Mercedes-Benz GLB Owner's Manual page 295

292 Driving and parking
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 properly secure the bicycle rack
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by attaching it to the ball head.
only use bicycle racks approved by
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Mercedes-Benz.
always observe the bicycle rack operat‐
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ing instructions.
* NOTE Damage to, or cracks on, the
trailer hitch due to unsuitable bicycle
racks or bicycle racks being used incor‐
rectly
use only bicycle racks approved by
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Mercedes-Benz.
Depending on the bicycle rack's design, up to
three bicycles can be transported on the bicycle
rack.
When mounted by attaching to ball head 1, the
maximum load capacity is 75 kg.
The load capacity is calculated from the weight
of the bicycle rack and the bicycle rack load.
The vehicle's driving characteristics will change
when a bicycle rack is fitted. Adapt your driving
style accordingly. Drive carefully and maintain a
safe distance.
When using a bicycle rack, set the tyre pressure
for maximum loading on the rear axle of the
vehicle. Further information on the tyre pressure
can be found in the tyre pressure table
( page 526).
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Notes on loading
The larger the distance between the load's
centre of gravity and the ball head, the greater
the load on the trailer hitch.
Therefore, observe the following notes:
mount heavy bicycles as close to the vehicle
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as possible
always distribute the load on the bicycle rack
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as evenly as possible across the vehicle's
longitudinal axis
Mercedes-Benz recommends removing all
detachable parts from bicycles (e.g. baskets,
child seats, rechargeable batteries) before load‐
ing them onto the bicycle rack. This will improve
the aerodynamic resistance and centre of gravity
of the bicycle rack.