Mercedes-Benz 2013 CLS Coupe, Руководство пользователя

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sible speed for your vehicle/trailer combina-
tion.
Notes on towing a trailer
General notes
! Use a drawbar noseweight as close as
possible to the maximum permissible nose-
weight. Do not use a noseweight of less
than 50kg, otherwise the trailer may come
loose.
Note that the payload and the rear axle load
are reduced by the actual payload.
i When towing a trailer, set the tyre pres-
sure on the rear axle of the towing vehicle
for a maximum load; see the tyre pressure
table in the fuel filler flap (
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page 375).
You will find fitting dimensions and loads in
the "Technical data" section (
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page 415).
The maximum permissible trailer drawbar
noseweight on the ball coupling is 84 kg.
The actual noseweight may not, however, be
higher than the value which is given:
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on the type plate of the trailer tow hitch and
R
on the type plate of the trailer
The lowest weight applies.
Please note that when towing a trailer, PARK-
TRONIC (
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page 207), Active Parking Assist
(
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page 211) and Blind Spot Assist
(
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page 224) are only available with limita-
tions, or not at all.
i On vehicles without level control, the
height of the ball coupling will alter accord-
ing to the load placed on the vehicle. If nec-
essary, use a trailer with a height-adjusta-
ble drawbar.
Driving tips
i Observe the notes on ESP ® trailer stabi-
lisation (
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page 72).
The maximum permissible speed for vehicle/
trailer combinations depends on the type of
trailer. Before beginning the journey, check
the trailer's documents to see what the max-
imum permitted speed is. Observe the legally
prescribed maximum speed in the relevant
country.
For certain Mercedes-Benz vehicles, the max-
imum permissible rear axle load is increased
when towing a trailer. Refer to the "Technical
data" section to find out whether this applies
to your vehicle. If you utilise any of the added
maximum rear axle load when towing a trailer,
the vehicle/trailer combination may not
exceed a maximum speed of 100 km/h for
reasons concerning the operating permit.
This also applies in countries in which the
permissible maximum speed for vehicle/
trailer combinations is above 100 km/h.
When towing a trailer, your vehicle's handling
characteristics will be different in comparison
to when driving without a trailer and it will
consume more fuel.
Change into a lower gear in good time on long
and steep downhill gradients.
When driving vehicles with an automatic
transmission on long and steep downhill gra-
dients, you must select shift range
1, 2 or 3.
i This also applies if you have activated
cruise control, SPEEDTRONIC or DIS-
TRONIC PLUS.
This will use the braking effect of the engine,
so less braking will be required to prevent the
vehicle from gaining speed. This relieves the
load on the brake system and prevents the
brakes from overheating and wearing too
quickly. If you need additional braking,
depress the brake pedal repeatedly rather
than continuously.
Driving tips
If the trailer swings from side to side:
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Do not accelerate.
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Do not countersteer.
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Brake if necessary.
Towing a trailer
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Driving and parking
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