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Storing objects
Vehicles with driving pr
ofile selection
If you are going to be towing a trailer, the use of
the Eco driving profile is not recommended. You
are advised to select another of the available
driving profiles 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 ap-
plicable for altitudes up to 1000 m above sea
level. Since higher altitude decreases engine
performance and the ability to climb slopes, the
tow load decreases proportionally. The weight
of the vehicle and trailer combination must be
reduced by 10% for every 1000 m of altitude.
When possible, operate the trailer with the max-
imum authorised drawbar load on the ball
joint of the towing bracket, but do not exceed
the specified limit.
WARNING
Never use the trailer to transport people,
since it w
ould 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-
f
ect 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 fit 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 l
arge objects can aect 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
condition.
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Adapt your speed and driving style at all
times to suit visibility, weather, road and
trac 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 80km/h (50mph)
when towing a trailer (or at more than
100 km/h (60 mph) in exceptional circum-
stances). 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.
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