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Storing objects
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Adapt your speed and driving style at all
times t
o suit visibility, weather, road and
trac conditions. Slow down, especially
when driving down hills or slopes.
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Accelerate with particular care and cau-
tion. Avoid sudden braking and manoeuvres.
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Take great care when overtaking. Reduce
speed immediately if you notice that the
trailer is swaying, however slightly.
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Never attempt to “straighten” the towing
vehicle and trailer while accelerating.
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Take into account the speed limit for vehi-
cles with a trailer, as it could be lower than
for vehicles without a trailer.
Stabilisation of the towing vehicle
and trailer combination
The stabilisation of the vehicle and trailer com-
bination is an additional function of the elec-
tronic stability control (ESC).
If the system detects that the trailer is weaving,
it intervenes to reduce the swaying of the trailer.
Vehicle and trailer combination stabilisation
requirements
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The vehicle is factory-equipped with a tow-
ing br
acket or has been retro-fitted with a com-
patible towing bracket.
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The ESC and TCS are active. The control
lamp
or is not lit up on the instrument clus-
t
er.
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The trailer is connected to the towing vehicle
thr
ough the trailer power socket.
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The vehicle is travelling at over 60km/h (ap-
prox. 37mph).
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The maximum vertical load technically per-
missible is not being exceeded on the coupling
device.
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The trailer has a rigid draw bar.
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If the trailer has brakes, it must be equipped
with a mechanical overrun brake.
WARNING
The enhanced safety provided by the elec-
tric st
ability control of the vehicle and trailer
should not lead you to take any risks that
could compromise your safety.
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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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Accelerate with caution when the road is
slippery.
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When adjusting any settings, stop acceler-
ating.
WARNING
The electric stability control for the vehicle
and tr
ailer may not correctly detect all driv-
ing conditions.
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When the ESC is switched o, the stabili-
sation of the towing vehicle and trailer is also
switched o.
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The stability system does not always de-
t
ect light trailers, so it may not stabilise
these correctly.
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When driving on surfaces with poor grip,
the tr
ailer can even interfere with the stabil-
ity system.
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Trailers with a high centre of gravity can tip
over without having previously weaved.
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If a trailer is not attached, but a connector
is plugged into the power socket (e.g. instal-
lation of a bicycle rack with lights), repea-
ted automatic braking may occur in extreme
driving conditions.
Installing a rear carrier system or a
bicycle rack on the trailer hitch
Fig.143 R
ecommended weight distribution on
the rear support system.
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