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Driving and operating

General information

Driving characteristics and

towing tips

Trailer hitch

The official fuel consumption and

specific CO₂emission figures quoted

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.

relate to the EU base model with

standard equipment.

Fuel consumption data and CO₂

emission data are determined

according to regulation R (EC) No.

715/2007 (in the version respectively

applicable), taking into consideration

the vehicle weight in running order, as

specified by the regulation.

The factory-fitted towing equipment is

folded up under the rear bumper

fascia.

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. Only use

towing equipment that has been

approved for your vehicle.

For trailers with low driving stability

and trailers with a permitted gross

vehicle weight of more than 1400 kg

(Front-wheel drive)/1600 kg (All-

wheel drive) the use of a stabiliser is

strongly recommended when driving

above 80 km/h.

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 3 287.

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

To avoid vehicle damage, the power

tailgate cannot be operated with the

radio remote control when a trailer is

electrically connected.

Fitting of towing equipment could

cover the opening of the towing eye.

If this is the case use the coupling ball

bar for 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.

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Rear axle load

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The permissible gross train weight

must not be exceeded. This weight is

specified on the identification plate

3 268.

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

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

documents) may be exceeded by

90 kg for the 5-door Hatchback/4-

door Saloon and 85 kg for the Sports

Tourer/Country Tourer, the gross

vehicle weight rating may be

exceeded by 65 kg for the 5-door

Hatchback/4-door Saloon and 60 kg

for the Sports Tourer/Country Tourer.

If the permissible rear axle load is

exceeded, a maximum speed of

100 km/h applies.

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 (85 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.

The permissible trailer loads are

specified in the vehicle documents. In

general, they are valid for gradients

up to max. 12 %.

The permitted trailer load applies 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).

Towing equipment

Caution

The folding coupling ball bar

cannot be removed from the

vehicle. When driving without a

trailer, fold in the coupling ball bar.

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Driving and operating

Stow/hide coupling ball bar

9 Warning

Make sure that no one is in the

pivot zone of the coupling ball bar.

Risk of body injury.

When releasing the stowed

coupling ball bar, make sure to

stand left of the grip.

Release stowed coupling ball

bar

A buzzing tone sounds as a warning

when the release handle is pulled out

and the ball neck is disengaged.

Take the released coupling ball bar

and raise it up until it engages.

Pull the grip located left of the number

plate under the rear bumper fascia at

an angle of approx. 45° to the ground.

Ensure the coupling ball bar is

correctly engaged and the released

handle is guided back to its hidden

initial position, otherwise the buzzing

tone will not stop.

Pull the grip located left to the number

plate under the rear bumper fascia at

an angle of approx. 45° to the ground.

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With the flat of the hand, swivel the

released coupling ball bar to the right

until it engages under the floor. Make

sure that the release handle is back in

its hidden initial position, otherwise

the buzzing tone will not stop.

selectively braked until the snaking

ceases. While system is working keep

steering wheel as still as possible.

Trailer stability assistant (TSA) is a

function of the Electronic Stability

Control 3 170.

9 Warning

Towing a trailer is permitted only

when the coupling ball bar is fitted

correctly. If the coupling ball bar

does not engage correctly or if the

release handle is impossible to

guide to its hidden initial position in

the housing or if the buzzing tone

sounds after engaging the

A buzzing tone sounds as a warning

when the release handle is pulled out

and the ball neck is disengaged.

coupling ball bar, seek the

assistance of a workshop.

Eye for break-away stopping cable

Attach break-away stopping cable to

eye.

Trailer stability assist

If the system detects snaking

movements, engine power is reduced

and the vehicle/trailer combination is

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