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Couple and uncouple the trailer carefully. If
you do not couple the trailer to the towing
vehicle correctly, the trailer could become
detached.
Make sure that the following values are not
exceeded:
the permissible trailer drawbar noseweight
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the permissible trailer load
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the permissible rear axle load of the towing
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vehicle
the maximum permissible gross vehicle
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weight of both the towing vehicle and the
trailer
When towing a trailer, your vehicle's handling
characteristics will be different in comparison
with when driving without a trailer.
The vehicle/trailer combination:
is heavier
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is restricted in its acceleration and
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gradient-climbing capability
has an increased braking distance
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is affected more by strong crosswinds
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demands more sensitive steering
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has a larger turning circle
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This could impair the handling
characteristics.
When towing a trailer, always adjust your
speed to the current road and weather
conditions. Do not exceed the maximum
permissible speed for your vehicle/trailer
combination.
General notes
Do not exceed the legally prescribed
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maximum speed for vehicle/trailer
combinations in the relevant country.
This lowers the risk of an accident.
Only install an approved trailer coupling on
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your vehicle.
Further information on availability and on
installation is available from any authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
The bumpers of your vehicle are not
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suitable for installing detachable trailer
couplings.
Do not install hired trailer couplings or
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other detachable trailer couplings on the
bumpers of your vehicle.
If you do not need the ball coupling, remove
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the ball coupling from the ball coupling
recess. This reduces the risk of damage to
the ball coupling.
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When towing a trailer, set the tire
pressure on the rear axle of the towing
vehicle for a maximum load; see the tire
pressure table in the fuel filler flap
( page 316).
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You will find installation dimensions and loads
in the technical data (
The maximum noseweight of the trailer
drawbar on the ball coupling for up to 3
people is 562 lbs (255 kg). The maximum
permissible trailer drawbar noseweight for
more than 3 persons and the maximum load
in the trunk can be found in the trailer
drawbar noseweight table (
However, the actual noseweight must not
exceed the value given on the trailer tow hitch
or trailer identification plates. The lowest
weight applies.
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When towing a trailer, set the tire
pressure on the rear axle of the towing
vehicle for a maximum load; see the tire
pressure table in the fuel filler flap
( page 316).
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Please note that when towing a trailer,
PARKTRONIC ( page 189) and Blind Spot
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Assist ( page 185) are only available with
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limitations, or not at all.
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On vehicles without level control, the
height of the ball coupling will alter
according to the load placed on the vehicle.
If necessary, use a trailer with a height-
adjustable drawbar.
Towing a trailer
page 351).
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page 352).
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