Trailer Towing - Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Owner's Manual

Operation

Trailer towing

Trailer towing
Trailer tow hitch*
The detachable ball coupling is located in
the stowage well under the boot floor.
You will find details of installation dimen-
sions and loads in the "Technical data"
section.
Make a note of the key number in this
Owner's Manual, for example. This will
help you to obtain a replacement key from
a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre quickly,
should you lose it.
Key number.: ________________
G
Risk of accident
Fit the ball coupling with great care as it is
essential for the safety of the entire
vehicle/trailer combination.
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Removing the cover
P 31.10-2451-31
1 Cover
Pull cover 1 downwards vertically.
Store cover 1 in the ball coupling
stowage well next to the spare wheel.
Fitting the ball coupling
P 31.10-2452-31
2 Key
Insert key 2 into the ball coupling
lock.
Turn key 2 anti-clockwise.
Lift the handwheel off the ball coupling
and turn the handwheel clockwise until
it engages.
The white marking on the ball coupling
must be aligned with the red marking
on the handwheel.