2022 MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS CABRIOLET trailer

If
th era dar sensors are obstructed byvehicles or
ot her objects, de tection is not possible.
Depending on the countr y,Cross Tra1c Ale rtcan
be deactivated or activated in theManoeuvring
assistance menu (/page 240).
% Also obser vethe inst ructions on Blind Spot
Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist
(/ page 214).
Syst
Syst em limits
em limits
Cross Tra1c Ale rtis not available on inclines.
Cross Tra1c Ale rtis not available when driving
with a trailer.
Manoeuvr
Manoeuvr ing br ing brak
ake function
e function
The manoeuvring brake function can pr event colli-
sions with pedestrians when theve hicle is reve rs-
ing at slow speeds. If there ve rsing camera
de tects a person in theve hicle path, theve hicle
can be braked toa standstill.
The manoeuvring brake function can inter vene
under thefo llowing conditions:
R The vehicle is reve rsing at a speed slo werth an
10 km/h. R
The camera image is shown in the media dis-
play (/ page 229).
Yo u can activate and deactivate the manoeuvring
brake function in theManoeuvring assistance
menu (/ page 240).
If th e manoeuvring brake function is triggered, the
fo llowing symbol appears in red in the selected
view in theCamera & parkingmenu: %
Ifth e manoeuvring brake function is not avail-
able, the same symbol appears in grey.
The manoeuvring brake function is only an aid. It
is not a substitute foryo ur attention tothe sur-
ro undings. The responsibility for safe manoeuvring
and parking remains with you. Make sure that no
persons, animals or objects etc. are in the
manoeuv ring range. &
W WARNI NG
ARNI NGRisk of accident caused bylimi-
te d de tection bythe manoeuvring brake
function
The manoeuvring brake function cannot
alw ays clear lyde tect people. Other obs tacles
are not de tected bythe function.
In these cases, the function may brake unnec-
essarily or not brake at all. #
Always pay careful attention tothe tra1c
situation; do not relyonthe manoeuvring
brake function alone. #
Beready tobrake. Syst Syst
em limits
em limits
Obser vethe system limits of thefo llowing func-
tions:
R Active Parking Assist (/ page 233)
R 360° Camera (/ page 225)
R Reversing camera (/ page 222)
The manoeuvring brake function is not available in
th efo llowing situations:
R on inclines Driving and parking
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R
if transport equipment, fore xamp le a trailer or
bicycle rack , is attached tothe trailer hitch
and the electrical connection has been cor-
re ctly es tablished
A
A ctiv
ctiv ating/deactiv
ating/deactiv ating manoeuvr
ating manoeuvr ing assist
ing assistance
ance
Multimedia system:
4 © 5
Settings 5
Assistance
5 Camera & parking #
Activate/deactivate Manoeuvring assistance.T
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railer Manoeuvr
ailer Manoeuvr ing Assist
ing Assist F
F
unction of Tr
unction of Trailer Manoeuvr
ailer Manoeuvr ing Assist
ing Assist&
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WARNING
ARNING Risk of accident due tounsuita-
ble trailers
Tr ailers with a steered axle or a /Th wheel
cann otbe used with Trailer Manoeuv ring
Assist.
Due tothis, the trailer cannot be manoeuvred
in the desired direction and you can cause a
collision or the trailer can overturn. #
Only use Trailer Manoeuv ring Assist with
trailers with /xed dr awbars and axles. *
N NOOTE
TE Damage due toove rhanging loads
in front or dr awbar ins tallations The
vehicle and the trailer may be damaged
during manoeuvring due toove rhanging loads
at the front of the trailer or dr awbar ins talla-
tions. #
Pay attention toove rhanging loads or
dr aw bar ins tallations while manoeuvring. Tr
ailer Manoeuv ring Assist assists you when
re ve rsing with a trailer. Using there ve rsing cam-
era, it monitors the articulation angle between the
ve hicle and trailer and adjusts it toa speci/ed
va lue. Trailer Manoeuv ring Assist also limits your
speed.
