Trailer Tow Hitch; Trailer Loads - Mercedes-Benz M-Class Operator's Manual

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Ground clearance
Turning circle
Maximum roof
load

Trailer tow hitch

Mounting dimensions
G
WARNING
Only have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted at a
qualified specialist workshop which has the
necessary specialist knowledge and tools to
carry out the work required. Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you use an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center for this purpose. In
particular, work relevant to safety or on
safety-related systems must be carried out at
a qualified specialist workshop.
!
If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted,
changes to the cooling system and drive
train may be necessary, depending on the
vehicle type.
If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted,
observe the anchorage points on the
chassis frame.
At a minimum gradient-climbing capability of 12% from a standstill.
34
35 The drawbar noseweight is not included in the trailer load.
8.0 in (202 mm)
38.7 ft (11.80 m)
Maximum 220 lb
(100 kg)
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
Trailer tow hitch
Anchorage points for the trailer tow hitch
(example)
Anchorage points
:
Rear axle center line
;

Trailer loads

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Permissible trailer load,
unbraked
Permissible trailer load,
34
braked
Maximum drawbar
35
noseweight
Permissible rear axle
load when towing a trailer
391
All models
Z