Mercedes-Benz GLC : Notes on off-road driving / Driving in mountainous terrain
Also observe the following information when
driving in mountainous terrain:
- Observe the values of the approach/departure
angle and of the maximum gradient.
- Avoid high engine speeds.
- Use the braking power of the engine when
driving downhill.
- Shift to a lower gear on uphill gradients and
on long, steep downhill gradients.
- Activate DSR before driving downhill, if necessary.
Also observe the following information when
fording:
Vehicles with AIR BODY CONTROL: select
the highest possible vehicle level
Drive no faster than 6 mph (10 km/h)...
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...
Other information:
Shift to reverse gear.
Select the desired view in the
multimedia
system.
If, after shifting to reverse
gear, the image of
the rear view camera is not shown: switch off
the ignition, press and hold the
button,
switch on the ignition and engage reverse
gear again...
WARNING Risk of injury through exceeding
the specified tire load-bearing capacity
or the permissible speed rating
Exceeding the specified tire load rating or
the permissible speed rating may lead to tire
damage and to the tires bursting.
Therefore, only use tire
types and sizes
approved for your vehicle model...