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Trailer mode
Vehicles with driving prole selection
If you are going to be towing a trailer, the use
of the Eco driving prole is not recommended.
You are advised to select another of the avail-
able driving proles before beginning to drive
with a trailer.
Trailer weight/drawbar load
Never exceed the authorised trailer weight. If
you do not load the trailer up to the maximum
permitted trailer weight, you can then climb
correspondingly steeper slopes.
The maximum trailer weights listed are only
applicable for altitudes up to 1000m above
sea level. Since higher altitude decreases en-
gine performance and the ability to climb
slopes, the tow load decreases proportionally.
The weight of the vehicle and trailer combina-
tion must be reduced by 10% for every 1000m
of altitude. When possible, operate the trailer
with the maximum authorised drawbar load
on the ball joint of the towing bracket, but do
not exceed the specied limit.
WARNING
Never use the trailer to transport people,
since it would put their life in danger and is
also prohibited.
WARNING
Undue use of the towing bracket may cause
injury and accidents.
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Only use the towing bracket if it is in a per-
fect state of repair and is properly secured.
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Never modify or repair the towing bracket
in any way.
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In order to reduce the danger of injury in
the event of rear-end collisions and to avoid
injury to pedestrians and cyclists when park-
ing the vehicle, cover or remove the tow
hook when you are not using a trailer.
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According to EU regulation 2021_535 it is
not permitted to install a towing device that
completely or partially covers the rear num-
ber plate.
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Never t a towing bracket “with weight dis-
tribution” or “load compensation”. The vehi-
cle has not been designed for this type of
towing bracket. The towing bracket could fail
and the trailer could be released from the
vehicle.
WARNING
Driving with a trailer and transporting heavy
or large objects can aect driving properties
and even cause an accident.
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Always secure the load properly using belts
or straps that are suitable and in good condi-
tion.
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Adapt your speed and driving style at all
times to suit visibility, weather, road and traf-
c conditions.
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Trailers with a high centre of gravity are
more likely to overturn than those with a low
one.
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Avoid sudden braking and manoeuvres.
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Take great care when overtaking.
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Reduce speed immediately if you notice
that the trailer is swaying, however slightly.
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Never drive at more than 80km/h
(50mph) when towing a trailer (or at more
than 100km/h (60mph) in exceptional cir-
cumstances). This also applies in countries
where driving at higher speeds is permitted.
Take into account the speed limit for vehicles
with trailers in the corresponding country, as
it could be less than the speed limit for vehi-
cles without a trailer.
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Never attempt to “straighten” the towing
vehicle and trailer while accelerating.