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Before negotiating a long or steep gradient , reduce speed and shift down a
gear. As a result, the braking effect of the engine will be used, reducing the
load on the brakes. If, nevertheless, there is a need for additional braking, it
should be carried out at intervals.
Emergency braking warning - if it is necessary to brake hard, the system may
cause the brake lights to automatically flash, to alert the traffic behind.
New brake pads must first be “run in” because these do not initially have the
best possible braking effect. Drive especially carefully for the first 200 km or
so.
If the brake fluid level is too low, it can cause faults in the braking system
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EngineTransmissionPermissible trailer load, braked (kg)with gradients up to 12%.Permissible trailer load, unbraked (kg)1.4 l/92 kW TSIDSG1200610DSG (Green tec)12006101.6 l/81 kW MPIMG1000580AG10006001.4 ltr./66 kW TDI CRMG1000610DSG10006201.6 l/85 kW TDI CRMG1200640Towing a trailer
Driving speed
For safety reasons, do not drive with the trailer any faster than 100 km/h
(when the towing vehicle is a passenger car of category M1) or 80 km/h (when
the towing vehicle is a truck of category N1).
Immediately reduce your speed as soon as even the slightest swaying of the
trailer is detected. Never attempt to stop the trailer from “swaying” by accel-
erating.
Brakes
Apply the brakes in good time! If the trailer is fitted with a trailer brake, apply
the brakes gently at first, then brake firmly. This will avoid brake jolts resulting
from the trailer wheels locking.
On downhill sections shift down a gear in good time to also use the engine as a
brake.WARNINGAlways drive particularly carefully with the trailer.
CAUTION
With frequent towing, the vehicle is excessively loaded so this must also be
checked between service intervals.Anti-theft alarm system
The alarm is triggered if, with a vehicle with activated anti-theft alarm (herein-
after only warning system), the electrical connection to the trailer (accessory)
is interrupted.
Always switch off the anti-theft alarm system before a trailer (accessory) is
coupled or uncoupled
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Boot lid57
Automatic locking58
Open/Close58
Brake Assist (HBA)
170
Brake booster
162
Brake fluid
202
Check202
specification202
Brake pads New
162
Brake pedal (automatic gearbox) Warning light
42
Brakes Brake fluid
202
Braking and stabilisation systems169
Handbrake163
Information on braking162
Run in167
Warning lights38
Brake system
169
Braking Brake booster
162
Breakdown call
130
Breakdown kit
213
Broadcasting
113, 114
Buttons in driver
