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F The 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 into place (position A ).
F
C
lose the lock 7 using the key.
F
A
lways remove the key. The key cannot be
removed when the lock is open.
F
C
lip the cap onto the lock.
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 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.
After use
When travelling without a
trailer or load
carrier, the towball must be removed and
the protective plug inserted in the carrier
for good visibility of the number plate and
its lighting.Fitting the towball
F Insert the end of the towball 5 into the
carrier 1 and push it upwards; the locking
will take place automatically.
F
B
elow the rear bumper, remove the
protective plug 2 from the carrier 1
.
Practical information
