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 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Replacing the windshield wiper blades


WARNING Risk of becoming trapped if the windshield wipers are switched on while wiper blades are being replaced If the windshield wipers begin to move while you are changing the wiper blades, you can be trapped by the wiper arm. Always switch off the windshield wipers and the ignition before changing the wiper blades...

Mercedes-Benz GLC 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Adjusting the Head-up Display settings on the on-board computer


On-board computer: Head-up Disp. Setting currently selected Digital speedometer Traffic Sign Assist Navigation displays The following can be adjusted for the Head-up Display: Position Brightness Display Content To select a setting: swipe upwards or downwards on the left-hand Touch Control...

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Adjusting the steering wheel electrically

The steering wheel can be adjusted when the power supply is disconnected.

Mercedes-Benz GLC. Adjusting the steering wheel electrically

Mercedes-Benz GLC. Adjusting the steering wheel electrically To adjust the distance to the steering wheel

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