Mercedes-Benz B-Class 2011, Owner'S Manual

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When Standard is selected, no warning vibra-
tion occurs if:
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you have switched on the turn signals. In
this event, the warnings are suppressed for
a certain period of time.
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a driving safety system intervenes, such as
ABS, BAS or ESP
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.
When Adaptive is selected, no warning vibra-
tion occurs if:
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you have switched on the turn signals. In
this case, the warnings are suppressed for
a certain period of time.
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a driving safety system intervenes, such as
ABS, BAS or ESP
®
.
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you accelerate hard, e.g. kickdown.
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you brake hard.
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you steer actively, e.g. swerve to avoid an
obstacle or change lane quickly.
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you cut the corner on a sharp bend.
In order that you are warned only when nec-
essary and in good time if you cross the lane
marking, the system recognises certain con-
ditions and warns you accordingly.
The warning vibration occurs earlier if:
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you approach the outer lane marking on a
bend.
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the road has very wide lanes, e.g. a motor-
way.
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the system recognises solid lane markings.
The warning vibration occurs later if:
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the road has narrow lanes.
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you cut the corner on a bend.
Towing a trailer
Notes on towing a trailer
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
When reversing the vehicle towards the
trailer, make sure there is nobody between
the trailer and the vehicle.
Couple and uncouple the trailer carefully. If
you do not couple the trailer to the towing
vehicle correctly, the trailer could become
detached.
Make sure that the following values are not
exceeded:
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the permissible trailer drawbar noseweight
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the permissible trailer load
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the permissible rear axle load of the towing
vehicle
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the maximum permissible gross vehicle
weight of both the towing vehicle and the
trailer
You will find the applicable permissible val-
ues, which must not be exceeded, in the vehi-
cle documents.
You will find the values approved by the man-
ufacturer on the vehicle identification plates
and those for the towing vehicle in the "Tech-
nical data" section.
G WARNING
If the Check trailer hitch locking
mechanism message appears in the multi-
function display while the vehicle is in motion,
pull over immediately and check whether the
ball coupling is correctly engaged.
G WARNING
When towing a trailer, your vehicle's handling
characteristics will be different in comparison
to when driving without a trailer.
The vehicle/trailer combination:
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is heavier
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is restricted in its acceleration and gradi-
ent-climbing capability
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has an increased braking distance
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is affected more by strong crosswinds
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demands more sensitive steering
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has a larger turning circle
As a result, the handling characteristics may
be impaired and you may lose control of the
vehicle. This could lead to an accident with
serious or even fatal injuries.
Towing a trailer
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