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Driving
If the system detects that the trailer is weav-
ing, it int
ervenes to reduce the swaying of the
trailer.
Vehicle and trailer combination stabilisa-
tion requirements
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The vehicle is factory-equipped with a tow-
ing bracket or has been retro-fitted with a
compatible towing bracket.
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The ESC and the TCS are switched on. The
control lamp or is not lit up on the instru-
ment cluster.
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The trailer is connected to the towing vehi-
cle through the trailer power socket.
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The vehicle is travelling at over 60 km/h
(approx. 37 mph).
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The maximum vertical load technically per-
missible is not being exceeded on the cou-
pling 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 trail-
er 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
traffic conditions.
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Accel
erate with caution when the road is
slippery.
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When adjusting any settings, stop accel-
erating.
WARNING
The electric stability control for the vehicle
and tr
ailer may not correctly detect all
driving conditions.
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When the ESC is switched off, the stabili-
sation of the towing vehicle and trailer is al-
so switched off.
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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 trailer can even interfere with the sta-
bility 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 connec-
tor is plugged into the power socket (e.g.
installation of a bicycle rack with lights),
repeated automatic braking may occur in
extreme driving conditions.
Electrically unlocking trailer
hook
Description
Fig. 207
On the left side of the luggage com-
partment: butt
on for unlocking the tow hook.
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
›››
.
Unl
ocking the tow hook and removing it
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Stop the vehicle and connect the electronic
parking brake
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page 272.
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Switch off the engine.
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Open the rear lid.
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Pull the
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Fig. 207 button briefly. The tow
hook unlocks electrically and automatically
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