Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2014 Owner's Manual page 288

brake system and prevents the brakes from
overheating and wearing too quickly. If you
need additional braking, depress the brake
pedal repeatedly rather than continuously.
Driving tips
If the trailer swings from side to side:
Do not accelerate.
X
Do not countersteer.
X
Brake if necessary.
X
Maintain a greater distance to the vehicle in
R
front than when driving without a trailer.
Avoid braking abruptly. If possible, brake
R
gently at first to allow the trailer to run on.
Then, increase the braking force rapidly.
The values given for gradient-climbing
R
capabilities from a standstill refer to sea
level. When driving in mountainous areas,
note that the power output of the engine,
and consequently the vehicle's gradient-
climbing capability, decrease with increas-
ing altitude.
Folding out the ball coupling
WARNING
G
If the ball coupling is not correctly engaged,
the trailer can detach. There is a risk of an
accident.
Always engage the ball coupling as described.
G WARNING
If you release the ball coupling or it does not
engage correctly when folding in, it will swing
out. Within pivoting range of the ball coupling,
there is an increased risk of an accident and
injury.
Only release the ball coupling if the pivoting
range is unobstructed. Always make sure that
the ball coupling engages when folding in.
Before you can tow a trailer with your vehicle,
you must fold out the ball coupling.
Make sure that the vehicle is stationary.
X
Open the boot lid.
X
Pull release knob : until the ball coupling
X
unlocks.
The ball coupling folds out from under the
rear bumper.
The indicator lamp on the release knob
flashes. The trailer socket folds away auto-
matically.
Press the ball coupling in the direction of
X
the arrow until it engages in a vertical posi-
tion.
The indicator lamp on the release knob
goes off.
The multifunction display shows the
Trailer hitch Trailer hitch Check Check lock
sage until the ball coupling is engaged.
Remove the protective covering from the
X
ball coupling and store it in a safe place.
Hybrid vehicles: observe the safety instruc-
tions for hybrid vehicles (
Towing a trailer
lock mech. mech. mes-
page 269).
Y
Z
285