Fitting the tow bar
Fig. 128 Removing the cap on the rear bumper/inserting the tow bar
Fig. 129 Locking the lock and removing the the key/replacing the lock cap
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 150.
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Grip the cap on the rear bumper
direction of the arrow 1 and remove in the direction of the arrow 2.
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Remove the cover for the mounting recess
wards direction.
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Put the tow bar in the ready position
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Grip the tow bar from underneath
until you hear it click into place
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The handwheel
» Fig. 128
returns automatically and rests on the tow bar
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Driving
» Fig. 128
at the handle
, release in the
B
A
» Fig. 125
on page 150 in a down-
3
» page
151.
» Fig. 128
and insert into the mounting recess
.
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Lock the handwheel lock by turning the key
tion of the arrow 3 to the stop, and remove the key in the direction of the arrow
4.
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Put the cap
onto the handwheel lock in the direction of the arrow
E
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Check that the tow bar is securely attached
WARNING
When attaching the tow bar, do not hold the handwheel by hand - risk of
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injuring fingers!
When removing the cover for the mounting recess, watch out for your hand
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coming into contact with the opening of the bumper - risk of injuring hand!
After fitting the tow bar, always secure the lock and remove the key.
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The tow bar must not be operated with the key inserted.
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If the tow bar is not in the ready position, it cannot be fitted in the mounting
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recess.
CAUTION
When removing the cover on the rear bumper, please note that there is a risk of
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paint damage to the bumper or cover.
After removing the key, always replace the cover on the handwheel lock – risk
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of lock getting dirty.
Note
Store the cover for the rear bumper and the cover for the mounting recess in a
suitable location in the boot after removal.
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» Fig. 129
to the left in the direc-
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» page
153.