Mercedes-Benz 2013 C Class Coupe - Manual (Page 213)

need additional braking, depress the brake
pedal repeatedly rather than continuously.
Driving tips
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Maintain a greater distance from the vehi-
cle in front than when driving without a
trailer.
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Avoid braking abruptly. If possible, brake
gently at first to allow the trailer to run on.
Then, increase the braking force rapidly.
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The values given for gradient-climbing
capabilities from a standstill refer to sea
level. When driving in mountainous areas,
note that the power output of the engine,
and consequently the vehicle's gradient-
climbing capability, decrease with increas-
ing altitude.
If the trailer swings from side to side:
X Do not accelerate.
X Do not countersteer.
X Brake if necessary.
Folding out the ball coupling
Before you can tow a trailer with your vehicle,
you must fold out the ball coupling.
The release wheel is located behind the left-
hand side trim panel in the boot.
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WARNING
If the ball coupling is not correctly engaged,
the trailer can detach. There is a risk of an
accident.
Always engage the ball coupling as described.
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WARNING
If you release the ball coupling or it does not
engage correctly when folding in, it will swing
out. Within pivoting range of the ball coupling,
there is an increased risk of an accident and
injury.
Only release the ball coupling if the pivoting
range is unobstructed. Always make sure that
the ball coupling engages when folding in.
X To open the cover: turn handle : anti-
clockwise and fold down cover ;.
X Pull out release wheel =.
X Turn release wheel = anti-clockwise until
the ball coupling releases and folds out
from under the rear bumper. Indicator
lamp ? flashes.
X Pull the ball coupling in the direction of the
arrow until it engages in a vertical position.
Indicator lamp ? goes out. The power
socket folds down automatically.
Towing a trailer
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Driving and parking
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