Tr ailer Manoeuv ring Assist is only an aid. It is not
a substitute foryo ur attention tothe sur round-
ings. The responsibility for safe manoeuvring and
parking remains with you. Make sure that there
are no persons, animals or objects in the manoeu- vring area while manoeuvring and parking in/exit-
ing parking spaces.
Yo u can either enter the articulation angle value
directly via the multimedia system or use a
straightening manoeuvre. When car rying out a
straightening manoeuvre, the system calculates
th e articulation angle automatically and straight-
ens theve hicle/trailer combination tothe trailer's
cur rent direction.
Obser vethe no tes on towing a trailer
(/ page 242).
Syst
Syst em limits em limits
Obser vethe system limits of thefo llowing func-
tions:
R Active Parking Assist (/ page 233)
R 360° Camera (/ page 225)
R Reversing camera (/ page 222)
The system may be impaired or may not function
in thefo llowing situations:
R The gradient is greater than appr oximately
15 %. 240
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Driving and parking

Using
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Using Trailer Manoeuvr
ailer Manoeuvr ing Assist
ing Assist
R
R eq
eq uir
uir ements:
ements:
R The vehicle has been star ted and is stationar y.
R A trailer has been de tected.
R The gradient is less than appr oximately 15%.
R The boot lid is closed.
R The electric parking brake is not applied.
R The driver's seat belt is fastened. Using
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Using Trailer Manoeuvr
ailer Manoeuvr ing Assist
ing Assist #
Engage reve rsege ar k. #
Press but ton1.
The camera ima geis shown in the media dis-
pla y. #
Toadjust the articulation angle: select ¸.
Swipe leT or right on the media display or
to uchpad tochange the articulation angle. or #
Toactivate the straightening manoeuvre:
select º.
The system calculates the articulation angle in
such a wayth at the direction of the trailer at
th e time of activation is maintained. There is a
short countersteering mo vement of the trailer
while theve hicle is reve rsed, which then
guides it back tothe desired line. In this wa y,
th eve hicle is aligned st raight with the trailer
and, at the same time, the direction of the
trailer is maintained. #
Accelerate and brake as requ ired.
% The maximum articulation angle depends on
the length of the trailer. This is calculated by
th e system bydriving theve hicle forw ards,
including cornering. Before the length of the
trailer has been calcula ted, the maximum
articulation angle is appr oximately 23°. The
longer the trailer is, the higher the maximum
articulation angle (max. appr oximately 60°).
% Pay attention toyour sur roundings and be
re ady tobrake at all times. Driving and parking
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railer hitch
ailer hitch N
No
ot
tes on tr
es on tr ailer oper
ailer oper ation
ation *
N
NOOTE
TE Mercedes-AMG vehicles #
Obser vethe no tes in the Supplement.
Yo u could otherwise failto recognise
dangers. *
N
NOOTE
TE The operating permit may be in vali-
dated due tothe illegal installation of
trailer hitches The installation – including
retro/tting – of a
non- folding or non-remo vable trailer hitch that
eve n partial lyconceals the license plate or the
lighting system is prohibited. #
Obser vethe applicable legal regulations
fo rth e installation of trailer hitches. Obser
vethefo llowing no tes on theto ngue weight:
R Do not use a tongue weight that exceeds or
fa lls below the permissible tongue weight
R Use a tongue weight as close as possible to
th e maximum tongue weight Do not
exceed thefo llowing values:
R Perm issible towing capacity
R Perm issible rear axle load of theto wing vehi-
cle
R Perm issible gross weight of theto wing vehicle
R Perm issible gross weight of the trailer
R Maximum permissible speed of the trailer
Ensure thefo llowing before starting a journe y:
R The tyre pressure on there ar axle of theto w-
ing vehicle is set for a maximum load
R The lighting of the connected trailer is opera-
tional
R V
V ehicles wit
ehicles wit hout LED headlam
hout LED headlam ps or MUL
ps or MULTI-
TI-
BEAM LED headlam
BEAM LED headlam ps:
ps:the headlamps ha ve
been set cor rectly
In theev ent of increased rear axle load, the car/
trailer combination must not exceed a maximum
speed of 100 km/h forre asons conce rning the
operating permit. This also applies in countries in
which the permissible maximum speed for car/
trailer combinations is abo ve100 km/h. %
When you are reve rsing with a trailer, remem-
ber touse theTrailer Manoeuvering Assist
function (/ page 240). F F
olding t
olding t he ball nec
he ball nec k out and in
k out and in &
W
WARNING
ARNING Risk of accident due tothe ball
neck not being engaged
If th e ball neck is not engaged, the trailer may
come loose. #
Always engage the ball neck as descri-
bed. &
W WARNING
ARNING Risk of injury from ball neck
swinging outwards
The ball neck may swing outwards when
unlocking or when it has not been proper ly
engaged.
