Towing bracket device*
If the system detects that the trailer is sway-
in
g, it
intervenes automatically with the driv-
er steering recommendation to reduce the
swaying of the trailer.
Requirements for the stabilisation of the
towing vehicle and trailer
●
The vehicle is factory-equipped with a tow-
ing bracket or has been retro-fitted with a
compatible towing bracket.
●
The ESC and ASR are active. The control
lamp or is not lit up on the instrument
panel.
●
The trailer is electrically connected to the
towing vehicle through the trailer power
socket.
●
The vehicle is travelling at over 60 km/h
(approx. 37 mph).
●
The maximum vertical load technically per-
missible is being utilised on the coupling de-
vice.
●
The trailer has a rigid draw bar.
●
If the trailer has brakes, it must be equip-
ped with a mechanical overrun brake.
WARNING
The enhanced security provided by the elec-
tric s
tability control of the towing vehicle and
trailer should not lead you to take any risks
that could compromise your safety.
●
Adapt
your speed and driving style at all
times to suit visibility, weather, road and traf-
fic conditions.
●
Accelerate with caution when the road is
slippery.
●
When adjusting any settings, stop acceler-
ating.
WARNING
The electric stability control for the towing
v
ehic
le and trailer may not correctly detect all
driving conditions.
●
When the ESC is switched off, the stabilisa-
tion of the towing vehicle and trailer is also
switched off.
●
The stability system does not always detect
light and unstable trailers, so it may not sta-
bilise these correctly.
●
When driving on slippery surfaces with
poor grip, the trailer can even interfere with
the stability system.
●
Trailers with a high centre of gravity can tip
even without having previously swayed.
●
If a trailer is not attached, but the trailer
power socket is connected (e.g. installation
of a bicycle rack with lights), repeated auto-
matic braking may occur in extreme driving
conditions.
Retrofitting a towing bracket
Fig. 219 Limits and attachment points for ret-
r
ofittin
g a towing bracket.
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