Operation
Driving instructions
Attaching a trailer
̈ Set the parking brake for the vehicle
୴ page 52).
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Do not connect a trailer brake system
(
Observe maximum permitted trailer
dimensions (width and length).
(if trailer is so equipped) directly to the ̈ Vehicles with ADS*: Set the vehicle
vehicle’s hydraulic brake system, as
your vehicle is equipped with antilock
brakes. If you do, neither the vehicle’s
brakes nor the trailer’s brakes will func-
tion properly.
level to Highway (୴ page 250).
Most states and all Canadian provinces
require
̈ Vehicle with ADS*: Set the ADS* to
AUTO or COMFORT (୴ page 249).
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safety chains between your tow vehicle
and the trailer.
̈ Stop the engine (୴ page 34).
̈ Attach the trailer.
The chains should be criss-crossed
under the trailer tongue. They must be
attached to the hitch receiver, and not
to the vehicle’s bumper or axle.
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Warning!
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The provided vehicle electrical wiring
harness for trailer towing has a brake
signal wire (color orange) for hook-up
to a brake controller.
Make sure to leave enough slack in the
chains to permit turning corners.
Vehicles with ADS*:
Do not lock or unlock any doors or the tail-
gate while attaching or uncoupling the trail-
er. Do not open or close any doors or the
tailgate while attaching or uncoupling the
trailer. Make sure no one operates the ADS*
switch (୴ page 249) or the vehicle level
control* switch (୴ page 252) while a trailer
is being attached or uncoupled. The vehicle
level could change, and you could injure
yourself and/or others.
You should consider using a trailer
sway control system. For further infor-
mation see an authorized
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a separate brake system at various
trailer weights.
a break-away switch on trailers with a
separate brake system.
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
The switch activates the trailer brakes
in the possible event that the trailer
might separate from the tow vehicle.
Start the engine (୴ page 34).
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Make sure the automatic transmission
is set to P.
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Categories | Mercedes-Benz M-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
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Tags | Mercedes-Benz ML350, Mercedes-Benz ML500, Mercedes-Benz W164 |
Model Year | 2006 |
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