The towing device should be fastened to the body by specialized personnel according to any additional and/or integrative information supplied by the Manufacturer of the device.
The tow hitch must comply with the current regulation, with reference to Directive 94/20/EC and amendments.
Install a tow hitch which is suitable for the towing capacity of the vehicle.
Use a unified coupling for the electrical connections. The coupling is generally fitted on a specific mount fastened to the tow hitch.
For electrical connection, a 7 or 13 pole 12VDC coupling must be used (CUNA/UNI and ISO/DIN standards).
Follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the vehicle and/or the tow hitch.
Use the specific trailer light fuse box for electrical connections.
An electric brake should be supplied directly by the battery through a cable with a cross section of no less than 2.5 mm2.
In addition to the electrical connection, only the lead for powering an electric brake and the lead to power a light inside the trailer not exceeding 15W may be connected to the vehicle’s electrical system.
For connections use the preset control unit with battery cable no less than 2,5 mm2.
See also:
General considerations
Car maintenance
Have checks and adjustments carried out in accordance with the “Service schedule”.
Tyres
Check the pressure of the tyres routinely at an interval of no more than 4 weeks:
if the p ...
Jacking the car
WITH THE JACK
See “If a tyre is punctured” in this section.
WITH A SHOP JACK
From the front
Jack up the car only by positioning the jack arm at the gearbox/differential
and placing a rubber ...
Climate Controls
The air conditioning and heating system is designed to make you comfortable in
all types of weather. ...


