X Remove the spring cotter.
■ Remove the bolt from the ball coupling recess.
■ Remove the ball coupling from the ball coupling recess.
■ Clean the ball coupling if it is dirty.
Information on cleaning and care of the trailer tow hitch can be found at .
Switching off the engine
Important safety notes
WARNING
The automatic transmission switches to
neutral position N when you switch off the
engine. The vehicle may roll away. There is a
risk of an accident.
After switch ...
Checking the tire pressures
Important safety notes
Observe the notes on tire pressure .
Information on air pressure for the tires on
your vehicle can be found:
• on the vehicle's Tire and Loading
Information placard ...
Air bags
Important safety notes
WARNING
Air bags are designed to reduce the potential
of injury and fatality in certain
• frontal impacts (front air bags)
• side impacts (window curtain air bags)
However ...