Trailer Towing - Mercedes-Benz 2016 GLE Operator's Manual

Insert the ball coupling horizontally into ball
X
coupling recess ; in the direction of the
arrow until the holes in ball coupling = are in
line with the holes in ball coupling recess ?.
Slide bolt A into the hole in the ball coupling
X
recess and the ball coupling to the stop.
Secure the bolt using spring cotter B.
X
Check the ball coupling, bolt and spring cotter
X
for correct installation.
If the ball coupling cannot be correctly mounted,
remove the ball coupling. Under these circum-
stances, the ball coupling must not be used for

trailer towing.

Have the entire trailer tow hitch checked at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Coupling up a trailer
!
Do not connect the trailer's brake system (if
featured) to the hydraulic brake system of the
towing vehicle, as the latter is equipped with
an anti-lock brake system. Doing so will result
in a loss of function of the brake systems of
both the vehicle and the trailer.
Shift the transmission to position P.
X
Apply the vehicle's electric parking brake.
X
Start the engine.
X
Vehicles with AIRMATIC package: select
X
normal level and the Comfort drive program.
Switch off the engine.
X
Close the doors and tailgate.
X
Couple up the trailer.
X
Towing a trailer
Z
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