Mercedes-Benz GLC : Trailer hitch / Attaching the ball neck
WARNING Risk of accident and injury
due to an incorrectly installed ball coupling
If the ball coupling is not installed and
engaged correctly, it may become detached
during travel and endanger other road users.
There is a risk of fatal injury.
Install and secure the
ball coupling as
described in the ball coupling manufacturer's
installation instructions.
When the ball coupling has
been installed,
ensure that it is correctly secured
before every trip.
WARNING Risk of accident due to an
incorrectly installed and secured ball
coupling
If the ball coupling has not been correctly
installed and secured, the trailer can become
detached.
Install and secure the
ball coupling as
described in the ball coupling manufacturer's
installation instructions.
When the ball coupling has
been installed,
ensure that it is correctly secured
before every trip.
Requirements:
- The vehicle is secured against rolling away.
Attaching the ball neck

Remove cover
from the ball neck mount
in the direction of the arrow.
Store cover
so that it cannot move
around.
Observe the manufacturer's
installation
instructions.
Observe the notes on loading the vehicle.
NOTE Mercedes-AMG vehicles
Observe the notes in the
Supplement.
You could otherwise fail to recognize
dangers.
NOTE Plug-in hybrid
Observe the notes in the
Supplement...
WARNING Risk of injury from the vehicle
level being changed
Vehicles with level control system: the
vehicle level may be changed unintentionally,
e...
Other information:
NOTE Mercedes-AMG vehicles
Observe the notes in the
Supplement.
You could otherwise fail to recognize
dangers.
NOTE Plug-in hybrid
Observe the notes in the
Supplement.
You could otherwise fail to recognize
dangers.
WARNING Risk of accident due to
unsuitable ball neck
If you install an unsuitable ball neck, the
trailer hitch and the rear axle may be overloaded...
Left/right rear seat
Preferred securing system:
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchor
Also secure Top Tether if
present.
Alternative securing system:
Vehicle seat belt
Front passenger seat
Securing system:
Vehicle seat belt
Be sure to observe:
If the front passenger seat is occupied,
ensure, both before and during the journey,
that the status of the front passenger airbag
is correct for the current situation...