Trailer towing210
Safety check
– Check that the green marking ⇒ page 209, fig. 168 on the
knob is inside the black zone marked on the ball joint.
– Check that the knob is directly against the ball joint, so that there
is no gap between the knob and the ball joint -arrow-.
– Check that the ball joint is locked and the key is removed so that
the knob cannot be pulled out ⇒ .
– Check that the ball joint fits tightly in the mounting fixture (try
moving it about to check).
Towing socket
– To plug in the electrical connection for the trailer, pull down the
socket below the bumper ⇒ page 209, fig. 169.
If the safety check is not satisfactory, the ball joint must be fitted again prop-
erly.
WARNING
To avoid accidents, the ball joint must meet all the safety requirements
listed in the safety check. The towing bracket must not be used if any one
of these requirements is not met. If this is the case, you should contact a
qualified workshop.
Removing the ball joint
– Insert the key in the lock ⇒ fig. 170 on the knob.
– Unlock the ball joint by turning the key to the red marking.
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Fig. 170 Removable
towing bracket: Removing
the ball joint
Fig. 171 Rear bumper:
fitting the cover piece
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