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Before each use
Check that the towball is correctly locked by
verifying the following points:
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t
he green mark on the locking wheel is in line
with the green mark on the towball,
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t
he locking wheel is in contact with the towball,
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t
he security lock is locked and the key
removed; the locking wheel can no longer be
operated,
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t
he towball must not be able to move in its
carrier; test by trying to shake it with your hand.
During 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 Vehicle
Weight – GV W), the trailer, or the sum of
the two (the Gross Train Weight – GTW).
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 towball
F Below the rear bumper, remove the protective plug from the towball carrier.
F
I
nsert the end of the towball 4 into the
carrier 1
and push it upwards; locking will
take place automatically. The locking wheel 5
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 6 using the key.
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Practical information
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Identification markings
A. Manufacturer's plate
4 - Gross train weight (GTW).
5.1 - Maximum weight on the front axle.
5.2 - Maximum weight on the rear axle.
This plate is located on the front crossmember,
under the bonnet.
1 - European Whole Vehicle Type Approval
number.
2 - VF… type serial number.
3 - Gross vehicle weight (GV W).
B. Serial number on the
bodywork
C. Tyres
This label (may differ from image shown),
affixed to the driver's side door pillar, indicates:
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he tyre sizes,
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he tyre pressures when laden. The tyre pressures must be checked when
the tyres are cold, at least monthly.
D. Paint code
This reference number is located on the front
crossmember, under the bonnet.
E. Serial number on the
bodywork
This number is located under the plastic cover,
at the sill on the right-hand side.
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