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.
General information
The permissible trailer loads, axle weights,
drawbar node weights, and the permissible
gross vehicle weight are specified in the tech-
nical data.
Before driving
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
Distribute cargo as evenly as possible on the
loading platform.
Stow the payload 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 car-trailer combination.
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
Note the tire inflation pressure of the vehicle
and 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 inflation pressure or
connecting or disconnecting a trailer, reinitial-
ize the Flat Tire Monitor display or reset the
Tire Pressure Monitor.
Additional information:
▷ Tire pressure specifications, refer to
page 337.
▷ Tire pressure monitor, refer to page 350.
▷ Flat tire monitor, refer to page 356.
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
Before start of the trip, check the function of
the trailer tail lights.
Keep the activation times of the electrical com-
ponents short during camper operation to save
the vehicle battery power.
Trailer tail lights
The consumption of the trailer tail lights must
not exceed the following values:
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Online Edition for Part no. 01405A8A608 - VI/23
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