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To reduce: press switch
2
.
Trailer operation
Notes on trailer operation
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WARNING Risk of accident‑ and injury if
the load is exceeded
If you exceed the permitted load when using
the rack, the rack system may disconnect
from the vehicle and endanger other road
users.
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Always comply with the permitted load
when using the rack.
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WARNING Swerving of the vehicle/
trailer combination due to increased
speed
If the vehicle/trailer combination swerves,
you can lose control of it.
The vehicle/trailer combination can even tip
over.
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Under no circumstances should you try
to increase the speed to straighten the
vehicle/trailer combination.
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Reduce speed and do not counter-steer.
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If necessary, apply the brakes.
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WARNING Risk of accident due to the
brake system overheating
If you leave your foot on the brake pedal
when driving, the brake system may overheat.
This increases the braking distance and the
brake system may even fail.
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Never use the brake pedal as a footrest.
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Do not depress the brake pedal and the
accelerator pedal at the same time
while driving.
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WARNING Danger of accident due to
unsuitable ball coupling
If you install an unsuitable ball coupling, over‐
loading of the trailer hitch and rear axle will
be the result. This is particularly the case if
the ball coupling is relatively long or angled
differently.
The handling characteristics may be heavily
impaired and the trailer can become
detached. There is a risk of fatal injury.
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Only install a ball coupling that meets
the permitted dimensions and has been
designed for the trailer operation
requirements.
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Do not modify the ball coupling or the
trailer hitch.
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WARNING Risk of accident and injury
due to an incorrectly installed ball cou‐
pling
If the ball coupling is not installed and
engaged correctly, it may become detached
during travel and endanger other road users.
There is a risk of fatal injury.
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Install and secure the ball coupling as
described in the ball coupling manufac‐
turer's installation instructions.
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When the ball coupling has been instal‐
led, ensure that it is correctly secured
before every trip.
Always comply with the operating instructions of
the manufacturer of the trailer coupling and the
ball neck.
Place your vehicle/trailer combination on surfa‐
ces that are as even as possible and secure it
against rolling away (
→
page 132). Couple and
uncouple the trailer carefully.
When backing up the towing vehicle, ensure that
there is no-one between the vehicle and the
trailer.
If you do not connect the trailer to the towing
vehicle correctly, the trailer may become
detached. Once it has been connected and is
roadworthy, the trailer must be in a horizontal
position behind the towing vehicle.
Note the following regarding the tongue weight:
R
Make full use of the maximum tongue weight,
where possible
R
Do not exceed or undershoot the permitted
tongue weight
Do not exceed the following values:
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Permitted braked or unbraked towing capa‐
city
The maximum permissible towing capacity for
trailers without a separate braking system is
1,653 lbs (750 kg).
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Permissible rear axle load of the towing vehi‐
cle
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