Trailer Hitch - Mercedes-Benz C-Class Wagon Owner's Manual

% The maximum articulation angle depends on
the length of the trailer. This is calculated by
the system by driving the vehicle forwards,
including cornering. Before the length of the
trailer has been calculated, the maximum
articulation angle is approximately 23°. The
longer the trailer is, the higher the maximum
articulation angle (max. approximately 60°).
% Pay attention to your surroundings and be
ready to brake at all times.

Trailer hitch

Notes on trailer operation
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
Do not exceed the following values:
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 vehi‐
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cle
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
In the event of increased rear axle load, the car/
trailer combination must not exceed a maximum
speed of 100 km/h for reasons concerning the
operating permit. This also applies in countries
in which the permissible maximum speed for
car/trailer combinations is above 100 km/h.
% When you are reversing with a trailer,
remember to use the Trailer Manoeuvering
Assist function ( page 256).
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Driving and parking 259
Folding the ball neck out and in
& WARNING Risk of accident due to the
ball neck not being engaged
If the ball neck is not engaged, the trailer
may come loose.
Always engage the ball neck as descri‐
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bed.
& WARNING Risk of injury from ball neck
swinging outwards
The ball neck may swing outwards when
unlocking or when it has not been properly
engaged.
There is a risk of injury within the ball neck's
range of movement!
Unlock the ball neck only when its
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range of movement is unobstructed.
Always be sure the ball neck is engaged
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when folding inwards.