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Driving characteristics and

towing tips

Trailer towing

Trailer loads

Trailer hitch

General information

Before attaching a trailer, lubricate

the coupling ball. However, do not do

so if a stabiliser, which acts on the

coupling ball, is being used to reduce

snaking movements.

The permissible trailer loads are

vehicle and engine-dependent

maximum values which must not be

exceeded. The actual trailer load is

the difference between the actual

gross weight of the trailer and the

actual coupling socket load with the

trailer coupled.

The permissible trailer loads are

specified in the vehicle documents. In

general, they are valid for inclines up

to 12%.

The permissible trailer load applies

up to the specified incline and at sea

level. Since engine power decreases

as altitude increases due to the air

becoming thinner, therefore reducing

climbing ability, the permissible gross

train weight also decreases by 10%

for every 1000 metres of altitude. The

gross train weight does not have to be

reduced when driving on roads with

slight inclines (less than 8%, e.g.

motorways).

Only use towing equipment that has

been approved for your vehicle.

Entrust retrofitting of towing

equipment to a workshop. It may be

necessary to make changes that

affect the cooling system, heat

shields or other equipment.

During trailer towing do not exceed a

speed of 50 mph. A maximum speed

of 60 mph is only appropriate if an

oscillation damper is used and the

permissible gross trailer weight does

not exceed the vehicle's curb weight.

For trailers with low driving stability

and caravan trailers, the use of an

oscillation damper is strongly

recommended.

If the trailer starts snaking, drive more

slowly, do not attempt to correct the

steering and brake sharply if

necessary.

When driving downhill, drive in the

same gear as if driving uphill and

drive at a similar speed.

The bulb outage detection function for

trailer brake light cannot detect a

partial bulb outage e.g. in case of four

bulbs with a power of 5 W each, the

function only detects lamp outage

when only a single 5 W lamp remains

or none remain.

Fitting of towing equipment could

cover the opening of the towing eye.

If this is the case use the coupling ball

bar for towing. Always keep the

coupling ball bar in the vehicle to have

it on hand if needed.

Adjust tyre pressure to the value

specified for full load 3 263.

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The permissible gross train weight

must not be exceeded. This weight is

specified on the identification plate

3 256.

permissible rear axle load is

exceeded, a maximum speed of

60 mph applies.

1. Place the key in the lock and

unlock the coupling ball bar. Move

the lever to the rear position.

Towing equipment

Vertical coupling load

Depending on version the vehicle can

be fitted with a detachable or a fixed

coupling ball bar.

The vertical coupling load is the load

exerted by the trailer on the coupling

ball. It can be varied by changing the

weight distribution when loading the

trailer.

The maximum permissible vertical

coupling load is specified on the

towing equipment identification plate

and in the vehicle documents.

Type A

Caution

When operating without a trailer,

remove the coupling ball bar.

2. Clean the contact points with a

soft clean cloth.

Always aim for the maximum vertical

coupling load, especially in the case

of heavy trailers. The vertical coupling

load should never fall below 25 kg.

Fitting the coupling ball bar

Rear axle load

When the trailer is coupled and the

towing vehicle fully loaded, the

permissible rear axle load (see

identification plate or vehicle

documents) may be exceeded by

60 kg, the gross vehicle weight rating

must not be exceeded. If the

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3. Insert the coupling ball bar in the

opening and push firmly up to the

stop.

4. Open the protective flap and

unlock the coupling ball bar with

the key.

Secure the coupling ball bar

correctly by moving the lever to

the locked position, shown in the

picture.

4. Lock the coupling ball bar by

turning the key. Remove the key

and close the protective flap.

5. Attach the trailer.

6. Fold the socket forward.

8. Attach the breakaway stopping

cable to the eye on the carrier.

9 Warning

5. Move the lever of the coupling ball

bar to the rear position. Remove

the coupling ball bar by pulling it.

Towing a trailer is permitted only

when a coupling ball bar is fitted

correctly. If the coupling ball bar

does not engage correctly, seek

the assistance of a workshop.

Dismounting coupling ball bar

1. Disconnect the trailer plug.

7. Connect the trailer plug to the

socket.

2. Unfasten the breakaway stopping

cable.

3. Remove the trailer.

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1. Connect the trailer plug to the

socket and fasten the breakaway

stopping cable to the eye on the

carrier.

2. Attach the trailer.

Type C

6. Move the lever of the coupling ball

bar to the front position.

2. Pull the lever and open the towing

ring.

3. Attach the trailer, close the towing

Type B

ring and fix the splint.

1. Remove the safety splint.

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4. Connect the trailer plug to the

socket and attach the breakaway

stopping cable to the eye on the

carrier.

Trailer stability assist

If the system detects snaking

movements, engine power is reduced

and the vehicle / trailer combination is

selectively braked until the snaking

ceases. While system is working keep

steering wheel as still as possible.

Trailer stability assist is a function of

the Electronic Stability Control 3 163.

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