Users Manual Part 3

Table Of Contents
Do not exceed the following values:
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Permissible towing capacity
R
Permissible rear axle load of the towing vehi‐
cle
R
Permissible gross mass of the towing vehicle
R
Permissible gross mass of the trailer
R
Maximum permissible speed of the trailer
Ensure the following before starting a journey:
R
The tyre pressure on the rear axle of the tow‐
ing vehicle is set for a maximum load
R
The lighting of the connected trailer is opera‐
tional
In the event of increased rear axle load, the car/
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
car/trailer combinations is above 100 km/h.
Extending/retracting the ball neck fully elec‐
trically
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WARNING Risk of accident due to the
ball neck not being engaged
If the ball neck is not engaged, the trailer
may come loose.
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Make sure that the ball neck securely
engages and locks into place.
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NOTE Damage to the all-electric trailer
hitch due to additional pressure
The all-electric trailer hitch could be mechan‐
ically damaged by applying additional pres‐
sure when the ball neck is being extended or
retracted.
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Do not make the ball neck extend/
retract faster by applying additional
pressure.
Requirements:
R
The vehicle is secured against rolling away.
R
The swivel range is clear.
R
The trailer cables or adapter plugs have been
removed.
Extending the ball neck fully electrically
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To extend: pull button 2.
Indicator lamp 1 will flash and the display
message Trailer coupling in motion will
appear on the driver's display.
The ball neck will extend fully electrically.
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Driving and parking