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The permissible gross train weight

must not be exceeded. This weight is

specified on the identification plate

3 221.

Rear axle load

Trailer towing

Trailer loads

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

permissible rear axle load is

exceeded, a maximum speed of

60 mph applies.

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.

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.

The maximum permissible vertical

coupling load of 65 kg is specified on

the towing equipment identification

plate and in the vehicle documents.

For vehicles with engine DV5RC and

automatic transmission, the

maximum permissible vertical

coupling load is 55 kg. Always aim for

the maximum load, especially in the

case of heavy trailers. The vertical

coupling load should never fall below

25 kg.

The permissible trailer loads are

specified in the vehicle documents. In

general, they are valid for inclines up

to 12%.

Towing equipment

Caution

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 m 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).

When operating without a trailer,

remove the coupling ball bar.

Stowage of coupling ball bar

The bag with the coupling ball bar is

stowed on the rear floor cover in the

load compartment.

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Swivel the connecting socket

downwards. Remove the sealing plug

from the opening for the coupling ball

bar and stow it.

●

Unlock coupling ball bar by

turning key to position c.

Checking the tensioning of the

coupling ball bar

●

Red marking on rotary knob must

point towards green marking on

coupling ball bar.

The gap between the rotary knob

and the coupling ball bar must be

approx. 6 mm.

Place the strap through the rear right

lashing eye, wrap around twice and

tighten the strap to secure the bag.

The key must be in position c.

Otherwise, the coupling ball bar must

be tensioned before being inserted:

●

Pull out rotary knob and turn

clockwise as far as it will go.

Fitting the coupling ball bar

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Inserting the coupling ball bar

Eye for break-away stopping cable

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.

Dismounting the coupling ball bar

Insert the tensioned coupling ball bar

in the opening and push firmly

Attach breakaway stopping cable to

eye.

upwards until it audibly engages.

Checking the correct installation of

the coupling ball bar

The rotary handle snaps back into its

original position resting against the

coupling ball bar without a gap.

●

Green marking on rotary knob

must point towards green

marking on coupling ball bar.

9 Warning

●

There must be no gap between

the rotary handle and the

coupling ball bar.

Open the protective flap and turn the

key to position c to unlock the

coupling ball bar.

Pull out rotary handle and turn

clockwise as far as it will go. Pull out

coupling ball bar downwards.

Do not touch rotary handle during

insertion.

●

The coupling ball bar must be

Lock the coupling ball bar by turning

the key to position c. Remove the key

and close the protective flap.

firmly engaged in the opening.

The coupling ball bar must be

locked and the key removed.

Insert sealing plug in opening.

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Swivel the connecting socket

upwards.

Stow the coupling ball bar in the bag

and secure by fixing the strap through

the rear right lashing eye. Wrap

around twice and tighten the strap to

secure the bag.

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