trailer MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS ESTATE 2015 Owner's Guide
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To avoid hazardous situations:
R make sure to check the noseweight before
each journey
R use adrawbar noseweight as close as pos-
sible to the maximum noseweight
R do not exceed the maximum permissible
noseweight
R do not use anoseweight lower than the
minimum noseweight
When reversin gthe vehicle towards the
trailer, make sure there is nobody between
the trailer and the vehicle.
Couple and uncouple the trailer carefully. If
you do not couple the trailer to the towing
vehicle correctly, the trailer could become
detached.
Make sure that the following values are not
exceeded:
R the permissible trailer drawbar noseweight
R the permissible trailer load
R the permissible rear axle load of the towing
vehicle
R the maximum permissible gross vehicle
weight of both the towing vehicle and the
trailer
You will find the applicable permissible val-
ues, which must not be exceeded, in the vehi-
cle documents.
You will find the values approved by the man- ufacturer on the vehicle identification plates
and those for the towing vehicle under "Tech-
nical data" (Y page 484).
When towing atrailer, your vehicle's handling
characteristics will be different in comparison to when driving without atrailer.
The vehicle/trailer combination:
R is heavier
R is restricted in its acceleration and gradi-
ent-climbin gcapability
R has an increased braking distance
R is affected more by stron gcrosswinds
R demands more sensitive steering
R has alarger turnin gcircle This can impair the vehicle's handling char-
acteristics. Adapt your driving style accord-
ingly. Maintain
asafe distance. Drive care-
fully.
When towing atrailer, alway sadjust your
speed to the curren troad and weather con-
ditions. Do not exceed the maximum permis- sible speed for your vehicle/trailer combina-
tion. Notes on towing
atrailer
General notes Trailer towing is not permissible on the fol-
lowing models:
R E2 20 BlueTEC BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
R E1 80
R E63A MG
R E63A MG S-MODEL
R E63A MG 4MATIC
R E63A MG S-MODEL4 MATIC
i When towing
atrailer, set the tyre pres-
sure on the rear axle of the towing vehicle
for am aximum load; see the tyre pressure
table in the fuel filler flap (Y page 420).
Please notet hat when towing atrailer,
PARKTRONIC (Y page 235), Active Parking
Assist (Y page 239) and Blind Spot Assist
(Y page 257) are only available with limita-
tions, or not at all.
i On vehicles without level control, the
height of the ball coupling will alter accord-
ing to the load placed on the vehicle. If nec- essary, use atrailer with aheight-adjusta-
ble drawbar.
You will find fitting dimensions and loads
under "Technical data" (Y page 482).
Driving tips i
Observe the notes on ESP ®
trailer stabi-
lisation (Y page 86). Towing
atrailer
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The maximum permissible speed for vehicle/
trailer combinations depends on the type of
trailer. Before beginnin gthe journey, check
the trailer's document stosee what the max-
imum permitted speed is. Observe the legally
prescribed maximum speed in the relevant
country.
For certain Mercedes-Benz vehicles, the max-
imum permissible rear axle load is increased
when towing atrailer. See the "Technical
data" section to find out whether this applies to your vehicle (Y page 484). If you utilise any
of the added maximum rear axle load when
towing atrailer, the vehicle/trailer combina-
tion may not exceed amaximum speed of
100 km/hf or reasons concerning the oper-
ating permit. This also applie sincountrie sin
which the permissible maximu mspee dfor
vehicle/trailer combinations is above
100 km/h.
When towing atrailer, you rvehicle's handling
characteristics wil lbedifferent in comparison
to whe ndriving without atrailer and it will
consume more fuel.
Change into alower gea ringood time on long
and steep downhill gradients.
i This also applie
sifyou have activated
cruis econtrol, SPEEDTRONIC or
DISTRONIC PLUS.
This wil luse the braking effect of the engine,
so less braking wil lberequired to maintain
vehicle speed. This relieves the loa donthe
brake system and prevents the brake sfrom
overheating and wearing too quickly. If you
need additiona lbraking, depress the brake
pedal repeatedl yrather than continuously.
Driving tips If the trailer swings from side to side:
X Do not accelerate.
X Do not countersteer.
X Brake if necessary. R
Maintain agreater distance to the vehicle in
front than whe ndriving without atrailer.
R Avoid braking abruptly .Ifpossible ,brake
gently at first to allow the trailer to run on.
