BMW 318D - Page 323

Safety notes
WARNING
If the ball linkage is not locked, unstable driving
conditions or accidents can result. There is a
danger of accidents or damage to property. Be‐
fore a journey with a trailer or load carrier, check
that the ball linkage is correctly locked.
If the ball linkage is not properly locked, the
LED in the button illuminates red.
NOTE
The trailer tow hitch is intended to be used with
a trailer. If the ball linkage of the trailer tow hitch
has been swivelled out, it may become jammed
when driving without a trailer or load carrier.
There is a risk of material damage. Swivel the
ball linkage back in when driving without a
trailer or load carrier.
Overview
The button for swinging the swivel-mounted ball
linkage in and out is in the boot.
Operating requirements
The following requirements must be met in order
to swivel the ball linkage:
▷ Vehicle is standing on level ground.
▷ The boot lid is open.
▷ The trailer socket is not occupied.
▷ Trailer towing is not activated.
▷ Adequate charge state of the vehicle battery.
The LED in the button illuminates green if the
system is operational.
Swivelling out the ball linkage
1. Open the boot.
2. Step out of the swivelling range of the ball
linkage behind the vehicle.
3.
Press the button in the boot.
The ball linkage swivels outwards. The LED
in the button flashes in green.
4. Wait until the ball linkage has reached the
end position.
Swivelling the ball linkage back
in
1.
Disconnect the trailer or load carrier.
2. Remove any fittings for the track-stabilising
devices.
3. Pull the power supply connector for the trailer
and any adapters out of the socket.
4.
Press the button in the boot.
The ball linkage swivels inwards. The LED in
the button flashes in green.
5. Wait until the ball linkage has reached the
end position.
Interrupting or reversing the
swivel movement
General
The swivel movement is interrupted, might be
reversed or is not performed if electrical current
limits are exceeded, for example at very low tem‐
peratures, or if mechanical resistance is encoun‐
tered. The LED in button illuminates red.
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