Detachable towbar*
Polestar recommends using Polestar towbars that are specially designed for the vehicle.
Note
The optional detachable trailer hitch may not be available in all markets or on all models. Contact Polestar Customer Support.
Ball holder
Cotter pin
Towbar assembly
Locking bolt
Safety wire attachment bracket
Installing the ball holder
If necessary, remove the cotter pin from the locking bolt and slide the locking bolt out of the towbar assembly.
Slide the ball holder into the towbar assembly.
Align the hole in the ball holder with the hole in the towbar assembly.
Slide the locking bolt through the towbar assembly and ball holder.
Insert the cotter pin in the hole at the end of the locking bolt.
Warning
- Make sure the towbar locks securely into place before connecting anything to it.
- Always secure the trailer's safety chains or wires in the designated attachment points on the trailer.
Removing the ball holder
Remove the cotter pin from the locking bolt and slide the locking bolt out of the ball holder/towbar assembly.
Pull the ball holder out of the towbar assembly.
Warning
The towbar could be damaged due to improper use or faulty extras, for example:
- Overloading extras.
- Using faulty extras.
- Using an extra for an unintended purpose.
- Using a weight-distributing towing system.
- Incorrectly positioned ballmount; see geometric constraints for the towbar.
Stowing the ball holder
Warning
When not in use, always store the detachable ball holder in its designated spot under the cargo compartment floor.
Driving with a trailer
When towing a trailer, the original ball holder or equivalent should be used.
The ballmount must conform to the geometric constraints for the towbar in both distance and height . Geometric constraints are described on the type plate affixed to the towbar.