Mercedes-Benz G 550 2021, Operator'S Manual

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R
The LOW RANGE off-road gear of the trans‐
fer case is engaged
R
The road surfaces conditions and thus the
traction are good
A gradient climbing ability of 100% corresponds
to an incline of 45°.
Observe the notes on driving in mountainous ter‐
rain (
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page 128).
Model Maximum gra‐
dient climbing
ability
G 550 100%
Trailer hitch
General notes on the trailer hitch
The installation of a trailer hitch is only permissi‐
ble if a towing capacity is specified in your vehi‐
cle documents.
Further information can be obtained at a quali‐
fied specialist workshop.
Permissible trailer load
The tongue weight is not included in the towing
capacity.
Permissible towing capacity, braked (at a
minimum start-off gradeability of 8%)
Model Permissible
towing capa‐
city, braked
G 550 7000 lbs
(3175 kg)
Permissible towing capacity, braked (at a
minimum start-off gradeability of 12%)
Model Permissible
towing capa‐
city, braked
G 550 7000 lbs
(3175 kg)
Maximum tongue weight
*
NOTE Damage caused by the trailer
coming loose
If the tongue weight used is too low, the
trailer may come loose.
#
The tongue weight must not be below
110.2 lbs (50 kg).
#
Use a tongue weight that is as close as
possible to the maximum permissible
tongue weight.
Tongue weight
Model Maximum tongue
weight
G 550 562.2 lbs (255 kg)
The actual tongue weight may not be higher than
the specified value. The value can be found on
the vehicle identification plates of the trailer
hitch or of the trailer. The lowest weight applies.
The permissible drawbar tongue weight is the
maximum weight with which the drawbar may be
Technical data 399