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:
The doors or tailgate are
not opened or
closed.
You do not initiate the
level control system
and do not operate the DYNAMIC
SELECT switch.
Do not lock or unlock the
vehicle.
Requirements:
- The vehicle is secured with the electric parking brake.
- The transmission is in position
.
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 2016-2026 Owners Manual: ATA (anti-theft alarm system)
Function of the ATA system If the ATA system is armed, a visual and audible alarm is triggered in the following situations: When a door is opened When the tailgate is opened When the hood is opened When the interior motion sensor is triggered When the tow-away alarm is triggered The ATA system is armed automatically after approximately ten seconds in the following situations: After locking the vehicle with the SmartKey After locking the vehicle using KEYLESS-GO Indicator lamp flashes when the ATA system is armed...
Mercedes-Benz GLC 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Avoid direct sunlight
WARNING Risk of burns when the child seat is exposed to direct sunlight If the child restraint system is exposed to direct sunlight or heat, parts could heat up. Children could suffer burns from these parts, particularly on the metallic parts of the child restraint system...
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Adjusting the steering wheel electrically
The steering wheel can be adjusted when the power supply is disconnected.
To adjust the distance to the
steering wheel
