Trailer stabilisation
The trailer stabilisation function can detect if an attached trailer is starting to snake from side to side and can provide
counter steering assistance.
Trailer stabilisation is an extension of the Electronic Stability Control (ESC
).
If trailer snaking is detected, the trailer stabilisation function automatically helps to reduce the trailer's motion using
counter steering assistance. The trailer stabilisation function may be deactivated in some countries.
Requirements for trailer stabilisation
✓ The vehicle is a factory-fitted towing bracket or a compatible towing bracket is fitted.
✓ Electronic Stability Control and traction control system (TCS
) are active. The indicator lamp or in the instrument cluster is not lit up.
✓ The vehicle speed is higher than approximately 60 km/h(37 mph).
✓ Trailers with brakes must have a mechanical overrun system.
WARNING
Do not let the extra safety afforded by the trailer stabilisation function tempt you into taking any risks when driving
– this can cause accidents.
● Adapt your speed and driving style to the current visibility, weather and road or traffic conditions.
● Accelerate carefully on slippery surfaces.
● Take your foot off the accelerator if one of the systems is performing a control intervention.
WARNING
The trailer stabilisation function may not be able to detect all driving situations correctly.
● Light trailers that are snaking will not be recognised by the trailer stabilisation function and stabilised accordingly
in all cases.
● A trailer can stilljack-knife on slippery roads with little grip, even if the towing vehicle is equipped with the trailer
stabilisation system.
● Trailers with a high centre of gravity might tip over before snaking starts.
● Sudden braking procedures could occur automatically in extreme driving situations if the trailer socket is being
used without a trailer.
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