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Passenger Van
Load width
Max. load width
Vehicle height
Loading height
Wheelbase
Trailer hitch
Notes on the trailer hitch
& WARNING Risk of accident due to imper‐
missible attachment of a trailer tow hitch
If you install a trailer tow hitch or other com‐
ponents, the longitudinal frame member is
weakened and can break. The trailer may
become detached from the vehicle.
There is a risk of an accident.
Only retrofit a trailer tow hitch if permissible.
Observe the notes on trailer operation
(
page 131).
/
Retrofitting a trailer hitch is only permissible if a
towing capacity is specified in your vehicle docu‐
ments.
Maximum permissible gross weight, axle loads, trailer loads and noseweight
Gross vehicle weight GVWR
Front axle load GAWR (FA)
Rear axle load GAWR (RA)
Permissible gross weight of vehicle combination
GCWR
2
Towing capacity, braked
GTW
Noseweight of the trailer drawbar TWR
1
Maximum permissible gross weight of vehicle with trailer.
2
Maximum permissible gross mass of the trailer, for trailers with independent brake system
You can obtain further information on the trailer
hitch at a qualified specialist workshop.
47.4 in
Mercedes-Benz recommends having a trailer
(1205 mm)
hitch retrofitted at a Mercedes-Benz Van Dealer.
Only use a trailer hitch which has been tested
61.1 in
and specially approved by Mercedes-Benz for
(1552 mm)
your vehicle.
Only use a ball neck for your Metris trailer hitch if
it has been approved for your vehicle. Notes on
52.2 in
the permissible dimensions of the ball neck can
(1326 mm)
also be found on the identification plate of the
126.0 in
trailer hitch.
(3200 mm)
Trailer loads
Make sure that you adhere to the local legal
requirements for trailer loads. Use a calibrated
weighing machine to check that the weight
restrictions have been complied with before you
start your journey.
The permissible weights and loads which must
not be exceeded can also be obtained from the
following sources of information:
Vehicle documents
R
The type plates of the trailer hitch, trailer and
R
vehicle
The values approved by the manufacturer can be
found in the following table. If the values differ,
the lowest value applies.
1
Technical data 233
6614 lbs (3000 kg)
3307 lbs (1500 kg)
3307 lbs (1500 kg)
11,614 lbs (5268 kg)
5000 lbs (2268 kg)
500 lbs (227 kg)
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