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Operation
Trailer towing*
Driving tips
ì•« Maintain a greater distance from the
vehicle in front than when driving with-
out a trailer.
ì•« Avoid braking abruptly. If possible,
brake gently at first to allow the trailer
to run on. Then increase the braking
force rapidly.
앫 The vehicle’s payload must be reduced
to compensate for the noseweight so
that the maximum permissible rear
axle load is not exceeded.
ì•« The gradient-climbing capabilities from
a standstill are correct for sea level.
i When driving in mountainous areas, note
that the power output of the engine, and with it
its gradient climbing capability, decrease with in-
creasing altitude.
If the trailer swings from side to side:
왘 Do not accelerate.
왘 Do not countersteer.
왘 Brake if necessary.
! Do not uncouple a trailer with an overrun
brake between the bumper and drawbar, other-
wise your vehicle could be damaged by the
spring action of the overrun brake.
1 Telescope lever
2 Indicator lamp
왘 Replace the protective cap on the ball
coupling.
왘 Pull telescope lever 1 upwards slight-
ly.
왘 Pull telescope lever 1 out forwards.
왘 Pull telescope lever 1 fully upwards.
The ball coupling disengages and folds
down under the rear bumper. Indicator
lamp 2 flashes.
왘 Guide telescope lever 1 back again.
G Risk of accident
On no account should you attempt to draw
the vehicle/trailer combination out by in-
creasing speed.
G Risk of injury
Do not uncouple a trailer with an overrun
brake when the brake is engaged. You could
otherwise trap your hand between the
bumper and drawbar.
Folding in the ball coupling
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G Risk of injury
Make sure that no persons or animals are in
the pivoting range of the ball coupling. Oth-
erwise, they could be injured.
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