Trailer towing
PARKTRONIC is deactivated for the rear area when you establish an electrical connection between your vehicle and a trailer.
Fold in the ball coupling if the trailer tow hitch is not required. PARKTRONIC
measures the minimum detection range to an obstacle from the bumper, not the ball
coupling.
See also:
Tow-starting (emergency enginestarting)
Vehicles with automatic transmission
must not be started by tow-starting. This
could otherwise damage the transmission. ...
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel drive)
4MATIC ensures that all four wheels are
permanently driven. Together with ESP®, it
improves the traction of your vehicle
whenever a drive wheel spins due to
insufficient grip.
WARNING
If a ...
Important safety notes
WARNING
The following factors increase the risk of
accidents:
• Excessive speed, especially in
turns
• Wet and slippery road surfaces
• Following another vehicle too
closely
The ...