Extendable and retractable towbar*
The extendable/retractable towbar is always easily accessible and simple to extend or retract as needed. In the retracted position, the towbar is completely concealed.
Follow the instructions for retracting and extending the towbar carefully.Warning
Extending the towbar
Avoid standing close to the bumper in the centre behind the car when extending the towing hitch.Warning
Open the tailgate. A button for extending/retracting the towbar is located on the right-hand side at the rear of the cargo area. An indicator lamp in the button must illuminate with a constant orange glow for the extension function to be active.
Press and release the button - extension might not start if the button is pressed for too long.
The towbar extends out and down in an unlocked position - the indicator lamp flashes orange.Do not press the extend/retract button if a trailer is attached to the towbar.Warning
The towbar must finish the extension procedure before it can then be moved to locked position. This procedure may take several seconds. If the towbar is not fixed in locked position, wait a few seconds and try again.Note
Move the towbar to its end position, where it is secured and locked in place - the indicator lamp illuminates with a constant orange glow.
The towbar is ready for use.
Take care to secure the trailer's safety cable in the intended bracket.Warning
Retracting the towbar
Make sure that there is no plug or adapter in the electrical socket when retracting the towbar.Important
Open the tailgate. Press and release the button on the right-hand side at the rear of the cargo area - retraction might not start if the button is pressed for too long.
The towbar automatically lowers in an unlocked position - the indicator lamp in the button flashes orange.
Lock the towbar by moving it back to its retracted position, where it is locked.
The indicator lamp will now illuminate with a constant glow if the towbar is correctly retracted.
