Towing bracket device*
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The v
ehicle is tr
avelling at over 60 km/h
(approx. 37 mph).
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The maximum vertical load technically
permissible is not being exceeded 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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The stabilit
y system does not always de-
tect light trailers, so it may not stabilise
these correctly.
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When driving on surfaces with poor grip,
the trailer can even interfere with the sta-
bility system.
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Trailers with a high centre of gravity can
tip over without having previously weaved.
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If a trailer is not attached, but a connec-
tor is plugged into the power socket (e.g.
installation of a bicycle rack with lights), re-
peated automatic braking may occur in ex-
treme driving conditions.
Electrically unlocking trailer
hook*
Description
Fig. 185 On the left side of the luggage compart-
ment: button for unlocking the tow hook.
The towing bracket’s hook is located in the
bumper. T
o
w hooks for electrical unlocking
cannot be removed.
There should be no person, animal or object
in the path of the tow hook
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.
Unlocking the t
o
w hook and removing it
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Stop the vehicle and connect the electron-
ic parking brake
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page 264 .
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Switch off the engine.
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Open the rear lid.
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Pull the
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Fig. 185 button briefly. The tow
hook unlocks electrically and automatically
turns outwards. The button's control lamp
flashes.
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Finish remove the tow hook by hand until
you feel and hear that it has engaged and the
control lamp on the button stays on.
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Close the rear lid.
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Hitching and connecting a trailer
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page 291.
Retracting the tow hook
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Stop the vehicle and apply the electronic
parking brake.
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Switch off the engine.
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Unhook the trailer and interrupt the elec-
trical connection between it and the vehicle.
If you are using an adapter, remove it from
the trailer's power socket.
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