dimensions MERCEDES-BENZ GLE-CLASS COUPE 2016 Owners Manual

Steering wheelAdjusting (electrically) ...................1 02
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 101
Button overview ............................... 33
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 220
Cleaning ......................................... 313
Important safety notes .................. 101
Steering wheel heating .................. 102
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 107
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ................... 103
Switching on/off ........................... 102
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 147
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 232
Stowage areas ................................... 278
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 279
Center console .............................. 280
Center console (rear) ..................... 280
Cup holders ................................... 285
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 280
Glove box ....................................... 279
Important safety information ......... 279
Stowage net ................................... 280
Stowage net ....................................... 280
Summer tires ..................................... 332
Sun visor ............................................ 287
Suspension setting
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 185
Suspension settings
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 232
SUV
(Sport Utility Vehicle) ....................... 25
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 130
T
Tachometer ........................................ 219
Tailgate
Display message ............................ 262
Emergency unlocking ....................... 85
Important safety notes .................... 81
Limiting the opening angle ............... 84
Opening dimensions ...................... 373 Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 84
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 82
Opening/closing (from outside) ....... 82
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 367
Emergency spare wheel ................. 364
Information .................................... 365
Tires/wheels ................................. 356
Trailer loads ................................... 376
Vehicle data ................................... 373
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 226
Display message ............................ 263
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 226
Number from the phone book ........ 226
Redialing ........................................ 226
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 226
Temperature
Coolant (display in the instrument
cluster) .......................................... 220
Coolant (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 231
Engine oil (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 231
Outside temperature ...................... 220
Setting (climate control) ................ 126
Transmission oil (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 231
Through-loading feature ................... 281
Time
see separate operating instructions
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 232
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 337
Checking manually ........................ 336
Display message ............................ 259
Maximum ....................................... 336
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 318
Notes ............................................. 335
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 319
Recommended ............................... 333
Tire pressure loss warning system
Genera l note
s ................................ 336
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Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 349
Wear indicator (definition) .............351
Wheel and tire combination ........... 357
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 349
see Flat tire
Top Tether ............................................ 56
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 327
Important safety notes .................. 325
Towing a trailer
Axle load, permissible .................... 376
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 312
Coupling up a trailer ......................2 15
Decoupling a trailer ....................... 216
Driving tips ....................................2 12
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 67
Important safety notes .................. 212
Installing the ball coupling ............. 213
Lights display message .................. 246
Mounting dimensions .................... 376
Power supply ................................. 217
Pulling away with a trailer .............. 138
Removing the ball coupling ............ 217
Trailer loads ................................... 376
Towing away
Important safety guidelines ........... 325
Installing the towing eye ................ 326
Notes for 4MATIC vehicles ............ 327
Removing the towing eye ...............3 26
Transporting the vehicle ................ 327
With both axles on the ground ....... 326
Towing eye ......................................... 315
Traffic Sign Assist
Display message ............................ 254
Function/notes .............................2 02
Important safety notes .................. 202
Instrument cluster display ............. 202
Trailer coupling
see Towing a trailer
Trailer loads and drawbar nose-
weights ............................................... 217
Trailer towing
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 209
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 211
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 205 PARKTRONIC ................................. 186
Permi
ssibl
e trailer loads and
drawbar noseweights ..................... 217
Transfer case ..................................... 150
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transmission position display ......... 143
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ......................143
Transporting the vehicle .................. 327
Traveling uphill
Brow of hill ..................................... 168
Driving downhill .............................1 68
Maximum gradient-climbing capa-
bility ............................................... 168
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) ..................................................3 13
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................2 22
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 222
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 223
Trunk
see Tailgate
Trunk load (maximum) ......................373
Turn signals
Display message ............................ 246
Switching on/off ........................... 110
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 365
Installation ..................................... 365
Transmission output (maximum) .... 365
TWR (Tongue Weight Rating) (defi-
nition) ................................................. 351
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
UnlockingEmergency unlocking ....................... 80
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) .............................7 9
Upshift indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .......231
