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Fig. 298 Swivel tow bar Read and observe on page 252 first. The pivotable tow bar cannot be removed. Its correct latching in both posi- tions is indicated by a warning light. Swing out the tow bar › Pull the switch in the direction of arrow 1
swings out in direction of arrow 2 and the indicator light in the switch flashes. › Press the tow bar in the direction of the arrow 3 , until it audibly clicks into place. The indicator light inside the switch illuminates. Swivel tow bar No trailer or other accessory is connected to the tow bar. A socket or adapter may not be plugged into the 13-pin socket. › Pull the switch in the direction of arrow 4
locked and the indicator light in the switch flashes. › Swing in the tow bar under the bumper in the direction of arrow 5 until it clicks into place. The indicator light inside the switch illuminates. Check latching If the tow bar is incorrectly locked, the warning light inside the switch flashes red, after the ignition is switched on an acoustic signal is sounded and an ap- propriate message appears in the instrument cluster. WARNING ■ Take care with the towing device - it may cause injury. ■ When swinging out the ball rod away from the central area of the rear bumper, there is a danger of injury to the legs. WARNING (Continued) ■ Do not manipulate the switch while a trailer or another accessory is cou- pled to the tow bar. The tow bar could come loose - risk of accident and injury. ■ If the indicator light it supplied the switch does not light or flashes, or if the tow bar can not engage, then do not use this. Seek help from a special- ist garage. Note When not using the towing device, always swing the tow bar under the bump- er. Vertical load with mounted accessories Read and observe on page 252 first. When using the accessories (e.g. bicycle carrier), the maximum length and the permissible total weight including load must be considered. device) may not exceed 70 cm. responds to the maximum trailer load on trailers. permissible total weight of the mounted accessories including their load must not exceed 75 kg. cm from the towing device ball head. ing device is greater than 30 cm, then the max. permissible total weight of the accessory, including its load, decreases (e.g. at a distance of 60 cm from the ball head, the permissible weight decreases by half). CAUTION Never exceed the permissible total weight of the accessories incl. load and maximum length of the accessories – There is a risk of damage to the towing device. 253 Towing device and trailer |