Lancia THESIS CONNECT Owner's Handbook Manual - 265

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TOW HITCH INSTALLATION

The tow hitch must be fixed to the

body by an expert in accordance

with the following instructions and

respecting the additional and/or

integrative information provided by

the tow hitch manufacturer.

The tow hitch to be fitted must

comply with the current regulations

in force, with reference to Directive

94/20/EEC and subsequent modifi-

cations.

Use a tow hitch suited for the max-

imum towable load of the car ver-

sion on which the tow hitch is to be

fitted.

Use a unified coupling for the elec-

trical connections. The coupling is

generally fitted on a specific mount

fastened to the tow hitch. A specific

trailer lights control unit shall be

installed on the car.

For the electric connections, a 7

pole 12VDC coupling must be used

(CUNA/UNI and ISO/DIN stan-

dards). Follow the instructions pro-

vided by the manufacturer of the car

and/or the tow hitch.

The electrical brake (where rele-

vant) or other device (electrical

winch, etc.) must be powered direct-

ly from the battery by means of a

lead with a cross-section area no

smaller than 2.5 mm

2

.

IMPORTANT Use the electrical

brake or winch only when the engine

is running.

In addition to the electrical connec-

tions, only the power wire for an

additional electrical brake and for

internal trailer lighting with a power

not exceeding 15W can be connect-

ed to the car’s electrical system.

For connections use the specific

control unit with battery cable not

less than 2.5 mm

2

.

INSTALLATION DIAGRAM (fig. 1)

Fasten the tow hitch in the points

marked with (1) using 18 M10

screws and, in the points marked

with (2) use four M8 screws.

Fasten the tow hitch to the body

avoiding any type of drilling and

trimming of the rear bumpers that

remains visible when the tow hitch is

removed.

IMPORTANT Fasten a tag in a

clearly visible position at the same

height as the tow hitch. The tag is

compulsory. It must be adequately

sized, made of suitable material and

carry the following information: 

MAX LOAD ON BALL COUPLING

75 kg.

After assembly, seal the  fastening

screws holes to prevent exhaust fumes

from entering the passenger compart-

ment.