Mercedes-Benz Zetros 2020 Operating Instructions Manual page 132

Trailers/semitrailers
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Example: tractor vehicle and centre-axle trailer
Example: tractor vehicle and semitrailer
X
If driving over depressions or elevations,
please be aware that the articulation angle
at the front ; or at the rear : changes.
i If the articulation angle between the trac-
tor/trailer combination is reduced, the
clearance between the tractor vehicle and
the trailer/semitrailer is reduced.
Swivel angle
G
WARNING
If the swivel angle is exceeded during
extreme cornering, the following can hap-
pen:
the cable, compressed-air and hydraulic
R
lines may break away
the trailer tow hitch and the trailer draw-
R
bar may be damaged
This could cause you to lose control of the
vehicle or the trailer. The trailer may even
break away. There is a risk of an accident.
Always pay attention to the swivel angle of
the vehicle combination when cornering.
The swivel angle is dependent on the coupling
system on the tractor vehicle and on the
trailer/semitrailer.
Example: tractor vehicle and centre-axle trailer
Example: tractor vehicle and semitrailer
X
Pay attention to swivel angle = during
extreme cornering.