Cleaning the trailer tow hitch
The ball coupling must be cleaned if it becomes dirty or corroded.
- Remove rust on the ball of the ball coupling, e.g. with a wire brush.
- Remove dirt with a clean, lint-free cloth or a brush.
- After cleaning, lightly grease the ball of the ball coupling again.
- Check that the vehicle's trailer tow hitch is working properly.
Observe the note on care provided by the trailer manufacturer.
You can also have the maintenance work on the ball coupling and the trailer
tow hitch carried out by a qualified specialist workshop.
Environmental note
Dispose of rags soaked in oil and grease in an environmentally responsible manner.
See also:
Canceling Parking Guidance
Press the PARKTRONIC button on the
dashboard.
Parking Guidance is canceled immediately
and PARKTRONIC is deactivated.
Parking Guidance is canceled automatically if
it is no longer possible to ...
Activating DISTRONIC PLUS
Activation conditions
In order to activate DISTRONIC PLUS, the
following conditions must be fulfilled:
- the engine must be started. It may take up
to two minutes after pulling away before
DIS ...
Setting a speed
WARNING
Keep in mind that it may take a brief moment until the vehicle has made the necessary
adjustments.
Increase or decrease the set vehicle speed to a value that the prevailing road
con ...