BMW iX 2024 Owner's Handbook Manual page 329

NOTICE
The trailer tow hitch is intended to be used
with a trailer. If the ball head of the trailer tow
hitch has been swivelled out, it may become
jammed if the vehicle is subsequently driven
without a trailer or load carrier. There is a
risk of material damage. Swivel the ball head
back in when driving without a trailer or load
carrier.
Overview
The button for swivelling the ball head in and
out is in the luggage compartment.
Operating requirements
▷ Vehicle is standing on level ground.
▷ Luggage compartment is open.
▷ The trailer socket is not occupied.
▷ Trailer operation is not activated.
▷ The vehicle battery is sufficiently charged.
The LED in the button illuminates green if the
system is operational.
Swivelling out the ball head
1. Open the luggage compartment.
2. Step out of the swing range of the ball head
behind the vehicle.
3. Press the button in the luggage
compartment.
Trailers and load carriers
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The ball head swivels out. The LED flashes
green.
4. Wait until the ball head has reached the
end position.
The LED in the button illuminates green
when the ball head has reached an end
position.
If the ball head is not properly locked, the LED
in the button lights up red.
Swivelling the ball head back in
1. Disconnect the trailer or load carrier.
2. Remove any fittings for the track-stabilising
devices.
3. Remove the power supply connector for the
trailer and any adapter from the socket.
4. Press the button in the luggage
compartment.
The ball head swivels inwards. The LED
flashes green.
5. Wait until the ball head has reached the
end position.
Interruption or reversal of the swivel
movement
General
The swivel movement is interrupted, might be
reversed or is not performed if electrical current
limits are exceeded, for example at very low
temperatures, or if mechanical resistance is
encountered. LED illuminates red.
Repeating the swivel movement with
the drive-ready state switched on
1. Switch on drive-ready state.
2. Press the button in the luggage
compartment and hold it until the ball head
has moved completely in or out.
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