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V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)........ 287
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 26
Data acquisition ............................... 27
Display message ............................ 261
Equipment ....................................... 23
Individual settings .......................... 229
Limited Warranty ............................. 27
Loading .......................................... 340
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 80
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 72
Lowering ........................................ 355
Maintenance .................................... 24
Parking for a long period ................ 159
Pulling away ................................... 137
Raising ........................................... 353
Reporting problems ......................... 26
Securing from rolling away ............ 352
Towing away .................................. 325
Transporting .................................. 327
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 80
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 72
Vehicle data ................................... 373
Vehicle data
Roof load (maximum) ..................... 373
Trunk load (maximum) ................... 373
Vehicle data (off-road driving)
Approach/departure angle ............ 375
Fording depth ................................ 375
Maximum gradient climbing abil-
ity .................................................. 376
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 373
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 80
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 366
Vehicle level
AIRMATIC ...................................... 183
Vehicle level (display message) ....... 253
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 315
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 225
VIN ...................................................... 366
Seat ............................................... 367
Type plate ...................................... 366
W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 268
Brakes ........................................... 267
Check Engine ................................. 274
Coolant .......................................... 274
Distance warning ........................... 276
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 276
ESP
®.............................................. 270
ESP®OFF ....................................... 271
Fuel tank ........................................ 274
Overview .......................................... 32
Parking brake ................................ 273
PASSENGER AIR BAG ...................... 39
Reserve fuel ................................... 274
Restraint system ............................ 273
Seat belt ........................................ 265
Tire pressure monitor .................... 277
Warranty .............................................. 23
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 263
Wheel and tire combination
see Tires
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 355
Wheel chock ...................................... 352
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 351
Checking ........................................ 331
Cleaning ......................................... 310
Emergency spare wheel ................. 360
General notes ................................ 356
Important safety notes .................. 330
Information on driving .................... 330
Interchanging/changing ................ 351
Mounting a new wheel ................... 354
Mounting a wheel .......................... 352
Overview ........................................ 330
Removing a wheel .......................... 354
Storing ........................................... 352
Tightening torque ........................... 355
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 356
Window curtain air bag
Display message ............................ 243
Operation ......................................... 45
Windows
see Side windows
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XInsert the mechanical key as far as it will go
into opening:in the protective cap.
XPull and hold the door handle.
XPull the protective cap on the mechanical key
as straight as possible away from the vehicle
until it releases.
XRelease the door handle.
XInsert the mechanical key into the lock of the
driver's door as far as it will go.
XTurn the mechanical key clockwise as far as it
will go to position 1.
The locking knob drops down and the driver's
door is locked.
XTurn the mechanical key back and remove it.
XMake sure that the doors and the tailgate are locked.
XInsert the mechanical key into the SmartKey
(Ypage 75).
XCarefully press the protective cap onto the
lock cylinder until it engages and is seated
firmly. Do not pull the door handle when doing
so.
If you lock the vehicle as described above, the
fuel filler flap is not locked. The anti-theft alarm system is not armed.
Cargo compartment
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. If the tailgate is open when the engine is running, particu-
larly if the vehicle is moving, exhaust fumes
could enter the passenger compartment.
There is a risk of poisoning.
Turn off the engine before opening the tail-
gate. Never drive with the tailgate open.
GWARNING
If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or
not secured sufficiently, they could slip, tip
over or be flung around and thereby hit vehicle
occupants. There is a risk of injury, particu-
larly in the event of sudden braking or a sud-
den change in direction.
Always store objects so that they cannot be
flung around. Secure objects, luggage or
loads against slipping or tipping before the
journey.
!The tailgate swings upwards and to the rear
when opened. Therefore, make sure that
there is sufficient clearance above and behind
the tailgate.
The opening dimensions of the tailgate can be
found in the "Vehicle data" section
(
Ypage 373).
You should preferably place luggage or loads in
the cargo compartment. Observe the loading
guidelines (
Ypage 278).
Do not leave the SmartKey in the cargo com-
partment. You could otherwise lock yourself
out.
You can:
Rclose the tailgate manually from outside
Ropen and close the tailgate automatically
from outside
Ropen and close the tailgate automatically
from inside
Rlimit the opening angle of the tailgate
Runlock the tailgate from inside with the emer- gency release
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Rpress the closing or locking button on the
tailgate.
Rpull the handle on the tailgate
GWARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. If the tailgate
is open when the engine is running, particu-
larly if the vehicle is moving, exhaust fumes
could enter the passenger compartment.
There is a risk of poisoning.
Turn off the engine before opening the tail-
gate. Never drive with the tailgate open.
!The tailgate swings upwards and to the rear
when opened. Therefore, make sure that
there is sufficient clearance above and behind
the tailgate.
Two warning tones sound while the tailgate is
opening or closing.
The opening dimensions of the tailgate can be
found in the "Vehicle data" section
(
Ypage 373).
iNotes on the automatic reversing feature for
the tailgate (Ypage 82).
Opening the tailgate automatically
You can open the tailgate automatically with the
SmartKey or with the handle for the tailgate.
