Starting and driving › Towing a trailer 105
NOTICE
With frequent towing, the vehicle is excessively loa-
ded so this must also be checked between service
intervals.
C
D
Driving efficiency chart
Each bar indicates driving efficiency in 5 second
increments. The current bar is on the left. The
higher the green bars, the more economical the
driving style.
Recommendations for using a trailer
Adjust the tyre pressure on the vehicle for full load.
Point value (0-100)
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The higher the indicated value, the more eco-
nomical the driving style. Tapping the screen
near the value D displays a rating for the last 30
minutes of driving.
Do not exceed the maximum permissible total
weight of the vehicle and the combination weight
specified in the technical vehicle documentation
(e.g. in the vehicle registration documentation, in
the COC document) and on the type plate.
For trailer operation, consider the current load con-
dition of the vehicle as well as the distribution of
the load in the trailer. The coupled trailer increases
the rear axle load and can therefore reduce the
payload.
Adjust the headlight range of the headlights ac-
cording to the load status of the vehicle. The front
of the vehicle may lift up when a trailer is being
towed and the headlights may dazzle other road
users.
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E
F
Average fuel consumption
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Tapping the screen near the value E displays the
average fuel consumption during the last 30 mi-
nutes of driving.
Information about the current driving
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Economical driving style
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The speed has a negative effect on fuel con-
sumption
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The ride is not steady
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Recommended gear
A speed of 100 km/h should not be exceeded.
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Reduce the speed by releasing the accelerator
pedal as soon as a pendulum movement of the
trailer is noticeable. Never attempt to stop the
trailer from swaying by accelerating.
If the traffic area behind the trailer can not be
viewed, install additional exterior mirrors.
Apply the brakes in good time. If the trailer is fitted
with a trailer brake, apply the brakes gently at first,
then brake firmly. This will avoid brake jolts result-
ing from the trailer wheels locking.
Select a lower gear before descending to also use
the braking force of the engine.
In Infotainment it is possible to display up to
three consumers that are currently making up the
largest share of fuel consumption.
Convenience consumers
Or:
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Convenience consumers
Consumption-friendly driving
If, while driving, the system detects that no gear is
required on a vehicle with automatic transmission, it
automatically shifts to neutral. It therefore reduces
fuel consumption.
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lights up in the instrument cluster.
Distribution of the load over the vehicle and trailer
combination
Secure heavy objects against slipping, as close to
the trailer axle as possible.
Transport small and light objects in the luggage
compartment.
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Towing a trailer
What you should be mindful of
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WARNING
When driving with a trailer, special care is required!
Permitted trailer loads
The details in the technical vehicle documentation take precedence over the information in this Owner's Man-
ual.
WARNING
Risk of an accident!
Do not exceed the permissible trailer load.
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