Checking electrically retractable trailer hitch

NOTE:

The swivel action of the ball hitch is interrupted in the one-touch function of the rocker switch if resistance interferes with the movement sequence. The interruption is indicated by the rapid flashing of the red LED in the rocker switch.
Overload protection is switched off by pressing the rocker switch for at least two seconds.

WARNING: Risk of injury and damage when retracting and extending the hitch ball.

Make sure that no persons, animals or obstacles are in the movement range of the hitch ball.
To interrupt the swivel action of the hitch ball in the event of danger, touch the rocker switch again.

→ Never swivel the hitch ball when a trailer is coupled or when, for example, bicycle racks are mounted or supported on the hitch ball.

→ Only use the trailer coupling when the hitch ball is extended fully.

→ Never insert tools of any kind into the hitch ball swivel mechanism. This could damage the locking mechanism; safe operation of the trailer hitch can then no longer be assured.

→ Check that the hitch ball locks into position correctly before every journey.

Overload protection

NOTE:

The vehicle must be stationary.
Rear lid or rear window must be open.
Trailer must be unhitched.
Connectors (and any adapters) must be removed from the socket.
There must not be any accessories on the hitch ball (e. g. ball protection cap, bicycle rack, etc.).

Fig 1: Rocker switch for swivelling out trailer coupling

Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

1. Swivelling out the trailer coupling

1.1. Requirements:

NOTE:

The vehicle must be stationary.
Rear lid or rear window must be open.

1.2.

1.3. To swivel out:

1.4. Touch rocker switch -A- . See Fig 1.

1.5. >> The hitch ball moves automatically into operating position.

1.6. The red LED in the rocker switch flashes until the operating position is reached.

Fig 2: Rocker switch for retracting in trailer coupling

Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

2. Retracting the trailer hitch

2.1. Requirements:

NOTE:

The vehicle must be stationary.
Rear lid or rear window must be open.
Trailer must be unhitched.
Connectors (and any adapters) must be removed from the socket.
There must not be any accessories on the hitch ball (e. g. ball protection cap, bicycle rack, etc.).

2.2.

2.3. To retract:

2.4. Touch rocker switch -A- . See Fig 2.

2.5. >> The hitch ball moves automatically into operating position.

2.6. The red LED in the rocker switch flashes until the operating position is reached.