Mercedes-Benz EQS 350, Operator'S Manual

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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 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 that have additional sup-
port on the ball neck guide pin.
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use only bicycle racks approved by
Mercedes-Benz.
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always observe the bicycle rack operating
instructions.
* 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.
* 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.
Trailer hitch (example with additional guide pin)
Depending on the bicycle rack's design, different
numbers of bicycles can be transported.
316 Driving and parking