towing capacity MERCEDES-BENZ GLS SUV 2020 Owners Manual

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The maximum articulation angle depends on
th e length of the trailer. This is calculated by
th e sy stem bydriving theve hicle forw ards,
including cornering. Before the length of the
trailer has been calculated, the maximum
articulation angle is appr oximately 23°. The
longer the trailer is, the higher the maximum
articulation angle (max. appr oximately 60°).
Using Trailer Manoeuvring Assist #
Press button 1. #
Shift toreve rsege ar k.
The camera image is shown in the media dis‐
pla y. #
Toadjust the articulation angle: select ¸.
Swipe left or right on the media display or
to uchpad tochange the articulation angle.
or #
Toactivate thest ra ightening manoeuvre:
select º.
The sy stem calculates the articulation angle
in such a wayth at the direction of the trailer
at the time of activation is maintained. There
is a short counter steering mo vement of the
trailer while theve hicle is reve rsed, which
th en guides it back tothe desired line. In this
wa y,theve hicle is aligned stra ight with the
trailer and, at the same time, the direction of
th e trailer is maintained. #
Accelerate and brake as requ ired.
% Pay attention toyour sur roundings and be
re ady tobrake at all times. Tr
ailer hitch Note
s on trailer operation *
NO
TEMercedes-AMG vehicles #
Obser vethe no tes in the Supplement.
Yo u could otherwise failto recognise
dangers. Obser
vethefo llowing no tes on theto ngue
we ight:
R Do not use a tongue weight that exceeds or
fa lls below the permissible tongue weight
R Use a tongue weight as close as possible to
th e maximum tongue weight
Do not exceed thefo llowing values:
R Perm issible towing capacity
R Perm issible rear axle load of theto wing vehi‐
cle
R Perm issible gross weight of theto wing vehi‐
cle
R Perm issible grossweight of the trailer
R Maximum permissible speed of the trailer Driving and parking
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theLOW RANGE off-road gear of the trans‐
fe r case is engaged
R thero ad sur face conditions and thus the
traction are good
A gradient climbing ability of 100% cor responds
to an incline of 45°.
Obse rveth e no tes on driving in mountainous ter‐
ra in (/ page194). Mo
del Maximumgra‐
dient climbing ability
Ve hicles without Off-
ro ad pac kage 80%
Ve hicles with Off-road
pac kage
When LOW RANGE off-
ro ad gear is engaged 10
0% Mercedes‑Maybac
hMaximumgra‐
dient climbing ability
All models 80% Tr
ailer hitch Gene
ral no tes on the trailer hit ch Modifications
tothe engine cooling sy stem may
be necessar y,depending on theve hicle model.
The retrofitting of a trailer hitch is only pe rmissi‐ ble if a
towing capacity is specified in your vehi‐
cle documents.
Fu rther information can be obtained at a quali‐
fi ed specialist workshop. 430
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Mounting dimensions
1
Fastening points
2 Overhang dimension
3 Rear axle centre line The
overhang dimension and fastening points
are valid for a trailer hitch ins talled at thefa c‐
to ry. Model
2 2Over‐
hang dimen‐ sion
All model s1 257 mm Mercedes‑Maybach
2 2Over‐
hang dimen‐ sion
Mercedes-Mayba chGLS 600
4MATIC 12
57 mm To
wing capacity Yo
u will find vehicle-specific weight information
in theve hicle documents.
The tongue weight is not included in theto wing
capacity. To
wing capacit y,braked (at a minimum start-
off gradeability of 12%) Model
Towing capacity
All models 3500kg Mercedes‑Maybac
hTowing capacity
Mercedes-Maybach
GLS 600 4MATIC 3500
kg To
wing capacit y,unbraked Model
Towing capacity
All models 750kg Mercedes‑Maybac
hTowing capacity
Mercedes-Maybach
GLS 600 4MATIC 75
0kg Te
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