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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    Driving safety systems overview
    In this section, you will find information about the following driving safety systems: - ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) - BAS (Brake Assist System) - BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System Plus*) ...

    Storing the ball coupling
    WARNING Do not carry the ball coupling in the vehicle interior if it is not secured. Otherwise, you and others could be injured by the ball coupling being thrown around if you: brake shar ...

    Rocking the vehicle free
    Rocking the vehicle free by shifting back and forth between transmission positions D and R can help to free a vehicle that has become stuck in mud or snow. The engine management system of the ...