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Check
Check trailer
trailer hitch
hitch
lock
lock
The trailer tow hitch is not operational.
A warning tone also sounds.
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WARNING
If the ball coupling is not in the locked position, the trailer may come
loose. There is a risk of an accident.
X
Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traffic
conditions, and switch off the engine.
X
Secure the vehicle against rolling away (
Y
page 168).
X
Uncouple the trailer and secure it against rolling away.
X
Initiate a new swivelling procedure (
Y
page 235).
X
When the display message disappears, re-couple the trailer.
If the display message continues to be displayed:
X
Do not re-couple the trailer.
X
Check the ground clearance and continue driving without the
trailer.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
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Trailer coupling
Trailer coupling
extending
extending
The ball coupling is swivelled out or in.
Only swivel the ball coupling in or out when the vehicle is stationary.
No trailer may be coupled during the swivelling procedure. Do not
attempt to speed up, slow down or initiate the swivelling process using
your hand, foot or other aids.
X
Move the ball coupling of the trailer tow hitch to an operational
position (
Y
page 235).
&
inoperative
inoperative Battery
Battery
low
low
The on-board voltage is too low.
The auxiliary heating has switched itself off or cannot be switched on
(
Y
page 140).
X
Drive for a considerable distance.
The battery charges. The auxiliary heating is operational again as
soon as the on-board electrical system voltage is sufficient.
&
inoperative Refuel
inoperative Refuel
vehicle
vehicle
There is too little fuel in the fuel tank. The auxiliary heating cannot be
switched on (
Y
page 140).
X
Refuel at the nearest filling station.
&
inoperative
inoperative See
See Own‐
Own‐
er's Man.
er's Man.
The auxiliary heating is temporarily malfunctioning or faulty.
X
When the vehicle is on a level surface and the engine has cooled
down, make up to four attempts to switch on the auxiliary heating,
waiting several minutes between each attempt (
Y
page 140).
If the auxiliary heating does not switch on:
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
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