Deployable Towbar Control Module (DTCM)

The deployable towbar only operates when the vehicle is stationary and the selected transmission gear position is Park or Neutral. Operating the deployable towbar switch in the luggage compartment (with the luggage compartment lid open) deploys the towbar. Once deployed, operating the deployable towbar switch stows the towbar under the vehicle. While the towbar is operating, an audible warning is emitted from the deployable towbar speaker and an LED warning indicator in the deployable towbar switch flashes. Once fully deployed the audible warning stops and the LED warning indicator is permanently illuminated to indicate that the towbar has deployed and locked correctly.

To stop movement of the deployable towbar at any time, operate the deployable towbar switch. Operating the switch again resets the towbar to the deployed position.

If during deployment of the deployable towbar an obstruction occurs, the towbar movement will stop. The LED warning indicator will flash faster, accompanied by a 2 second warning beep. When the obstruction has been cleared, operating the deployable towbar switch re-sets the towbar.

In the event of an unexpected operation, operating the deployable towbar switch re-sets the towbar. During the re-set operation, the deployable towbar carries out a full stow and deploy cycle.

If at any time during the deploy/stow movement, the deployable towbar switch is operated, the deployable towbar stops.