Checking Electrically Retractable Trailer Hitch
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Porsche Cayenne, 2009 Porsche Cayenne, and 2008 Porsche Cayenne. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Information
- 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.