Towing
In high altitude regions above 1 000
TOWING A TRAILER
metres (3 281 feet), the stipulated
maximum permitted gross train weight
must be reduced by 10% for every
additional 1 000 metres (3 281 feet).
WARNINGS
Do not exceed the maximum gross
train weight stated on the vehicle
identification plate. See Vehicle
identification (page 169).
Steep gradients
WARNING
Do not exceed 100 km/h (62 mph).
The overrun brake on a trailer is not
controlled by ABS.
The rear tyre pressures must be
increased by 0.2 bar (3 psi) above
specification. See Technical
specifications (page 167).
Change down a gear before you reach a
steep downhill gradient.
CAUTIONS
DETACHABLE TOW BALL
Do not exceed the maximum
permissible nose weight, i.e. vertical
weight on the tow ball, of 100
kilogrammes (220 pounds) for vehicles
with a diesel engine, or 105 kilogrammes
(231 pounds) for vehicles with a petrol
engine.
WARNINGS
When not in use, always transport
the tow ball arm securely fastened
in the luggage compartment.
Take special care when fitting the
tow ball arm as the safety of the
vehicle and the trailer depends on
this.
We recommend you purchase a
towing kit from your dealer. Failure to
do so may result in damage to the
engine.
Do not use any tools for mounting
or dismounting the tow ball arm. Do
not modify the trailer coupling. Do
Note: Not all vehicles are suitable or
approved to have tow bars fitted. Check
with your dealer first.
not disassemble or repair the tow ball arm.
Place loads as low and central to the
axle(s) of the trailer as possible. If you are
towing with an unladen vehicle, the load
in the trailer should be placed toward the
nose, within the maximum nose load, as
this gives the best stability.
The stability of the vehicle to trailer
combination is very much dependant on
the quality of the trailer.
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