Bicycle rack function
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WARNING Risk of an accident when
using the bicycle rack incorrectly
The bicycle rack may become detached from
the vehicle in the following cases:
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the permissible load capacity of the
trailer hitch is exceeded.
R
the bicycle rack is used incorrectly.
R
the bicycle rack is secured to the ball
neck beneath the ball head.
Observe the following for your own safety
and that of other road users:
R
always adhere to the permissible load
capacity of the trailer hitch.
R
only use the bicycle rack to transport
bicycles.
R
always mount the bicycle rack properly by
attaching to the ball head and the ball
neck guide pin, if possible.
R
when transporting four bicycles, always
use bicycle racks which have additional
support on the ball neck guide pin.
R
only use bicycle racks approved by
Mercedes-Benz.
R
always observe the bicycle rack operating
instructions.
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NOTE Damage to, or cracks on, the
trailer hitch due to unsuitable bicycle
racks or bicycle racks being used incor‐
rectly
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use only bicycle racks approved by
Mercedes-Benz.
Trailer hitch (example with additional guide pin)
Depending on the bicycle rack's design, different
numbers of bicycles can be transported.
The following bicycle rack designs are possible:
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When mounted by attaching to the ball head
1, the maximum load capacity is 75 kg. Up
to three bicycles can be transported.
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Driving and parking