Then, increase the braking force rapidly.
R The values give nfor gradient-climbing
capabilities from astandstil lrefer to sea
level. When driving in mountainous areas,
note that the power outpu tofthe engine,
and consequently the vehicle's gradient-
climbing capability, decrease with increas-
ing altitude. Foldin
gout the ball coupling G
WARNING
If the bal lcoupling is not correctly engaged,
the trailer can detach .There is arisk of an
accident.
Always engag ethe bal lcoupling as described. G
WARNING
If you release the bal lcoupling or it does not
engag ecorrectly whe nfolding in, it wil lswing
out. Withi npivoting range of the bal lcoupling,
there is an increased risk of an accident and
injury.
Only release the bal lcoupling if the pivoting
range is unobstructed. Always make sure that the bal lcoupling engages whe nfolding in. Saloon
Before you can tow
atrailer with you rvehicle,
you must fold out the bal lcoupling. 268
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atrailerDriving and parking
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The release wheel is located behind the left-
hand side trim panel in the boot.
Opening the cover (Saloon):
X Slide luggage net ;down.
X Turn handle :around anti-clockwise and
fold cover =down. Estate
Before you can tow
atrailer with your vehicle,
you must fold out the ball coupling.
The release wheel is located behind the left-
hand side trim panel in the boot/luggage
compartment.
Opening the cover (Estate):
X Pull handle :in the direction of the arrow
and fold cover ;down. Saloon
Unlocking and folding out the ball cou-
pling (Saloon):
X Grip release wheel Aso that your thumb
lies on the thumb rest.
X Turn release wheel Aaround anti-clock-
wise until the ball coupling releases and folds out from under the rear bumper. Indi-
cator lamp ?flashes. Estate
Unlocking and folding out the ball cou-
pling (Estate):
X Grip release wheel ?so that your thumb
lies on the thumb rest.
X Turn release wheel ?around anti-clock-
wise until the ball coupling releases and
folds out from under the rear bumper. Indi- cator lamp =flashes. Saloon
Estate Towing
atrailer
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X
Pull the ball coupling in the direction of the
arrow until it engages in avertical position.
Indicator lamp =goes out. The trailer
power socket is integrated in the ball cou-
pling and swivels out with it.
Saloon: indicator lamp ?goes out.
Estate: indicator lamp =goes out.
The multifunction display shows the
Trailer Trailer hitch
hitch Check
Checklock
lockmech.
mech. mes-
sage until the ball coupling is engaged.
X Remove the protective coverin gfrom the
ball coupling and store it in asafe place.
X Make sure that the ball of the ball coupling
is clean and greased.
HYBRID vehicles :make sure that you read
the "HYBRID" Supplement included in the
vehicle literature. Otherwise, you may not
recognise dangers. Coupling up
atrailer
X Make sure that the transmission is in posi-
tion P.
X Apply the parking brake.
X Position the trailer horizontally behind the
vehicle.
X Couple up the trailer.
X Establish the electric connection between
the vehicle and the trailer.
X Check that the trailer lighting system is
working.
Ac onnected trailer is only recognised when
the electrical connection is established
correctly and when the lighting system is
working properly. The function of other sys-
tems, such as ESP ®
,P ARKTRONIC and
Active Parking Assist also depends on this. Uncoupling
atrailer G
WARNING
If you uncouple atrailer with an engaged over-
run brake, you could trap your hand between the vehicle and the trailer drawbar. This poses
ar isk of injury.
Do not uncouple atrailer with an engaged
overrun brake. G
WARNING
Vehicles with level control:
If you disconnect the trailer cable, the vehicle is lowered. This can cause you or others to
become trapped between the vehicle body
and tyres, or underneat hthe vehicle. This
poses arisk of injury.
Make sure that no-one is in the immediate
vicinit yofthe wheel arch or underneat hthe
vehicle when disconnectin gthe trailer cable.
! Do not disconnect
atrailer with an
engaged overrun brake. Otherwise, your
vehicle could be damaged by the rebound- ing of the overrun brake.
X Make sure that the transmission is in posi-
tion P.
X Apply the parking brake.
X Secure the trailer against rolling away.
X Remove the trailer cable and decouple the
trailer. Folding in the ball coupling
G
WARNING
If you release the ball coupling or it does not
engage correctly when folding in, it will swing out. Within pivoting range of the ball coupling,
there is an increased risk of an accident and
injury.
