Extendable and retractable towbar*

Updated 17/11/2023

The retractable tow hook1 is easy to retract or extend as required. In the retracted position, the towbar is completely concealed.

Warning

Follow the instructions for retracting and extending the towbar carefully.

Warning

Do not press the extend/retract button if a trailer or accessory is attached to the tow bar.

P5P6-21w39/46-Swivable towbar switch in trunk

A button for extending/retracting the towbar is located on the right-hand side at the rear of the cargo area. The indicator lamp in the button flashes or illuminates with a constant orange glow when retracting and extending are active.

Extending the towbar

Press and release the button in the cargo area – extending might not start if the button is pressed for too long.

The towbar is extended outward and downward in an unlocked position - the indicator lamp flashes orange.

Manoeuvre the towbar to its end position where it is secured and locked in.

The indicator lamp illuminates with a constant glow when the towbar is ready for use.

Warning

Avoid standing close to the bumper in the centre behind the car when extending the towing hitch.

Important

When the tow bar is activated by pressing a key and has been placed in the unlocked position:

Wait at least 2 seconds before the tow bar is moved to the locked position. If the tow bar does not remain in the locked position, wait another few seconds and try again.

Do not kick the tow bar.

Warning

Take care to secure the trailer's safety cable in the intended bracket.

Note

Power save mode activates after a while and the indicator lamp goes out. The system is reactivated by closing and opening the tailgate. This applies when retracting or extending the towbar.

If the car detects a connected trailer electrically, the indicator lamp stops illuminating with a constant glow. Towbar retraction and extension are then not possible.

Retracting the towbar

Press and release the button in the cargo area – retracting might not start if the button is pressed for too long.

The towbar is extended downward in an unlocked position - the indicator lamp flashes orange.

Lock the towbar by moving it back to its retracted position, where it is locked.

The indicator lamp will illuminate with a constant glow when the towbar is correctly retracted.

Important

Make sure that there is no plug or adapter in the electrical socket when retracting the towbar.

Important

When the tow bar is activated by pressing a key and has been placed in the unlocked position:

Wait at least 2 seconds before the tow bar is moved to the locked position. If the tow bar does not remain in the locked position, wait another few seconds and try again.

Do not kick the tow bar.

Important

The towbar must always be retracted when not in use.