Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate 2021, Owner'S Manual

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Do not make the ball neck extend/
retract faster by applying additional pres-
sure.
* NNOOTE TE Increased risk of damage to prop-
erty due to folded-out ball neck
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When the trailer is not coupled or the
bicycle rack is attached, fold in the ball
neck or, in the case of a fully electric
trailer hitch, retract the ball neck.
* NNOOTE TE Damage to the vehicle due to incor-
rect use of the trailer hitch
When a trailer hitch is used to recover a vehi-
cle, the vehicle may be damaged in the proc-
ess.
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Use the trailer hitch only for pulling a
trailer or attaching approved carrier sys-
tems (e.g. a bicycle rack).
RReq equir uirements: ements:
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The vehicle is secured against rolling away.
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The swivel range is clear.
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The trailer cables or adapter plugs have been
removed.
Ext Extending t ending the ball nec he ball neck full k fully electr y electrically ically
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Pull button 1 .
Indicator lamp 2 will ash and the message
Trailer coupling extending… will appear on the
instrument display.
The ball neck will extend fully electrically.
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Wait until the ball neck has locked in place.
When indicator lamp 2 is continuously lit, the
ball neck is securely locked in place.
If the ball neck is not securely locked in place,
indicator lamp 2 will ash and the message
Check trailer hitch lock will appear on the
instrument display.
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