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:
X
Do not accelerate under any circumstances.
X
Do not countersteer.
X
Brake, if necessary.
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.
Swivelling the ball coupling out/in
Using the switch in the driver's door
G
WARNING
If the ball coupling is not engaged, the trailer
may come loose. There is a risk of an accident.
Make sure that the ball coupling is securely
engaged and locked in position.
!
Do not attempt to speed the up the swing-
out procedure by applying additional pressure
with your foot. The system could otherwise be
mechanically damaged.
In order to tow a trailer with your vehicle, you
must swing out the ball coupling using the
switch in the driver's door or in the tailgate.
The trailer socket is integrated into the ball cou-
pling and swivels out with it.
Release the ball coupling only when the swivel
range is unobstructed.
Swivelling out:
X
Make sure that the vehicle is stationary.
X
Shift the transmission to position P.
X
Switch the ignition on.
X
Pull switch
:
briefly.
After a short time, the ball coupling swivels
out from under the rear bumper. It can take up
to seven seconds before the ball coupling
visibly swivels out.
X
Remove the protective cap from the ball cou-
pling and store it in a safe place.
Until the ball coupling vertically engages in a
securely locked position:
R
indicator lamp
;
flashes
R
the multifunction display shows the display
message
Trailer coupling extend‐
Trailer coupling extend‐
ing...
ing...
.
The ball coupling swivels back into the out-of-
use position when:
R
you drive off before the
Trailer
Trailer coupling
coupling
extending...
extending...
display message has disap-
peared from the multifunction display
R
the ball coupling encounters an obstacle in
the swivel range
Folding in:
X
Make sure that the vehicle is stationary and
the trailer cables are disconnected.
X
Place the protective cap on the ball coupling.
X
Shift the transmission to position P.
X
Switch the ignition on.
X
Pull switch
:
briefly.
After a short time, the ball coupling swivels in
under the rear bumper. It can take up to seven
seconds before the ball coupling visibly swiv-
els in.
Towing a trailer
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Driving
and
parking
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