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167Driving an d Operation
Dismount ing the cou pli ng ball bar
Unlock coupling ball b ar (key to
position 1 – see page 165, Fig. 17222 T).
Pull out turn knob and turn clockwise as far
as it will go. Pull coupling ball bar down out
of the coupling housing. For coupling ball
bar storage – see page 165.
Insert the sealing plug in the hole for the
coupling ball bar. Fold away the socket –
see page 165, Fig. 17221 T.
With other versions 3 Replace cover in
bumper: insert guides of cover into
bumper, first from the front, then from the
rea r, and engage. Compress cover in a
slightly bent position whilst doing this.
Do not use steam-jet cleaners or other
high-pressure cleaners to clean the
coupling ball bar.
Caravan / trailer towing
Caravan and trailer loads
1)
The permissible caravan / trailer loads are
vehicle-dependent and engine-dependent
maximum values which must not be
exc ee ded. The actual caravan / tra iler load
is the difference between the actual gross
weight of the caravan / trailer and the
actual coupling socket load w ith the
caravan / trailer coupled. When the
caravan / trailer load is being checked,
therefore, only the caravan / trailer wheels
– and not the jock ey whee l – m ust be
standing on the weighing apparatus.
The permissible caravan / trailer loads for
your vehicle are given in the vehicle
documents. Unless otherwise stated, they
are valid for gradients up to max. 12%.
The permitted trailer load must only be
used by drivers with adequate expe rience
driving large or heavy trailers.
The permitted caravan / trailer load
applies up to the specified incline and up to
an altitude of 1000 m etres above sea-level.
Since engine power decreases as altitude
increases because of the air b ecoming
thinner, therefore reducing climbing ability,
the permitted towing weight also
decreases by 10% for every 1000 metres of
additional altitude. The towing weight
does not have to be reduced when driving
on roads w ith slight inclines (less than 8%,
e.g. motorways).
The actual caravan / trailer load plus the
actual Gross Vehicle Weight of the tow
vehicle must not exceed the maximum
permitted towing weight. For example, if
the permitted Gross Vehicle Weight is
utilised, the caravan / trailer load must only
be used until the maximum permitted
towing weight is reached. The maximum
permitted towing weight is shown on the
identification plate – see page 210.
Co upling socket lo ad
The coupling socket load is the load
exerted by the cara van / trailer on the
coupling ball. It can be varied by changing
the weight distribution when loading the
caravan / trailer.
The maximum permissible coupling socket
load (75 kg) is specified on the towing
equipment identification plate and in the
vehicle documents. Always aim for the
maximum load, especially in the case of
heavy caravans / trailers. The coupling
socket load should never fall below 25 kg.
When measuring the coupling socket load ,
make sure that the drawbar of the loaded
caravan / trailer is at the same height as it
will be when the caravan / trailer is coupled
with the towing vehicle loaded. Particularly
important for caravans / trailers with
tandem axle.
Rear axle load during towing
When the caravan / trailer is coupled and
the tow ing vehicle fully loaded (including
all occupa nts), the permissible rear axle
load (see identification plate or vehicle
documents) may be exceeded by 90 kg
1)
Obs erve na tiona l reg ula tio ns.
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