Mercedes-Benz 2016 GLE, Руководство оператора

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Insert the ball coupling horizontally into ball
coupling recess ; in the direction of the
arrow until the holes in ball coupling = are in
line with the holes in ball coupling recess ? .
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Slide bolt A 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 B .
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Check the ball coupling, bolt and spring cotter
for correct installation.
If the ball coupling cannot be correctly mounted,
remove the ball coupling. Under these circum-
stances, the ball coupling must not be used for
trailer towing.
Have the entire trailer tow hitch checked at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Coupling up a trailer
!
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.
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Shift the transmission to position P.
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Apply the vehicle's electric parking brake.
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Start the engine.
X
Vehicles with AIRMATIC package: select
normal level and the Comfort drive program.
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Switch off the engine.
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Close the doors and tailgate.
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Couple up the trailer.
Towing a trailer
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Drivi
ng
and
parking
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