Cleaning the trailer tow hitch
The ball coupling must be cleaned if it becomes dirty or corroded.
- Remove rust on the ball of the ball coupling, e.g. with a wire brush.
- Remove dirt with a clean, lint-free cloth or a brush.
- After cleaning, lightly grease the ball of the ball coupling again.
- Check that the vehicle's trailer tow hitch is working properly.
Observe the note on care provided by the trailer manufacturer.
You can also have the maintenance work on the ball coupling and the trailer
tow hitch carried out by a qualified specialist workshop.
Environmental note
Dispose of rags soaked in oil and grease in an environmentally responsible manner.
See also:
Notes for 4MATIC vehicles
Vehicles with 4MATIC must not be towed
with either the front or the rear axle raised,
as doing so will damage the transmission.
If the vehicle has transmission damage or
damage to the fron ...
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► Pull release catch 3 upwards.
► Fold backrest 2 backwards until it
engages, making sure not to trap the seat
belts while doing so.
► Fold seat cushion 1 backwards and push
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Windows fogged up on the inside
- Activate the cooling with air
dehumidification function.
- Activate automatic mode .
- If the windows continue to fog up, activate
the defrosting function.
You should only select this s ...