Vehicle Towing Instructions - Mercedes-Benz GLE Operator's Manual

Establish the electrical connection between
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the vehicle and the trailer.
% Accessories can be connected to the perma‐
nent power supply up to 180 W and to the
power supply that is switched on via the igni‐
tion lock.
Uncoupling a trailer
& WARNING Risk of being crushed and
becoming trapped when uncoupling a
trailer
When uncoupling a trailer with an engaged
inertia-activated brake, your hand may
become trapped between the vehicle and the
trailer drawbar.
Do not uncouple trailers with an
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engaged overrun brake.
* NOTE Damage when uncoupling in a
state of overrun
Uncoupling in a state of overrun can damage
the vehicle.
Do not uncouple trailers with an
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engaged overrun brake.
& WARNING Risk of becoming trapped
when disconnecting the trailer cable
Vehicles with level control system: The
vehicle may lower when the trailer cable is
disconnected.
This could result in you or other people
becoming trapped if your or their limbs are
between the vehicle body and the tires or
underneath the vehicle.
Make sure that nobody is underneath
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the vehicle or in the immediate vicinity
of the wheel arches when you discon‐
nect the trailer cable.
Disconnect the electrical connection
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between the vehicle and the trailer.
Uncouple the trailer.
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Place the cover cap on the ball neck mount.
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Vehicle towing instructions

The vehicle is not suitable for the use of tow bar
systems that are used for flat towing or dinghy
towing, for example. Attaching and using tow bar
systems can lead to damage on the vehicle.
When you are towing a vehicle with tow bar sys‐
tems, safe driving characteristics cannot be
guaranteed for the towing vehicle or the towed
vehicle. The vehicle-trailer combination may
swerve from side to side. Comply with the per‐
mitted towing methods ( page 329) and the
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instructions for towing with both axles on the
ground ( page 330).
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