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Swivelling out the ball linkage
1. Open the luggage compartment.
2. Step out of the swivelling range of the ball
linkage behind the vehicle.
3.
Press the button in the luggage com‐
partment.
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 luggage com‐
partment.
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.
Repeating the swivel movement with
the engine running
1.
Switch on the drive-ready state via the Start/
Stop button.
2.
Press the button in the luggage com‐
partment and hold it until the ball linkage has
moved completely in or out.
If necessary, repeat the swivel movement with
the button pressed and the engine running.
The LED in the button illuminates green when
the ball linkage has reached an end position.
In the event of repeated interruptions in the
swivel movement, contact a Service Partner of
the manufacturer or another qualified Service
Partner or a specialist workshop.
Trailer socket
The trailer socket is located on the trailer tow
hitch.
Fold the cover downwards.
Eye for securing cable
There is an eye on the trailer tow hitch for fasten‐
ing the trailer securing cable.
For increased safety when towing a trailer, attach
the trailer securing cable to the eye.
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