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To avoid hazardous situations:
make sure to check the noseweight before
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each journey
use a drawbar noseweight as close as possi-
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ble to the maximum noseweight
do not exceed the maximum permissible
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noseweight
do not use a noseweight lower than the min-
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imum noseweight
When reversing the vehicle towards the trailer,
make sure there is nobody between the trailer
and the vehicle.
Couple and uncouple the trailer carefully. If you
do not couple the trailer to the towing vehicle
correctly, the trailer could become detached.
Make sure that the following values are not
exceeded:
the permissible trailer drawbar noseweight
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the permissible trailer load
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the permissible rear axle load of the towing
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vehicle
the maximum permissible gross vehicle
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weight of both the towing vehicle and the
trailer
The applicable permissible values, which must
not be exceeded, can be found:
in your vehicle documents
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on the identification plates of the trailer tow
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hitch and the trailer
on the vehicle identification plate
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If the values differ, the lowest value applies.
You will find the values approved by the manu-
facturer on the vehicle identification plates and
those for the towing vehicle under "Technical
data" (
page 447).
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When towing a trailer, your vehicle's handling
characteristics will be different in comparison to
when driving without a trailer.
The vehicle/trailer combination:
is heavier
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is restricted in its acceleration and gradient-
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climbing capability
has an increased braking distance
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is affected more by strong crosswinds
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demands more sensitive steering
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has a larger turning circle
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This can impair the vehicle's handling charac-
teristics. Adapt your driving style accordingly.
Maintain a safe distance. Drive carefully.
When towing a trailer, always adjust your speed
to the current road and weather conditions. Do
not exceed the maximum permissible speed for
your vehicle/trailer combination.
Notes on towing a trailer
General notes
Check the tyre pressures when towing a trailer.
You will find the values in the tyre pressure table
in the vehicle fuel filler flap (
Please note that when towing a trailer, the fol-
lowing driving systems have limited availability
or are not available at all.
PARKTRONIC (
page 225)
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Blind Spot Assist (
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Active Lane Keeping Assist (
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Active Parking Assist (
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On vehicles without level control, the height of
the ball coupling will alter according to the load
placed on the vehicle. If necessary, use a trailer
with a height-adjustable drawbar.
You will find fitting dimensions and loads under
"Technical data" (
page 446).
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Driving tips
Observe the information on ESP
sation (
page 77) and on pulling away with a
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trailer (
page 161).
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Select the Comfort drive program using the
DYNAMIC SELECT controller (
The maximum permissible speed for vehicle/
trailer combinations depends on the type of
trailer. Before beginning the journey, check the
trailer's documents to see what the maximum
permitted speed is. Observe the legally prescri-
bed maximum speed in the relevant country.
For certain Mercedes-Benz vehicles, the maxi-
mum permissible rear axle load is increased
when towing a trailer. See the "Technical data"
section to find out whether this applies to your
vehicle (
page 447). If you utilise any of the
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added maximum rear axle load when towing a
trailer, the vehicle/trailer combination may not
exceed a maximum speed of 100 km/h for rea-
sons concerning the operating permit. This also
applies in countries in which the permissible
maximum speed for vehicle/trailer combina-
tions is above 100 km/h.
Towing a trailer
page 408).
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page 244)
page 250)
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page 228)
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trailer stabili-
page 166).
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