Only release the ball coupling if the pivoting
range is unobstructed. Always make sure that the ball coupling engages when folding in.
X Place the protective coverin gonthe ball
coupling. 270
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atrailerDriving and parking
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Saloon
The release wheel is located behind the left-
hand sid etrim panel in the boot.
Opening the cover (Saloon):
X Slide luggage net ;down.
X Turn handle :anti-clockwise and fold
dow ncover =. Estate
The release wheel is located behind the left-
hand sid etrim panel in the boot/luggage
compartment.
Opening the cover (Estate):
X Pull handle :in the direction of the arrow
and fol dcover ;down. Saloon
Unlockin gand lowering the bal lcou pling
(Saloon):
X Grasp release wheel Awith your hand
such that the thum bisinthe thum brest
and turn it anti-clockwise.
The ball coupling unlocks and lowers. Indi-
cator lamp ?flashes. Estate
Unlockin gand lowering the bal lcou pling
(Estate):
X Grasp release wheel ?with your hand
such that the thum bisinthe thum brest
and turn it anti-clockwise.
The ball coupling unlocks and lowers. Indi-
cator lamp =flashes. Towin
gatrailer
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Saloon
Estate
X Press the ball coupling in the direction of
the arrow unti litengages behind the
bumper.
Saloon: indicator lamp ?goe soutand the
messag einthe multifunction display dis-
appears.
Estate: indicator lamp =goe soutand the
messag einthe multifunction display dis-
appears.
i Fol
dthe ball coupling back in if yo uare not
using the traile rtow hitch. Traile
rpower supply
! You can connect accessorie
switha
power rating of up to 240 Wtothe perma-
nent power suppl yand with apower rating
of up to 180 Wtothe power suppl ythat is
switched on via the ignition lock.
The traile rbattery may not be charge dfrom
the power supply. X
To switc hthe connecte dpower supply
on or off: turn the key in the ignition lock to
position 2or 0respectivel y(Ypage 179).
Whe nitleavest he factory, your vehicle's
traile rsocke tise quipped with apermanent
power suppl yand apower suppl ythat is
switched on via the ignition lock.
The permanent power suppl yissupplie dvia
traile rsocke tpin9.
The power suppl ythat is switched on via the
ignition lock is supplie dvia traile rsocke tpin
10.
The trailer's permanent power suppl yis
switched off in the event of low vehicle supply
voltage and afte rsix hours at the latest.
You can find more information abou tinstal-
ling the traile relectrics at aquali fied special-
ist workshop. Failure check for LEDs
i If LED lamps are fitted in the trailer, a
malfunction messag emay appea rinthe
multifunction display eve nifthere is no
fault. The reason for the erro rmessag emay
be that the current ha sfalle nbelow the
minimum of 50 mA.
To ensure reliabl eindication of the failure,
each LED chain in the traile rlighting mus tbe
guaranteed aminimum current of 50 mA. Traile
rwith7 -pinc onnector
General notes Traile
rwith7 -pinc onnector: youc an con-
nect to the 13-pi nsocke tont he ball coupling
using an adapter or, if necessary, an adapter
cable .Both can be obtained at aquali fied
specialist workshop.
Fitting the adapter !
Make sure that there is sufficient cable
play so that the cable cannot become
detached when cornering. 272
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X
Open the socket cover.
X Insert the plug connector with lug :into
groove =on the socket.
X Turn bayonet connection ;clockwise to
the stop.
X Let the cover engage.
X If you are using an adapter cable, secure
the cable to the trailer with cable ties. Towing
atrailer
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Safety systems
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions !÷
currently unavail‐ currently unavail‐
able See Owner's able See Owner's
Manual Manual ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), ESP
®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram), BAS (Brake Assist System), the HOLD function, PRE-SAFE ®
,
hill start assist and ESP ®
trailer stabilisation are temporarily
unavailable.
The adaptive brake lights, BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist,
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS, PRE ‑SAFE®
PLUS and
PRE‑SAFE ®
Brake may also have failed.
In addition, the ÷,åand! warning lamps light up in the
instrumen tcluster.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
For example, the on-board voltage may be insufficient.
G WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you
brake hard, for example.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affec-ted. The braking distance may increase in an emergency braking
situation.
If ESP ®
is not operational, ESP ®
is unable to stabilise the vehicle.
