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Operation
Trailer towing
The detachable ball coupling is located in
the stowage well under the boot floor.
You will find details of installation dimen-
sions and loads in the "Technical data"
section.
Make a note of the key number in this
Owner's Manual, for example. This will
help you to obtain a replacement key from
a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre quickly,
should you lose it.
Key number.: ________________
Removing the cover
1 Cover
 Pull cover 1 downwards vertically.
 Store cover 1 in the ball coupling
stowage well next to the spare wheel.
2 Key
 Insert key 2 into the ball coupling
lock.
 Turn key 2 anti-clockwise.
 Lift the handwheel off the ball coupling
and turn thehandwheel clockwise until
it engages.
The white marking on the ball coupling
must be aligned with the red marking
on the handwheel.
Trailer towing
Trailer tow hitch*
G Risk of accident
Fit the ball coupling with great care as it is
essential for the safety of theentire
vehicle/trailer combination.
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Fitting the ball coupling
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