The carrier system may detach from the vehicle, thereby endangering other road users.
You can find specifications regarding the ball neck on the trailer's identification plate. You can find specifications regarding the trailer on the towing vehicle's identification plate and in the Technical Data More.
You can attach carrier systems such as a bicycle rack or load-bearing implement to the ball neck. When using carrier systems on the ball neck, the maximum load capacity is 75 kg.
If the trailer coupling is detachable, it is essential to comply with the operating instructions of the trailer coupling manufacturer.
Place your vehicle/trailer combination on surfaces that are as even as possible and secure it against rolling away More. Couple and uncouple the trailer carefully.
Make full use of the maximum tongue weight, where possible.
Never fall below a legally prescribed minimum tongue weight; the tongue weight must always be positive.
Do not exceed or fall below the permissible tongue weights – this must be observed during loading and unloading of the trailer.
Permitted braked or unbraked towing capacity
The maximum permissible towing capacity for unbraked trailers is 750 kg.
Permissible rear axle load of the towing vehicle
Permissible gross weight of the towing vehicle
Permissible gross weight of the trailer
Permissible gross combination weight
Maximum permissible speed of the trailer
In your vehicle documents
On the identification plate of the trailer hitch
On the trailer's identification plate
On the vehicle identification plate
If there are discrepancies between the values, the lowest one shall apply.
The tyre pressure on the rear axle of the towing vehicle has been set for the maximum load.
The headlamps have been set correctly.
Comply with the maximum permissible speed of 80 km/h or 100 km/h, even in countries in which higher speeds are permitted for vehicle/trailer combinations.
During trailer operation, remember that PARKTRONIC is available only to a limited extent, if at all.
The height of the ball head will change depending on the vehicle's load. In this case, use a trailer with a height-adjustable drawbar.
Reduce the risk of damage to the trailer coupling and contribute to environmental protection. If you do not need the ball neck, remove it from the ball neck mount and fit its cover in the rear bumper More. Only with the cover fitted can the emission values indicated for real operation be achieved.
During trailer operation, the permissible gross vehicle weight is increased by 100 kg for vehicles registered as passenger vehicles. The maximum permissible rear axle load must be observed.