied key to close the
mechanism:
insert the key into the lock on the knob,
turn it fully anticlockwise and remove it;
fasten the protection cap onto the
lock.
WARNING The key can only be removed
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when the locking mechanism is closed
WARNING To prevent losing the key
while towing, DO NOT leave it in the lock.
Remove the ball protection cover from
the tow hook and attach the trailer.
Connecting the electrical system
To connect the trailer's electrical system,
proceed as described below:
turn the connector mounting bracket
downwards. The bracket is to the left of
the tow hook mounting pipe fig. 213;
once you have lowered the protection
cover, insert the trailer's plug into the
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