Trailer Towing - Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2009 Owner's Manual

countries. When using symmetrical lights, the
edge of the carriageway is not illuminated as
widely and as far ahead as normal.
On vehicles with Intelligent Light System*,
you can switch the headlamps using the "Tou-
rist mode" function in the on-board computer
( page 119).
Y
Converting dipped-beam headlamps on
vehicles with halogen headlamps
Protective cap
:
Switchover lever
;
Turn protective cap : anti-clockwise and
X
remove it.
Push switchover lever ; down.
X
Insert protective cap : and turn it clock-
X
wise.
When you are driving back on the same side
of the road as the country where the vehicle
is registered, have the headlamps changed
back to asymmetrical dipped beam as soon
as possible after crossing the border.

Trailer towing*

Folding out the ball coupling
Before you can tow a trailer with your vehicle,
you must fold out the ball coupling.
The release wheel is located in the boot
behind the trim on the left-hand side.
* optional
G
Risk of accident
Make sure that the ball coupling is engaged,
either in its folded-out or folded-in position,
and that the indicator lamp is off.
Do not turn the release wheel when a trailer
is coupled up. Otherwise, the trailer might
detach.
To open the cover: turn handle : anti-
X
clockwise and fold down cover ;.
Pull out release wheel ;.
X
Turn release wheel ; anti-clockwise until
X
the ball coupling releases and folds out
from under the rear bumper. Indicator
lamp : flashes.
Trailer towing*
Z
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