Mercedes-Benz 2014 G-Class Operator's Manual page 142

Towing a trailer
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Close all doors and the tailgate (G-Class
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Cabriolet).
Apply the trailer's parking brake.
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Remove the trailer cable and decouple the
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trailer.
Switch off the engine.
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Permissible trailer and drawbar loads
Weight specifications
The gross trailer weight is calculated by
adding the weight of the trailer to the weight
of the load and equipment on the trailer.
Missing values for model G 63 AMG and
G 65 AMG were not available at the time of
going to print.
The maximum permissible trailer drawbar
noseweight is the maximum weight with
which the trailer drawbar can be loaded:
562 lbs (255 kg). Limit for Mercedes-Benz-
approved trailer couplings.
Loading a trailer
When loading the trailer, make sure that
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neither the permissible gross weight of the
trailer nor the gross vehicle weight is
exceeded. The permissible gross vehicle
weight is indicated on the identification
plate on the B-pillar on the driver's side of
the vehicle.
You can find the maximum permissible
values on the type plates of your vehicle
and the trailer. Always observe the lowest
respective value when determining the
maximum weight with which you can load
the vehicle and the trailer.
The trailer drawbar load on the ball coupling
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must be added to the rear axle load to avoid
exceeding the permissible gross axle
weight. The permissible gross vehicle
weight is indicated on the identification
plate on the B-pillar on the driver's side of
the vehicle.
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Mercedes-Benz recommends a trailer
load where the trailer drawbar noseweight
accounts for 8% to 15% of the trailer's
permissible gross weight.
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The weight of additional accessories,
passengers, and cargo reduces the
permissible trailer load and drawbar load
for your vehicle.
Checking the vehicle and trailer weight
Determine the maximum permissible gross
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vehicle weight of the vehicle. Weigh the
car/trailer combination, including the
driver, passenger, trailer and load on a
calibrated weighing machine.
Check the gross axle weight rating of the
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front and rear axles, the gross weight of the
trailer and trailer drawbar load.
Information in the Digital Operator's
Manual
In the Digital Operator's Manual you will find
information on the following topics:
Trailer power supply
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Bulb failure indicator for LED lamps
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Trailer with 7-pin connector
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