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owners manual Mercedes ML - year of production: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 - Mercedes Benz ML Class W166 owners manual EN
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Towing at railer
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utilize any of the added maximum rear axle
Installing the ball coupling
load when towing a trailer, the vehicle/trailer
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combination may not exceed a maximum
speed of 60 mph (100 km/h) for reasons If the ball coupling is not installed and secured
concerning the operating permit .T his also correctly it can become detached while the
applies in countries in which the permissible vehicle is in motion and fall onto the road.
maximum speed for vehicle/trailer There is a risk of accident and injury.
combinations is above 60 mph (100 km/h).
Always install and secure the ball coupling as
When towing a trailer, your vehicle's handling described. Before every journey, ensure that
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characteristics will be different in comparison the ball coupling is secured with the bolt and
with when driving without at railer. the corresponding spring cotter.
On long and steep downhill gradients, you
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must select shift range 1, 2 or 3 in good time.
If the ball coupling is not installed correctly or
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This also applies if you have activated
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not secured with the bolt provided and the
cruise control or DISTRONIC PLUS.
corresponding spring cotter, the trailer may
This will use the braking effect of the engine,
come loose. There is a risk of an accident.
so that less braking will be required to
Always install and secure the ball coupling as
maintai nt he speed, This relieves the load on
described. Before every journey, ensure that
the brake system and prevents the brakes
the ball coupling is secured with the bolt and
from overheating and wearing too quickly. If
the corresponding spring cotter.
you need additional braking, depress the
brake pedal repeatedly rather than
G WARNING
continuously.
If the ball coupling is not installed and secured
correctly the trailer may come loose. There is
Driving tips
a risk of an accident.
If the trailer swings from side to side: Install and secure the ball coupling as
described in the ball coupling installation
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Do not accelerate.
instructions. Make sure that the ball coupling
X
Do not counter-steer.
is installed and secured correctly before every
X
Brake if necessary.
journey.
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Maintain a greater distance from the
vehicle in front than when driving without a
trailer.
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Avoid braking abruptly. If possible, brake
gently at first to allow the trailer to run on.
Then, increase the braking force rapidly.
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The values given for gradient-climbing
capabilities from a standstill refer to sea
level. When driving in mountainous areas,
note that the power output of the engine
and, consequently, the vehicle's gradient-
climbing capability, decreases with
Cover cap
increasing altitude.
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