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Secure the trailer rear wheels with
chocks.
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The front trailer axle must remain ste-
ering.
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Adjust the trailer draw bar into a
height of the trailer hitch.
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When engaging the reverse speed,
make sure that nobody is standing
between the trailer and vehicle.
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Make sure that the trailer is coupled
correctly.
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Attach the brake hoses coupling he-
ads and plug connectors of electric con-
ductors.
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Check the brake system and lights
for a correct function.
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Proceed very carefully when towing
a trailer and do not exceed the allo-
wable load limits.
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When stopping during uphill or down-
hill driving, check the manual brake for
a good efficiency. It must hold the whole
vehicle combination in a gradient on
the spot.
Basic rules for the trailer coupling
Warning!
The pieces of information men-
tioned in this chapter are the basic
ones only. You should abide mainly
by the instructions given in the Op-
eration Manual for the connected
vehicle.
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