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:
Requirements:
Only devices up to a maximum of 180 W
(15 A) are permissible.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the vehicle
has the following 12 V sockets:
In the storage compartment in the front center
console
In the front passenger footwell
In the storage compartment in the center
console of the rear passenger compartment
In the cargo compartment
Example: 12 V socket in the storage compartment
in the front center console
Fold up socket cap
...
NOTE Mercedes-AMG vehicles
Observe the notes in the Supplement.
You could otherwise fail to recognize
dangers.
AIR BODY CONTROL is an air suspension system
with variable damping for improved driving comfort.
The all-round level control system ensures
the best possible suspension and constant
ground clearance, even with a laden vehicle...