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Driving
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When the tow hit
ch ball has not been fit-
ted, the socket should remain concealed in
its housing on the bumper.
Anti-theft alarm
When the vehicle is locked, the alarm is trig-
gered when the electrical connection be-
tw
een vehicle and trailer is interrupted.
Always turn off the anti-theft alarm system
before connecting or disconnecting a trailer
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page 135.
Conditions for the integration of a trailer in
the anti-theft alarm system.
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The vehicle is factory-equipped with an an-
ti-theft alarm system and a t
owing bracket
device.
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The trailer is connected electrically to the
towing vehicle by the trailer connector.
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The electrical system of the vehicle and the
trailer are prepared for operation.
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The vehicle is locked with the ignition key
and the anti-theft alarm system is activated.
CAUTION
For technical reasons, trailers fitted with
rear LED lights are not int
egrated in the an-
ti-theft alarm system.
Driving tips
Driving with a trailer always requires extra
care.
W
eight distribution
The weight distribution of a loaded trailer with
an unladen vehicle is very unfavourable.
However, if this cannot be avoided, drive extra
slowly to allow for the unbalanced weight
distribution.
Speed
The stability of the vehicle and trailer is re-
duced with increasing speed. For this reason,
it is advisable not to drive at the maximum
permissible speed in an unfavourable road,
weather or wind conditions. This applies es-
pecially when driving downhill.
You should always reduce speed immediately
if the trailer shows the slightest sign of snak-
ing. Never try to stop the “snaking” by in-
creasing speed.
Always brake in due course. If the trailer has
an overrun brake, apply the brakes gently at
first and then, firmly. This will prevent the jerk-
ing that can be caused by locking of trailer
wheels. Select a low gear in due course be-
fore going down a steep downhill. This ena-
bles you to use the engine braking to slow
down the vehicle.
Reheating
At very high temper
atures and during pro-
longed slopes, driving in a low gear and high
engine speed, always monitor the coolant
temperature gauge
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page 118.
Stabilisation of the towing vehicle
and trailer
The stabilisation of the towing vehicle and
trailer t
ogether is an additional function of the
electronic stability control (ESC).
If the system detects that the trailer is sway-
ing, it intervenes automatically with the driver
steering recommendation to reduce the
swaying of the trailer.
Requirements for the stabilisation of the
towing vehicle and trailer
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The vehicle is factory-equipped with a tow-
ing bracket or has been r
etro-fitted with a
compatible towing bracket.
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The ESC and ASR are active. The control
lamp or is not lit up on the instrument
cluster.
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The trailer is electrically connected to the
towing vehicle through the trailer power sock-
et.
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The vehicle is travelling at over 60 km/h
(approx. 37 mph).
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