Bicycle Rack Function - Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet 2018 Owner's Manual

246 Driving and parking
% 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.
& WARNING Risk of becoming trapped
when disconnecting the trailer cable
Vehicles with level control system: the
vehicle lowers when the trailer cable is dis‐
connected.
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 nobody is underneath the
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vehicle or in the immediate vicinity of
the wheel arches when you disconnect
the trailer cable.
* NOTE Damage to the rear bumper from
installing adapter cables or adapter plugs
The following parts could be damaged when
retracting the ball neck:
bumper
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adapter cable
R
adapter plug
R
Always remove the adapter cable or
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adapter plug before retracting the ball
neck.
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 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.