Towing A Trailer; Important Safety Notes - Mercedes-Benz V-Class Operating Instructions Manual

"Wide-angle" function
Symbol for the full-screen setting with
:
image from the reversing camera (rear view)
Own vehicle
;
The display shows the corresponding full-screen
setting of the rear or front view and the vehicle
symbol of your own vehicle ;.
Select the front view when you are driving out of
an exit and the view of crossing traffic is restric-
ted, for example.
X
To switch to split-screen view: press the
back button &.
or
X
Select and confirm the & display symbol
with the controller.
or
X
Select and confirm the
using the controller.
Information on the multimedia system back but-
ton and controller can be found in the separate
operating instructions.
Stopping the 360° camera display
X
Press button :.
or
X
Drive forwards faster than moderate speed.
or
360° view
function
X
Shift the automatic transmission to P.
or
X
In split-screen mode, confirm the "Back" func-
tion with the back button & or by using the
& display symbol.
Information on the multimedia system back
button and controller can be found in the sep-
arate operating instructions.
The multimedia system display shows the dis-
play of the previously active function.

Towing a trailer

Notes on towing a trailer

Important safety notes

G
WARNING
If the ball coupling is not properly engaged, it
could come loose and endanger other road
users. There is a risk of an accident and injury.
Engage the ball coupling as described, making
sure that it is securely attached.
G
WARNING
If the ball coupling is not engaged, the trailer
could become detached. There is a risk of an
accident.
Always engage the ball coupling as described
and make sure that it is securely attached.
G
WARNING
If the maximum permissible load for a carrier
system is exceeded, the carrier could come
loose from the vehicle and endanger other
road users. There is a risk of an accident and
injury.
Never exceed the maximum permissible load
when using a carrier.
G
WARNING
You could lose control of the vehicle/trailer
combination if it begins to swerve. The vehi-
cle/trailer combination could even overturn.
There is a risk of an accident.
On no account should you attempt to
straighten out the vehicle/trailer combina-
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