There is a risk of injury within the ball neck's
ra nge of mo vement! #
Unlock the ball neck only when its range
of mo vement is unobstructed. 242 242
Driving and parking

#
Always be sure the ball neck is engaged
when folding in wards. *
N
NO OTE
TE Increased risk of damage toprop-
erty due tofolded-out ball neck #
When the trailer is not coupled or the
bicycle rack is attached, fold in the ball
neck or, in the case of a fully electric
trailer hitch, retract the ball nec k. *
N
N O
OTE
TE Damage totheve hicle due toincor-
re ct use of the trailer hitch When a trailer hitch is used
toreco ver a vehi-
cle, theve hicle may be damaged in the proc-
ess. #
Use the trailer hitch only for pulling a
trailer or attaching appr oved car rier sys-
te ms (e.g. a bicycle rack ). R
R
eq
eq uir
uir ements:
ements:
R The vehicle is secured against rolling away.
R The swivel range is clear. R
The trailer cables or ada pter plugs ha vebeen
re mo ved.
F
F olding t
olding t he ball nec
he ball nec k out
k out #
Pull switch 2until the ball neck unloc ks.
The ball neck will fold out from under there ar
bumper.
Indicator lamp 1will 0ash. #
Pull the ball neck in the direction of the ar row
until it engages audibly in a vertical position.
Indicator lamp 1onthe ball neck release
switch will go out.
If th e ball neck is not securely loc ked in place,
th eTrailer coupling Check lockmessage will
appear on the inst rument displa y. #
Remo vethe co ver cap from the ball head and
store it in a safe place. Driving and parking
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Make sure
that the ball on the ball neck is clean.
Check that it is either greased or dry (g rease-
free), depending on the inst ructions forth e trailer.
F
F olding t
olding t he ball nec
he ball nec k in
k in #
Pull switch 2until the ball neck unloc ks.
The ball neck will fold up under there ar
bumper.
Indicator lamp 1will 0ash. #
Push the ball neck in the direction of the
ar ro w until it engages audibly behind the
bumper.
Indicator lamp 1will go out and the message
on the inst rument display will disappear.
Obser vethe information about the displa yson the
inst rument clus ter:
R Indicator and warning lamps (/ page 431)
R Display message s (/page 372) Coupling up/uncoupling a tr Coupling up/uncoupling a tr
ailer
ailer &
W
WARNING
ARNING Risk of injury due toach ange
in vehicle le vel
V
V ehicles wit
ehicles wit h lev
h level contr
el contr ol:
ol:theve hicle le vel
may be changed unintentionall y,e.g. by ot her
people. If you couple or uncouple the trailer
during this time, you may become trapped. In
addition, other people could become trapped
if parts of their body are between theve hicle
body and the tyres or underneath theve hicle.
Obser vethefo llowing when coupling or
uncoupling: #
Do not open or close any doors or the
boot lid. #
Do not initiate the le vel control and do
not operate theDY NAMIC SELECT
switch. #
Do not lo ckor unlock theve hicle. R
R
eq
eq uir
uir ements:
ements:
R The ball neck is extended and engaged in a
securely loc ked position. Tr
ailers with a 7-pin plug can be connected tothe
ve hicle with thefo llowing adap ters:
R Adapter plug
R Adapter cable
The trailer will be cor rectly de tected bytheve hi-
cle only if thefo llowing conditions are met:
R The trailer is connected cor rectl y.
R The trailer lighting system is in working order.
