240 Driving and parking
Uncoupling a trailer
Bicycle rack function
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WARNING Risk of becoming trapped
when disconnecting the trailer cable
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WARNING Risk of being crushed and
becoming trapped when uncoupling a
trailer
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WARNING Risk of an accident when
using the bicycle rack incorrectly
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 tyres or
underneath the vehicle.
The bicycle rack may become detached from
the vehicle in the following cases:
When uncoupling a trailer with an engaged
inertia-activated brake, your hand may
become trapped between the vehicle and the
trailer drawbar.
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the permissible load capacity of the
trailer hitch is exceeded.
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the bicycle rack is used incorrectly.
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Do not uncouple trailers with an
engaged overrun brake.
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Make sure that nobody is underneath
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the bicycle rack is secured to the ball
neck beneath the ball head.
the vehicle or in the immediate vicinity
of the wheel arches when you discon‐
nect the trailer cable.
NOTE Damage when uncoupling in a
state of overrun
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Observe the following for your own safety
and that of other road users:
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Secure the trailer against rolling away.
Disconnect the electrical connection
between the vehicle and the trailer.
Uncouple the trailer.
Place the cover cap on the ball head.
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always adhere to the permissible load
capacity of the trailer hitch.
only use the bicycle rack to transport
bicycles.
always properly secure the bicycle rack
by attaching it to the ball head.
only use bicycle racks approved by
Mercedes-Benz.
Uncoupling in a state of overrun can damage
the vehicle.
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Do not uncouple trailers with an
engaged overrun brake.
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