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Driving instructions
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Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) is the
Loading a trailer
maximum permissible axle weight:
The vehicle is prewired to accept the
seven-wire harness included in the
Mercedes-Benz approved trailer hitch
receiver kit.
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When loading a trailer, you should ob-
serve that neither the permissible GTW,
nor the GVWR are exceeded.
ML 350, ML 500
ML 320
ML 63
AMG
CDI
Maximum permissible values are listed
on the safety compliance certification
labels for the vehicle and for the trailer
to be towed.
The lowest value listed must be select-
ed when determining how the vehicle
and trailer are loaded.
i A four-pole conversion plug is available from
your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Center as a spare part.
Front
Rear
2943 lbs 2987 lbs 3175 lbs
kg) (1355 kg) (1440 kg)
3296 lbs 3252 lbs 3527 lbs
kg) (1475 kg) (1600 kg)
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For further information, see an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
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The Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) is the
weight of the trailer plus the weight of all
cargo, equipment, luggage etc. loaded on
the trailer. The maximum permissible
gross trailer weight to be towed:
Vehicle and trailer weights and ratings
The tongue weight at the hitch ball
must be added to the GVW to prevent
exceeding your Mercedes-Benz tow
vehicle’s rear GAWR.
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Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) is the
maximum permissible vehicle weight:
ML 350, ML 500, ML 320 CDI:
4982
lbs (2260 kg)
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manner that it has a Tongue Weight (TW)
between 10% and 15% of the Gross Trailer
Weight (GTW).
6239
lbs (2830 kg)
We recommend loading the trailer in such a
Trailer Tongue Weight Rating (TWR) is the
maximum permissible weight on the trailer
tongue:
ML 63 AMG:
6393
lbs (2900 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW):
i Maximum trailer ratings are calculated as-
suming a base vehicle, plus any options neces-
sary to achieve the rating, plus driver. The weight
of other equipment, passengers and cargo will
reduce the maximum trailer weight your vehicle
can tow.
496
lbs (225 kg) limit for Mercedes-Benz
Comprises weight of vehicle including fuel,
tools, spare wheel, installed accessories,
passengers, cargo and trailer tongue. It
must never exceed the GVWR.
approved hitch receiver.
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Product Specification
Categories | Mercedes-Benz M-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
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Tags | Mercedes-Benz ML320 CDI, Mercedes-Benz ML350, Mercedes-Benz ML500, Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG, Mercedes-Benz W164 |
Model Year | 2007 |
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