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trailer. The maximum permissible GTW to be
towed: 3500 lb (1588 kg).
Trailer Tongue Weight Rating (TWR) is the
maximum permissible weight on the trailer
tongue: 280 lb (127 kg) limit for Mercedes-
Benz approved hitch receiver.
The values as measured must not exceed
the weight limits listed under “Vehicle and
trailer weights and ratings” (Y page 246).
Coupling a trailer
Observe maximum permitted trailer
dimensions (width and length).
Loading a trailer
RWhen loading a trailer, you should observe Most states and all Canadian provinces
that neither the permissible GTW, nor the
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) are
exceeded. The GVWR is indicated on the
certification label located on the driver’s
door B-pillar (Y page 227).
Maximum permissible values are listed on
the safety compliance certification labels
for the vehicle and for the trailer to be
towed.
require
Rsafety chains between the towing vehicle
and 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.
Make sure to leave enough slack in the
chains to permit turning corners.
The lowest value listed must be selected
when determining how the vehicle and
trailer are loaded.
Ra separate brake system at various trailer
weights
RThe tongue weight at the hitch ball must be Ra break-away switch on trailers with a
added to the rear axle weight to prevent
exceeding the rear Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR). The GAWR is indicated on
the certification label located on the
driver’s door B-pillar (Y page 227).
separate brake system.
Check with your local state laws for specific
requirements.
The switch activates the trailer brakes in
the possible event that the trailer might
separate from the tow vehicle.
i Mercedes-Benz recommends loading the
trailer in such a manner that it has a tongue ! Do not connect a trailer brake system (if
weight between 8% and 10% of the GTW.
trailer is so equipped) directly to the
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 function properly.
i The weight of other accessories,
passengers and cargo will reduce the
maximum trailer weight and tongue weight
your vehicle can tow.
i The provided vehicle electrical wiring
harness for trailer towing has a brake signal
wire for hook-up to a brake controller.
Checking weights of vehicle and trailer
RTo assure that the towing vehicle and trailer
are in compliance with the maximum
permissible weight limits, have the loaded
rig (towing vehicle including driver,
X Make sure the automatic transmission is in
park position P (Y page 103).
passengers and cargo, trailer fully loaded) X Engage the parking brake for the vehicle
weighed on a commercial scale.
(Y page 102).
X Close all doors and the tailgate.
RCheck the vehicle’s front and rear gross
axle weight, the Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) X Attach the trailer.
and tongue weight.
X Plug in all electrical connectors.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes-Benz GLK350, Mercedes-Benz X204 |
| Model Year | 2010 |
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