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prior to downhill gradients (manual gearbox or Tiptronic mode of the
automatic gearbox) to additionally make use of engine braking. The brake system could otherwise
overheat and fail.
will change because of the
trailer load and the increased combined towing weight of the vehicle and trailer.
When driving with this combination, drive particularly carefully and slowly.
Pulling off on slopes when towing a trailer
Depending on the steepness of the uphill gradient and the total weight of the trailer and vehicle, a
vehicle towing a trailer could roll back a short distance when moving off on a hill.
When towing a trailer, pull off on slopes as follows:

once to switch off the electronic parking brake ⇒ Electronic parking brake .
ly.
⇒ Manual gearbox: selecting a gear  or selector lever position D/S⇒ DSG® dual
clutch gearbox .
button and hold it in this position to hold the vehicle and trailer with the electronic
parking brake.
ake pedal.

button only when the engine has sufficient power to move off.

WARNING
Incorrect trailer towing can cause loss of vehicle control and serious personal injury.
and increase the braking distance.

pt your speed and driving style to suit visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions.
Reduce your speed, particularly when going downhill.

care when overtaking. Reduce your speed immediately if the trailer shows even the
slightest sign of snaking.

Gross combination weight rating (vehicle plus trailer)
Gross front axle weight rating
Gross rear axle weight rating
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number can be read from outside the vehicle through a viewer in the
windscreen ⇒ Fig. 216  (arrow). The viewer is located in the lower corner of the windscreen. The
vehicle identification number is also stamped on the right-hand water drainage channel. The water
drainage channel is located between the suspension turret and wing. Open the bonnet to gain
access to the vehicle identification number ⇒ In the engine compartment .
The vehicle identification number can be displayed in the Infotainment system using the button
and the and Service function buttons ⇒ Infotainment system controls and displays .
Dimensions

Fig. 217 Illustration: dimensions.
The data in the table apply to the German basic model with the basic specification.

NOTICE
Always take care when driving into parking spaces with high kerbs or fixed boundaries. Objects that
protrude from the ground can damage the bumper and other components when parking the vehicle.