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.
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...
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:
Depending on the display, calls
up the first
three applications or the home screen
Calls up the profile
Calls up the global search
SOS NOT READY (only when the
Mercedes-
Benz emergency call system is not available)
Mercedes me connect active
Transmission of vehicle
position active
Signal strength of the mobile
phone network,
network display, battery status of the mobile
phone connected, time
Calls up the Notifications
Center
Calls up an application using
the symbol
Application and current
information
Quick-access, e...
The vehicle is locked automatically when the
ignition is switched on and the wheels are turning
faster than walking pace.
To activate: press and
hold button for
approximately five seconds until an acoustic
signal sounds.
To deactivate: press and
hold button for
approximately five seconds until an acoustic
signal sounds...