Applies to: vehicles with trailer assist

Please contact a qualified workshop. The trailer assist cannot be used if a system fault occurs.

The trailer assist is not available. Try switching the ignition off and on again.

The trailer assist has been deactivated because the driver has intervened in the steering. To continue using the trailer assist, press the
button again.


The trailer assist has been deactivated, e.g. because the ESC has been switched off.

The trailer assist has initiated a safety brake application to prevent a collision between the trailer and the vehicle. Drive forwards.

The trailer assist has initiated a safety brake application due to a system fault. Please contact a qualified workshop.

The trailer assist cannot be used if a rear carrier (e.g. bicycle rack) is attached.



The trailer assist cannot be used. This may because the trailer has been detected as a rear carrier or the coupling on the trailer is worn or too heavily greased. Check that the electrical connector on the trailer is plugged into the socket on the vehicle.

The brakes will be applied if you drive off too quickly after activating the trailer assist.

The trailer assist can no longer apply the brakes.