Mercedes-Benz ML 350, Operator'S Manual

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Operation
Driving instructions
Trailer hitches
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Only install a trailer hitch receiver ap-
proved for your vehicle.
For information on availability and in-
stallation, see your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
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The bumpers on your vehicle are not
designed for use with clamp-type hitch-
es.
Do not attach rental hitches or other
bumper-type hitches to them.
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To reduce the possibility of damage, re-
move the hitch ball adaptor from the
receiver when not in use.
Electrical connections
The vehicle is prewired to accept the sev-
en-wire harness included in the
Mercedes-Benz approved trailer hitch re-
ceiver kit.
An additional four-pole conversion plug is
included in the Mercedes-Benz supplied
trailer hitch receiver kit.
For further information, see your autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
Vehicle and trailer weights and ratings
G ross V ehicle W eight R ating (GVWR) is the
maximum permissible vehicle weight:
6614 lbs (3000 kg).
G ross V ehicle W eight (GVW):
Comprises weight of vehicle including fuel,
tools, spare wheel, installed accessories,
passengers, cargo and trailer tongue. It
must never exceed the GVWR.
G ross A xle W eight R ating (GAWR) is the
maximum permissible axle weight:
G ross T railer W eight (GTW) is the maxi-
mum permissible trailer weight to be
towed:
5000 lbs (2260 kg).
Trailer T ongue W eight R ating (TWR) is the
maximum permissible weight on the trailer
tongue:
500 lbs (225 kg) limit for Mercedes-Benz
approved hitch receiver.
front
rear 2976 lbs
3858 lbs (1350 kg)
(1750 kg)