Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate 2017, Owner'S Manual

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* NOTE Damage to the rear bumper from
installing adapter cables or adapter plugs
The following parts could be damaged when
retracting the ball neck fully electrically:
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bumper
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adapter cable
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adapter plug
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Always remove the adapter cable or
adapter plug before retracting the ball
neck fully electrically.
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Safeguard the trailer against rolling away.
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Disconnect the electrical connection
between the vehicle and the trailer.
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Uncouple the trailer.
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Place the cover on the ball head.
Bicycle rack
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WARNING Risk of an accident when
using the bicycle rack incorrectly
The bicycle rack may become detached from
the vehicle in the following cases:
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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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the bicycle rack is secured to the ball
neck beneath the ball head.
Observe the following for your own safety
and that of other road users:
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always adhere to the permissible load
capacity of the trailer hitch.
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only use the bicycle rack to transport
bicycles.
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always mount the bicycle rack properly by
attaching to the ball head and the ball
neck guide pin, if possible.
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when transporting four bicycles, always
use bicycle racks which have additional
support on the ball neck guide pin.
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only use bicycle racks approved by
Mercedes-Benz.
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always observe the bicycle rack operating
instructions.
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NOTE Damage to or cracks on the trailer
hitch due to unsuitable bicycle racks or
bicycle racks being used incorrectly
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Only use bicycle racks approved by
Mercedes-Benz.
258 Driving and parking