215Trailer towing
The attachment points for the towing bracket A are on the lower part of the
vehicle.
The distance between the centre of the ball coupling and the ground should
never be lower than the indicated value, even with a fully loaded vehicle
and including the maximum drawbar load.
Elevation values for securing the towing bracket:
65 mm (minimum)
403
629 mm
1112 mm (vehicle with max. load)
from 350 to 420 mm (vehicle with max. load)
1000 mm
Fitting a towing bracket
●Driving with a trailer involves an extra effort for the vehicle. Therefore,
before fitting a towing bracket, please contact a Technical Service to check
whether your cooling system needs modification.
●The legal requirements in your country must be observed (e.g. the fitting
of a separate warning lamp).
●Certain vehicle components, e.g. the rear bumper, must be removed and
reinstalled. The towing bracket securing bolts must be tightened using a
torque wrench, and a power socket must be connected to the vehicle's elec-
trical system. This requires specialised knowledge and tools.
●Figures in the illustration show the elevation value and the attachment
points which must be considered if you are retrofitting a towing bracket.
B
C
D
E
F
G
WARNING
The towing brackets should be fitted at a specialised workshop.
●If the towing bracket is incorrectly installed, there is serious danger
of accident.
●For your own safety, please observe the instructions provided by the
manufacturer of the towing bracket.
CAUTION
●If the power socket is incorrectly installed, this could cause damage to
the vehicle's electrical system.
Note
For the Sport finish, fitting a trailer bracket is not recommended due to the
design of the bumpers.
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