Bicycle Rack Function - Mercedes-Benz A-Class Owner's Manual

236 Driving and parking

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.
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.