Vehicle Towing Instructions - Mercedes-Benz GLE 2022 Operator's Manual

Mercedes-Benz recommends removing all detach-
able parts from bicycles (e.g. baskets, child seats,
rechargeable batteries) before loading them onto
the bicycle rack. This will improve the aerody-
namic resistance and centre of gravity of the bicy-
cle rack.
Always secure the bicycles to prevent them from
moving around and check them at regular inter-
vals to ensure that they are secure.
Do not use tarpaulins or other covers. The driving
characteristics and rear view may be impaired. In
addition, aerodynamic resistance and the load on
the trailer hitch will increase.
Load distribution on the bicycle rack
1 Vertical distance between centre of gravity
and ball head
2 Horizontal distance between centre of gravity
and ball head
3
The centre of gravity is on the vehicle's centre
axis.
Observe the following information when loading
the bicycle rack:
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Loading the bicycle rack
3 bicycles
Total weight Up to 75 kg
of bicycle
rack and load
Max. distance 420 mm
1
Max. distance 300 mm
2
When transporting four bicycles or a total weight
between 75 kg and 100 kg, always use bicycle
racks with additional support on both trailer hitch
guide pins.

Vehicle towing instructions

The vehicle is not suitable for the use of tow bar
systems that are used for flat towing or dinghy
towing, for example. Attaching and using tow bar
systems may result in damage to the vehicle.
When you are towing a vehicle with tow bar sys-
tems, safe driving characteristics cannot be guar-
4 bicycles
Up to 100 kg
420 mm
400 mm