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The parking brake is automatically released
when the accelerator pedal is activated.
Hills
A car-trailer combination has the tendency to
swing more readily on hills.
Manually downshift to the next-lowest gear
before driving on a hill and drive downhill
slowly.
Trailer Assistant
Principle
The Trailer Assistant helps when reversing
with a trailer.
With the Trailer Assistant, the car-trailer com-
bination is not guided by the steering wheel
when reversing, but by continuous correction
of the articulation angle on the control display.
The articulation angle is the angle between
the vehicle and trailer. This angle is thus the
desired direction of travel for the vehicle-trailer
combination in reverse.
When reversing, the system takes control of
steering the front wheels. The driver must con-
trol the speed using the accelerator and brake
pedals.
Vehicle features and options
This system may not be available in the
owned vehicle, e.g. due to the selected op-
tional equipment, the national-market version
or the option for later enabling and software
updates. This also applies to individual func-
tions of the system.
For information on whether a function is cur-
rently available in the vehicle or when the func-
tion can be installed in the vehicle, contact an
authorized service center or another qualified
service center.
Additional information:
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.
General information
Follow the information in the "Parking assis-
tance systems" chapter.
Additional information:
Parking assistance systems, refer to page 234.
Safety information
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute for
the driver’s personal judgment in assessing
the traffic situation. Based on the limits of
the system, it cannot independently react
to all traffic situations. There is a risk of
accident. Adjust driving style to traffic condi-
tions. Watch the surrounding traffic situation
closely, be ready to take over steering and
braking at any time, and actively intervene
where appropriate.
Warning
The system can steer the vehicle over or
onto curbs. There is a risk of injury or risk
of damage to property. Watch surrounding
traffic closely and actively intervene where
appropriate.
Functional requirements
The following functional requirements apply for
the Trailer Assistant:
▷
A trailer is attached and connected.
▷ The system is taught for the trailer to be
used.
▷ Depending on vehicle equipment and na-
tional-market version, trailer towing is acti-
vated.
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