Safety information
Warning
If the trailer safety line or the trailer safety
chain is not fastened correctly, the trailer
may unintentionally come loose. There is a
risk of accident. Before driving with a trailer,
correctly couple the trailer safety line or the
trailer safety chain to the eye of the trailer
hitch.
Warning
If the trailer safety line or the trailer safety
chain is not fastened correctly, the safety line
or safety chain may get caught and cause
damage to the vehicle or trailer. There is a
risk of accident. Before driving with a trailer,
correctly couple the trailer safety line or the
trailer safety chain to the eye of the trailer
hitch. Ensure that the safety line or safety
chain can move freely and is not dragging on
the ground.
Driving with trailer or rear
carrier
General information
When driving with a trailer or rear carrier, some
driver assistance systems may be restricted or
not available. A Check Control message is dis-
played where applicable. The driving stability
control systems, e.g., Antilock Braking System,
are still available.
If necessary, select another driver assistance
system that can be used while towing a trailer,
e.g., Active Cruise Control.
Additional information:
▷
Driver assistance systems, refer to
page 221.
▷ Driving stability control systems, refer to
page 209.
▷ Cruise control, refer to page 226.
Safety information
Warning
Depending on the design and loading of
trailers, they may begin swinging at speeds
exceeding approx. 50 mph/80 km/h. There
may be a risk of accidents or risk of damage
to property.
Adapt your speed when driving with a trailer.
Immediately brake in the case of swinging.
Apply necessary steering corrections as care-
fully as possible.
Warning
The tire inflation pressure must be adjusted
to the increased axle weight in trailer towing.
Driving with too low tire inflation pressure can
damage the tires. There may be a risk of
accidents or risk of damage to property. Do
not exceed a speed of 60 mph/100 km/h. In-
crease the tire pressure of the towing vehicle
by 0.2 bar/3 psi. Note the maximum possible
tire inflation pressure indicated on the tire.
Using a trailer or rear carrier
General information
When the trailer socket is occupied, a selection
menu is shown on the control display. In the
menu, specify whether you are driving your ve-
hicle with a trailer or rear carrier.
Some driver assistance systems may have
limited functionality or may malfunction when
driving with a trailer or rear carrier, e.g., rear
bicycle rack, and an unoccupied trailer power
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