Mercedes-Benz GLE 2022 Operator's Manual page 433

& WARNING Risk of accident due to car/
trailer combination swerving
If you drive too fast in trailer operation, the
car/trailer combination may start to swerve.
This could cause you to lose control of the
car/trailer combination. The car/trailer com-
bination may even overturn.
Under no circumstances should you try
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to straighten the car/trailer combination
by increasing your speed.
Reduce the speed and do not counter-
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steer.
Brake if necessary.
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* NOTE Damage to the engine due to over-
heating
If you have a trailer hitch retrofitted,
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modifications to the engine cooling sys-
tem may be necessary depending on the
vehicle type.
If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted,
observe the fastening points on the vehicle
frame.
Retrofitting a trailer hitch is permissible only if a
trailer load is specified in your vehicle documents.
If this is not the case, the vehicle is not approved
for trailer operation.
Further information can be obtained at a qualified
specialist workshop.
Observe the following notes on the tongue weight:
Do not use a tongue weight that exceeds or
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falls below the permissible tongue weight
Use a tongue weight as close as possible to
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the maximum tongue weight
Do not exceed the following values:
Permissible towing capacity
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Permissible rear axle load of the towing vehi-
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cle
Permissible gross weight of the towing vehicle
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Permissible gross weight of the trailer
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Maximum permissible speed of the trailer
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Ensure the following before starting a journey:
The tyre pressure on the rear axle of the tow-
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ing vehicle is set for a maximum load
The lighting of the connected trailer is opera-
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tional
In the event of increased rear axle load, the car/
trailer combination must not exceed a maximum
speed of 100 km/h for reasons concerning the
operating permit. This also applies in countries in
which the permissible maximum speed for car/
trailer combinations is above 100 km/h.
Vehicles with AIRMATIC or E-ACTIVE BODY CON-
TROL: if the socket of the trailer hitch is occupied,
e.g. by a trailer or rear bicycle rack, the vehicle is
set to the normal level at speeds greater than
30 km/h, regardless of the drive program.
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When you are reversing with a trailer, remem-
ber to use the Trailer Manoeuvring Assist
function ( page 428).
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