Always engage the ball coupling as described
and make sure that it is securely attached.
X
Slide the ball coupling
:
into the mount-
ing
;
as far as it will go.
X
Slide the bolt
=
into the hole such that the
holes in the bolt are visible on both sides.
X
Slide the securing split pin
?
into the holes
on both sides as far as it will go.
Coupling/decoupling a trailer
!
The eyelet on the ball coupling is intended
solely for the attachment of a trailer break-
away cable. Do not attach towing cables, tow-
ing bars or similar items to the eyelet. The
eyelet is not designed for such loads and may
become detached.
Trailers with a 7-pin connector can be connec-
ted to the vehicle using:
R
an adapter plug
R
or an adapter cable
Coupling up a trailer
X
Remove the protective cap from the ball cou-
pling and store it in a safe place.
X
Position the trailer on a level surface behind
the vehicle and couple up.
X
Open the socket cover.
X
Insert the connector with lug
:
into groove
=
on the socket.
X
Turn bayonet connection
;
clockwise to the
stop.
X
Let the cover engage.
X
Secure the cable to the trailer using cable ties
(only when using an adapter cable).
X
Ensure the cable has freedom of movement
when cornering.
X
Check the lighting system of the trailer. Push
the combination switch up and down and
check whether the corresponding turn signal
indicator on the trailer is flashing.
Decoupling a trailer
G
WARNING
If you uncouple a trailer with an engaged over-
run brake, you could trap your hand between
the vehicle and the trailer drawbar. This poses
a risk of injury.
Do not uncouple a trailer with an engaged
overrun brake.
!
Do not disconnect a trailer with an engaged
overrun brake. Otherwise, your vehicle could
be damaged by the rebounding of the overrun
brake.
X
Secure the trailer against rolling away.
X
Disconnect the electrical connection
between the vehicle and the trailer.
X
Uncouple the trailer.
X
Place the protective cap on the ball coupling.
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