The functions of thefo llowing systems will be
a.ec tedbya cor rectly connected trailer:
R ESP ®
trailer stabilisation
R Trailer Manoeuvering Assist
R Active Lane Keeping Assist
R Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
R Active Parking Assist
R Blind Spot Assist or Active Blind Spot Assist
R Drive Away Assist
R Cross Tra1c Ale rt
R Reversing camera
R 360° camera 244
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R
AIR BODY CONTROL
Coupling up a tr
Coupling up a tr ailer
ailer
* NO
NOTE
TEDamage tothe star ter battery due
to full dis charge Charging
the trailer battery using the po wer
supply of the trailer can damage the star ter
batter y. #
Do not use theve hicle's po wer supply to
ch arge the trailer batter y. #
Remo vethe co ver cap from the ball head and
store it in a safe place. #
Position the trailer on a le vel sur face behind
th eve hicle and couple it up totheve hicle. #
Open the soc ket cap. #
Inse rtthe plug with lug 1ingroo ve 3 on
th e soc ket. #
Turn bayonet coupling 2totheright as far as
it will go. #
Let the cap engage. #
Secure the cable tothe trailer with cable ties
(only if you are using an adap ter cable). #
Make sure that the cable is alw ays slack for
ease of mo vement during cornering. Under
thefo llowing conditions, a message may
appear on the inst rument display even if the
trailer has been connec ted cor rectl y:
R LEDs ha vebeen ins talled in the trailer lighting
system.
R The cur rent has fallen below the trailer lighting
system's minimum cur rent (50 mA).
% Accessories can be connected tothe perma-
nent po wer supply up to180 W and tothe
po we r supply that is switched on via the igni-
tion loc k.
U
U ncoupling a tr
ncoupling a tr ailer
ailer &
W
WARNI NG
ARNI NGRisk of being crushed and
becoming trapped when uncoupling a
trailer
When uncoupling a trailer with an engaged
inertia-activated brake, your hand may
become trapped between theve hicle and the
trailer dr awbar. #
Do not uncouple trailers with an engaged
ove rrun brake. Driving and parking
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*
N
NO
OTE
TE Damage during uncoupling with an
engaged overrun brake The
vehicle may be damaged if you uncouple
with an engaged overrun brake. #
Do not uncouple trailers with an engaged
ove rrun brake. &
W
WARNING
ARNING Risk of becoming trapped when
disconnecting the trailer cable
V
V ehicles wit
ehicles wit h lev
h level contr
el contr ol syst
ol system:
em:Thevehicle
may lo wer when the trailer cable is disconnec-
te d.
This could result in you or other people
becoming trapped if your or their limbs are
between theve hicle body and the tyres or
underneath theve hicle. #
Make sure that nobody is underneath the
ve hicle or in the immediate vicinity of the
wheel ar ches when you disconnect the
trailer cable. #
Secure the trailer against rolling away. #
Disconnect the electrical connection between
th eve hicle and the trailer. #
Uncouple the trailer. #
Place the co ver cap on the ball head.
% T
Tr
railer
ailer s wit
s wit h LED lighting:
h LED lighting: aTer uncoupling the
traile r,switch theve hicle on and then o.
again. Bicy
Bicy
cle r
cle r ac
ack function
k function &
W
WARNING
ARNING Risk of an accident if the bicy-
cle rack is used incor rectly
The bicycle rack may become de tach ed from
th eve hicle in thefo llowing cases:
R the permissible load capacity of the trailer
hitch is exceeded.
R the bicycle rack is used incor rectl y.
R the bicycle rack is secured tothe ball neck
beneath the ball head. Obser
vethefo llowing foryo ur ow n sa fety and
th at of other road users:
R always adhere tothe permissible load
capacity of the trailer hitch.
R always obser vethe permissible rear axle
load of theto wing vehicle.
R use the bicycle rack only totransport bicy-
cles.
R always proper lysecure the bicycle rack by
attaching it tothe ball head.
R use only bicycle rack s appr ovedby
Mercedes-Benz.
R always obser vethe bicycle rack operating
instructions. *
N
NOOTE
TE Damage toor breakage of the trailer
hitch due tounsuitable or improper lyused
bicycle rack. #
Only use bicycle rack s appr ovedby
Mercedes-Benz prope rly as described
bel ow. 246
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Driving and parking