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304 Driving and parking
This can significantly impair the driving char-
acteristics and the trailer may become loose.
There is a risk of fatal injury.
Only install a ball neck that complies
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with the permissible dimensions and is
designed for the requirements of trailer
operation.
Do not modify the ball neck or the trailer
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hitch.
The values approved by the manufacturer can be
found on the identification plates and in the "Tech-
nical data" section under "Trailer hitch" for the
towing vehicle (
page 449).
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& WARNING Risk of accident due to vehi-
cle/trailer combination swerving
If you drive too fast in trailer operation, the
vehicle/trailer combination may start to
swerve.
This could cause you to lose control of the
vehicle/trailer combination. The vehicle/
trailer combination may even rollover.
Under no circumstances should you try
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to straighten the vehicle/trailer combi-
nation by increasing your speed.
Reduce the speed and do not counter-
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steer.
Brake if necessary.
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Retrofitting a trailer hitch is permissible only if a
trailer load is specified in your vehicle documents.
If this is not the case, the vehicle is not approved
for trailer operation.
Further information can be obtained at a qualified
specialist workshop.
For a detachable trailer coupling, it is essential to
comply with the operating instructions of the
trailer coupling manufacturer.
Couple and uncouple the trailer carefully. If you
do not connect the trailer to the towing vehicle
correctly, the trailer may become detached.
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 vehicle
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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 tire 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 62 mph (100 km/h) for reasons con-
cerning the operating permit. This also applies in
countries in which the permissible maximum
speed for car/trailer combinations is above
62 mph (100 km/h).
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