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Trailer mode
Specific f
eatures of driving with a trailer
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If your trailer has an overrun brake, brake
gently at first and then rapidly. This will prevent
the jerking that can be caused by the locking of
trailer wheels.
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Due to the gross combination weight of the
towing vehicle and trailer, the braking distance
increases.
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When going down a slope, engage a lower
gear (with a manual gearbox, or use the auto-
matic gearbox's tiptronic mode) to use engine
braking. Otherwise, the brake system could
overheat and even fail.
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The trailer weight, as well as the gross combi-
nation weight of the towing vehicle and trailer,
change the centre of gravity and the properties
of the vehicle.
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If the towing vehicle is empty and the trailer
is loaded, then the load distribution is incorrect.
Under these conditions, drive slowly and with
extra caution.
Hill starts with a trailer
Depending on the slope of the hill and the
combination weight of the towing vehicle and
trailer, the vehicle might start rolling backwards
slightly when you first start up.
For hill starts with a trailer hitched:
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Press and hold the brake pedal.
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Press the
button to disconnect the elec-
tr
onic parking brake ›››page183.
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Manual gearbox: Depress the clutch pedal
fully and engage 1st gear.
Automatic gearbox: Move the selector lever to
the D/S position.
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Pull out the
button and hold it in that posi-
tion t
o stop the towing vehicle and trailer with
the electronic parking brake.
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Release the brake pedal.
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Move o slowly.
Manual transmission: release the clutch pedal
slowly.
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Do not release the
button until the engine
has sucient po
wer to start driving.
WARNING
If a trailer is pulled incorrectly, this may lead
t
o loss of control of the vehicle and serious
injury.
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Driving with a trailer and transporting
heavy or large objects will change the vehi-
cle handling and braking distances.
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Always drive cautiously and carefully.
Brake earlier than usual.
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Adapt your speed and driving style at all
times to 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 immediat
ely if you notice that the
trailer is swaying, however slightly.
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Never attempt to “straighten” the towing
v
ehicle 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
through the trailer power socket.
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The vehicle is travelling at over 60km/h (ap-
prox. 37mph).
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