Removing - Mercedes-Benz 2016 GL Operator's Manual

Detach the trailer cable and decouple the
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trailer.
Switch off the engine.
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Permissible trailer loads and drawbar
loads
Weight specifications
Maximum permissible gross vehicle
weight rating
The gross trailer weight is calculated by add-
ing the weight of the trailer to the weight of
the load and equipment on the trailer.
You will find installing dimensions and loads
under "Technical data" (
Permissible noseweight
You will find installing dimensions and loads
under "Technical data" (
Loading a trailer
When loading the trailer, make sure that
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neither the permissible gross weight of the
trailer nor the gross vehicle weight is
exceeded. The permissible gross vehicle
weight is indicated on the identification
plate on the B-pillar on the driver's side of
the vehicle.
You can find the maximum permissible val-
ues on the type plates of your vehicle and
the trailer. When calculating how much
weight the vehicle and trailer may carry,
pay attention to the respective lowest val-
ues.
The trailer drawbar load on the ball coupling
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must be added to the rear axle load to avoid
exceeding the permissible gross axle
weight. The permissible gross vehicle
weight is indicated on the identification
plate on the B-pillar on the driver's side of
the vehicle.
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Mercedes-Benz recommends a trailer
load where the trailer drawbar noseweight
page 457).
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page 457).
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accounts for 8% to 15% of the trailer's per-
missible gross weight.
i The weight of additional accessories, pas-
sengers, and cargo reduces the permissi-
ble trailer load and drawbar load for your
vehicle.
Checking the vehicle and trailer weight
To check that the weights of the towing
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vehicle and the trailer comply with the max-
imum permissible values, have the vehicle/
trailer combination (including the driver,
passengers, and cargo with a fully laden
trailer) weighed on a calibrated weigh-
bridge.
Check the gross axle weight rating of the
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front and rear axles, the gross weight of the
trailer and trailer drawbar load.
Removing the ball coupling
Remove the spring cotter.
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Remove the bolt from the ball coupling
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recess.
Remove the ball coupling from the ball cou-
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pling recess.
Clean the ball coupling if it is dirty.
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Stow the ball coupling so that it cannot be
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thrown around.
Observe the loading guidelines (
and the safety notes regarding stowage
spaces ( page 341).
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Information on cleaning and care of the trailer
tow hitch ( page 381).
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Trailer power supply
! You can connect accessories with a max-
imum power consumption of 240 W to the
permanent power supply.
You must not charge a trailer battery using
the power supply.
The trailer socket of your vehicle is equipped
at the factory with a permanent power supply.
Towing a trailer
page 340)
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