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.
See also:
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 ...