Requirements:
R
the ball neck must be extended fully electri‐
cally and engaged in the securely locked
position
Trailers with a 7-pin plug can be connected to
the vehicle with the following adapters:
R
adapter plug
R
adapter cable
The trailer will be correctly detected by the vehi‐
cle only if the following conditions are met:
R
the trailer is connected correctly
R
the trailer lighting system is in working order
The functions of the following systems are affec‐
ted by a correctly connected trailer:
R
Active Lane Keeping Assist
R
ESP
®
trailer stabilisation
R
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
R
Active Parking Assist
R
Blind Spot Assist or Active Blind Spot Assist
Coupling up a trailer
*
NOTE
Damage to the vehicle battery due
to full discharge
Charging the trailer battery using the power
supply of the trailer can damage the vehicle
battery.
#
Do not use the vehicle's power supply
to charge the trailer battery.
#
Remove the cover from the ball head and
store it in a safe place (
/
page 115).
#
Position the trailer on a level surface behind
the vehicle and couple it up to the vehicle.
#
Open the socket cap.
#
Insert the plug with lug
1
in groove
3
on
the socket.
#
Turn the bayonet coupling
2
clockwise as
far as it will go.
#
Let the cap engage.
#
Secure the cable to the trailer with cable ties
(only if you are using an adapter cable).
#
Make sure that the cable is always slack for
ease of movement during cornering.
A display message may appear on the multifunc‐
tion display even if the trailer has been connec‐
ted correctly:
R
LEDs have been installed in the trailer light‐
ing system
R
The current has fallen below the trailer light‐
ing system's minimum current (50 mA).
%
Accessories can be connected to the perma‐
nent power supply up to 180 W, and to the
power supply that is switched on via the igni‐
tion lock.
266
Driving and parking
Summary of Contents for E-Class Saloon
Page 1: ......
Page 2: ......
Page 8: ...6 At a glance Cockpit ...
Page 10: ...Instrument display standard 8 At a glance Warning and indicator lamps ...
Page 12: ...Instrument display in the widescreen cockpit 10 At a glance Warning and indicator lamps ...
Page 14: ...12 At a glance Overhead control panel ...
Page 16: ...14 At a glance Door control panel and seat adjustment ...
Page 18: ...16 At a glance Emergencies and breakdowns ...
Page 608: ......
Page 609: ......
Page 610: ......
Page 611: ......
Page 612: ......