Fig. 192
On the right of the luggage compartment: button for releasing the ball coupling.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
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Introduction
The towing bracket coupling ball is located in the bumper. The electrically adjustable ball couple is
swivelled out mechanically and cannot be removed.
Releasing and swivelling out ball head
• Bring the vehicle to a standstill and apply the electronic parking brake
⇒
Electronic parking
brake
.
• Switch off the engine.
• Open the boot lid.
• Briefly pull the button
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Fig. 192
on the right-hand side of the luggage compartment. The ball
head is released electrically and folds out automatically. The indicator lamp in the button
flashes.
• Continue rotating the ball head until you hear and feel it click into place and the indicator lamp
in the button lights up continuously.
• Close the boot lid.
Swivelling in the ball head
• Bring the vehicle to a standstill and apply the electronic parking brake
⇒
Electronic parking
brake
.
• Switch off the engine.
• Uncouple the trailer and disconnect the electrical connection between the vehicle and the
trailer. If fitted, remove the adapter from the trailer socket.
• Open the boot lid.
• Briefly pull the button
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Fig. 192
on the right-hand side of the luggage compartment. The ball
head is electrically unlocked.
• Swivel the ball head under the bumper until you hear and feel it click into place and the indicator
lamp in the button lights up continuously.
• Close the boot lid.
Meaning of indicator lamp in the button
• If the indicator lamp in the button
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Fig. 192
is
lit up permanently
when the boot lid is open, the
ball head is correctly engaged in the extended or retracted position.
• If the indicator lamp in the button
flashes
, the ball head has either not clicked into place properly
or it is damaged
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.
• The indicator lamp in the button goes out approximately one minute after the luggage
compartment is closed.
Improper use of the towing bracket can cause injury and accidents.
• Only use the ball head if it has clicked into place properly.
• Ensure that no people, animals or items are in the path of the ball head.
• Never interrupt the ball head, for example with tools, when it is swivelling.
• Never press the button
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Fig. 192
if a trailer is attached or if a luggage rack or other
accessories are fitted to the ball head.
• If the ball coupling does not engage properly or there is a fault in the electrical system
or the towing bracket itself, do not use the towing bracket and have it checked by an
authorised workshop.
• Never use the towing bracket if the diameter of the ball is below 49 mm at the smallest
point.
WARNING
Do not aim a high-pressure cleaner or steam cleaner directly at the mechanically
positioned ball coupling or the fitted trailer socket. Seals could be damaged or the grease
required for lubrication could be washed off.
NOTICE
