Driving
distributed between the back and front of
the tr
ailer:
●
Distribut
e loads in the trailer so that heavy
objects are as near to the axle as possible or
above it.
●
Secure the trailer load properly.
Tyre pressure
Set the tyre pressure of the trailer tyres in ac-
cordance with the trailer manufacturer's rec-
ommendations.
When towing a trailer, inflate the tyres of the
towing vehicle with the maximum allowable
pressure
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WARNING
If the maximum permissible axle weight,
the maximum load technically permissible
on the coupling point, the maximum au-
thorised vehicle weight or the gross combi-
nation weight of the towing vehicle and
trailer are exceeded, accidents and serious
injuries may occur.
●
Never exceed the values indicated!
●
The actual weight on the front and rear
axles must never exceed the maximum
permissible axle weight. The weight on the
front and rear axles must never exceed the
maximum permissible weight.
WARNING
A shift in weight could jeopardize the sta-
bility and security of the towing vehicle and
trailer, which could lead to accidents and
serious injuries.
●
Always load the trailer correctly.
●
Always secure the load properly using
belts or straps that are suitable and in good
condition.
Driving with a trailer
Adjusting the headlights
The fr
ont part of the v
ehicle may be raised
when the trailer is connected and the light
may dazzle the rest of the traffic.
Adapt the height of the headlights using the
headlight range adjuster
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1)
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Specific features of driving with a trailer
●
If your trailer has an overrun brake, brake
gently at first and then rapidly. This will pre-
vent the jerking that can be caused by the
locking of trailer wheels.
●
Due to the gross combination weight of
the towing vehicle and trailer, the braking
distance increases.
●
When going down a slope, go into a lower
gear (if using a manual gearbox or the tip-
tronic automatic gearbox mode) to take ad-
vantage of the braking power provided by
the engine. Otherwise, the braking system
could overheat and even fail.
●
The trailer weight, as well as the gross
combination weight of the towing vehicle
and trailer, change the centre of gravity and
the properties of the vehicle.
●
If the towing vehicle is empty and the trail-
er is loaded, then the load distribution is in-
correct. Under these conditions, drive slowly
and with extra caution.
Hill starts with a trailer
Depending on the slope of the hill and the
combination weight of the towing vehicle
and trailer, the vehicle might start rolling
backwards slightly when you first start up.
For hill-starting with a trailer, do the follow-
ing:
●
Press and hold the brake pedal.
●
Press the button once to disconnect the
electronic parking brake
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1)
This does not apply for vehicles with Full LED
xenon he
adlights.
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