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Always install and secure the ball coupling as
described. Before every journey, ensure that
the ball coupling is secured with the bolt and
the corresponding spring cotter.
Please observe the manufacturer's operating
instructions for the trailer coupling if a detach-
able trailer coupling is used.
Exceeding the maximum permissible nose-
weight may cause damage to the following:
your vehicle
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the trailer
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the ball coupling
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trailer tow hitch
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The vehicle/trailer combination could become
unstable.
If the noseweight used is lower than the mini-
mum permissible noseweight, the vehicle/
trailer combination could also become unstable.
To avoid hazardous situations:
make sure to check the noseweight before
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each journey
use a drawbar noseweight as close as possi-
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ble to the maximum noseweight
do not exceed the maximum permissible
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noseweight
do not use a noseweight lower than the min-
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imum permissible trailer drawbar noseweight
When backing up the vehicle towards the trailer,
make sure there is nobody between the trailer
and the vehicle.
The applicable permissible values, which must
not be exceeded, can be found:
in your vehicle documents
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on the type plate of the trailer tow hitch and
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trailer
on the vehicle identification plate
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Couple and uncouple the trailer carefully. If you
do not couple the trailer to the towing vehicle
correctly, the trailer could become detached.
Make sure that the following values are not
exceeded:
the permissible trailer drawbar noseweight
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the permissible trailer load
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the permissible rear axle load of the towing
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vehicle
the maximum permissible gross vehicle
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weight of both the towing vehicle and the
trailer
When towing a trailer, your vehicle's handling
characteristics will be different in comparison
with when driving without a trailer.
The vehicle/trailer combination:
is heavier
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is restricted in its acceleration and gradient-
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climbing capability
has an increased braking distance
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is affected more by strong crosswinds
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demands more sensitive steering
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has a larger turning radius
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This could impair the handling characteristics.
Adapt your driving style accordingly. Maintain a
safe distance. Drive carefully.
When towing a trailer, always adjust your speed
to the current road and weather conditions. Do
not exceed the maximum permissible speed for
your vehicle/trailer combination.
You will find the values approved by the manu-
facturer on the vehicle identification plates and
those for the towing vehicle in the "Technical
data" section ( page 297).
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General notes
Do not exceed the legally prescribed maxi-
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mum speed for vehicle/trailer combinations
in the relevant country.
This lowers the risk of an accident.
Only install an approved trailer coupling on
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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
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for installing detachable trailer couplings.
Do not install hired trailer couplings or other
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detachable trailer couplings on the bumpers
of your vehicle.
If you do not need the ball coupling, remove
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the ball coupling from the ball coupling
recess. This reduces the risk of damage to the
ball coupling.
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Check the tire pressures when towing a
trailer. You will find the values in the tire pres-
sure table in the fuel filler flap of the vehicle
( page 266).
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You will find installation dimensions and loads
under "Technical data" (
Towing a trailer
page 297).
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