Conduct function check on mechanical swing-away trailer hitch - AR31.19-P-1450EW

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MODEL 207.3/4 with CODE 550 (Trailer coupling)

MODEL 212.0/2 with CODE 550 (Trailer coupling)

Shown on model 212.0

Fig 1: Checking Conduct Function On Mechanical Swing-Away Trailer Hitch - Shown On Model 212.0

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	Check
1	Open cover in paneling at left side in luggage compartment or load compartment
2	Unlock ball neck	The light-emitting diode (arrow) starts to flash at the trailer hitch release (A63) when the ball neck is not engaged. A warning message appears in the instrument cluster.
3	Engage ball neck in one of the two end positions	Light-emitting diode at trailer hitch release (A63) goes out. The warning message in the instrument cluster disappears.
4	Close cover in paneling at left side in luggage compartment or load compartment