Mercedes Benz GLC Class owners manual page 235

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Towingatrailer 233 Observe the following when towing a trailer:its brakes. Then increase the pressure on RTogaindriving experience and to becomethe brake pedal. accustomed to the new handling charac-RIf the automatic transmission repeatedly teristics, you should practice the followingshifts between gears on uphill or downhill in a traffic-free location: gradients, shift to a lower gear using the -cornering left-hand steering wheel paddle shifter. -stopping Alowergearandlowerspeedreducethe -backing up risk of engine failure. parking RWhendrivingdownhill,shifttoalowergear RBeforedriving, check: to utilize the engine's braking effect. -trailer tow hitch Avoid continuous brake application as thisand -safety switch for braked trailersmayoverheat the vehicle brakes and, if -safety chains installed, the trailer brakes. riving -electrical connections RIf the coolant temperature increases dra-D -lights matically while the air-conditioning system -wheels is switched on, switch off the air-condition- RAdjust the exterior mirrors to provide aning system. unobstructedviewoftherearsectionoftheCoolant heat can also be dissipated by trailer. opening the windows and switching the RIf the trailer has electronically controlledventilation blower and the interior temper- brakes,pullawaycarefully.Brakemanuallyature to the highest level. using the brake controller and checkRWhenovertaking, pay particular attention whether the brakes function correctly.to the extended length of your vehicle/ RSecureanyobjectsonthetrailertopreventtrailer combination. the cargo from slipping when the vehicle isDuetothelength of the vehicle/trailer in motion. combination, you require additional road RWhenyoucoupleupatrailer,checkatreg-space in relation to the vehicle you are ularintervalsthattheloadisfirmlysecured.overtaking before you can change back to If the trailer is equipped with trailer lightsthe original lane. andbrakes,checkthetrailertoensurethat these are working. Decoupling a trailer RBearinmindthatthehandlingwill be less stablewhentowingatrailerthanwhendriv-GWARNING ing without one. Avoid sudden steeringIf you uncouple a trailer with the overrun movements. brake engaged, you could trap your hand RThevehicle/trailer combination is heavier,between the vehicle and the trailer drawbar. accelerates more slowly, has a decreasedThere is a risk of injury. gradient climbing capability and a longerDonotuncoupleatrailerif the overrun brake braking distance. is engaged. It is more susceptible to side winds and requires more careful steering.!Donotdisconnectatrailerwithan RIf possible, do not brake suddenly, butengaged overrun brake. Otherwise, your instead depress the brake pedal moder-vehicle could be damaged by the rebound- ately at first so that the trailer can activateing of the overrun brake. Z

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