XPress and hold the Fbutton on the Smart-
Key until the tailgate opens.
or
XWhen the tailgate is unlocked, pull the tailgate
handle and let it go again immediately.
or
XWith the tailgate stopped in an intermediate
position, pull the tailgate upwards.
You can release the tailgate as soon as the
tailgate starts to open.
Closing the tailgate automatically
XTo close: press closing button :in the tail-
gate.
or
XPress and hold the Fbutton on the Smart-
Key until the tailgate closes. The SmartKey
must be located in the immediate vicinity of
the vehicle.
You can release the button as soon as the
tailgate starts to close.
or
XPull the tailgate downwards slightly.
You can release the tailgate as soon as the
tailgate starts to close.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: you can simultane-
ously close and lock the tailgate.
XPress locking button ;in the tailgate.
If a KEYLESS-GO key is detected outside the
vehicle, the tailgate closes and locks. All the
doors must be shut and the SmartKey located
in the vicinity of the tailgate.
iThe tailgate cannot be opened and closed
with the SmartKey if there is a SmartKey in the
ignition.
If the tailgate touches an object while closing,
the closing procedure is interrupted and the
tailgate reopens.
iIf a KEYLESS-GO key is detected in the cargo
compartment, the tailgate will not lock.
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Opening/closing automatically from
inside
Important safety notes
GWARNING
The reversing feature does not react:
Rto soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small fin-
gers
Rover the last 1/3 in (8 mm) of the closing
movement
This means that the reversing feature cannot
prevent someone being trapped in these sit-
uations. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that no body parts are in close
proximity during the closing procedure.
If somebody becomes trapped:
Rpress the Fbutton on the SmartKey, or
Rpull or press the remote operating switch
on the driver's door or
Rpress the closing or locking button on the
tailgate or
Rpull the handle on the tailgate
GWARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. If the tailgate
is open when the engine is running, particu-
larly if the vehicle is moving, exhaust fumes
could enter the passenger compartment.
There is a risk of poisoning.
Turn off the engine before opening the tail-
gate. Never drive with the tailgate open.
!The tailgate swings upwards and to the rear
when opened. Therefore, make sure that
there is sufficient clearance above and behind
the tailgate.
Two warning tones sound while the tailgate is
opening or closing.
The opening dimensions of the tailgate can be
found in the "Vehicle data" section
(
Ypage 373).
iNotes on the automatic reversing feature for
the tailgate (Ypage 82).
Opening and closing
XTo open: pull remote operating switch :for
the tailgate until the tailgate opens.
XTo close: turn the SmartKey to position 1or 2
in the ignition lock.
XPress remote operating switch for tailgate :
until the tailgate is completely closed.
You can open and close the tailgate from the
driver's seat when the vehicle is stationary and
unlocked.
Limiting the opening angle of the tail-
gate
General notes
!Make sure there is sufficient clearance to
open the tailgate fully when setting the open-
ing angle. The tailgate could otherwise be
damaged. Ideally, set the opening angle out-
side.
Activating
You can limit the opening angle of the tailgate.
This is possible in the top half of its opening
range, up to approximately 4 in (10 cm) before
the stop.
XTo open the tailgate: pull the handle on the
tailgate.
XTo stop the opening procedure at the
desired position: press the closing button in
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the tailgate or pull the handle on the outside
of the tailgate again.
XTo save the position:press and hold the
closing button in the tailgate until two short
tones sound.
The opening angle limiter is activated. The
tailgate will now stop in the stored position
when opening.
Deactivating
XPress and hold the closing button in the tail-
gate until you hear a short tone.
Tailgate emergency release
General notes
!The tailgate swings upwards and to the rear
when opened. Therefore, make sure that
there is sufficient clearance above and behind
the tailgate.
The opening dimensions of the tailgate can be
found in the "Vehicle data" section
(
Ypage 373).
If the tailgate can no longer be unlocked:
Rusing the SmartKey, or
Rusing the remote operating switch in the door control panel:
Use the emergency release.
Opening
XFold the rear seat backrest forward
(Ypage 282).
XTake mechanical key ;out of the SmartKey
(Ypage 74).
XInsert mechanical key ;or a suitable tool,
e.g. a thin screwdriver, into opening :in the
paneling and push it in.
The tailgate is released.
XOpen the tailgate.
XInsert mechanical key ;into the SmartKey
(Ypage 75).
Side windows
Important safety notes
GWARNING
While opening the side windows, body parts
could become trapped between the side win-
dow and the door frame as the side window
moves. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that nobody touches the side win-
dow during the opening procedure. If some-
body becomes trapped, release the switch or
pull the switch to close the side window again.
