Towing a trailer
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i Vehicles with the AIRMATIC package:
with a trailer attached, the vehicle will
always remain at highway level. When
coupling up a trailer, please observe the
following:
Rif highway level has not been set
manually, the vehicle will automatically
sink to highway level as soon as it
reaches a speed of 5 mph (8 km/h).
Rhigh-speed level is not available.
Make sure that you do not operate the ADS
switch or the vehicle level control system
when coupling/decoupling the trailer.
Observe the maximum permissible trailer
dimensions (width and length).
Most federal states and all Canadian
provinces require by law:
Rsafety chains between the towing vehicle
and the trailer. The chains should be cross-
wound under the trailer drawbar. They must
be fastened to the vehicle's trailer
coupling, not to the bumper or the axle.
Allow for enough play in the chains to
facilitate turning tight corners.
These restrictions apply to all accessories
powered through a connection to the trailer
power socket of your vehicle, e.g. a bicycle
carrier.
Ra separate brake system for certain types
of trailer.
Towing a trailer
Ra safety switch for braked trailers. Check
There are numerous legal requirements
the specific legal requirements applicable concerning the towing of a trailer, e.g. speed
to your federal state.
restrictions. Make sure that your vehicle/
trailer combination complies with the local
requirements not only in your area of
residence but also at any location to which
you are traveling. The police and local
authorities can provide reliable information.
If the trailer detaches from the towing
vehicle, the safety switch applies the
trailer's brakes.
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Do not connect the trailer's brake system
(if featured) to the hydraulic brake system
of the towing vehicle, as the latter is
equipped with an anti-lock brake system.
Doing so will result in a loss of function of
the brake systems of both the vehicle and
the trailer.
Please observe the following when towing a
trailer:
RTo acquaint yourself with driving with a
trailer and with the resulting changes to
handling, you should practice cornering,
stopping and reversing in a traffic-free
location.
i The vehicle's wiring harness features a
line to the brake indicator lamp.
RBefore driving, check:
X Make sure that the automatic transmission
is set to position P.
X Apply the vehicle's parking brake.
X Start the engine.
X Vehicles with the AIRMATIC package:
select highway level and set ADS to
AUTO or COMF.
X Switch off the engine.
X Close all doors and the tailgate.
X Couple up the trailer.
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the trailer coupling
the safety switch for braked trailers
the safety chains
the electrical connections
the lights
the wheels
RAdjust the exterior mirrors to provide an
unobstructed view of the rear section of the
trailer.
RIf the trailer features electronically
controlled brakes, pull away the vehicle/
X Establish all electrical connections.
| Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz R-Class Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes Benz R350, Mercedes Benz R350 BlueTEC, Mercedes Benz V251 |
| Model Year | 2011 |
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