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When driving on surfaces with poor grip,
the trailer can even interfere with the stabil-
ity system.
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Trailers with a high centre of gravity can tip
over without having previously weaved.
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If a trailer is not attached, but a connec-
tor is plugged into the power socket (e.g. in-
stallation of a bicycle rack with lights), repea-
ted automatic braking may occur in extreme
driving conditions.
Electrically unlocking trailer hook
Valid for: Leon Sportstourer
Fig. 195
Left side of the luggage
compartment: button to unlock the tow
hitch.
The towing bracket's hook is located in the
bumper. Tow hooks for electrical unlocking
cannot be removed.
1)
Not available in all markets.
Storing objects
Trailer mode
There should be no person, animal or object in
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the path of the tow hook
Unlocking the tow hook and removing it
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Stop the vehicle and connect the electronic
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parking brake
page 206.
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Switch off the engine.
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Open the rear lid.
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Pull the
Fig. 195
button briefly. The
tow hook unlocks electrically and automati-
cally turns outwards. The button's control lamp
1)
flashes.
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Finish remove the tow hook by hand until
you feel and hear that it has engaged and the
control lamp on the button stays on.
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Close the rear lid.
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Hitching and connecting a trailer
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page 289.
Retracting the tow hook
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Stop the vehicle and apply the electronic
parking brake.
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Switch off the engine.
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Unhook the trailer and interrupt the electri-
cal connection between it and the vehicle. If
you are using an adapter, remove it from the
trailer's power socket.
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Open the rear lid.
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Pull the
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hook unlocks electrically.
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Turn the tow hook under the bumper with
your hand until you feel and hear that it en-
gages and the control lamp on the button re-
mains on continuously.
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Close the rear lid.
The button's control lamp
Flashing:
This means that the tow hook has not yet
engaged correctly or is damaged
Remains on:
If it remains on while the rear lid is open,
the tow hook is correctly in place both
when extracted and when covered.
The button's indicator lamp switches off ap-
proximately 1 minute after closing the rear lid.
WARNING
Undue use of the towing bracket may cause
injury and accidents.
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Only use the tow hook if it is properly en-
gaged.
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Always ensure that no person, animal or
object is to be found in the path of the tow
hook.
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Never use a tool or instrument while the
tow hook is moving.
Fig. 195
button briefly. The tow
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