Mercedes-Benz 2013 M Class - Manual (Page 227)

"Coupling up a trailer" function
!
The following distance specifications
refer to trailer tow hitches with ball
coupling that have been approved for this
vehicle by Mercedes-Benz. Distances may
differ if you use other ball couplings. In this
case, take into account that actual
distances will not match the following
distance specifications. Otherwise you
could damage the trailer and vehicle.
:
Vehicle center point on the yellow guide
line at a distance of approximately 3 ft
(1 m) from the rear of the vehicle
;
Trailer drawbar
=
Ball coupling
This function is only available on vehicles with
a trailer tow hitch.
X Set the height of trailer drawbar ; so that
it is slightly higher than ball coupling =.
X Position the vehicle centrally in front of
trailer drawbar ;.
:
Ball coupling
;
Red guide line at a distance of
approximately 10 in (0.25 m) from the ball
coupling
=
Trailer drawbar marker assistant
?
Trailer drawbar
A
Symbol for the "Coupling up a trailer"
function
X Use the COMAND controller to select
symbol A, see the separate operating
instructions for COMAND.
The "Coupling up a trailer" function is
selected. The distance specifications now
only apply to objects that are at the same
level as the ball coupling.
X Reverse carefully, making sure that trailer
drawbar marker assistant = points
approximately in the direction of trailer
drawbar ?.
X Reverse carefully until trailer drawbar ?
reaches red guide line ;.
X Couple up the trailer ( Y page 253).
360° camera (surround view)
Important safety notes
The 360° camera is only an aid. It is not a
replacement for your attention to your
immediate surroundings. You are always
responsible for safe maneuvering and
parking. When maneuvering or parking, make
sure that there are no persons, animals or
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