Mercedes-Benz 2012 A Class - Manual (Page 351)

Trailer loads
Vehicles with manual transmission
!
Use a drawbar noseweight as close as possible to the maximum permissible noseweight.
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.
Permissible
trailer load,
braked 18
Permissible
trailer load,
braked 19
Permissible
trailer load,
unbraked
Maximum
drawbar
nose-
weight 20
Permissible
rear axle
load when
towing a
trailer
A 180 21 1500 kg 1200 kg 685 kg 75 kg 985 kg
A 200 21 1500 kg 1400 kg 685 kg 75 kg 980 kg
A 180 CDI 21 1500 kg 1200 kg 695 kg 75 kg 980 kg
A 200 CDI 21 1500 kg 1500 kg 720 kg 75 kg 975 kg
The actual noseweight may not be higher than the value which is given. 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, on the ball
coupling. The maximum noseweight of 75 kg applies when using carrier systems on the ball
coupling.
Vehicles with automatic transmission
!
Use a drawbar noseweight as close as possible to the maximum permissible noseweight.
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.
Trailer towing is not permissible on the following models:
R
A 45 AMG 4MATIC
R
Vehicles with the AMG Sports package
18 At a minimum gradient-climbing capability of 8% from a standstill.
19 At a minimum gradient-climbing capability of 12% from a standstill.
20 The drawbar noseweight is not included in the trailer load.
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Trailer tow hitch
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Technical data
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