Trailer Tow Hitch; Trailer Loads - Mercedes-Benz 2015 GLK Operator's Manual

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Turning radius
Maximum roof load
Model
GLK 250 BlueTEC
All other models
Model
GLK 250 BlueTEC
All other models

Trailer tow hitch

Mounting dimensions
! If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted,
changes to the engine cooling system and
drive train may be necessary, depending on
the vehicle type.
17 At a minimum gradient-climbing capability of 12% from a standstill.
The drawbar noseweight is not included in the trailer load.
18
38.2 ft (11.65 m)
165 lb (75 kg)
Vehicle height
66.7 in (1694 mm)
66.7 in (1693 mm)
Ground clearance
8.0 in (204 mm)
8.2 in (208 mm)
Trailer tow hitch
Anchorage points for the trailer tow hitch (exam-
ple)
Anchorage points
:
Rear axle center line
;

Trailer loads

Missing values were not available at time of
going to print.
Permissible trailer load,
unbraked
Permissible trailer load,
17
braked
Maximum drawbar nose-
18
weight
Permissible rear axle
load when towing a trailer
The actual noseweight may not be higher than
the value which is given. The value can be
found on the trailer tow hitch or trailer iden-
tification plates. The lowest weight applies.
381
All models
3500 lbs
(1588 kg)
280 lbs
(127 kg)
3108 lbs
(1410 kg)
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