manual Mercedes Benz R Class owners manual page 197

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BA 251 USA, CA Edition A 2011; 1; 3, en-US2010-04-16T14:31:55+02:00 - Seite 195 d2sboike Version: 3.0.3.5 Towing a trailer195 trailer combination carefully, manuallyblower fan and the interior temperature to brake using the brake controller, and checkmaximum. the brakes for correct function.R When overtaking, pay particular attention R Secure any objects on the trailer to preventto the extended length of your vehicle/ the cargo from slipping when the vehicle istrailer combination. in motion. Due to the length of your vehicle/trailer R If you couple up a trailer, regularly checkcombination, you will have to travel an the cargo for secure fastening and makeadditional distance beyond the vehicle you sure that the trailer lamps and (ifare overtaking before returning to the applicable) the trailer brakes areprevious lane. functioning correctly. R Bear in mind that the handling will be less Decoupling a trailer stable when towing a trailer than when driving without one. Avoid sudden steering GWarning! Driving and parking movements. Vehicles with AIRMATIC: While you are R The vehicle/trailer combination is heavier, coupling or decoupling a trailer, make sure accelerates more slowly, has a decreased nobody locks or unlocks the vehicle and/or gradient climbing capability and a longer opens or closes doors or the tailgate. braking distance. The vehicle’s level could change and you It is more susceptible to side winds and could endanger yourself and/or others as a requires more careful steering. result. R If possible, avoid abrupt braking. Depress Make sure that you do not operate the ADS the brake pedal moderately at first, so that switch or the vehicle level control system the trailer can activate its own brakes. Then when coupling/decoupling the trailer. increase the pressure on the brake pedal. R If the automatic transmission continues toX Make sure that the automatic transmission shift back and forth between two gearsis set to position P. when driving up or downhill, restrict the XApply the vehicle's parking brake. shift range. Select shift range 4, 3, 2, or 1. XStart the engine. A lower gear and lower speed reduce the XClose all doors and the tailgate. risk of engine failure. XApply the trailer's parking brake. R When driving downhill, shift to a lower gear to utilize the engine's braking effect. GWarning! Avoid continuous brake application as this Vehicles with AIRMATIC: As soon as you may overheat the vehicle brakes and, if disconnect the electrical connection between installed, the trailer brakes. the trailer and the vehicle, the vehicle will R If the coolant temperature increaseslower. To help avoid personal injury, make dramatically while the air-conditioningsure no one is near the wheel housing or system is switched on, switch off the air-underneath the vehicle before the electrical conditioning system. connection is disconnected. Coolant heat can additionally be dissipatedWhen you decouple the trailer, the vehicle is by opening the windows and by setting thetemporarily raised because the springs are relieved of load. Be especially careful during this process, as you could otherwise injure yourself and/or others. Make sure that any Z

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