When you do not tow a trailer

- Remove the ball mount from the hitch receiver tube and insert the receiver cover onto the hitch receiver tube.

- Place the dust cap over the four-pin connector of the hitch wire harness to protect against possible damage.

- Occasionally lubricate terminals of the four-pin connector using terminal grease.

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