Mercedes-Benz GLC : Trailer hitch / Coupling/uncoupling a trailer

WARNING Risk of injury from the vehicle level being changed

Vehicles with level control system: the vehicle level may be changed unintentionally, e.g. by other persons. You may become trapped if you couple up or uncouple a trailer while the vehicle level is changing. In addition, other people could become trapped if their limbs are between the vehicle body and the tires or underneath the vehicle.

When coupling up or uncoupling a trailer, make sure that:

Mercedes-Benz GLC. Coupling/uncoupling a trailer The doors or tailgate are not opened or closed.

Mercedes-Benz GLC. Coupling/uncoupling a trailer You do not initiate the level control system and do not operate the DYNAMIC SELECT switch.

Mercedes-Benz GLC. Coupling/uncoupling a trailer Do not lock or unlock the vehicle.

Requirements:

  • The vehicle is secured with the electric parking brake.
  • The transmission is in position Mercedes-Benz GLC. Coupling/uncoupling a trailer.

The trailer will be correctly detected by the vehicle only if the following conditions are met:

  • The trailer is connected correctly.
  • The trailer lighting system is in working order.

The functions of the following systems will be affected by a correctly connected trailer:

  • ESP® trailer stabilization
  • Active Lane Keeping Assist
  • Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
  • Active Parking Assist
  • Blind Spot Assist or Active Blind Spot Assist
  • Drive Away Assist
  • Cross Traffic Alert
  • Rear view camera
  • Surround view camera
  • AIR BODY CONTROL

Vehicles without a level control system: the ball head height will change depending on the vehicle's load. In this case, use a trailer with a height-adjustable drawbar.

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...

Coupling up a trailer

NOTE Damage to the starter battery due to full discharge Charging the trailer battery using the power supply of the trailer can damage the starter battery...

Other information:

Mercedes-Benz GLC 2016-2025 Owners Manual: Using the 12 V socket


Requirements: Only devices up to a maximum of 180 W (15 A) are permissible. Depending on the vehicle equipment, the vehicle has the following 12 V sockets: In the storage compartment in the front center console In the front passenger footwell In the storage compartment in the center console of the rear passenger compartment In the cargo compartment Example: 12 V socket in the storage compartment in the front center console Fold up socket cap ...

Mercedes-Benz GLC 2016-2025 Owners Manual: AIR BODY CONTROL function


NOTE Mercedes-AMG vehicles Observe the notes in the Supplement. You could otherwise fail to recognize dangers. AIR BODY CONTROL is an air suspension system with variable damping for improved driving comfort. The all-round level control system ensures the best possible suspension and constant ground clearance, even with a laden vehicle...

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Mercedes-Benz GLC. Adjusting the steering wheel electrically

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