also applies in countries in which the maximum
permissible speed for car/trailer combinations
is greater than 100 km/h.
When towing a trailer, your vehicle's handling
characteristics will be different to when driving
without a trailer and the vehicle will consume
more fuel.
Driving tips
R
Maintain a greater distance to the vehicle in
front than when driving without a trailer.
R
Avoid braking abruptly. If possible, brake gen-
tly at first to allow the trailer to run on. Then,
increase the braking force rapidly.
R
The values given for gradient-climbing capa-
bilities from a standstill refer to sea level.
When driving in mountainous areas, note that
the power output of the engine, and conse-
quently the vehicle's gradient-climbing capa-
bility from a standstill, decrease with increas-
ing altitude.
If the trailer swings from side to side:
X
Do not accelerate under any circumstances.
X
Do not countersteer.
X
Brake, if necessary.
Coupling up a trailer
!
Do not connect the trailer brake system (if
the trailer is fitted with one) directly to the
towing vehicle's hydraulic brake system,
since this is equipped with an anti-lock brak-
ing system. Otherwise, neither the brakes on
the towing vehicle nor the brakes on the
trailer will work.
Observe the maximum permissible trailer
dimensions (width and length).
X
Apply the vehicle's parking brake.
X
Make sure that the automatic transmission is
in transmission position P.
X
Position the trailer on a level surface behind
the vehicle.
X
Couple up the trailer.
X
Establish the electrical connection between
the vehicle and the trailer.
X
Check that the trailer lighting system is work-
ing.
X
Push the combination switch upwards and
downwards and check whether the corre-
sponding turn signal indicator on the trailer is
flashing.
A connected trailer is only detected when the
electrical connection is established correctly
and when the lighting system is working prop-
erly. The function of other systems, such as
ESP
®
also depends on this.
Uncoupling a trailer
G
WARNING
If you uncouple a trailer with an engaged over-
run brake, you could trap your hand between
the vehicle and the trailer drawbar. This poses
a risk of injury.
Do not uncouple a trailer with an engaged
overrun brake.
!
Do not disconnect a trailer with an engaged
overrun brake. Otherwise, your vehicle could
be damaged by the rebounding of the overrun
brake.
X
Apply the parking brake.
X
Make sure that the automatic transmission is
in transmission position P.
X
Secure the vehicle and trailer against rolling
away.
X
Close all doors, including the rear door.
X
Remove the trailer cable.
X
Uncouple the trailer.
Trailer power supply
!
You can connect accessories with a maxi-
mum power consumption of 180 W to the
permanent power supply.
You must not charge a trailer battery using the
power supply.
The trailer socket of your vehicle is equipped at
the factory with a permanent power supply.
The permanent power supply is supplied via
trailer socket pin 9.
You can find more information about installing
the trailer electrics at a qualified specialist work-
shop.
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