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: System limits
The rear view camera will not function or will only partially function in the following situations: The tailgate is open. There is heavy rain, snow or fog. The ambient light conditions are poor, e.g. at night. Cameras, or vehicle components in which the cameras are installed, are damaged, dirty or covered...
Mercedes-Benz GLC 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Switching the seat heating on/off
WARNING Risk of burns due to repeatedly switching on the seat heating Repeatedly switching on the seat heating can cause the seat cushion and seat backrest padding to become very hot. In particular, the health of persons with limited temperature sensitivity or a limited ability to react to high temperatures may be affected or they may even suffer burn-like injuries...
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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
