Towing a trailer
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Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) is specified
on the type plate located on the B-pillar on
the driver's side of your vehicle.
persons remaining in the vehicle do not press
the switches for vehicle level control or the
ADS.
i Mercedes-Benz recommends loading the
trailer so that the drawbar noseweight
remains between 8% and 10% of the
permissible gross trailer weight.
X Detach the trailer cable and decouple the
trailer.
X Detach the trailer cable and decouple the
trailer.
i The weight of additional accessories,
passengers, and cargo reduces the
permissible trailer load and drawbar
noseweight for your vehicle.
X Switch off the engine.
Permissible trailer load and drawbar
noseweight
Checking the vehicle and trailer weight
Weight specifications
RTo check that the weights of the towing
vehicle and the trailer comply with the
maximum permissible values, have the
vehicle/trailer combination (including the
driver, passengers, and cargo with a fully
laden trailer) weighed on a calibrated
weighbridge.
RCheck the permissible axle weight of the
front and rear axle, the Gross Trailer Weight
(GTW), and the drawbar noseweight.
The Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) is the
combined weight of the trailer together with
the cargo and equipment loaded on the
trailer. Permissible gross weight: 3500 lb
(1588
kg).
The permissible Trailer drawbar Weight
Rating (TWR) is the maximum weight
permitted on the trailer drawbar: 350 lb
(158
kg) limit for Mercedes-Benz-approved
trailer couplings.
Check the permissible axle weight of the
front and rear axle, the Gross Trailer Weight
(GTW), and the drawbar noseweight.
Loading a trailer
RWhen loading a trailer, please note that
neither the permissible gross trailer weight
nor the permissible Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR) may be exceeded. The
permissible Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR) is specified on the type plate
Trailer power supply
The trailer power socket of your vehicle is
designed for connecting the 7-pin connector
supplied as part of the Mercedes-Benz-
located on the B-pillar on the driver's side approved trailer coupling.
of your vehicle.
i Depending on your trailer, you may need
an adapter to connect your trailer to the
vehicle.
You can find the maximum permissible
values on the type plates of your vehicle
and the trailer. Always observe the lowest
respective value when determining the
maximum weight with which you can load
the vehicle and the trailer.
Further information is available from any
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
RThe drawbar noseweight acting on the ball
coupling has to be added to the rear axle
weight in order to prevent the permissible
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) from
being exceeded. The permissible Gross
| Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz R-Class Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes Benz R350, Mercedes Benz R350 BlueTEC, Mercedes Benz V251 |
| Model Year | 2011 |
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