Mercedes-Benz EQA 2022, Owner'S Manual

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Place the cover cap on the ball head.
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Trailers with LED lighting: after uncoupling the
trailer, switch the vehicle on and then off
again.
Bicycle rack function
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WARNING Risk of an accident if the bicy-
cle rack is used 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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always observe the permissible rear axle
load of the towing vehicle.
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use the bicycle rack only to transport bicy-
cles.
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always properly secure the bicycle rack by
attaching it to the ball head.
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use only 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 breakage of the trailer
hitch due to unsuitable or improperly used
bicycle rack.
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Only use bicycle racks approved by
Mercedes-Benz properly as described
below.
* 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.
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NOTE The operating permit may be invali-
dated due to the illegal installation of
trailer hitches
The installation – including retrofitting – of a
non-folding or non-removable trailer hitch that
even partially conceals the license plate or the
lighting system is prohibited.
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Observe the applicable legal regulations
for the installation of trailer hitches.
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