Installation Instructions: Electrical System For Towing Hitch - Westfalia 317 400 300 107 Instructions De Montage

Installation Instructions:
Electrical System for Towing Hitch
Installation Instructions:
Electrical System for Towing Hitch
Important notes
Read the installation manual prior to starting work.
The electrical kit should only be installed by qualified personnel.
Caution – Disconnect the battery!
Danger of damage to the vehicle's electronic system. Data which are stored
electronically may get lost.
Read out the fault storage prior to starting work.
Use a closed-circuit current conservation unit if necessary.
Note
During installation special attention has to be paid to the following points:
•
Cables must not be pinched or damaged.
•
All sealing elements have to be installed properly.
•
The socket gasket has to be positioned on the insulating sleeve and not on the individual
wires.
•
Lay the cables such that they do not rub on the vehicle and are not bent.
•
Do not lay any cables near the exhaust system.
The additional control lamp (C2) to check the trailer indicator lamps is already provided on the
vehicle and ready-made accordingly.
Code the vehicle electrical system control unit to include extended functions for towing device.
When a trailer is used, the rear fog lamp of the traction vehicle is deactivated.
In the case of trailers without rear fog lamp, a rear fog lamp has to be retrofitted.
A socket adapter may only be used in conjunction with a trailer. When the trailer is no longer
used, remove the socket adapter.
Correct trailer operation has to be checked using a trailer or a test instrument with load resistors.
Subject to technical alterations!
Skoda Fabia Schrägheck &
Kombi, Roomstar
317 400 391 101 - 003 - 51/07 WESTFALIA-Automotive GmbH 11