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Open the cover of the socket.
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Insert the plug with the tab
1
into the sock‐
et's groove
3
.
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Turn the bayonet coupling
2
to the right as
far as it will go.
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Let the cover engage.
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Attach the cable to the trailer with cable ties
(only in the case of adapter cable).
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Ensure that the cable has unobstructed move‐
ment for driving around bends.
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Push the combination switch upwards/down‐
wards and check whether the correct turn
signal light is flashing on the trailer.
Even if the trailer is connected correctly, a display
message will nevertheless appear on the multi‐
function display in the following cases:
R
LEDs have been installed on the trailer's light‐
ing system.
R
The minimum power (50 mA) of the trailer
lighting is not reached.
%
You can connect accessories up to a maxi‐
mum of 240 W to the permanent power sup‐
ply.
Uncoupling a trailer
&
WARNING Risk of being crushed and
becoming trapped when uncoupling a
trailer
When uncoupling a trailer with an engaged
inertia-activated brake, your hand may
become trapped between the vehicle and the
trailer drawbar.
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Do not uncouple trailers with an
engaged overrun brake.
Do not uncouple a trailer with an overrun brake in
a state of overrun. Otherwise, the rebound of the
overrun brake can damage your vehicle.
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Vehicles with automatic transmission:
shift the selector lever to position
j
.
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Apply the vehicle's parking brake.
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Close all the doors.
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Apply the trailer's parking brake.
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Secure the trailer against rolling away with a
wheel chock or similar object.
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Disconnect the electrical connection between
the vehicle and trailer.
#
Uncouple the trailer
#
Place the cover on the ball head.
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On vehicles with detachable trailer tow
hitches: once the trailer has been uncoupled,
remove the ball neck and place the plastic
covering on the ball neck mount on the vehi‐
cle.
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