Vehicle identification plate (example: vehicles with
a trailer tow hitch – all other countries)
: Vehicle manufacturer (Daimler AG)
; EU type approval number (for certain coun-
tries only)
= VIN
? Maximum gross vehicle weight (kg)
A Maximum gross vehicle weight of vehicle
combination (kg)
B Permissible front axle load (kg)
C Permissible rear axle load (kg)
D Paint code
i The data shown on the vehicle identification
plate is sample data. This data is different for every vehicle and may differ from the data
shown here. You can find the data applicable to your vehicle on the vehicle's identification
plate. Vehicle identification number (VIN)
X
Open the front right-hand door.
X Open cover :in the direction of the arrow
and remove it.
The VIN can be seen.
The VIN can also be found on the vehicle iden-
tification plate (Y page 380). Engine number
The engine number is stamped into the crank-
case. You can obtain further information from
any qualified specialist workshop. Service products and capacities
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Service product can be poisonous and haz-
ardous to health. There is a risk of injury.
Observe the instructions on the respective
original container when using, storing and dis- posing off service products. Always store ser-
vice products in the sealed original container. Always keep service products out of the reach
of children. H
Environmental note
Dispose of service products in an environ-
mentally-responsible manner.
Service products include the following:
R fuels
R exhaust gas aftertreatment additives, e.g.
AdBlue ®
R lubricants (e.g. engine oil, transmission oil)
R coolant
R brake fluid
R windscreen washer fluid
R climate control system refrigerant
Components and service products must be
matched. Only use products recommended by
Mercedes-Benz. Damage caused by the use of
products that have not been recommended is
not covered by the Mercedes-Benz warranty or
goodwill gestures. They are listed in this
Mercedes-Benz Owner's Manual in the appro-
priate section.
You can identify service products approved by
Mercedes-Benz by the following inscriptions on
the container:
R MB-Freigabe (e.g. MB-Freigabe 229.51)
R MB-Approval (e.g. MB-Approval 229.51)
Other designations or recommendations indi-
cate a level of quality or a specification in
accordance with an MB Sheet Number (e.g. MB Service products and capacities
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If the load on the front axle is reduced when
pulling away on a steep uphill slope, the front
wheels have a tendency to spin. 4ETS recog-
nises this and brakes the wheels accordingly. The rear wheel torque is increased and it is
easier to pull away.
For further information about maximum gradi-
ent-climbing capability, see (Y page 180).Trailer tow hitch
Trailer loads
Trailer loads, noseweights and axle
loads !
Use a drawbar noseweight as close as pos-
sible to the maximum permissible nose-
weight. Do not use a noseweight of less than
50kg, otherwise the trailer may come loose.
Note that the payload and the rear axle load
are reduced by the actual payload.
Missing values were not available at the time of going to print. GLS 400 4M
ATIC Permissible trailer load,
unbraked
750 kg
Permissible trailer load,
braked (at a minimum gra-
dient-climbing capability
of12%from a standstill)
3500 kg
Maximum drawbar nose-
weight (the drawbar nose-
weight is not included in
the trailer load)
140 kg
Permissible rear axle load
during trailer towing
1925 kg
GLS 500 4M
ATIC Permissible trailer load,
unbraked
750 kg
Permissible trailer load,
braked (at a minimum gra-
dient-climbing capability
of12%from a standstill)
3500 kg GLS 500 4M
ATIC Maximum drawbar nose-
weight (the drawbar nose-
weight is not included in
the trailer load)
140 kg
Permissible rear axle load
during trailer towing
1900 kg
Mercedes‑A
MG GLS 63 4 MATIC Permissible trailer load,
unbraked
Permissible trailer load,
braked (at a minimum gra-
dient-climbing capability
of12%from a standstill)
Maximum drawbar nose-
weight (the drawbar nose-
weight is not included in
the trailer load)
Permissible rear axle load
during trailer towing
GLS 350 d 4
MATIC
(166.824) Permissible trailer load,
unbraked
750 kg
Permissible trailer load,
braked (at a minimum gra-
dient-climbing capability
of12%from a standstill)
3500 kg
Maximum drawbar nose-
weight (the drawbar nose-
weight is not included in
the trailer load)
140 kg
Permissible rear axle load
during trailer towing
1955 kg390
Trailer tow hitchTechnical data
GLS 350 d 4
MATIC
(166.823) Permissible trailer load,
unbraked
Permissible trailer load,
braked (at a minimum gra-
dient-climbing capability
of12%from a standstill)
Maximum drawbar nose-
weight (the drawbar nose-
weight is not included in
the trailer load)
Permissible rear axle load
during trailer towing
The actual drawbar load may not be higher than
the specified value. The value can be found on
the trailer tow hitch or trailer identification
plates. The lowest weight applies.
You can attach carrier systems, e.g. bicycle
racks or load-bearing implements, to the ball
coupling. The maximum payload of 75 kg applies
when using carrier systems on the ball coupling. Trailer tow hitch
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