the power output of the engine, and conse-
quently the vehicle's gradient-climbing capa-
bility, decrease with increasing altitude.
Folding the ball coupling in/out
Folding out the ball coupling
G
WARNING
If the ball coupling is not correctly engaged,
the trailer can detach. There is a risk of an
accident.
Always engage the ball coupling as described.
G
WARNING
If you release the ball coupling or it does not
engage correctly when folding in, it will swing
out. Within pivoting range of the ball coupling,
there is an increased risk of an accident and
injury.
Only release the ball coupling if the pivoting
range is unobstructed. Always make sure that
the ball coupling engages when folding in.
Before you can tow a trailer with your vehicle,
you must fold out the ball coupling.
The release wheel is located behind the left-
hand side trim panel in the boot.
Opening the cover:
X
Turn handle
:
around anti-clockwise and
fold cover
;
down.
Unlocking and folding out the ball coupling:
X
Pull out release wheel
?
.
X
Turn release wheel
?
anti-clockwise until the
ball coupling releases and folds out from
under the rear bumper. Indicator lamp
=
flashes.
X
Pull the ball coupling in the direction of the
arrow until it engages in a vertical position.
The trailer power socket is integrated into the
ball coupling and swivels out with it.
Indicator lamp
=
goes out.
The multifunction display shows the
Trailer hitch Check lock mech.
Trailer hitch Check lock mech.
mes-
sage until the ball coupling is engaged.
X
Remove the protective covering from the ball
coupling and store it in a safe place.
X
Make sure that the ball of the ball coupling is
clean and greased.
HYBRID vehicles: make sure that you read the
"HYBRID" Supplement included in the vehicle
literature. Otherwise, you may not recognise
dangers.
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