Cleaning the trailer tow hitch
The ball coupling must be cleaned if it becomes dirty or corroded.
- Remove rust on the ball of the ball coupling, e.g. with a wire brush.
- Remove dirt with a clean, lint-free cloth or a brush.
- After cleaning, lightly grease the ball of the ball coupling again.
- Check that the vehicle's trailer tow hitch is working properly.
Observe the note on care provided by the trailer manufacturer.
You can also have the maintenance work on the ball coupling and the trailer
tow hitch carried out by a qualified specialist workshop.
Environmental note
Dispose of rags soaked in oil and grease in an environmentally responsible manner.
See also:
Cleaning the seat covers
Do not use microfiber cloths to clean
genuine leather, artificial leather or
Alcantara® covers. If used often, these can
damage the cover.
Observe the following when cleaning:
- clean ge ...
Maximum load rating
WARNING
Do not overload the tires by exceeding the
specified load limit as indicated on the Tire
and Loading Information placard on the
driver's door B-pillar. Overloading the tires
can ove ...
Charging the battery
WARNING
Never charge a battery still installed in the
vehicle unless a battery charger unit approved
by Mercedes-Benz is being used. Gases may
escape during charging and cause explosions
tha ...