GWARNING
While closing the side windows, body parts in
the closing area could become trapped. There is a risk of injury.
When closing make sure that no parts of the
body are in the closing area. If somebody
becomes trapped, release the switch or press
the switch to open the side window again.
GWARNING
If children operate the side windows they
could become trapped, particularly if they are left unsupervised. There is a risk of injury.
Activate the override feature for the rear side
windows. When leaving the vehicle, always
take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehi-
cle. Never leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle.
Side window reversing feature
The side windows are equipped with an auto-
matic reversing feature. If a solid object blocks
or restricts a side window during the closing
process, the side window opens again automat-
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Towing a trailer
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Installing an unsuitable ball coupling may
result in overloading of the trailer tow hitch
and the rear axle. This applies especially if the ball coupling in question is longer or angled
differently. This could seriously impair the
driving characteristics and the trailer can
come loose. There is a risk of an accident.
You should only ever install a ball coupling
that has the permissible dimensions and that
is designed to meet your trailer-towing
requirements. Do not modify the ball coupling
or the trailer tow hitch.
You will find the values approved by the manu-
facturer on the vehicle identification plates and
those for the towing vehicle under "Technical
data" (
Ypage 376).
GWARNING
If the ball coupling is not installed correctly or not secured with the bolt provided and the
corresponding spring cotter, the trailer may
come loose. There is a risk of an accident.
Always install and secure the ball coupling as
described. Before every journey, ensure that
the ball coupling is secured with the bolt and
the corresponding spring cotter.
GWARNING
When the vehicle/trailer combination begins
to lurch, you could lose control of it. The vehi- cle/trailer combination could even rollover.
There is a risk of an accident.
On no account should you attempt to
straighten up the vehicle/trailer combination
by increasing the speed. Reduce vehicle
speed and do not countersteer. Apply the
brake as necessary.
Please observe the manufacturer's operating
instructions for the trailer coupling if a detach-
able trailer coupling is used. 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:
Rthe permissible trailer drawbar noseweight
Rthe permissible trailer load
Rthe permissible rear axle load of the towing
vehicle
Rthe maximum permissible gross vehicle
weight of both the towing vehicle and the
trailer
The applicable permissible values, which must
not be exceeded, can be found:
Rin the vehicle documents
Ron the identification plates for the trailer tow
hitch and the trailer
Ron the vehicle identification plate
If the values diffe r, th
e lowest value applies.
When towing a trailer, your vehicle's handling
characteristics will be different in comparison
with when driving without a trailer.
The vehicle/trailer combination:
Ris heavier
Ris restricted in its acceleration and gradient-
climbing capability
Rhas an increased braking distance
Ris affected more by strong crosswinds
Rdemands more sensitive steering
Rhas a larger turning circle
This could impair the handling characteristics.
When towing a trailer, always adjust your speed
to the current road and weather conditions. Do
not exceed the maximum permissible speed for
your vehicle/trailer combination.
Notes on towing a trailer
General notes
RDo not exceed the legally prescribed maxi-
mum speed for vehicle/trailer combinations
in the relevant country.
This lowers the risk of an accident.
ROnly install an approved trailer coupling on
your vehicle.
Further information on availability and on
installation is available from any authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
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RThe bumpers of your vehicle are not suitable
for installing detachable trailer couplings.
RDo not install hired trailer couplings or other
detachable trailer couplings on the bumpers
of your vehicle.
RIf you no longer need the ball coupling,
remove it from the ball coupling recess. This
will reduce the risk of damage to the ball cou-
pling.
When towing a trailer, set the tire pressure on
the rear axle of the towing vehicle for the max-
imum load. You will find the values in the tire
pressure table in the fuel filler flap of the vehicle
(
Ypage 349).
Please note that when towing a trailer, the fol-
lowing driving systems have limited availability
or are not available at all:
RPARKTRONIC (Ypage 186)
RBlind Spot Assist (Ypage 203)
RActive Lane Keeping Assist (Ypage 209)
On vehicles without level control, the height of
the ball coupling will alter according to the load
placed on the vehicle. If necessary, use a trailer
with a height-adjustable drawbar.
You will find installing dimensions and loads
under "Technical data" (
Ypage 376).
Driving tips
Observe the information on ESP®trailer stabili-
zation (Ypage 67) and on pulling away with a
trailer (Ypage 138).
