Users Manual Part 3

Table Of Contents
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NOTE Damage when uncoupling in a
state of overrun
Uncoupling in a state of overrun can damage
the vehicle.
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Do not uncouple trailers with an
engaged overrun brake.
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WARNING Risk of becoming trapped
when disconnecting the trailer cable
Vehicles with level control system: The
vehicle may lower when the trailer cable is
disconnected.
This could result in you or other people
becoming trapped if your or their limbs are
between the vehicle body and the tyres or
underneath the vehicle.
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Make sure that nobody is underneath
the vehicle or in the immediate vicinity
of the wheel arches when you discon‐
nect the trailer cable.
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Secure the trailer against rolling away.
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Disconnect the electrical connection
between the vehicle and the trailer.
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Uncouple the trailer.
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Place the cover cap on the ball head.
Bicycle rack function
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WARNING Risk of an accident when
using the bicycle rack incorrectly
The bicycle rack may become detached from
the vehicle in the following cases:
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the permissible load capacity of the
trailer hitch is exceeded.
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the bicycle rack is used incorrectly.
R
the bicycle rack is secured to the ball
neck beneath the ball head.
Observe the following for your own safety
and that of other road users:
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always adhere to the permissible load
capacity of the trailer hitch.
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only use the bicycle rack to transport
bicycles.
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always mount the bicycle rack properly by
attaching to the ball head and the ball
neck guide pin, if possible.
R
when transporting four bicycles, always
use bicycle racks which have additional
support on the ball neck guide pin.
R
only use bicycle racks approved by
Mercedes-Benz.
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always observe the bicycle rack operating
instructions.
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NOTE Damage to, or cracks on, the
trailer hitch due to unsuitable bicycle
racks or bicycle racks being used incor‐
rectly
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use only bicycle racks approved by
Mercedes-Benz.
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Driving and parking