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:
Call up the air conditioning
menu
Select a row of seats.
To set the air distribution:
select ,
or
.
Set the airflow.
Several air distribution options can be selected
at the same time, for example to set the
climate control for the windshield and the
footwells simultaneously...
WARNING Risk of accident due to insufficient
or excessive tire pressure
Tires with either too low or too high a pressure
present the following hazards:
the tires could burst
the tires could wear excessively and/or unevenly
the driving characteristics as well as steering and braking
characteristics may be severely impaired
Observe the recommended
tire pressures
and check the tire pressure of all
tires including the spare wheel:
monthly
if altering the load on the vehicle
prior to long journeys
if the operating conditions change, for
example when driving off-road
Adjust the tire pressure
where necessary...