Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class: Decoupling a trailer - Trailer towing - Driving and parking - Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class Owner's ManualMercedes-Benz GLK-Class: Decoupling a trailer

WARNING WARNING

Do not disconnect a trailer with an engaged overrun brake. Otherwise, your hand could become trapped between the bumper and trailer drawbar.

vehicle could be damaged by the rebounding of the overrun brake. Do not disconnect a trailer with an engaged overrun brake. Otherwise, your vehicle could be damaged by the rebounding of the overrun brake.

  • Make sure that the automatic transmission is set to position P.
  • Apply the vehicle's parking brake.
  • Close all doors and the tailgate.
  • Apply the trailer's parking brake.
  • Remove the trailer cable and decouple the trailer.
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