2012 MERCEDES-BENZ G-CLASS SUV Owners Manual

Trailer tow hitch
Mounting dimensions
G
WARNING
Only have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted at a
qualified specialis tworkshop.
! If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted,
changes to the engine cooling system may
be necessary, depending on the vehicle
type.
If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted,
observe the anchorage points on the chas-
sis frame. Example: anchorage points for the trailer tow hitch
:
Anchorage points
; Overhang dimension
For trailer tow hitches fitted at the factory, the
overhang dimension including protective cov-
ering is 895 mm. Trailer loads
G-Class long-wheelbase
version (all models)
Permissible trailer load,
unbraked
750 kg
Permissible trailer load,
braked (at a minimum
gradient-climbing capa-
bility of 12% from
astand-
still) 3500 kg
Maximum drawbar nose-
weight (the drawbar
noseweight is no tinclu-
ded in the trailer load) 140 kg
Permissible rear axle
load when towing
atrailer 1900 kg
Maximum gross vehicle
weight when towing a
trailer
6700 kg
G-Class Cabriolet
Permissible trailer load,
unbraked
750 kg
Permissible trailer load,
braked (at a minimum
gradient-climbing capa-
bility of 12 %from astand-
still) 2850 kg
Maximum drawbar nose-
weight (the drawbar
noseweight is no tinclu-
ded in the trailer load) 115 kg
Permissible rear axle
load when towing a
trailer (the drawbar nose-
weight is not included in
the towing weight) 1800 kg
Maximum gross vehicle
weight when towing a
trailer 5700 kg350
Trailer tow hitchTechnical data

24 GHz radar sensor system
The 24 GHz radar senso rsystem requires separate approval fo reach country.
Maintain the minimum distance from radio telescope facilities.
The current country overview can be obtained from a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre or on
the Internet at: http://www.mercedes-benz.de/betriebsanleitung. 24 GHz radar sensor system
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