148 Driving and operatingRear axle loadWhen the trailer is coupled and thetowing vehicle fully loaded, thepermissible rear axle load (seeidentification plate or vehicledocuments) may be exceeded by90 kg for the Saloon/Hatchback and85 kg for the Estate, the gross vehicleweight rating may be exceeded by65 kg for the Saloon/Hatchback and60 kg for the Estate. If the permissiblerear axle load is exceeded,a maximum speed of 100 km/h(60 mph) applies.Towing equipmentCautionThe folding coupling ball barcannot be removed from thevehicle. When driving withouta trailer, fold in the coupling ballbar.9 WarningMake sure that no one is in thepivot zone of the coupling ball bar.Risk of body injury.When releasing the stowedcoupling ball bar, make sure tostand left of the grip.Release stowed coupling ball barPull the grip under the rear bumperfascia at an angle of approx. 45° to theground.A buzzing tone sounds as a warningwhen the release handle is pulled outand the ball neck is disengaged.Take the released coupling ball barand raise it up until it engages.Be sure to have the coupling ball barcorrectly engaged and the releasedhandle guided back to its hidden initialposition, otherwise the buzzing tonewill not stop.Ofrecido por www.electromanuales.com
