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Trailer stabilization control
Concept
This system supports the driver in stopping
the swinging of a trailer.
The trailer stabilization control detects swing‐
ing and automatically brakes the vehicle
quickly to leave the critical speed range and
stabilize the vehicle-trailer combination.
General information
If the trailer power socket is in use but a trailer
has not been hitched, the system can become
active in certain driving situations, such as
when using a bicycle rack with lighting.
Functional requirement
The system is functional at speeds beginning
at approx. 40 mph/65 km/h while a trailer is be‐
ing towed and the trailer power socket is in
use.
System limits
The system cannot intervene or not intervene
in time in the following situations, for instance:
▷ If a trailer jackknifes suddenly, for instance
on slippery roads or loose surfaces.
▷ If a trailer with a high center of gravity tilts,
before swinging is detected.
▷ If DSC Dynamic Stability Control is deacti‐
vated or has malfunctioned.
Activating trailer towing
Concept
Activating trailer towing prevents driver assis‐
tance systems from malfunctioning, as they
can do when driving with a trailer or load carrier
and the trailer socket not in use.
Activating trailer towing
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. Activate trailer towing.
Mount for trailer hitch
General information
The mount for the trailer hitch is located on the
rear of the vehicle.
Information on suitable trailer hitches is found
on the underside of the mount, see arrow.
Follow the Maintenance Instructions, refer to
page 325.
Safety information
WARNING
During driving operation, high tempera‐
tures can occur underneath the vehicle body,
for instance caused by the exhaust gas sys‐
tem. Contact with the hot components can
cause burns. There is a risk of injury. Do not
touch hot components. Do not perform work in
the vicinity of hot components until after they
have cooled down.◀
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Trailer towing Driving tips
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Online Edition for Part no. 01402984955 - X/17
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