Symmetrical; Driving Abroad; Trailer Towing - Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2009 Owner's Manual

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Trailer towing*

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Symmetrical dipped beam
If your journey takes you to countries where
vehicles are driven on sides of the road oppo-
site to the country in which the vehicle is reg-
istered, your headlamps must be switched to
symmetrical dipped beam. Oncoming traffic
will be dazzled less.
Have the headlamps switched over at a
X
qualified specialist workshop, e. g. a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
G
Risk of accident
Remember to set the headlamps back to
asymmetrical dipped beam when you return
to driving on the same side of the road as that
of the country in which your vehicle was reg-
istered. You may otherwise dazzle the oncom-
ing traffic and could cause an accident.
Trailer towing*
Folding out the ball coupling
G
Risk of accident and injury
Vehicles with BlueHYBRID*: make sure that
you read the "BlueHYBRID" supplement. You
may otherwise fail to detect dangers.
Before you can tow a trailer with your vehicle,
you must fit the ball coupling.
The telescopic lever is under the cover on the
left-hand side of the boot.
Version: 2.11.7.7
G
Risk of accident
Make sure that the ball coupling is fully
engaged both when it is folded in and when it
is folded out. The indicator lamp is not lit.
Do not pull the telescopic lever if a trailer is
attached. The trailer could otherwise come
loose.
Pull telescopic lever : slightly upwards.
X
Pull telescopic lever : out forwards.
X
Pull telescopic lever : fully upwards.
X
The ball coupling disengages and folds out
from under the rear bumper.
Indicator lamp ; flashes.
Guide telescopic lever : back again.
X
Press the ball coupling in the direction of
X
the arrow until it engages in a vertical posi-
tion.
Indicator lamp ; goes out. The power
socket folds down automatically.
The multi-function display shows the
Trailer hitch Check lock mech. mes-
sage until the ball coupling is engaged.
Remove the protective cap from the ball
X
coupling.
Notes on towing a trailer
G Risk of accident
When reversing the vehicle towards the
trailer, make sure there is nobody between
the trailer and the vehicle.
* optional