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Driving instructions
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Towing a trailer
acceleration and climbing ability, and has a
larger braking distance.
It is more prone to reacting to cross wind
gusts, and requires more sensitive steering
input.
There are many different laws, including
speed limit restrictions, having to do with
trailer towing. Make sure your rig will be legal,
not only for where you reside, but also for
where you will be driving. A good source for
this information can be the police or local
authorities.
RIf possible, do not brake abruptly, but
rather engage the brake slightly at first to
permit the trailer to activate its brake. Then
increase the braking force.
Note the following, when driving with a trailer:
RIn order to gain skill and an understanding ! If the trailer should begin to sway, reduce
of the vehicle’s behavior, you should
practice turning, stopping and backing up
in an area which is free of traffic.
the vehicle’s speed immediately.
Do not attempt to straighten out the tow
vehicle and trailer by increasing the speed.
RBefore you start driving check the
RIf the transmission shifts between gears on
inclines repeatedly, shift to a lower gear
range manually (Y page 106). Select 4, 3,
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trailer hitch
break-away switch
safety chains
electrical connections
lighting
2
or 1.
A lower gear and reduction of speed
reduces the chance of engine overloading
and/or overheating.
RWhen going down an incline, shift into a
lower gear and use the engine’s braking
effect.
Avoid riding the brakes, thus overheating
the vehicle and trailer brakes (if so
equipped).
tires
RAdjust the mirrors (Y page 84) to permit
unobstructed view beyond rear of trailer.
RIf the trailer has electric brakes, start your
vehicle and trailer moving slowly, and then
apply only the trailer brake controller by
hand to make sure the brakes are working
properly.
RIf the engine coolant rises to an extremely
high temperature when the air conditioning
is on, turn off the air conditioning system.
RAlways secure items in the trailer to
prevent load shifts while driving.
Engine coolant heat can be additionally
vented by opening the windows, switching
the climate control fan speed to high and
setting the temperature control to the
maximum.
RWhen towing a trailer, check occasionally
to make sure the load is secure, and that
trailer lighting and brakes (if so equipped)
are functioning properly.
RDuring a passing maneuver extreme care
must be exercised since your vehicle with
a trailer will require additional passing
distance ahead than when driving without
a trailer.
RTake into consideration that when towing a
trailer, the handling characteristics are
different and less stable from those when
operating the vehicle without a trailer.
Because your vehicle and trailer is longer
than your vehicle alone, you will also need
to go much farther ahead of the passed
vehicle before you can return to your lane.
It is important to avoid sudden maneuvers.
RThe vehicle and trailer combination is
heavier, and therefore limited in
| Categories | Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes-Benz GLK350, Mercedes-Benz X204 |
| Model Year | 2010 |
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