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:
Opening/closing the help window
In addition to the audible instructions, the
help window will show you other information
during voice control operation and the
individualization process.
Select Vehicle in the main function b ...
Rear-view mirror
Rear-view mirror (manual anti-glare)
•► anti-glare mode: flick anti-glare
switch 1 forwards or back. ...
Hiding a service message
Press the or
button on the
steering wheel. ...
