Mercedes-Benz GLS 2023, Operator'S Manual

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System limits
Cross Traffic Alert is not available on inclines.
Cross Traffic Alert is not available when driving
with a trailer.
Activating/deactivating the maneuvering assistant
Multimedia system:
4
©
5
Settings
5
Assistance
5
Camera & Parking
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Switch
Maneuvering Assistance
on or off.
% The maneuvering assistant must be active for
the function of Drive Away Assist
(
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page 277) and Cross Traffic Alert
(
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page 278).
Trailer hitch
Notes on towing a trailer
* NOTE Mercedes-AMG vehicles
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Observe the notes in the Supplement.
You could otherwise fail to recognize
dangers.
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WARNING Risk of accident due to unsuita-
ble ball neck
If you install an unsuitable ball neck, the trailer
hitch and the rear axle may be overloaded.
This can significantly impair the driving char-
acteristics and the trailer may become loose.
There is a risk of fatal injury.
#
Only install a ball neck that complies
with the permissible dimensions and is
designed for the requirements of trailer
operation.
#
Do not modify the ball neck or the trailer
hitch.
The values approved by the manufacturer can be
found on the identification plates and in the "Tech-
nical data" section under "Trailer hitch" for the
towing vehicle (
/
page 424).
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WARNING Swerving of the vehicle/trailer
combination due to increased speed
You could lose control of the vehicle/trailer
combination.
The vehicle/trailer combination may even tip
over.
#
Under no circumstances should you try
to straighten the vehicle/trailer combi-
nation by increasing the speed.
#
Reduce your speed and do not counter-
steer.
#
If necessary, apply the brakes.
*
NOTE Damage to the engine as a result of
overheating
#
If you retrofit a trailer hitch, modifica-
tions to the engine cooling system may
be necessary, depending on the vehicle
model.
When retrofitting a trailer hitch, observe the
fastening points on the chassis.
Retrofitting a trailer hitch is permissible only if a
trailer load is specified in your vehicle documents.
If this is not the case, the vehicle is not approved
for trailer operation.
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