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11. Couple the trailer. The coupling lever automatically tilts down.
12. Check that the coupling lever is firmly engaged.
Figure 28: Attaching the breakaway cable
13. Attach the breakaway cable.
The breakaway cable is hooked either into a suspension eye on the
towing vehicle with the snap hook (I) or laid around the tow hook (II).
➢ The suspension eye should be located in the immediate vicinity of the
coupling point, otherwise the handbrake may be inadvertently applied
when cornering.
14. Check that the trailer is properly coupled.
− Is the coupling engaged?
The marking must be in the green field. If the marking in the red
field is (×), the trailer is not properly coupled. If the marking in the
red field is (-), the coupling is defective.
In both cases where the marking is in the red field, the trailer must
not be used. The coupling must be checked by service personnel
or a specialist workshop authorised by BMS and replaced if
necessary.
− Breakaway cable is undamaged?
If the breakaway cable is defective, it must be replaced
immediately.
− Is the breakaway cable attached?
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