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The LOW RANGE off-road gear of the trans‐
R
fer case is engaged
The road surfaces conditions and thus the
R
traction are good
A gradient climbing ability of 100% corresponds
to an incline of 45°.
Observe the notes on driving in mountainous ter‐
rain (
page 128).
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Model
Maximum gra‐
dient climbing
G 550
Trailer hitch
General notes on the trailer hitch
The installation of a trailer hitch is only permissi‐
ble if a towing capacity is specified in your vehi‐
cle documents.
Further information can be obtained at a quali‐
fied specialist workshop.
Permissible trailer load
The tongue weight is not included in the towing
capacity.
Permissible towing capacity, braked (at a
minimum start-off gradeability of 8%)
Model
G 550
ability
Permissible towing capacity, braked (at a
100%
minimum start-off gradeability of 12%)
Model
G 550
Maximum tongue weight
* NOTE Damage caused by the trailer
coming loose
If the tongue weight used is too low, the
trailer may come loose.
Permissible
The tongue weight must not be below
#
towing capa‐
110.2 lbs (50 kg).
city, braked
Use a tongue weight that is as close as
#
7000 lbs
possible to the maximum permissible
tongue weight.
(3175 kg)
Tongue weight
Model
Permissible
towing capa‐
G 550
city, braked
The actual tongue weight may not be higher than
7000 lbs
the specified value. The value can be found on
(3175 kg)
the vehicle identification plates of the trailer
hitch or of the trailer. The lowest weight applies.
The permissible drawbar tongue weight is the
maximum weight with which the drawbar may be
Technical data 399
Maximum tongue
weight
562.2 lbs (255 kg)
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