Switching on and manoeuvring
the vehicl
e and trailer
Please refer to at the start of the
chapt
er on page 200.
Fig. 136 On the instrument cluster displa
y:
adjusting the angle of the trailer using the
switch for the exterior mirrors.
Fig. 137 On the instrument cluster displa
y:
adjusting the direction of travel of the trailer.
Switch for exterior mirror adjustment.
Align the trailer to the le.
Align the trailer to the right.
Reverse the vehicle and move the
trailer towards the target position.
Current trailer position.
Target trailer position.
Zero position on the angle display.
Check the requirements before using Pro
Trailer Backup Assist → page 201:
1. Select reverse gear.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
2. Tap the
function button in the Info-
tainment system.
3.
Release the steering wheel →
.
4
. Tilt the switch until the desired direc-
tion is reached → Fig. 136
1 . A diagram
showing the c
urrent position of the
trailer appears on the instrument clus-
ter display for orientation purposes
→ Fig. 137
5 .
5.
Accelerate slowly and reverse the vehi-
cle. Observe the surrounding area →
.
6
. Correct the angle with the switch if nec-
essary → Fig. 136
1 .
7
.
Push the switch to the le
2 or right 3
to select the direction of travel.
8
.
Pull the switch to the rear
4 .
9
. Reverse and drive forwards until the re-
quired position is reached.
10. The manoeuvring operation has been
completed when a corresponding mes-
sage is displayed on the instrument
cluster. An acoustic signal may also
sound.
Automatic braking intervention
The driver is responsible for braking in time
→
.
An a
utomatic braking intervention may oc-
cur and the function may be cancelled in
the following situations:
— Speed of approximately 6–8 km/h (3–
5 mph) is exceeded.
— Steering interventions by driver.
— Diver door is open.
— The
function button is activated in the
Infotainment system.
WARNING
Risk of injury. Fast rotational steering
wheel movements c
an cause serious in-
jury.
·
When manoeuvring, do not reach for
the steering wheel until prompted to do
so by the system.
— Exception: if a dangerous situation
occurs, intervene and take over the
steering.
202 Parking and manoeuvring