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:
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Deactivating DISTRONIC PLUS
WARNING
The DISTRONIC PLUS switches off and
releases the brakes when the vehicle
decelerates below the minimum speed of
20 mph (30 km/h) by operation of the system
unless the DISTRONIC PLUS ...
Tire pressure specifications
WARNING
Follow recommended tire inflation pressures. Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated
tires wear excessively and/or unevenly, adversely affect handling and fuel economy,
and are more ...