Operation
Fig. 161
Operating the trailer manoeuvring system on the instrument cluster display: setting the
angle; reversing.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
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Introduction
Key to
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Fig. 161
:
Rotary knob for adjusting the exterior mirror.
Align the trailer to the left.
Align the trailer to the right.
Move the vehicle in the direction of the trailer.
Current trailer position.
Target trailer position.
Zero position on the angle display.
Manoeuvring the vehicle and trailer
The checklist conditions are met
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Prerequisites
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• Select reverse gear.
• Press the
button.
• Release the steering wheel
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• Tilt the rotary knob until the desired direction is reached. A representation of the current position
of the vehicle and trailer is shown on the instrument cluster display for orientation
purposes
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Fig. 161
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• Reverse slowly by pressing the accelerator. Check area around vehicle!
• Correct the angle with the rotary knob if necessary. Press the rotary knob to the left and right –
the vehicle combination moves to the left or right. Press the rotary knob to the rear – the vehicle
follows the trailer.
• Reverse and drive forwards until the required position is reached.
• The manoeuvring operation has been completed when a corresponding message is displayed
on the instrument cluster. A signal tone may also sound.
Automatic braking intervention
Trailer Assist helps the driver by initiating an automatic braking intervention in certain situations.
The driver is responsible for braking in time
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An automatic braking intervention may occur and the function may be cancelled in the following
situations:
• If a certain speed is exceeded.
• If the driver takes hold of the steering wheel. The vehicle is automatically braked to standstill.
• If the
button is pressed while manoeuvring or the driver door is opened.
