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You will need to depress the brake pedal more vigorously than normal as the brake servo is not
working. Do not drive too close to the towing vehicle.
Read and comply with the information and notes in the owner's manual of the towing vehicle.
Notes for the driver of the towing vehicle
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Accelerate carefully and gently. Avoid any sudden driving manoeuvres.
Brake earlier than normal by pressing lightly on the brake pedal.
Read and comply with any information and notes in the owner's manual of the towed vehicle.
Abbreviations
Abbreviation Definition
rpm
ABS
AG5
TCS
BAS
ccm
CNG
CO2
DIN
DRL
EBD
EDL
EU
Revolutions per minute – engine speed.
Anti-lock brake system.
5-speed automated manual gearbox.
Traction control system.
Brake Assist system.
Cubic centimetres. Unit of displacement.
Compressed Natural Gas.
Carbon dioxide.
German Standards Authority (Deutsches Institut für Normung).
Daytime running lights.
Electronic brake pressure distribution system.
Electronic differential lock.
European Union.
EN
European standard.
EPC
ESC
EEC
VIN
g/km
CCS
kN
Engine management system (electronic power control).
Electronic stabilisation programme.
European Economic Community.
Vehicle identification number
Carbon dioxide emissions in grams per kilometre.
Cruise control system.
Kilonewton, pulling power.
kp
Kilopond, pulling power.
kPa
kW
Kilopascal, value for tyre inflation pressure.
Kilowatt, engine power.
LED
MFD
EC
Light-emitting diode.
Multifunction display.
Engine code.
Nm
Newton metres, unit of engine torque.
Research octane number, indication of the knock resistance of petrol.
5-speed manual gearbox.
RON
MG5
TC
Traction control.
TINT
trip
Tyre identification number (TIN).
Trip recorder.
TWI
Tread wear indicator.
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