TOW HITCH INSTALLATIONThe tow hitch must be fixed to thebody by an expert in accordance withthe following instructions and re-specting the additional and/or inte-grative information provided by thetow hitch manufacturer.The tow hitch to be fitted must com-ply with the current regulations inforce, with reference to Directive94/20/EEC and subsequent modifi-cations.Use a tow hitch suited for the max-imum towable load of the car versionon which the tow hitch is to be fitted.Use a unified coupling for the elec-trical connections. The coupling isgenerally fitted on a specific mountfastened to the tow hitch.For the electric connection, a 7 or 13pole 12VDC coupling must be used(CUNA/UNI and ISO/DIN standards).Follow the instructions provided bythe manufacturer of the car and/orthe tow hitch.TOW HITCH281The electrical brake (where relevant)or other device (electrical winch, etc.)must be powered directly from thebattery by means of a lead with across-section area no smaller than 2.5mm2.In addition to the electrical connec-tions, only the power wire for an ad-ditional electrical brake and for inter-nal trailer lighting with a power notexceeding 15W can be connected tothe car’s electrical system.