Towing bracket device*
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If the v
ehicle is equipped with a manual
g
earbox, push the clutch pedal all the way
down.
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Move the selector lever to the D/S position
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Pull out the button and hold it in that
position to immobilise the towing vehicle and
trailer with the electronic parking brake.
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Release the brake pedal.
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Start driving slowly. To do this, in the case
of a manual gearbox, slowly release the
clutch pedal.
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Do not release the button until the en-
gine has sufficient power to start driving.
WARNING
If a trailer is pulled incorrectly, this may
lead to loss of control of the vehicle and se-
rious injury.
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Driving with a trailer and transporting
heavy or large objects will change the vehi-
cle handling and braking distances.
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Always drive cautiously and carefully.
Brake earlier than usual.
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Adapt your speed and driving style at all
times to suit visibility, weather, road and
traffic conditions. Slow down, especially
when driving down hills or slopes.
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Accelerate with particular care and cau-
tion. Avoid sudden braking and manoeu-
vres.
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Tak
e great care when overtaking. Reduce
speed immediately if you notice that the
trailer is swaying, however slightly.
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Never attempt to “straighten” the towing
vehicle and trailer while accelerating.
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Take into account the speed limit for ve-
hicles with a trailer, as it could be lower
than for vehicles without a trailer.
Stabilisation of the towing vehicle and
trailer combination
The stabilisation of the vehicle and trailer
combination is an additional function of the
electr
onic st
ability control (ESC).
If the vehicle and trailer stabilisation system
detects that the trailer is weaving, it takes ac-
tion on the steering control to reduce the
weaving of the trailer.
Vehicle and trailer combination stabilisa-
tion requirements
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The vehicle is factory-equipped with a
towing bracket or has been retro-fitted with
a compatible towing bracket.
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The ESC and ASR are active. The control
lamp or is not lit up on the instrument
cluster.
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The trailer is connected to the towing vehi-
cle through the trailer power socket.
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The vehicle is travelling at over 60 km/h
(approx. 37 mph).
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The maximum vertical load technically
permissible is being utilised on the coupling
device.
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The trailer has a rigid draw bar.
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If the trailer has brakes, it must be equip-
ped with a mechanical overrun brake.
WARNING
The enhanced safety provided by the elec-
tric stability control of the vehicle and trail-
er should not lead you to take any risks that
could compromise your safety.
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Adapt your speed and driving style at all
times to suit visibility, weather, road and
traffic conditions.
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Accelerate with caution when the road is
slippery.
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When adjusting any settings, stop accel-
erating.
WARNING
The electric stability control for the vehicle
and trailer may not correctly detect all driv-
ing conditions.
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When the ESC is switched off, the stabili-
sation of the towing vehicle and trailer is al-
so switched off.
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