The maximum permissible speed for vehicle/
trailer combinations depends on the type of
trailer. Before beginning the journey, check the
trailer's documents to see what the maximum
permissible speed is. Observe the legally pre-
scribed maximum speed in the relevant country.
For certain Mercedes-Benz vehicles, the maxi-
mum permissible rear axle load is increased
when towing a trailer. See "Technical data" to
find out whether this applies to your vehicle
(
Ypage 376). If you utilize any of the added
maximum rear axle load when towing a trailer,
the vehicle/trailer combination may not exceed
a maximum speed of 60 mph (100 km/h) for
reasons concerning the operating permit. This
also applies in countries in which the permissi-
ble maximum speed for vehicle/trailer combi-
nations is above 60 mph (100 km/h). When towing a trailer, your vehicle's handling
characteristics will be different in comparison
with when driving without a trailer.
Use the left-hand steering wheel paddle shifter
to shift into a lower gear in good time on long
and steep downhill gradients.
This also applies if you have activated cruise
control or DISTRONIC PLUS.
This will use the braking effect of the engine, so
that less braking will be required to maintain the
speed. This relieves the load on the brake sys-
tem and prevents the brakes from overheating
and wearing too quickly. If you need additional
braking, depress the brake pedal repeatedly
rather than continuously.
Driving tips
If the trailer swings from side to side:
XDo not accelerate.
XDo not counter-steer.
XBrake if necessary.
RMaintain a greater distance from the vehicle
in front than when driving without a trailer.
RAvoid braking abruptly. If possible, brake gen-tly at first to allow the trailer to run on. Then,
increase the braking force rapidly.
RThe values given for gradient-climbing capa-
bilities from a standstill refer to sea level.
When driving in mountainous areas, note that
the power output of the engine and, conse-
quently, the vehicle's gradient-climbing capa-
bility, decreases with increasing altitude.
Installing the ball coupling
GWARNING
If the ball coupling is not correctly installed
and secured, it can come loose during the
journey and endanger other road users. There is a risk of an accident and injury.
Always install and secure the ball coupling as
described. Before every journey, ensure that
the ball coupling is secured with the bolt and
the corresponding spring cotter.
GWARNING
If the ball coupling is not installed correctly or not secured with the bolt provided and the
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XSecure the bolt using spring cotterB.
XCheck the ball coupling, bolt and spring cotter
for correct installation.
If the ball coupling cannot be correctly mounted,
remove the ball coupling. Under these circum-
stances, the ball coupling must not be used for
trailer towing.
Have the entire trailer tow hitch checked at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Coupling up a trailer
!
Do not connect the trailer's brake system (if
featured) to the hydraulic brake system of the
towing vehicle, as the latter is equipped with
an anti-lock brake system. Doing so will result
in a loss of function of the brake systems of
both the vehicle and the trailer.
XShift the transmission to position P.
XApply the vehicle's electric parking brake.
XStart the engine.
XVehicles with AIRMATIC package: select
normal level and the Comfortdrive program.
XSwitch off the engine.
XClose the doors and tailgate.
XCouple up the trailer.
XEstablish the electrical connection between
the vehicle and the trailer.
XCheck that the trailer lighting system is work-
ing.
XPush the combination switch upwards/down-
wards and check whether the corresponding
turn signal on the trailer flashes.
A trailer that is connected is recognized only
when the electrical connection is established
correctly and when the lighting system is work-
ing properly. The function of other systems also
depends on this, for example:
RESP®
RPARKTRONIC
RActive Parking Assist
RActive Blind Spot Assist
RActive Lane Keeping Assist
iVehicles with the AIRMATIC package: if you
couple up a trailer, the vehicle always remains
at normal level. When coupling up a trailer,
please observe the following:
RIf the normal level has not been set man-
ually, the vehicle is automatically lowered
to normal level. This is the case if a speed of
5 mph (8 km/h) is reached.
RThe Sport drive program is not available.
These restrictions apply to all accessories
powered through a connection to the trailer
power socket of your vehicle, e.g. a bicycle
carrier.
Observe the maximum permissible trailer
dimensions (width and length).
Most U.S. states and all Canadian provinces
require by law:
RSafety chains between the towing vehicle and
the trailer. The chains should be cross-wound
under the trailer drawbar. They must be fas-
tened to the vehicle's trailer coupling, not to
the bumper or the axle.
Leave enough play in the chains to make tight
cornering possible.
RA separate brake system for certain types of
trailer.
RSafety switch for braked trailers. Check the
specific legal requirements applicable to your
state.
If the trailer becomes detached from the tow-
ing vehicle, the safety switch applies the
trailer brakes.
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