Trailer Hitch - Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Operator's Manual

272 Driving and parking
If the radar sensors are obstructed by vehicles or
other objects, detection is not possible.
Depending on the country, the cross traffic alert
can be switched off or on in the menu
vring assistance ( page 272).
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Also observe the instructions on Blind Spot
Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist
( page 243).
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System limits
Cross Traffic Alert is not available on inclines.
Cross Traffic Alert is not available when driving
with a trailer.
▌Activating/deactivating manoeuvring assis-
tance
Multimedia system:
© Settings Assistance
4 5 5
Camera & parking
5
Activate/deactivate Manoeuvring
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Trailer hitch

Notes on trailer operation
* NOTE The operating permit may be invali-
dated due to the illegal installation of
trailer hitches
Manoeu-
The installation – including retrofitting – of a
non-folding or non-removable trailer hitch that
even partially conceals the license plate or the
lighting system is prohibited.
Observe the applicable legal regulations
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for the installation of trailer hitches.
& WARNING Risk of accident due to car/
trailer combination swerving
If you drive too fast in trailer operation, the
car/trailer combination may start to swerve.
This could cause you to lose control of the
car/trailer combination. The car/trailer com-
bination may even overturn.
Under no circumstances should you try
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assistance.
to straighten the car/trailer combination
by increasing your speed.
Reduce the speed and do not counter-
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steer.
Brake if necessary.
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* NOTE Damage to the engine as a result of
overheating
If you retrofit a trailer hitch, modifica-
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tions to the engine cooling system may
be necessary, depending on the vehicle
model.
When retrofitting a trailer hitch, observe the
fastening points on the chassis.
Retrofitting a trailer hitch is permissible only if a
trailer load is specified in your vehicle documents.
If this is not the case, the vehicle is not approved
for trailer operation.
Further information can be obtained at a qualified
specialist workshop.
Observe the following notes on the tongue weight:
Do not use a tongue weight that exceeds or
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falls below the permissible tongue weight
Use a tongue weight as close as possible to
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the maximum tongue weight