Mercedes-Benz M-Class Owner's Manual page 230

Do not exceed the maximum noseweight.
When driving with a loaded carrier system,
always adjust your driving style to the prevail-
ing road, traffic and weather conditions and
drive particularly carefully.
You can use carrier systems, e.g. bicycle
racks or load-bearing implements on the ball
coupling. The maximum noseweight of 75 kg
applies when using carrier systems on the ball
coupling.
General information
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Check the tyre pressure when towing a
trailer. You will find the values in the tyre
pressure table in the fuel filler flap of the
vehicle ( page 359).
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You will find installation dimensions and loads
in the "Technical data" section
( page 378).
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The maximum noseweight of the trailer draw-
bar on the ball coupling is
actual noseweight must not exceed the value
given on the trailer tow hitch or trailer identi-
fication plates. The lowest weight applies.
! Use a noseweight as close as possible to
the maximum permissible noseweight. Do
not use a noseweight of less than 50 kg,
otherwise the trailer may come loose.
Bear in mind that the payload and the rear
axle load are reduced by the actual nose-
weight.
Please note that when towing a trailer, PARK-
TRONIC ( page 191) and Blind Spot Assist
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( page 208) are only available with limita-
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tions, or not at all.
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On vehicles without level control, the
height of the ball coupling will alter accord-
ing to the load placed on the vehicle. If nec-
essary, use a trailer with a height-adjusta-
ble drawbar.
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Driving tips
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Observe the information on ESP
stabilisation ( page 65) and on pulling
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away with a trailer. (
Vehicles with the ON&OFFROAD package:
select the trailer program (
the off-road program selector wheel in the
centre console.
The maximum permissible speed for vehicle/
trailer combinations depends on the type of
trailer. Before beginning the journey, check
the trailer's documents to see what the max-
imum permitted speed is. Observe the legally
prescribed maximum speed in the relevant
country.
For certain Mercedes-Benz vehicles, the max-
imum permissible rear axle load is increased
when towing a trailer. Refer to the "Technical
data" section to find out whether this applies
to your vehicle. If you utilise any of the added
maximum rear axle load when towing a trailer,
the vehicle/trailer combination may not
exceed a maximum speed of 100 km/h for
reasons concerning the operating permit.
This also applies in countries in which the
permissible maximum speed for vehicle/
trailer combinations is above 100 km/h.
When towing a trailer, your vehicle's handling
characteristics will be different in comparison
to when driving without a trailer and it will
consume more fuel.
On long and steep downhill gradients, you
must select shift range 1, 2 or 3 in good time.
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This also applies if you have activated
cruise control, SPEEDTRONIC or DIS-
TRONIC PLUS.
This will use the braking effect of the engine,
so less braking will be required to maintain
the speed. This relieves the load on the brake
system and prevents the brakes from over-
heating and wearing too quickly. If you need
additional braking, depress the brake pedal
repeatedly rather than continuously.
Towing a trailer
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