Trailer Towing - Mercedes-Benz 2003 M-Class Operator's Manual

Operation
Driving instructions

Trailer towing

Warning!
Failure to use proper equipment and driving
technique can result in a loss of vehicle con-
trol when towing a trailer.
Improper towing or failure to follow the in-
structions contained in this guide can result
in serious injury. Follow the guidelines be-
low carefully to assure safe trailer operation.
Ask your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center should you require an explana-
tion of information contained in this guide.
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Trailer hitches
Only install a trailer hitch receiver ap-
proved for your vehicle.
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For information on availability and in-
stallation, see your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
The bumpers on your vehicle are not
designed for use with clamp-type hitch-
es.
Do not attach rental hitches or other
bumper-type hitches to them.
To reduce the possibility of damage, re-
move the hitch ball adaptor from the
receiver when not in use.
Electrical connections
The vehicle is prewired to accept the sev-
en-wire harness included in the
Mercedes-Benz approved trailer hitch re-
ceiver kit.
An additional four-pole conversion plug is
included in the Mercedes-Benz supplied
trailer hitch receiver kit.
For further information, see your autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.