General information
- Do not exceed the legally prescribed maximum speed for vehicle/trailer combinations in the relevant country. This lowers the risk of an accident.
- Only install an approved trailer coupling on your vehicle.
Further information on availability and on installation is available from any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. - The bumpers of your vehicle are not suitable for installing detachable trailer couplings.
- Do not install hired trailer couplings or other detachable trailer couplings on the bumpers of your vehicle.
- To reduce the risk of damage to the ball coupling, remove it from the ball coupling recess when not in use.
When towing a trailer, set the tire pressure on the rear axle of the towing
vehicle for a maximum load; see the tire pressure table in the fuel filler flap
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You will find installation dimensions and loads in the "Technical data" section ().
The maximum noseweight of the trailer drawbar on the ball coupling is20. However, the actual noseweight must not exceed the value given on the trailer tow hitch or trailer identification plates. The lowest weight applies.
Use a drawbar noseweight as close as possible to the maximum permissible noseweight.
Do not use a noseweight that is under the minimum permissible noseweight; the trailer
may otherwise come loose. Missing values were not available at time of going to
print. Note that the payload and the rear axle load are reduced by the actual payload.
Please note that when towing a trailer, PARKTRONIC () is only available with limitations, or not at all.
On vehicles without level control, the height of the ball coupling will alter
according to the load placed on the vehicle. If necessary, use a trailer with a
heightadjustable drawbar.
See also:
Child-proof locks for the rear doors
WARNING
Children could open a rear door from inside
the vehicle. This could result in serious
injuries or an accident. Therefore, when
children ride in the rear always secure the rear
doors ...
Important safety notes
WARNING
The cruise control is a convenience system
designed to assist the driver during vehicle
operation. The driver is and must always
remain responsible for the vehicle's speed
and for sa ...
Charging the battery
WARNING
Never charge a battery still installed in the
vehicle unless a battery charger unit approved
by Mercedes-Benz is being used. Gases may
escape during charging and cause explosions
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