CAUTION:
Always remove the ball
mount before installing or removing
the hitch receiver from the vehicle
(see
Attaching and Removing the Ball
).
WARNING:
You must use the Model X
trailer hitch when towing a trailer.
Never attempt to attach a different
type of trailer hitch.
NOTE:
Always attach safety chains when
towing. Cross the chains under the trailer
tongue and attach to the trailer eyelets to
ensure the security of the trailer load.
NOTE:
The maximum permissible rear
overhang for the coupling point is 47 inches
(1186 mm).
NOTE:
The trailer hitch assembly is attached
to the body of the vehicle with 8 nuts.
To install the trailer hitch receiver:
1. Remove the dust cover from the hitch
housing.
NOTE:
Model X may have two push clips
that secure the dust cover to the vehicle.
To open, use a sharp object, such as a flat
screwdriver, to carefully pry the clips
open. Remove the dust cover.
2. Insert the key into the locking cylinder on
the hitch, and turn the cylinder so the top
of the key is aligned with the “unlocked”
position.
3. Pull the locking cylinder out of the
adapter approximately 1/8" (0.5 cm), and
turn clockwise until the red marking on
the cylinder aligns with the white dot.
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