Mini COUNTRYMAN Owner's Manual page 319

Electrical consumption
General information
To preserve the vehicle battery and reduce
electrical consumption, keep the switch-on
times of power consumers short during
camper operation.
Trailer lighting
Before starting a drive, make sure that the
trailer lighting is working properly.
The output of the trailer lighting should not
exceed:
– Turn signals/brake lights: 54 watts per
side.
– Tail lights: 100 watts total.
– Reversing lights: 54 watts in total.
Care for trailer hitch mount
Depending on vehicle equipment, keep the
trailer hitch mount clean.
Regularly treat the bearing points and slid-
ing surfaces with resin-free grease or oil.
Before using steam/high-pressure cleaners
on the vehicle, remove the ball head and
insert the cover into the mount.
Mount for trailer hitch
Principle
The trailer hitch mount is located at the rear
of the vehicle and is used to mount a trailer
hitch.
Trailer and rear carrier
Online Edition for Part no. 01405B45A27 - VI/24
General information
The mount for the trailer hitch is located on
the rear of the vehicle, see arrow.
Information on suitable trailer hitches is
provided on the underside of the mount
cross member.
Follow the instructions for maintaining the
trailer hitch mount.
Additional information:
Caring for special components, refer to
page 395.
Safety information
Warning
When driving, high temperatures can oc-
cur underneath the vehicle body, e.g., due
to the exhaust system, brakes or radia-
tor. Contact with the hot components can
cause burns. There is a risk of injury. Do
not touch hot components. Do not perform
work in the vicinity of hot components
until after they have cooled down.
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