Trailer Hitch - Mercedes-Benz GLS Owner's Manual

All models (vehi‐
1 1 Front
cles with AMG
Styling)
Normal level 21° - 22°
Off-road level 1 23° - 24°
Off-road level 2 25°
Off-road level 3 27° - 28°
Mercedes-May‐ 1 1 Front
bach GLS 600
4MATIC
Normal level 24°
Raised level 27°
*Depending on the tyre size
Maximum gradient climbing ability
The vehicle's gradient climbing ability depends
on the weight distribution in the vehicle, the ter‐
rain conditions and the road surface conditions.
The specified value applies when:
2 2 Rear
the vehicle is ready to drive – fuel tank full,
R
all fluids topped up, with driver
the LOW RANGE off-road gear of the trans‐
R
20° - 21°
fer case is engaged
22° - 23°
the road surface conditions and thus the
R
traction are good
24°
A gradient climbing ability of 100% corresponds
25° - 26°
to an incline of 45°.
Observe the notes on driving in mountainous ter‐
2 2 Rear
rain ( page 198).
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21°
25°
Technical data 441
Model
Vehicles without Off-
road package
Vehicles with Off-road
package
When LOW RANGE off-
road gear is engaged
Mercedes‑Maybach
All models

Trailer hitch

General notes on the trailer hitch
Modifications to the engine cooling system may
be necessary, depending on the vehicle model.
The retrofitting of a trailer hitch is only permissi‐
Maximum gra‐
dient climbing
ability
80%
100%
Maximum gra‐
dient climbing
ability
80%