Trailer Hitch - Mercedes-Benz B-Class hatchback 2022 Owner's Manual

Cross Traffic Alert can warn drivers of any cross-
ing traffic when reversing and manoeuvring out of
a parking space. The radar sensors in the bumper
also monitor the area adjacent to the vehicle. If a
critical situation is detected, the L symbol
appears in the media display and the vehicle can
be braked automatically.
If the radar sensors are obstructed by vehicles or
other objects, detection is not possible.
Cross Traffic Alert is active under the following
conditions:
if the vehicle is reversing at a walking pace.
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manoeuvring assistance is activated
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( page 279).
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Also observe the instructions on Blind Spot
Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist
( page 258).
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System limits
Cross Traffic Alert is not available on inclines.
Cross Traffic Alert is not available when driving
with a trailer.
Activating/deactivating manoeuvring assistant
Multimedia system:
© Settings Assistance
4 5 5
Camera & parking
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Activate/deactivate Manoeuvring
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Manoeuvring assistant must be active for the
function of Drive Away Assist (
and Cross Traffic Alert ( page 278).
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Trailer hitch

Notes on trailer operation
* NOTE The operating permit may be invali-
dated due to the illegal installation of
trailer hitches
The installation – including retrofitting – of a
non-folding or non-removable trailer hitch that
even partially conceals the license plate or the
lighting system is prohibited.
Observe the applicable legal regulations
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for the installation of trailer hitches.
Observe the following notes on the tongue weight:
Do not use a tongue weight that exceeds or
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falls below the permissible tongue weight
Use a tongue weight as close as possible to
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the maximum tongue weight
assistance.
Do not exceed the following values:
page 278)
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Permissible towing capacity
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Permissible rear axle load of the towing vehi-
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cle
Permissible gross weight of the towing vehicle
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Permissible gross weight of the trailer
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Maximum permissible speed of the trailer
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Ensure the following before starting a journey:
The tyre pressure on the rear axle of the tow-
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ing vehicle is set for a maximum load
The lighting of the connected trailer is opera-
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tional
Vehicles without LED headlamps or MULTI-
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BEAM LED headlamps: the headlamps have
been set correctly
Driving and parking 279