Mercedes-Benz GLC : Notes on off-road driving / Checklist after driving off-road
Driving off-road places greater demands on your
vehicle than driving on normal roads. Check the
entire vehicle for damage and foreign bodies
every time after driving off-road. Foreign bodies
in the wheels or drivetrain can lead to imbalances
and therefore vibrations.
- If the
or
drive program is selected:
select another drive program.
- Deactivate DSR.
- Lower the vehicle level again to a level suitable
to the road conditions, e.g. to the normal
level.
- Apply the brakes to dry them after fording.
- Check that the service brake is working normally
after a long downhill stretch.
- Clean the following components every time
after driving off-road:
- License plate number
- Headlamps and tail lamps
- Tires, wheels and wheel arches
- Underbody
- After driving through sand, mud, water or
gravel, have the following components
checked and cleaned:
- Brake discs and brakepads
- Tires and wheels
- Axle joints
Also observe the following information when
driving in mountainous terrain:
Observe the values of the approach/departure
angle and of the maximum gradient...
Operation of the ECO start/stop function
The ECO start/stop function is not available
in all drive programs, depending on the
engine. Observe the status display in the
multifunction display for this...
Other information:
WARNING Risk of accident due to
adjusting the vehicle settings while the
vehicle is in motion
You could lose control of the vehicle in the
following situations in particular:
If you adjust the driver's seat, the head
restraint, the steering wheel or the mirror
while the vehicle is in motion
If you fasten your seat belt while the vehicle
is in motion
Before starting the engine:
In particular,
adjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel and mirror, and fasten
your seat belt...
PRE-SAFE® (anticipatory occupant protection)
PRE-SAFE® is able to detect certain critical driving
situations and implement pre-emptive measures
to protect the vehicle occupants.
PRE-SAFE® can implement the following measures
independently of each other:
Tightening the seat belts on the driver's seat
and front passenger seat...