Bicycle Rack Function - Mercedes-Benz GLS Owner's Manual

306 Driving and parking
* 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 tyres 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.
* NOTE Damage to the rear bumper from
installing adapter cables or adapter plugs
The following parts could be damaged when
swiveling the ball neck fully electrically:
Bumper
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Adapter cable
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Adapter plug
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Always remove the adapter cable or
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adapter plug before swiveling the ball
neck fully electrically.
Secure the trailer against rolling away.
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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 head.
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Bicycle rack function

& WARNING Risk of an accident when
using the bicycle rack incorrectly
The bicycle rack may become detached from
the vehicle in the following cases:
the permissible load capacity of the
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trailer hitch is exceeded.
the bicycle rack is used incorrectly.
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the bicycle rack is secured to the ball
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neck beneath the ball head.
Observe the following for your own safety
and that of other road users:
always adhere to the permissible load
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capacity of the trailer hitch.
only use the bicycle rack to transport
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bicycles.
always mount the bicycle rack properly by
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attaching to the ball head and the ball
neck guide pin, if possible.