Mercedes-Benz CLS Owner's Manual page 243

240 Driving and parking
when transporting four bicycles, always
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use bicycle racks which have additional
support on the ball neck guide pin.
only use bicycle racks approved by
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Mercedes-Benz.
always observe the bicycle rack operating
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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.
Trailer hitch (example with additional guide pin)
Depending on the bicycle rack's design, different
numbers of bicycles can be transported.
The following bicycle rack designs are possible:
When mounted by attaching to ball head 1,
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the maximum load capacity is 75 kg. Up to
three bicycles can be transported.
When mounted on ball head
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pin 2, the maximum load capacity is
100 kg. Up to four bicycles can be transpor‐
ted.
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 increased load on the rear axle of the vehicle.
Further information on the tyre pressure can be
found in the tyre pressure table (
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.
Observe the following notes:
Mount heavy bicycles as close to the vehicle
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as possible.
1 and guide
page 329).
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