Trailer towing

- Drive in the middle of the engine speed range on uphill gradients.
- Depending on the uphill or downhill gradient, shift down into shift range 3 or 2, even if cruise control or DISTRONIC PLUS are switched on.

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    Securing the vehicle to prevent it from rolling away
    WARNING Only jack up the vehicle on level ground or on slight inclines/declines. The vehicle could otherwise fall off the jack and injure you or others. If your vehicle is equipped with a whe ...

    Driving tips
    Maintain a greater distance from the vehicle in front than when driving without a trailer. Avoid braking abruptly. If possible, brake gently at first to allow the trailer to run on. Then, i ...

    Important safety notes
    ATTENTION ASSIST helps you during long, monotonous journeys such as on freeways and interstate highways. It is active in the range between 50 mph (80 km/h) and 112 mph (180 km/h). If ATTENTIO ...