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Tyre pressure
Increase tyre pressure on the towing
vehic le to the value specified for a full load
(see pages 249, 250). Also check the
inflation pressure of the spare wheel and
the c aravan/trailer wheels.
Driving characteristics, towing tips
For c aravans/trailers with b ra ke, attach the
break-a way s top ping ca ble to the ey e (see
arrow in fig ure).
Before a ttaching the trailer/caravan,
lubricate the ball of the trailer/caravan
tow ing device. H ow ever, do not lubricate
the ball if a stab iliser, which acts on the
coupling b all, is being used to damp
hunting.
Check caravan/trailer lighting before
starting to drive. The fog tail lights on the
vehicle are deactivated when towing a
caravan or trailer.
Handling is greatly influenced by the
loading of the trailer/caravan. Loads
should therefore be secured so that they
cannot slip and be placed in the centre of
the tra iler/ca ra van if possible, i.e. above
the axle.
In the case of trailers with low driv ing
stability, do not exceed a speed of
50 mph (80 km/h); the use of a friction-type
stabiliser is hig hly recomm ended.
Do not drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h)
if possible, even in countries where higher
speeds are permitted.
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