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Following use
When travelling without a trailer or load
on a
towbar-mounted carrier, the towball
must be removed and the protective plug
inserted in the carrier. This measure
applies particularly where the towball
might obscure visibility of the number
plate or its lighting.
Fitting the towballDuring use
Never release the locking system with
a
trailer or load carrier on the towball.
Never exceed the maximum authorised
weight for the vehicle – the Gross Train
Weight or GTW.
It is essential that the maximum
authorised load be complied with on the
towing device: if it is exceeded, this device
may detach from the vehicle, which is
a
serious accident risk.
Check that the trailer lamps work
c o r r e c t l y.
Before setting off, check the adjustment of
the headlamp beam height.
For more information on Headlamp
adjustment , refer to the corresponding
section. F
B
elow the rear bumper, remove the
protective plug 2
from the towball carrier 1.
F
I
nsert the end of towball 5 into carrier 1 and
push it upwards; the locking will take place
automatically. F
T
he locking wheel 6 turns a quarter of
a
turn anti-clockwise; take care to keep your
hands clear!
F
C
heck that the mechanism has correctly
locked in to place (position A ).
F
C
lose the lock 7 using the key.
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Practical information