There is an increased danger of skidding and risk of an accident.
X Drive on carefully.
If the display message disappears, the functions mentioned
above are available again.
If the multifunction display still shows the display message: X Drive on carefully.
X Consult aqualified specialist workshop. !÷
inoperative See inoperative See
Owner's Manual Owner's Manual ABS,E
SP®
,B AS ,the HOLD function, PRE-SAFE ®
,h ill start assist
and ESP ®
trailer stabilisation are not available due to amalfunc-
tion.
The adaptive brake lights, BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist,
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS, PRE ‑SAFE®
PLUS and
PRE‑SAFE ®
Brake may also have failed.
In addition, the J,÷,åand! warning lamps light up
in the instrumen tcluster.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
G WARNING 300
Display messagesOn-board computer and displays
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions The brak
esystem continues to function normally, but without the
function slisted above. The wheels could therefore loc kifyou
brak ehard, fo rexample.
The steerabilit yand brakin gcharacteristics may be severely affec-
ted. The brakin gdistanc emay increase in an emergenc ybraking
situation.
If ESP ®
is no toperational, ESP ®
is unable to stabilis ethe vehicle.
There is an increase ddanger of skiddin gand ris kofana ccident.
X Drive on carefully.
X Consult aqualified specialist workshop immediately. ÷
inoperative See inoperative See
Owner'
sManual
Owner' sManual ESP
®
,B AS ,the HOLD function ,PRE-SAFE ®
,h ill start assist and
ESP ®
trailer stabilisation are no tavailable due to amalfunction.
The adaptive brak elights ,BAS PLU SwithC ross-Traffic Assist,
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS, PRE ‑SAFE®
PLU Sand
PRE ‑SAFE ®
Brake may also hav efailed.
In addition ,the ÷ andå warnin glamp sligh tupint he
instrumen tcluster.
The self-diagnosi sfunction ,for example, may no tbecomplete.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
G WARNING
The brak esystem continues to function normally, but without the
function slisted above.
The brakin gdistanc emay thus increase in an emergenc ybraking
situation.
If ESP ®
is no toperational, ESP ®
is unable to stabilis ethe vehicle.
There is an increase ddanger of skiddin gand ris kofana ccident.
X Drive on carefully.
X Consult aqualified specialist workshop. Display
messages
301On-boardcomputer an ddisplays Z
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions T!
÷
inoperative See inoperative See
Owner'
sManual
Owner' sManual EB
D( electronic brak eforce distribution), ABS, ESP ®
,B AS ,the
HOLD function ,PRE-SAFE ®
,h ill start assist and ESP ®
trailer sta-
bilisation are no tavailable due to amalfunction.
The adaptive brak elights ,BAS PLU SwithC ross-Traffic Assist,
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS, PRE ‑SAFE®
PLU Sand
PRE ‑SAFE ®
Brake may also hav efailed.
In addition ,the ÷ ,å and! warnin glamp sligh tupint he
instrumen tcluster and awarnin gtones ounds.
G WARNING
The brak esystem continues to function normally, but without the
function slisted above. The fron tand rear wheels could therefore
lock, fo rexample, if you brak ehard.
The steerabilit yand brakin gcharacteristics may be severely affec-
ted. The brakin gdistanc emay increase in an emergenc ybraking
situation.
If ESP ®
is no toperational, ESP ®
is unable to stabilis ethe vehicle.
There is an increase ddanger of skiddin gand ris kofana ccident.
X Drive on carefully.
X Consult aqualified specialist workshop immediately. J
Brake immediately Brake immediately Am
alfunction has occurred while th eHOLDf unction is active.
or
Wit hthe HOLD function activated, you have:
R opened th edriver's doo rand release dthe seat belt or
R switched of fthe engine
At onem ay also soun datregular intervals. If you attemp ttolock
th ev ehicle, th etoneb ecome slouder.
You canno tstart th eengine.
X Payin gattention to th etraffic situation ,immediately depress the
brak epedal firmly and hold until th edisplay message disap-
pears.
X Safeguar dthe vehicl eagainst rollin gaway (Y page 205).
You can restar tthe engine. J
Releas
eparking
Releas eparking
brake brake You are drivin
gwitht he parkin gbrak eapplied. Awarnin gton ea lso
sounds.
X Releas ethe parkin gbrake. 302
Display
messagesOn-boardcomputer an ddisplays