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 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.

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    Fuel requirements
    Gasoline engines Use only premium-grade unleaded gasoline. The octane number should be at least 91. Details can be found on the gas pump. The octane number is the average value of the Research ...

    Weight specifications
    The gross trailer weight is calculated by adding the weight of the trailer to the weight of the load and equipment on the trailer. Maximum gross vehicle weight:. The maximum permissible trailer ...

    General notes
    WARNING If the vehicle becomes trapped in snow, ensure that snow is kept away from the exhaust pipe and from around the vehicle as long as the engine is running. Otherwise, poisonous carbon ...