▷ If the power consumption of a trailer is too
low to be detected by the system, for exam‐
ple due to LED rear lights.
Activating towing a trailer
mode
Principle
When driving with a trailer or load carrier and the
trailer socket occupied, some driver assistance
systems may have functional limitations or may
malfunction. In order to avoid malfunctions, acti‐
vate towing a trailer mode.
Activating
1.
"CAR"
2. "Settings"
3. "General settings"
4. "Trailer mode"
5. "Trailer mode"
Not for Australia/New
Zealand: Trailer tow hitch
with electrically swivellable
trailer hitch
General
The swivel-mounted ball linkage for the trailer
tow hitch is located on the underside of the vehi‐
cle.
Safety notes
WARNING
If the ball linkage is not locked, unstable driving
conditions or accidents can result. There is a
risk of accident or material damage. Before a
journey with a trailer or load carrier, check that
the ball linkage is correctly locked.
If the ball linkage is not properly locked, the
LED in the button illuminates red.
NOTE
The trailer tow hitch is intended to be used with
a trailer. If the ball linkage of the trailer tow hitch
has been swivelled out, it may become jammed
when driving without a trailer or load carrier.
There is a risk of material damage. Swivel the
ball linkage back in when driving without a
trailer or load carrier.
Overview
The button for swinging the swivel-mounted ball
linkage in and out is in the luggage compartment.
Operating requirements
The following requirements must be met in order
to swivel the ball linkage:
▷ Vehicle is standing on level ground.
▷ The tailgate is open.
▷ The trailer socket is not occupied.
▷ Trailer towing is not activated.
▷ Adequate charge state of the vehicle battery.
The LED in the button illuminates green if the
system is operational.
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