Users Manual Part 5

Table Of Contents
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
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Check trailer hitch
lock (white display mes‐
sage)
* The trailer hitch is not operational during a journey with a trailer.
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WARNING Risk of an accident if the ball neck is not locked
The trailer may become detached.
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Stop the vehicle immediately in accordance with the traffic conditions. Do not continue driving.
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Uncouple the trailer and secure it against rolling away.
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Initiate a new swivel movement and do not re-couple the trailer until the warning/indicator lamp goes out.
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Initiate a new swivel movement and, at the same time, pull and hold the button on the boot lid until the ball
neck engages beneath the bumper (/ page 266).
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When the display message disappears, couple up the trailer and drive on.
If the display message does not disappear, the trailer hitch is malfunctioning and the ball neck is not locked.
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Do not couple up the trailer. Drive on without the trailer. Note the reduced ground clearance due to the
unlocked ball neck.
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Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
* The trailer hitch will not be operational when the vehicle is stationary.
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Uncouple the coupled trailer and secure it against rolling away.
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps
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