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GETTING TO KNOW
The ABS with which the car may be
YOUR CAR
equipped will not control the braking
system of the trailer. Particular caution is
required on slippery roads.
SAFETY
STARTING AND
Never modify the braking system of the
DRIVING
car to control the trailer brake.The
trailer braking system must be fully
independent of the car's hydraulic system.
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
INSTALLING THE TOW HOOK
The towing device should be fastened to the
IN AN EMERGENCY
bodywork by specialised personnel according to any
additional and/or integrative information supplied
by the Manufacturer of the device. The towing device
must meet current regulations with reference to
SERVICING AND
Directive 94/20/EEC and subsequent amendments.
MAINTENANCE
For any version the towing device used must be right
for the towable weight of the car on which it is to
be installed.
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
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WARNING
WARNING
IMPORTANT The use of auxiliary loads other than
external lights (electric brake, winch, etc.) must
be used with engine running.
For the electric connection a unified connector
should be used, which is generally placed on a special
bracket fastened to the towing device, and a special
ECU should be installed on the car to control the
trailer's exterior lights.
7 or 13-pole 12 V DC connections should be used
(CUNA/UNI and ISO/DIN Standards). Follow any
instructions provided by the car manufacturer and/or
the towing device manufacturer.
An electric brake or winch should be powered
directly by the battery through a cable with a
cross-section of no less than 2.5 mm
IMPORTANT Electric brakes or other devices must
be used with engine running.
In addition to the electrical branches, the vehicle's
electrical system can be connected only to the supply
cable for an electric brake and to the cable for an
internal trailer light, though not more than 15 W. For
connections use the preset control unit with battery
cable no less than 2.5 mm
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