Mercedes-Benz EQA 2022, Owner'S Manual

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In the event of increased rear axle load, the car/
trailer combination must not exceed a maximum
speed of 100 km/h for reasons concerning the
operating permit. This also applies in countries in
which the permissible maximum speed for car/
trailer combinations is above 100 km/h.
Folding the ball neck out and in
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WARNING Risk of accident due to the ball
neck not being engaged
If the ball neck is not engaged, the trailer may
come loose.
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Always engage the ball neck as descri-
bed.
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WARNING Risk of injury from ball neck
swinging outwards
The ball neck may swing outwards when
unlocking or when it has not been properly
engaged.
There is a risk of injury within the ball neck's
range of movement!
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Unlock the ball neck only when its range
of movement is unobstructed.
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Always be sure the ball neck is engaged
when folding inwards.
* NOTE 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.
*
NOTE 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).
Requirements:
R
The vehicle is secured against rolling away.
R
The swivel range is clear.
R
The trailer cables or adapter plugs have been
removed.
Folding the ball neck out
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Pull switch
2
until the ball neck unlocks.
The ball neck will fold out from under the rear
bumper.
Indicator lamp
1 will flash.
280 Driving and parking