Mercedes-Benz 2014 G-Class, Руководство оператора

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Slide bolt C into the hole in the ball
coupling recess and the ball coupling to the
stop.
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Secure the bolt using spring cotter D .
Correctly installed and secured ball coupling
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Check the ball coupling, bolt and spring
cotter for correct installation.
Coupling up a trailer
G WARNING
If you uncouple a trailer with the overrun
brake engaged, you could trap your hand
between the vehicle and the trailer drawbar.
There is a risk of injury.
Do not uncouple a trailer if the overrun brake
is engaged.
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Do not connect the trailer's brake system
(if featured) to the hydraulic brake system
of the towing vehicle, as the latter is
equipped with an anti-lock brake system.
Doing so will result in a loss of function of
the brake systems of both the vehicle and
the trailer.
Observe the maximum permissible trailer
dimensions (width and length).
Most U.S. states and all Canadian provinces
require by law:
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safety chains between the towing vehicle
and the trailer. The chains should be cross-
wound under the trailer drawbar. They must
be fastened to the vehicle's trailer
coupling, not to the bumper or the axle.
Allow for enough play in the chains to
facilitate turning tight corners.
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a separate brake system for certain types
of trailer.
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a safety switch for braked trailers. Check
the specific legal requirements applicable
to your state.
If the trailer detaches from the towing
vehicle, the safety switch applies the
trailer's brakes.
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Make sure that the automatic transmission
is set to position P.
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Apply the vehicle's parking brake.
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Couple up the trailer.
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Establish all electrical connections.
Towing a trailer
There are numerous legal requirements
concerning the towing of a trailer, e.g. speed
restrictions. Make sure that your vehicle/
trailer combination complies with the local
requirements not only in your area of
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Towing a trailer
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