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Storing objects
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The maximum vertical load technically per-
missibl
e 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-
tect 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.
Electrically unlocking trailer hook
Fig.179 Right side of the luggage
compartment: butt
on to unlock the tow hitch.
The towing bracket’s hook is located in the
bumper
. Tow hooks for electrical unlocking
cannot be removed.
There should be no person, animal or object in
the path of the tow hook›››
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Unlocking the tow hook and removing it
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Stop the vehicle and connect the electronic
parking br
ake ›››page183.
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Switch o the engine.
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Open the rear lid.
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Pull the ›››Fig.179 button briefly. The
tow hook unlocks electrically and automati-
cally turns outwards. The button's control lamp
flashes.
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Finish remove the tow hook by hand until you
feel and hear that it has engaged and the con-
trol lamp on the button stays on.
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Close the rear lid.
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Hitching and connecting a trailer
›››page268.
Retracting the tow hook
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Stop the vehicle and apply the electronic
parking brake.
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Switch o the engine.
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Unhook the trailer and interrupt the electrical
connection between it and the vehicle. If you
are using an adapter, remove it from the trailer's
power socket.
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Open the rear lid.
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Pull the ›››Fig.1
79 button briefly. The tow
hook unlocks electrically.
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