Operation Manual

235Driving and operation
Insert the sealing plug in the hole for the
coupling ball bar. Fold away the socket –
see page 232, Fig. 17221 T.
Do not use steam-jet cleaners or other
high-pressure cleaners to clean the
coupling ball bar.
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Stowage of coupling ball bar
Hatch
Stow the coupling ball bar in the p ouch and
fasten it in the luggage compartment
cargo box with the stra p.
Estate
Stow the coupling ball bar in the
compartment in the spare wheel well of the
luggage compartment, fastening it with
the strap.
Towing
Caravan and trailer loads
1)
The permissible caravan/trailer loads are
vehicle- and engine-dependent maximum
values which must not be exceeded. The
actual caravan/trailer load is the difference
between the actual gross weight of the
caravan/trailer and the actual coupling
socket load with the caravan/trailer
coupled. When the caravan/trailer load is
being checked, therefore, only the
caravan/trailer wheels – and not the jockey
wheel – must be standing on the weighing
apparatus.
The permissible caravan/trailer loads for
your vehicle are given in the vehicle
documents. Unless otherwise stated, they
are valid for gradients up to max. 12%.
1)
Observe national regulations.