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The height of the ball coupling changes

with the load of the vehicle. If necessary,

use a trailer with a height-adjustable draw-

bar.

Driving tips

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Observe the notes on ESP

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trailer stabi-

lisation (Y page 70).

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 max-

imum permitted speed is. Observe the legally

prescribed maximum speed in the relevant

country.

For certain Mercedes-Benz vehicles, the max-

imum permissible rear axle load is increased

when towing a trailer. Refer to the "Technical

data" section to find out whether this applies

to your vehicle. If you utilise any of the added

maximum rear axle load when towing a trailer,

the vehicle/trailer combination may 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 vehicle/

trailer combinations is above 100 km/h.

When towing a trailer, your vehicle's handling

characteristics will be different in comparison

to when driving without a trailer and it will

consume more fuel.

Change into a lower gear in good time on long

and steep downhill gradients. For vehicles

with automatic transmission, you need to

have selected manual drive program

M(Y page 156).

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This also applies if you have activated

cruise control, SPEEDTRONIC or DIS-

TRONIC PLUS.

This will use the braking effect of the engine,

so less braking will be required to maintain

vehicle speed. This relieves the load on the

brake system and prevents the brakes from

overheating and wearing too quickly. If you

need additional braking, depress the brake

pedal repeatedly rather than continuously.

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Briefly depressing the accelerator pedal

on downhill gradients while the manual

drive program M is temporarily activated

(vehicles with automatic transmission): the

automatic transmission may switch back to

the last active automatic drive program E

or S. The automatic transmission may shift

to a higher gear. This can reduce the

engine's braking effect.

Driving tips

If the trailer swings from side to side:

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Do not accelerate.

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Do not countersteer.

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Brake if necessary.

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Maintain a greater distance from the vehi-

cle in front than when driving without a

trailer.

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Avoid braking abruptly. If possible, brake

gently at first to allow the trailer to run on.

Then, increase the braking force rapidly.

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The values given for gradient-climbing

capabilities from a standstill refer to sea

level. When driving in mountainous areas,

note that the power output of the engine,

and consequently the vehicle's gradient-

climbing capability, decrease with increas-

ing altitude.

Folding out the ball coupling

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WARNING

If you release the ball coupling or it does not

engage correctly when folding in, it will swing

out. Within pivoting range of the ball coupling,

there is an increased risk of an accident and

injury.

Only release the ball coupling if the pivoting

range is unobstructed. Always make sure that

the ball coupling engages when folding in.

Towing a trailer

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