Get Driving and parking -> Bicycle rack Guide for Mercedes GLE SUV First Generation (2016-2019)

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Problem

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

Unlocking using the

The on-board voltage is too low

button in the driver's

X Engage parking position j .

door (all vehicles

except plug-in hybrid): X Switch on the power supply.

The ball coupling does

not swivel, even though: X Start the engine.

If the ball coupling still does not unlock:

Driving and parking

R the vehicle is station-

ary

X Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

R no trailer cable is con-

nected

The ball coupling does

There is a malfunction in the release electronics.

not swivel. The indicator X When the ball coupling is swivelled in: pull and hold the switch

lamp in the switch is

on the tailgate until the ball coupling vertically engages in a securely

flashing permanently.

locked position and then engages again under the bumper.

The Check trailer

hitch lock message

When

the ball coupling is swivelled out: pull and hold the switch

on the tailgate until the ball coupling engages under the bumper.

appears on the multi-

function display.

If the ball coupling still does not unlock:

X Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

To transport bicycles with a gross weight

Bicycle rack

between 75 kg and 100 kg, use only bicycle

General notes

racks with additional anchorage on guide pin ;.

Important safety notes

G WARNING

The bicycle rack can detach from the vehicle if

you

R exceed the permissible payload of the

trailer tow hitch

R use the bicycle rack incorrectly

R attach the bicycle rack to the ball coupling

Trailer tow hitch (example with additional

beneath the ball head

guide pin)

There is a risk of an accident.

Depending on the bicycle rack's design, you can

For your safety and that of other road users,

transport up to four bicycles on it:

observe the following:

R When attached by clamping onto the ball cou-

R Always observe the permissible payload of

pling :, the maximum payload is 75 kg. You

can transport up to three bicycles.

the trailer tow hitch.

R When attached to ball coupling : and also

R Use the bicycle rack only to transport bicy-

guide pin ;, the maximum payload is 100 kg.

cles.

You can transport up to four bicycles.

The payload is calculated from the weight of the

bicycle rack and the load on the bicycle rack.

$Bicycle rack239Bicycle racks cause your vehicle's driving char-R Always attach the bicycle rack correctly byacteristics to change. The vehicle:clamping onto the ball head and, if possible,R is heavierto the guide pin on the ball coupling as well.R is restricted in its acceleration and gradient-R To transport four bicycles, always use bicy-climbing capabilitycle racks with additional support on the ballR has an increased braking distancecoupling's guide can impair the vehicle's handling charac-R Use only bicycle racks approved byteristics. Adapt your driving style and parkingMaintain a safe distance and drive carefully.R Always comply with the bicycle rack's oper-When using bicycle racks, set the tyre pressureon the rear axle of the vehicle for the maximumating . Further information on tyre pressure canbe found in the tyre pressure table! Using unsuitable bicycle racks or using( Y page 370).them incorrectly can cause damage to andfractures in the trailer tow only bicycle racks approved instructionsThe greater the distance between the load's centre of gravity and the ball head, the higher the loadexerted on the trailer tow , observe the following notes:R attach heavy bicycles as close as possible to the vehicleR always distribute the load on the bicycle rack as symmetrically as possible to the vehicle longi-tudinal axisBefore loading the bicycle rack, Mercedes-Benz advises you to remove all add-on parts from thebicycles, e.g. bicycle baskets, child seats or batteries. This will allow you to improve the aerody-namic resistance and the bicycle rack's centre of secure bicycles against slipping and check that they are firmly seated at regular not use tarpaulins or other covers. This could impair the driving characteristics and rear aerodynamic resistance would also rise, and so would the load exerted on the trailer tow hitchas a$

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Bicycle racks cause your vehicle's driving char-

R Always attach the bicycle rack correctly by

acteristics to change. The vehicle:

clamping onto the ball head and, if possible,

R is heavier

to the guide pin on the ball coupling as well.

R is restricted in its acceleration and gradient-

R To transport four bicycles, always use bicy-

climbing capability

cle racks with additional support on the ball

R has an increased braking distance

coupling's guide pin.

This can impair the vehicle's handling charac-

R Use only bicycle racks approved by

teristics. Adapt your driving style accordingly.

Mercedes-Benz.

Driving and parking

Maintain a safe distance and drive carefully.

R Always comply with the bicycle rack's oper-

When using bicycle racks, set the tyre pressure

on the rear axle of the vehicle for the maximum

ating manual.

load. Further information on tyre pressure can

be found in the tyre pressure table

! Using unsuitable bicycle racks or using

( Y page 370).

them incorrectly can cause damage to and

fractures in the trailer tow hitch.

Use only bicycle racks approved by

Mercedes-Benz.

Loading instructions

The greater the distance between the load's centre of gravity and the ball head, the higher the load

exerted on the trailer tow hitch.

Therefore, observe the following notes:

R attach heavy bicycles as close as possible to the vehicle

R always distribute the load on the bicycle rack as symmetrically as possible to the vehicle longi-

tudinal axis

Before loading the bicycle rack, Mercedes-Benz advises you to remove all add-on parts from the

bicycles, e.g. bicycle baskets, child seats or batteries. This will allow you to improve the aerody-

namic resistance and the bicycle rack's centre of gravity.

Always secure bicycles against slipping and check that they are firmly seated at regular intervals.

Do not use tarpaulins or other covers. This could impair the driving characteristics and rear visibility.

The aerodynamic resistance would also rise, and so would the load exerted on the trailer tow hitch

as a result.

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Driving and parking

Load distribution on the bicycle rack

: Height between the centre of gravity and the ball coupling

; Distance at the rear between the centre of gravity and the ball coupling

= Centre of gravity is located on the central axis of the vehicle

When loading the bicycle rack, comply with the following notes:

Number of bicycles

Gross weight of bicy-

Max. distance :

Max. distance ;

cle rack and load

up to 75 kg

420 mm

300 mm

420 mm

400 mm

4 5

up to 100 kg 5

When transporting four bicycles or a gross weight between 75 kg and 100 kg, use only bicycle racks with

additional support on the guide pin of the trailer tow hitch.

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