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:
Remove protective film
from the mainte‐
nance display on the tip of the newly instal‐
led wiper blades.
When the color of the maintenance display
changes from black to yellow, the wiper blades
should be replaced.
The duration until the color changes varies
depending on the usage conditions...
Requirements:
The ignition is switched on.
The starter battery is sufficiently charged.
The Mercedes‑Benz emergency call system triggers
an emergency call automatically in the following
cases:
After activation of the restraint systems such
as airbags or Emergency Tensioning Devices
after an accident
After an automatically initiated emergency
stop by Active Emergency Stop Assist
The emergency call has been made:
A voice connection is made to the
Mercedes‑Benz emergency call center...