Mercedes-Benz B-Class Quiz
Driving and parking

Uncoupling a trailer

In this manual: Driving and parking
Introduction — 16At a glance — 11Safety — 27Opening and closing — 33Seats, steering wheel and mirrors — 21Lighting and windshield wipers — 25Air conditioning — 27Driving and parking — 66On-board computer and displays — 35Storage and other — 21Maintenance and care — 10Flat tire assistance — 26Wheels and tires — 26Technical data — 22
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WARNING

As soon as you lift the trailer drawbar, the unloaded vehicle rises. It then lowers to the normal level.

Make sure that no one is near a wheel arch or the underbody of the vehicle. Otherwise, you or other persons could become trapped.

WARNING

As soon as you disconnect the trailer cable, the vehicle lowers. Make sure that no one is near a wheel arch or the underbody of the vehicle. Otherwise, you or other persons could become trapped.

As soon as the trailer is uncoupled, the unloaded vehicle rises slightly. Make sure that you and other persons are not injured.

Do not uncouple a trailer with overrun brake while the brake is applied. Otherwise, the vehicle could be damaged when the overrun brake releases.
  • Make sure the gearbox is in P.
  • Apply the electric parking brake.
  • Secure the trailer to prevent it from rolling away.
  • Disconnect the trailer cable, then uncouple the trailer.

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