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Extendable and retractable towbar*

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

 Warning

Follow with care the instructions for retracting and extending the towbar.

 Warning

Do not tap on the extend/retract button if a trailer is connected to the towbar.
PS2-23w26-Swiwable towbar button in trunk

A button for retracting and extending 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 the button in the cargo area and release it – holding it down for too long may cause extension not to start.
The towbar is extended and moves down into 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 of the car at the rear when extending the towbar.

 Warning

Take care to attach the safety cable for the trailer in the designated mounting.

 Note

Power save mode is activated after a while and the indicator lamp is extinguished. The system is reactivated by closing the tailgate and then reopening it. This is applicable when both extending and retracting the towbar.

If the car has detected a connected trailer electrically, the indicator lamp stops shining steadily.

Retracting the towbar

Press the button in the cargo area and release it – holding it down for too long may cause retraction not to start.
The towbar is lowered and moves down into 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 illuminates with a constant glow when the towbar is correctly retracted.

 Important

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

 Important

When the towbar has been activated via pressing the button and set in unlocked position:

Wait at least 2 seconds before the towbar is moved to locked position. If the towbar does not remain in locked position, wait for a couple more seconds and try again.

Do not kick the towbar.

 Important

The towbar must always be retracted when not in use.
  1. * Option/accessory.

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