Still R 07-25, Original Instructions Manual

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Operation
5
Trailer and load
– Connect the trailer lighting (variant) to the
truck via the trailer socket.
– Check that the trailer lights are operating
correctly.
– Remove the equipment used to prevent the
coupled load from rolling away.
– Release the trailer brake (if present).
NOTE
If the coupling pin is not completely lowered,
the red indicator light (4) lights up. The drive
mode is then deactivated and the truck does
not drive.
Uncoupling the trailer
DANGER
Increased risk of accident as a result of the trailer
rolling away!
– The driver must ensure that the trailer does not
roll away when the coupling pin is raised.
– Park the trailer on a level surface.
– Secure the trailer against rolling away with wheel
chocks or actuate the trailer brake (if present).
WARNING
Danger of injuries due to components moving
suddenly!
– Do not reach into the open coupling.
– Take measures to prevent the trailer from
rolling away, e.g. use wheel chocks.
– Activate the remotely unlockable coupling;
to do this press switch (2) to position 1.
The remotely unlockable coupling is activated.
The indicator light in the switch (6) lights up
and indicates that the release mechanism is
activated.
– Briefly press switches (3) and (6) simulta-
neously.
The coupling pin is raised (when the coupling
pin is raised, the indicator lights of both
switches go out and the red indicator light
(4) lights up permanently).
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