2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLS SUV Owners Manual

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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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