Trailer and rear carrier
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes model-specific equip-
ment, systems, and functions that are currently
available, or may become available in the fu-
ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.
Additional information:
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.
Using trailers and rear
carriers
Principle
The trailer and the rear carrier, e.g., rear bicy-
cle rack, can be connected to the vehicle using
the trailer hitch. When driving with a trailer or
rear carrier, you must follow certain values and
specifications for drawbar nose weight, load,
tire pressure, exterior mirrors, and electrical
consumption.
General information
The permissible trailer loads, the axle loads,
the drawbar nose weights, and the permissible
gross vehicle weight are specified in the tech-
nical data.
Drawbar nose weight
The maximum payload of the towing vehicle is
reduced by the weight of the trailer hitch and
the drawbar nose weight. The drawbar nose
weight increases the vehicle weight. Do not ex-
ceed the approved gross vehicle weight of the
towing vehicle.
Loading
To load the trailer, distribute the cargo as
evenly as possible over the loading surface.
Stow the cargo as low and close to the trailer
axle as possible. A low center of gravity in the
trailer increases the driving safety of the entire
trailer.
Do not exceed the approved gross vehicle
weight of the trailer and the permissible trailer
load of the vehicle. The smaller value applies
in each case.
Tire pressure
When towing a trailer, follow the tire pressure
specifications for the vehicle and the trailer.
For the vehicle, the tire inflation pressure for
higher loads applies.
For the trailer, the specifications of the manu-
facturer apply.
After correcting the tire pressure or connecting
or disconnecting a trailer, reinitialize the Flat
Tire Monitor or reset the Tire Pressure Monitor.
Additional information:
▷ Tire pressure specifications, refer to
page 314.
▷ Flat tire monitor, refer to page 334.
▷ Tire pressure monitor, refer to page 327.
Exterior mirrors
Exterior mirrors, which allow the driver to see
both rear edges of the trailer, are available as
optional accessories from an authorized serv-
ice center or another qualified service center or
repair shop.
Electrical consumption
General information
To preserve the vehicle battery and reduce
electrical consumption, keep the switch-on
times of power consumers short during
camper operation.
Seite 298
DRIVING TIPS
Trailer and rear carrier
298
Online Edition for Part no. 01405A8A536 - VI/23
To Next Page
Loading...
Need help?
General
