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: Removing the safety vest
The safety vests are located in the storage compartments in the driver's and front passenger door. To remove: pull out the safety vest bag by the loop. Open the safety vest bag and pull out the safety vest. There are also safety vest compartments in the rear door storage compartments in which safety vests can be stored...
Mercedes-Benz GLC 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Pulling away with optimized acceleration
WARNING Risk of skidding and having an accident from wheels spinning When you use optimized acceleration, individual wheels could spin and you could lose control of the vehicle. If ESP® is deactivated, there is a risk of skidding and accident. Make sure that no persons or obstacles are in the close vicinity of your vehicle...
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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
