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Driving
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The stability system does not always de-
tect light trailers, so it may not stabilise
these correctly.
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When driving on surfaces with poor grip,
the trailer can even
interfere
with the sta-
bility system.
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Trailers with a high centre of gravity can
tip over without having previously weaved.
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If a trailer is not attached, but a connec-
tor is plugged into the power socket (e.g.
installation of a bicycle rack with lights), re-
peated automatic braking may occur in ex-
treme driving conditions.
Electrically unlocking trailer
hook*
Description
Fig. 250
On the right side of the luggage com-
partment: button for unlocking the tow ball.
The towing bracket’s hook is located in the
bumper. Tow hooks for electrical unlocking
cannot be removed.
There should be no person, animal or object
in the path of the tow hook
›››
.
Unlocking the tow hook and removing it
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Stop the vehicle and connect the electron-
ic parking brake
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Switch off the engine.
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Open the rear lid.
● Pull the
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Fig. 250
button briefly. The tow
hook unlocks electrically and automatically
turns outwards. The button's control lamp
flashes.
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Finish remove the tow hook by hand until
you feel and hear that it has engaged and the
control lamp on the button stays on.
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Close the rear lid.
Retracting the tow hook
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Stop the vehicle and apply the electronic
parking brake.
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Switch off the engine.
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Unhook the trailer and interrupt the elec-
trical connection between it and the vehicle.
If you are using an adapter, remove it from
the trailer's power socket.
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Open the rear lid.
● Pull the
›››
Fig. 250
button briefly. The tow
hook unlocks electrically.
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Turn the tow hook under the bumper with
your hand until you feel and hear that it en-
gages and the control lamp on the button re-
mains on continuously.
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Close the rear lid.
The control lamp

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If the warning light on the button
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Fig. 250

flashes, this means that the
tow hook has not been attached properly or
is damaged
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.
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If the warning lamp
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Fig. 250

remains
on with the rear lid open, the tow hook is
correctly in place both when extracted and
when covered.
The control light of the lamp switches off ap-
proximately 1 minute after closing the read
lid.
WARNING
Undue use of the towing bracket may cause
injury and accidents.
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Only use the tow hook if it is properly en-
gaged.
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Always ensure that no person, animal or
object is to be found in the path of the tow
hook.
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Never use a tool or instrument while the
tow hook is moving.
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