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210Driving and operating3. Insert the coupling ball bar in theopening and push firmly up to the
stop.
Secure the coupling ball bar
correctly by moving the lever to
the locked position, shown in the
picture.
4. Attach the trailer.
5. Fold the socket forward.
6. Connect the trailer plug to the socket.
7. Attach the breakaway stoppingcable to the eye on the carrier.
9 Warning
Towing a trailer is permitted only
when a coupling ball bar is fitted correctly. If the coupling ball bardoes not engage correctly, seekthe assistance of a workshop.
Dismounting coupling ball bar
1. Disconnect the trailer plug.
2. Unfasten the breakaway stopping
cable.
3. Remove the trailer.
4. Move the lever of the coupling ball
bar to the rear position. Remove
the coupling ball bar by pulling it.
5. Move the lever of the coupling ball
bar to the front position.
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Driving and operating211Type B
1. Connect the trailer plug to thesocket and fasten the breakaway
stopping cable to the eye on the
carrier.
2. Attach the trailer.
Type C
1. Remove the safety splint.
2. Pull the lever and open the towing
ring.
3. Attach the trailer, close the towing
ring and fix the splint.
4. Connect the trailer plug to the socket and attach the breakaway
stopping cable to the eye on the
carrier.
Trailer stability assist If the system detects snaking
movements, engine power is reduced
and the vehicle / trailer combination is
selectively braked until the snaking
ceases. While system is working keep
steering wheel as still as possible.
Trailer stability assist is a function of
the Electronic Stability Control 3 165.
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230Vehicle careNo.Circuit12Diagnostic connector, power
supply transformer13Head-up display, climate
control, Infotainment system14Anti-theft alarm system, tele‐
matic unit15Automatic transmission, instru‐
ment cluster, climate control16Starter, power supply trans‐
former17Instrument cluster19Trailer socket, steering wheel
controls21Anti-theft system, power button22Rear view camera, rain and light sensor23Seat belt reminder, special
vehicle control module, start-
stop, trailer socketNo.Circuit24Parking assist, Infotainment
system, rear view camera, side
blind spot camera25Airbag26Steering angle sensor27Parking heater29Infotainment system31-32Power outlet34Parking assist, interior mirror35Diagnostic connector, headlight
range adjustment, heated wind‐ screen, climate control36Interior lights, USB portVehicle tools
Tools
Vehicles with spare wheel
Open the cover of the footwell storage
3 75.
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252Service and maintenanceGeneral information
Service information In order to ensure economical and
safe vehicle operation and to
maintain the value of your vehicle, it
is of vital importance that all
maintenance work is carried out at the
proper intervals as specified.
The detailed, up-to-date service
schedule for your vehicle is available
at the workshop.
Severe operating conditions exist if
one or more of the following
circumstances occur frequently: Cold starting, stop and go operation, e.g.
for taxis and police vehicles, trailer
operation, mountain driving, driving
on poor and sandy road surfaces,
increased air pollution, presence of
airborne sand and high dust content,
driving at high altitude and large
variations of temperature.
Under these severe operating
conditions, certain service work may
be required more frequently than the
regular service interval indicated inthe service display. Contact a
workshop for customised service
schedules.
Service display 3 102.
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280Towing another vehicle .............246
Towing equipment .....................209
Towing the vehicle .....................245
Trailer coupling ........................... 208
Trailer stability assist .................211
Trailer towing ............................. 208
Transmission ............................... 18
Transmission display .................157
Tread depth ............................... 234
Trip odometer ............................ 100
Turn lights .......................... 103, 127
Tyre chains ................................ 235
Tyre deflation detection system . 233
Tyre designations ......................232
Tyre pressure ............................ 232
Tyre pressures ........................... 266
Tyre repair kit ............................. 236
U
Ultrasonic parking assist............. 186
Underseat storage .......................74
Upholstery .................................. 249
USB port ....................................... 94
Using this manual ..........................3
V Valet mode ................................. 113
Vehicle battery ........................... 217
Vehicle checks............................ 214
Vehicle data ................................ 259Vehicle data recording and
privacy ..................................... 272
Vehicle detected ahead ..............109
Vehicle dimensions .................... 264
Vehicle Identification Number ....257
Vehicle jack ................................ 230
Vehicle locator lighting ...............131
Vehicle messages .....................117
Vehicle personalisation .............118
Vehicle security ............................ 35
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 213
Vehicle tools ............................... 230
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Ventilation ................................... 140
W
Warning chimes .........................117
Warning lights ............................... 99
Warning triangle .......................... 86
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 217
Wheel changing .........................239
Wheel covers ............................. 235
Wheels and tyres .......................231
Windows ....................................... 41
Windscreen................................... 41
Windscreen wiper and washer ....91
Winter tyres ............................... 231
Wiper blade replacement ..........219
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