Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 907 2018 Operating Instructions Manual page 172

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Driving and parking
If you do not connect the trailer to the towing
vehicle correctly, the trailer may become
detached. Once it has been connected and is
roadworthy, the trailer must be in a horizontal
position behind the towing vehicle.
Note the following regarding the drawbar load:
Make full use of the maximum drawbar load,
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where possible
Do not exceed or undershoot the permitted
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drawbar load
Do not exceed the following values:
Permitted braked or unbraked towing capa‐
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city
The maximum permissible towing capacity for
trailers without a separate braking system is
750 kg
Permitted rear axle load of the towing vehicle
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Permitted gross weight of the towing vehicle
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Permitted gross weight of the trailer
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Permitted gross towing weight
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Maximum permissible speed of the trailer
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The relevant permitted values, which must not be
exceeded, can be found in the following places:
in your vehicle documents
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on the identification plate of the trailer hitch
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on the trailer's identification plate
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on the vehicle identification plate
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If there are discrepancies between the values, the
lowest one applies.
Before driving off, ensure the following:
The tyre pressure on the rear axle of the tow‐
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ing vehicle has been set for the maximum
load.
The headlamps have been set correctly.
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Your vehicle will act differently with a trailer rela‐
tive to without a trailer.
The car/trailer combination:
is heavier
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is restricted in its acceleration and gradient-
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climbing capability
has a longer braking distance
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reacts more strongly to crosswind gusts
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requires more delicate steering
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has a larger turning circle
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This can impair the vehicle's driving characteris‐
tics.
When driving with a car/trailer combination,
always adapt your speed to the current road and
weather conditions. Drive carefully. Keep a suffi‐
cient safe distance.
Comply with the maximum speed of 80 km/h or
100 km/h, even in countries in which higher
speeds are permitted for car/trailer combina‐
tions.
Comply with the legally prescribed maximum
speed for car/trailer combinations in force in the
country in question. Before driving, consult the
trailer's vehicle papers to see the maximum per‐
missible speed for your trailer.
The trailer hitch is one of the most important
vehicle parts for road safety. Comply with the
instructions on operating, maintaining and servic‐
ing in the manufacturer's operating manual.
Vehicles with a removable trailer coupling:
reduce the risk of damage to the ball coupling. If
you do not need the ball coupling, remove it from
the ball coupling mount.
% When using a trailer, remember that
PARKTRONIC is available only to a limited
extent, if at all.
% The ball head height changes depending on
the vehicle's load. In this case, use a trailer
with a height-adjustable drawbar.
Driving tips
The maximum permissible speed for car/trailer
combinations depends on the type of trailer.
Before driving, consult the trailer's vehicle papers
to see the maximum permissible speed for your
trailer.
Your vehicle will act differently with a trailer rela‐
tive to without a trailer, and will consume more
fuel. In the case of a long and steep descent, you
must select shift range 3, 2 or 1 in good time.
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This also applies if the cruise control or the
speed limiter is switched on.
You thereby make use of the braking effect of the
engine and do not have to brake as often to con‐
trol the speed. This relieves the load on the brake
system and prevents the brakes from overheating
and wearing too quickly. If you have to apply the
brakes as well, do not keep your foot on the
brake pedal. Instead, press it intermittently.
Driving tips
If the trailer sways, remember the following
points: