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Information on the audio system control
knob can be found in the separate operating
instructions.
Symbol
= is highlighted. The distance
specifications now only apply to objects that
are at the same level as the ball coupling.
X Back up carefully, making sure that trailer
drawbar locating aid ; points approx-
imately in the direction of trailer draw-
bar :.
X Back up carefully until trailer drawbar :
reaches red guide line A.
The distance between trailer drawbar :
and ball coupling ? is now approximately
12 in (0.30 m
).
X Couple the trailer (Y page
168).Towing a trailer
Notes on trailer towing
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Installing an unsuitable ball coupling may
overload the trailer tow hitch and the rear
axle. This is particularly likely in the case of
longer or differently angled ball couplings.
Consequently, the driving characteristics
may be significantly impaired and the trailer
may detach. This presents the risk of an
accident or even fatal injuries!
Install only a ball coupling that adheres to
the permissible dimensions and is designed
for your intended purpose for towing a
trailer. Do not make any changes to the ball
coupling or the trailer tow hitch. G
WARNING
If you install a ball coupling other than the
one delivered with the vehicle, the trailer
tow hitch and the rear axle may be overloa-
ded. This applies especially if the ball cou-
pling in question is longer or angled differ-
ently. This could seriously impair the driving
characteristics and the trailer can come
loose. There is a risk of an accident. Only install the ball coupling delivered with
the vehicle or a ball coupling that is
designed to meet your trailer towing require-
ments. Do not modify the ball coupling or
the trailer tow hitch.
G
WARNING
If the ball coupling is not correctly installed
and secured, it could come loose while driv-
ing and endanger other road users. There is
a risk of accident and injury, possibly even
fatal injuries.
Install and secure the ball coupling as
described in the ball coupling manufactur-
er's installation instructions. Make sure that
the ball coupling is correctly installed and
secured before every journey. G
WARNING
When the vehicle/trailer combination begins
to lurch, you could lose control of it. The
vehicle/trailer combination could even roll-
over. There is a risk of an accident.
On no account should you attempt to
straighten up the vehicle/trailer combina-
tion by increasing the speed. Reduce vehicle
speed and do not countersteer. Apply the
brake as necessary.
You can attach carrier systems such as bicycle
racks or load-bearing implements on the ball
coupling. The maximum load-bearing capacity
of 165 lb (75 kg
) applies when using carrier
systems on the ball coupling.
Always observe the operating instructions pro-
vided by the manufacturers of the trailer cou-
pling and the ball coupling.
Couple and decouple the trailer carefully.
When backing up the towing vehicle, make
sure nobody is standing between the vehicle
and the trailer.
A trailer which is incorrectly coupled to the
towing vehicle could break away. A correctly
coupled trailer must be positioned horizontally
behind the towing vehicle. 168
Towing a trailer
Driving and parking
Page 173 of 320
Observe the following when towing a trailer:
R Practice driving around bends, stopping and
backing up at a place where there is no traf-
fic. This enables you to gain experience and
get used to the new handling characteris-
tics.
R Before driving, check:
- that the trailer tow hitch and ball coupling
are secure
- that the safety switch for a braked trailer
is functioning properly
- that the safety chains are secure and not
damaged
- that the electrical connections are secure
- that the lights are working
- that the wheels are in good order and the
tire pressure is correct
R Adjust the exterior mirrors to provide an
unobstructed view of the rear section of the
trailer.
R If the trailer is equipped with a separate
functional braking system, check before
each journey whether the brakes are func-
tioning correctly.
R Secure the load on the trailer according to
the applicable specifications and current
standards on securing loads
(Y page 244).
R When driving with a trailer, check at regular
intervals that the load is secured and that
the brakes and lights are working.
R Bear in mind that the handling will be less
stable when towing a trailer than when driv-
ing without one. Avoid sudden steering
movements.
R The vehicle/trailer combination is heavier,
accelerates more slowly and has a
decreased gradient climbing capability and a
longer braking distance.
It is more susceptible to crosswinds and
requires cautious steering.
R If possible, do not brake suddenly, but
rather moderately at first so that the trailer
can activate its brakes. Then increase the
force on the brake pedal.
R If the automatic transmission repeatedly
shifts between gears when driving on
inclines, restrict the shift range. Select shift
range 4, 3, 2 or 1.
Driving in a low gear and at a low speed
reduces the risk of damaging the engine. R
When driving on a downhill gradient, shift to
a low gear and take advantage of the
engine's braking effect.
Avoid continuous brake application as this
may overheat the vehicle brakes and, if
installed, the trailer brakes.
R If the coolant temperature increases dra-
matically while the air-conditioning system
is switched on, switch off the air-condition-
ing system.
Coolant heat can also be dissipated by
switching the airflow and the temperature of
the air conditioning to the maximum level.
Open the windows if necessary.
R When overtaking, pay particular attention to
the extended length of your vehicle/trailer
combination.
Due to the length of your vehicle/trailer
combination you need an additional dis-
tance before you can return to your original
lane. Uncoupling a trailer
G
WARNING
If you uncouple a trailer with the overrun
brake engaged, you could trap your hand
between the vehicle and the trailer drawbar.
There is a risk of injury.
Do not uncouple a trailer if the overrun
brake is engaged.
! Do not disconnect a trailer with an
engaged overrun brake. Otherwise, your
vehicle could be damaged by the rebound-
ing of the overrun brake.
X Make sure that the selector lever of the
automatic transmission is in position P.
X Engage the vehicle's parking brake.
X Close all doors.
X Apply the parking brake of the trailer.
X In addition, secure the trailer against rolling
away with a wheel chock or similar object.
X Remove the trailer cable and safety chains
and decouple the trailer. Towing a trailer
171
Driving and parking Z
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Safety systems
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
M SolutionsABS, ESP Inopera‐
tive
+
ABS, BAS, hill start assist, and ESP
®
as well as its driving safety sys-
tems are unavailable due to a malfunction.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated and other driving systems could
be automatically deactivated.
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.
This causes steerability and braking to be greatly impaired. The
braking distance can increase in emergency braking situations.
If ESP ®
is not operational, ESP ®
will not stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and accidents.
X Switch the engine off, wait briefly and start the engine again.
X Check if the display message has disappeared and ESP ®
is opera-
tional.
X If the display message continues to be displayed:
R Drive on with care.
R Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. ABS, ESP Curr.
Unavail.
+
ABS, BAS, hill start assist, and ESP
®
as well as its driving safety sys-
tems are temporarily unavailable.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated and other driving systems could
be automatically 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.
This causes steerability and braking to be greatly impaired. The
braking distance can increase in emergency braking situations.
If ESP ®
is not operational, ESP ®
will not stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and accidents.
X Drive on with care and on a suitable stretch of road make slight
steering movements at a speed above 12 mph (20 km/h ).
X Switch the engine off, wait briefly and start the engine again.
X Check if the display message has disappeared and ESP ®
is opera-
tional.
X If the display message continues to be displayed:
R Drive on with care.
R Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.196
Display messages (vehicles without steering wheel buttons)
On-board computer and displays
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
M Solutions÷
Inoperative
+ ESP
®
, BAS and hill start assist are unavailable due to a malfunction.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated and other driving systems could
be automatically deactivated.
G WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above.
The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can thus
increase.
If ESP ®
is not operational, ESP ®
will not stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and accidents.
X Switch the engine off, wait briefly and start the engine again.
X Check if the display message has disappeared and ESP ®
is opera-
tional.
X If the display message continues to be displayed:
R Drive on with care.
R Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. ÷
Currently Unavail.
+ ESP
®
, BAS and hill start assist are unavailable due to a malfunction.
The self-diagnosis function, for example, may not be complete.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated and other driving systems could
be automatically deactivated.
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 braking distance in an emergency braking situation can thus
increase.
If ESP ®
is not operational, ESP ®
will not stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and accidents.
X Drive on with care on a suitable stretch of road, making make
slight steering movements at a speed above
12 mph (20 km/h).
If the display message disappears, the functions mentioned
above are available again.
X Switch the engine off, wait briefly and start the engine again.
X Check if the display message has disappeared and ESP ®
is opera-
tional.
X If the display message continues to be displayed:
R Drive on with care.
R Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.200
Display messages (vehicles without steering wheel buttons)
On-board computer and displays
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
M SolutionsF (USA
only) ! (Canada only)
Release Park. Brake The red
F (USA only)/ ! (Canada only) indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up and a warning tone also sounds.
You are driving with the parking brake applied or are making an
emergency stop using the parking brake.
X Release the parking brake (Y page 138).6
Malfunction Ser‐
vice Req. The restraint system is faulty. In addition, the
6 warning lamp
lights up in the instrument cluster.
G WARNING
The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices may either be trig-
gered unintentionally or, in the event of an accident, may not be
triggered.
There is an increased risk of injury.
X Have the restraint system and its components checked immedi-
ately at a qualified specialist workshop.
Further information on the restraint system and its components can
be found under "Occupant safety"
(Y page 46). 6
Fr. Left Malf. Ser‐
vice Req.
or Fr.
Right Malf. Ser‐
vice Req. The front left or right restraint system is malfunctioning. In addition,
the 6 warning lamp lights up in the instrument cluster.
G WARNING
The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices may either be trig-
gered unintentionally or, in the event of an accident, may not be
triggered.
There is an increased risk of injury.
X Have the restraint system and its components checked immedi-
ately at a qualified specialist workshop. Left Curtain Air‐
bag Service
Required
or Rt.
Curtain Airbag Ser‐
vice Required There is a malfunction in the left or right window curtain air bag. In
addition, the 6 warning lamp lights up in the instrument cluster.
G WARNING
The left or right window curtain air bag may either be triggered unin-
tentionally or, in the event of an accident, may not be triggered.
There is an increased risk of injury.
X Have the restraint system checked immediately at a qualified
specialist workshop. Display messages (vehicles without steering wheel buttons)
201
On-board computer and displays Z
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Lights
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
M Solutionsb
Check Left Low Beam
or
Check Right Low
Beam The left or right-hand low-beam headlamp is faulty.
X
Change the bulb ( Y page 105).b
Chk. Trailer L.
Turn Sig.
or Chk.
Trailer R. Turn
Sig. The left or right-hand trailer turn signal lamp is faulty.
X
Change the bulb (see the trailer manufacturer's operating instruc-
tions). b
Chk. Trailer Brake
Lamp The trailer brake lamp is faulty.
X Change the bulb (see the trailer manufacturer's operating instruc-
tions). b
Chk. Trailer L.
Tail Lamp
or Chk.
Trailer R. Tail
Lamp The left or right-hand trailer tail lamp is faulty.
X Change the bulb (see the trailer manufacturer's operating instruc-
tions). b
Auto Lamps Inopera‐
tive The light sensor is faulty. The automatic headlamp feature is mal-
functioning.
X
Switch the light functions on/off manually (Y page
99).
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. b
Chk. Rear L. Turn
Signal
or Chk.
Rear R. Turn Signal The rear left-hand or rear right-hand turn signal is faulty.
X Change the bulb (Y page 105).b
Chk. Front L. Turn
Signal
or Chk.
Front R. Turn Sig‐
nal The front left-hand or front right-hand turn signal is faulty.
X Change the bulb (Y page 105).b
Chk. Center Brake
Lamp The high-mounted brake lamp is faulty.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. b
Chk. L. Tail/
Brake Lamp
or Chk.
R. Tail/ Brake Lamp The left or right-hand tail lamp/brake lamp is faulty.
X Change the bulb (Y page 105).202
Display messages (vehicles without steering wheel buttons)
On-board computer and displays
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X
Press : or 9 to scroll through the display messages.
All of the stored display messages are numbered in the message memory. The current mes-
sage number is displayed as a guide together with the number of stored display messages in
the bottom line of the display.
X Press % to exit the display messages. Safety systems
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
M Solutionsò ÷
Inoperative See
Operator's Manual ABS, BAS, hill start assist, and ESP
®
as well as its driving safety sys-
tems are unavailable due to a malfunction.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated and other driving systems could
be automatically deactivated.
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.
This causes steerability and braking to be greatly impaired. The
braking distance can increase in emergency braking situations.
If ESP ®
is not operational, ESP ®
will not stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and accidents.
X Drive on with care.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. ò ÷
Currently Unavail.
See Operator's Man‐
ual ABS, BAS, hill start assist, and ESP
®
as well as its driving safety sys-
tems are temporarily unavailable.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated and other driving systems could
be automatically 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.
This causes steerability and braking to be greatly impaired. The
braking distance can increase in emergency braking situations.
If ESP ®
is not operational, ESP ®
will not stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and accidents.
X Drive on with care and on a suitable stretch of road make slight
steering movements at a speed above 12 mph (20 km/h ).
If the display message continues to be displayed: X Drive on with care.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.210
Display messages (vehicles with steering wheel buttons)
On-board computer and displays
Page 216 of 320
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
M Solutions÷
Inoperative See
Operator's Manual ESP
®
, BAS and hill start assist are unavailable due to a malfunction.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated and other driving systems could
be automatically deactivated.
G WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above.
The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can thus
increase.
If ESP ®
is not operational, ESP ®
will not stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and accidents.
X Drive on with care.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. ÷
Currently Unavail.
See Operator's Man‐
ual ESP
®
, BAS and hill start assist are unavailable due to a malfunction.
The self-diagnosis function, for example, may not be complete.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated and other driving systems could
be automatically deactivated.
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 braking distance in an emergency braking situation can thus
increase.
If ESP ®
is not operational, ESP ®
will not stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and accidents.
X Drive on with care on a suitable stretch of road, making slight
steering movements at a speed above 12 mph (20 km/h
).
If the display message disappears, the functions mentioned
above are available again.
If the display message continues to be displayed: X Drive on with care.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. F (USA
only) ! (Canada only)
Release Parking
Brake The red
F (USA only)/ ! (Canada only) indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up and a warning tone also sounds.
You are driving with the parking brake applied or are making an
emergency stop using the parking brake.
X Release the parking brake (Y page
138).214
Display messages (vehicles with steering wheel buttons)
On-board computer and displays
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Lights
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
M Solutionsb
Check Left Low Beam
or
Check Right Low
Beam The left or right-hand low-beam headlamp is faulty.
X
Change the bulb ( Y page 105).b
Check Trailer Left
Turn Signal
or
Check Trailer
Right Turn Signal The left or right-hand trailer turn signal lamp is faulty.
X
Change the bulb (see the trailer manufacturer's operating instruc-
tions). b
Check Trailer
Brake Lamp The trailer brake lamp is faulty.
X Change the bulb (see the trailer manufacturer's operating instruc-
tions). b
Check Trailer Left
Tail Lamp
or Check
Trailer Right Tail
Lamp The left or right-hand trailer tail lamp is faulty.
X Change the bulb (see the trailer manufacturer's operating instruc-
tions). b
Auto Lamp Function
Inoperative The light sensor is faulty. The automatic headlamp feature is mal-
functioning.
X
Switch the light functions on/off manually (Y page
99).
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. b
Check Rear Left
Turn Signal
or
Check Rear Right
Turn Signal The rear left-hand or rear right-hand turn signal is faulty.
X Change the bulb (Y page 105).b
Check Front Left
Turn Signal
or
Check Front Right
Turn Signal The front left-hand or front right-hand turn signal is faulty.
X Change the bulb (Y page 105).b
Check Center Brake
Lamp The high-mounted brake lamp is faulty.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.216
Display messages (vehicles with steering wheel buttons)
On-board computer and displays
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
M Solutionsb
Check Left Tail
and Brake Lamps
or
Check Right Tail
and Brake Lamps The left or right-hand tail lamp/brake lamp is faulty.
X Change the bulb (Y page 105).b
Check Left High
Beam
or Check
Right High Beam The left or right-hand high-beam headlamp is faulty.
X
Change the bulb ( Y page 105).b
License Plate Lamp The left or right-hand license plate lamp is faulty.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. b
Switch Off Lights The lights are still switched on when you leave the vehicle. An addi-
tional warning tone sounds.
X Turn the light switch to à or $.b
Check Left Fog Lamp
or
Check Right Fog
Lamp The left-hand or right-hand front fog lamp is faulty.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. b
Rear Fog Lamp The rear fog lamp is faulty.
X Change the bulb (Y page
105).b
Check Front Left
Parking Lamp or
Check Front Right
Parking Lamp The front left or front right parking lamp or standing lamp is faulty.
X Change the bulb ( Y page
105).b
Backup Light The left or right-hand back-up lamp is faulty.
X Change the bulb (Y page
105).b
Check Left Tail
Lamp
or Check
Right Tail Lamp The left or right-hand tail lamp is faulty.
X Change the bulb (Y page 105).b
Malfunction See
Operator's Manual The exterior lighting is faulty.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Display messages (vehicles with steering wheel buttons)
217
On-board computer and displays Z