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The figures are provided only for the

purpose of comparison between

different vehicle variants and must

not be taken as a guarantee for the

actual fuel consumption of a

Driving characteristics and

towing tips

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.

Only use towing equipment that has

been approved for your vehicle.

Entrust retrofitting of towing

particular vehicle. Additional

equipment may result in slightly

higher results than the stated

consumption and CO₂figures.

Furthermore, fuel consumption is

dependent on personal driving style

as well as road and traffic conditions.

equipment to a workshop. It may be

necessary to make changes that

affect the cooling system, heat

shields or other equipment.

For trailers with low driving stability

and caravan trailers with a permitted

gross vehicle weight of more than

1000 kg a speed of 50 mph must not

be exceeded; the use of a stabiliser is

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.

Adjust tyre pressure to the value

specified for full load 3 250.

The bulb outage detection function for

trailer brake light cannot detect a

partial bulb outage, e.g. in case of four

times five watt bulbs, the function only

detects lamp outage when only a

single five Watt 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 when

not in use.

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The permissible gross train weight

must not be exceeded. This weight is

specified on the identification plate

3 238.

Rear axle load

Petrol and diesel engines

When the trailer is coupled and the

towing vehicle fully loaded, the

permissible rear axle load (see

identification plate or vehicle

documents) for passenger vehicles

may be exceeded by 70 kg for the 5-

door vehicle and 60 kg for the 3-door

vehicle, the gross vehicle weight

rating by 55 kg.

Trailer towing

Trailer loads

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 gradients

up to max. 12%

The permitted trailer loads apply up to

the specified incline and up to an

altitude of 1000 metres above 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 additional

altitude. The gross train weight does

not have to be reduced when driving

on roads with slight inclines (less than

8%, e.g. motorways).

Vertical coupling load

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.

Petrol and diesel engines

Engine B14XEL LPG

The maximum permissible vertical

coupling load (55 kg) is specified on

the towing equipment identification

plate and in the vehicle documents.

Always aim for the maximum load,

especially in the case of heavy

trailers. The vertical coupling load

should never fall below 25 kg.

When the trailer is coupled and the

towing vehicle fully loaded, the

permissible rear axle load (see

identification plate or vehicle

documents) for passenger vehicles

may be exceeded by 70 kg for the 5-

door vehicle and 70 kg for the 3-door

vehicle and the gross vehicle weight

rating by 45 kg.

Engine B14XEL LPG

The maximum permissible vertical

coupling load (45 kg) is specified on

the towing equipment identification

plate and in the vehicle documents.

Always aim for the maximum load,

especially in the case of heavy

trailers. The vertical coupling load

should never fall below 25 kg.

Delivery van

When the trailer is coupled and the

towing vehicle fully loaded, the

permissible rear axle load (see

identification plate or vehicle

documents) for passenger vehicles

may be exceeded by 60 kg and the

gross vehicle weight rating by 55 kg.

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Driving and operating

General

Disengage and fold down the socket.

Remove the sealing plug from the

opening for the coupling ball bar and

stow it.

If the permitted rear axle load is

exceeded a maximum speed of

60 mph applies. If lower national

maximum speeds are specified for

trailer operation, they must be

complied with.

Checking the tensioning of the

coupling ball bar

Towing equipment

Caution

When inserting, fit protective cap over

rotary knob with key.

When operating without a trailer,

remove the coupling ball bar.

Fitting the coupling ball bar

Stowage of coupling ball bar

The coupling ball bar is stowed in a

bag in the spare wheel well and

secured to the lashing eyes in the

load compartment.

●

The rotary knob rests on the

coupling ball bar.

Green marking on the rotary

knob is not visible.

Locking pin at the top of the

coupling ball bar is set inwards.

The key is in the lock.

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Otherwise, the coupling ball bar must

be tensioned before it is inserted into

the coupling housing:

Inserting the coupling ball bar

Green marking on the rotary knob is

visible.

Lock coupling ball bar and remove

key.

Insert the tensioned coupling ball bar

in the opening and push firmly

upwards until it audibly engages.

●

Place the key in the lock and

unlock the coupling ball bar.

Push the rotary knob onto the

coupling ball bar and rotate right

while pressed down until it

engages. The key remains in the

lock.

The rotary knob snaps back into its

original position resting against the

coupling ball bar without a gap.

9 Warning

Do not touch rotary knob during

insertion.

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Eye for break-away stopping cable

Insert sealing plug in opening for

coupling ball bar. Fold away socket.

9 Warning

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.

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.

Dismounting the coupling ball bar

Trailer stability assist is a function of

the Electronic Stability Control 3 151.

Attach breakaway stopping cable to

eye.

Check that the coupling ball bar is

correctly installed

●

Green marking on rotary knob is

visible.

●

There must be no gap between

the rotary knob and the coupling

ball bar.

Insert the key in the lock and unlock

the coupling ball bar.

Push the rotary knob onto the

coupling ball bar and rotate right while

pressed down until it engages. Pull

out the ball bar downwards.

●

The coupling ball bar must be

firmly engaged in the opening.

The coupling ball bar must be

locked and the key removed.

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