Installation instructions:
Electrical system for towing hitch
Checking correct operation
16. Reconnect the ground of the vehicle's battery.
17. Perform the variant coding for the towing hitch using Star-Diagnosis.
18. Check the trailer function with the help of a suitable test instrument (with load resistors) or
with the help of a trailer.
19. Secure all cables using cable ties.
20. Refit any parts removed for installation.
Socket pin assignment
Pin
Circuit
1
Indicator lamp, left-hand side
2
Rear fog lamp
3
Ground
4
Indicator lamp, right-hand side
5
Tail light, right-hand side
6
Stop lamp
7
Tail light, left-hand side
8
Back-up light
9
Constant plus
10
Charging lead
11
Ground (circuit 10)
12
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13
Ground (circuit 9)
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Wire Colour
black/white
gray/green
brown/white
black/green
gray/red
black/red
gray/black
gray/yellow
red
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brown
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