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Adhesive pads are supplied to help
reduce the buffeting noise.
Note: Make sure the surface of the
crossbars is clean before attaching the
adhesive pads.
1. Remove the backing and attach the adhesive pads to the crossbars in the
positions shown. 2. Pull the handle out.
3. Turn the handle clockwise to bring the
crossbar in contact with the rail. Note:
Make sure there is no gap between
crossbar and rail (A).
4. Turn the handle a minimum of 3.5 revolutions. 5. Push the handle in. Turn the key
clockwise to lock.
6. Remove the key.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Swivelling the tow ball in
WARNINGS
Keep your hands away from the
handwheel as it rotates during the
locking process.
You will hear a warning tone when
the tow ball arm is not in one of the
locked positions. If you do not hear
the tone when moving the tow ball arm,
do not use the tow bar and have it checked
by a properly trained technician. CAUTION
Before retracting the ball neck into its
stowage position always unhitch the
trailer or dismantle load carriers and
their attachments. Dismantle attachments
for tracking stabilisation. Remove the plug
for the trailer power supply and the
adapter from the socket. Failure to do so
may result in damage to the bumper. 1. Insert the key into the handwheel and
turn it clockwise to unlock. 2. Pull the handwheel out and turn it
anti-clockwise to the stop. The tow ball
arm automatically swivels into a
midway position. 3. Release the handwheel. The tow ball
arm is not locked. This is indicated by
the warning tone and the handwheel
projects about five millimetres (0.2
inch) from its housing.
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Manually turn the tow ball arm steadily
from its midway position to the stop in
the stowage position. The tow ball arm
automatically locks in the end position.
The locking process is clearly audible
if the level of background noise is not
too high. When the locking process is
completed, the warning tone stops and
the handwheel will return to its original
position.
5. Turn the key anti-clockwise and remove it.
Swivelling the tow ball out WARNING
You will hear a warning tone when
the tow ball arm is not in one of the
locked positions. If you do not hear
the tone when moving the tow ball arm,
do not use the tow bar and have it checked
by a properly trained technician. 1. Insert the key into the handwheel and
turn it clockwise to unlock.
2. Pull the handwheel out and turn it anti-clockwise to the stop. The tow ball
arm automatically swivels into the
midway position. 3. Release the handwheel. The tow ball
arm is not locked. This is indicated by
the warning tone and the handwheel
projects about five millimetres (0.2
inch) from its housing. 4.
Manually turn the tow ball arm steadily
from its midway position to the stop in
the operating position. The tow ball
arm automatically locks in the end
position. The locking process is clearly
audible if the level of background noise
is not too high. When the locking
process is completed, the warning tone
stops and the handwheel will return to
its original position.
5. Turn the key anti-clockwise and remove it.
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WARNING
If any of the conditions below cannot
be met, do not use the tow bar and
have it checked by a properly trained
technician. Before starting your journey, make sure
that the tow ball arm is properly locked.
Check that:
•
there is no warning tone when the
locking procedure has been completed
• the handwheel is in its housing and that
there is no gap
• you have locked the handwheel
(anti-clockwise) and removed the key
• the tow ball arm is locked. It must not
move when jerked.
Maintenance CAUTIONS
The towing hitch and control unit are
maintenance-free. Do not grease or
oil them.
Only the manufacturer should carry
out repairs or dismantle the towing
hitch.
If you use a high pressure spray to
wash your vehicle, do not direct the
spray onto the swivel joint of the tow
ball arm. 171
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Ampere
rating
Fuse
Not used
-
57
Not used
-
58
Passive anti theft system (PATS)
5
59
Interior lamp, driver's door switch pack, glove box
10
60
Cigar lighter, second row power point
20
61
Rain sensor module, interior mirror
5
62
Not used
-
63
Not used
-
64
Liftgate release
10
65
Driver's door lock, double locking
20
66
Information and entertainment display
7.5
67
Steering column lock
15
68
Instrument cluster
5
69
Central locking
20
70
Air conditioning
10
71
Steering wheel control module
7.5
72
Alarm, on-board diagnostics II
5
73
Main beam
15
74
Front fog lamps
15
75
Reversing lamp
10
76
Washer pump
20
77
Ignition switch or start button
5
78
Voice control module, radio, navigation system, DVD
player, CD changer, door lock button
15
79
Not used
-
80
Interior motion sensor, RF receiver, sun blinds.
5
81
Washer pump ground
20
82
179
Fuses
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Ampere
rating
Fuse
Central locking ground
20
83
Driver's door lock and double locking ground
20
84
Radio, navigation system, passenger airbag deactivation
switch, heated front seats switch, parking heater, manual
air conditioning heater module
7.5
85
Restraint system
10
86
Not used
-
87
Not used
-
88
Not used
-
89
Load compartment fuse box Circuits protected
Ampere
rating
Fuse
Not used
-
1
Keyless vehicle module
10
2
Keyless vehicle door handles
5
3
Door module (left-hand front) (power windows, central
locking, electric folding exterior mirror, heated exterior
mirror)
25
4
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Ampere
rating
Fuse
Door module (right-hand front) (window up/down, central
locking, electric folding mirror, heated mirror)
25
5
Door module (left-hand rear) (window up/down)
25
6
Door module (right-hand rear) (window up/down)
25
7
Security Horn
10
8
Electric driver's seat
25
9
Not used
-
10
Not used
-
11
Not used
-
12
Not used
-
13
Not used
-
14
Not used
-
15
Not used
-
16
Not used
-
17
Not used
-
18
Not used
-
19
Not used
-
20
Not used
-
21
Not used
-
22
Not used
-
23
Power inverter
30
24
Power operated tailgate
25
25
Accessories, trailer module
40
26
Not used
-
27
Not used
-
28
Blind spot information system
5
29
Park aid Module
5
30
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine TOWING POINTS
Towing eye location
The screw-in towing eye is located in the
spare wheel well.
The towing eye must always be carried in
the vehicle.
Installing the towing eye
CAUTION
The screw-in towing eye has a
left-hand thread. Turn it
anti-clockwise to install it. Make sure
that the towing eye is fully tightened. Note:
On vehicles with a tow bar, the
towing eye cannot be installed at the rear
of the vehicle. Use the tow bar to tow a
vehicle.
Front towing eye Rear towing eye
Insert a suitable object into the hole on the
underside of the cover and prise off the
cover.
Install the towing eye.
TOWING THE VEHICLE ON
FOUR WHEELS
All vehicles
WARNINGS
Switch the ignition on when your
vehicle is being towed. The steering
lock will engage and the direction
indicators and brake lamps will not work
if you do not. The brake and steering assistance
will not operate unless the engine is
running. Press the brake pedal harder
and allow for increased stopping distances
and heavier steering. 183
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