Mercedes-Benz 2004 M-Class Automobile User Manual


 
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Operation
Driving instructions
Trailer hitches
ț 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.
ț 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.
ț 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
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) is the
maximum permissible vehicle weight:
6614 lbs (3000 kg).
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW):
Comprises weight of vehicle including fuel,
tools, spare wheel, installed accessories,
passengers, cargo and trailer tongue. It
must never exceed the GVWR.
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) is the
maximum permissible axle weight:
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) is the maxi-
mum permissible trailer weight to be
towed:
5000 lbs (2260 kg).
Trailer Tongue Weight Rating (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)