Mercedes-Benz GLC : Coupling/uncoupling a trailer / Uncoupling a trailer
WARNING Risk of being crushed and
becoming trapped when uncoupling a
trailer
When uncoupling a trailer with an engaged
inertia-activated brake, your hand may
become trapped between the vehicle and the
trailer drawbar.
Do not uncouple trailers
with an
engaged overrun brake.
NOTE Damage when uncoupling in a
state of overrun
Uncoupling in a state of overrun can damage
the vehicle.
Do not uncouple trailers
with an
engaged overrun brake.
WARNING Risk of becoming trapped
when disconnecting the trailer cable
Vehicles with level control system: The
vehicle may lower when the trailer cable is
disconnected.
This could result in you or other people
becoming trapped if your or their limbs are
between the vehicle body and the tires or
underneath the vehicle.
Make sure that nobody is
underneath
the vehicle or in the immediate vicinity of the wheel arches when you disconnect
the trailer cable.
Disconnect the electrical
connection
between the vehicle and the trailer.
Uncouple the trailer.
Place the cover on the ball
neck mount.
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...
The vehicle is not suitable for the use of tow bar
systems that are used for flat towing or dinghy
towing, for example. Attaching and using tow bar
systems can lead to damage on the vehicle...
Other information:
NOTE Premature wear through failure to
observe service due dates
Maintenance work which is not carried out at
the right time or incompletely can lead to
increased wear and damage to the vehicle.
Adhere to the prescribed
service intervals.
Always have the
prescribed maintenance
work carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop...
If you should experience a problem with your
vehicle, particularly one that you believe may
affect its safe operation, we urge you to contact
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately
to have the problem diagnosed and rectified.
If the problem is not resolved to your satisfaction,
please discuss the problem again with
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or, if necessary,
contact us at one of the following
addresses:
In the USA:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Customer Assistance Center
One Mercedes-Benz Drive
Sandy Springs, GA 30328
In Canada:
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc...