Mercedes-Benz GLC 2016-2026 Owners Manual / Driving and parking / Driving / Notes on off-road driving / Driving in mountainous terrain

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.

Fording

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)...

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...

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Mercedes-Benz GLC 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Digital Operator's Manual

Calling up the Digital Operator's Manual Multimedia system: Info Operator's Manual The Digital Operator's Manual describes the functions and operation of the vehicle and the multimedia system. Select one of the following menu items in the Digital Operator's Manual: Search: search for keywords in order to find quick answers to questions about the operation of the vehicle...

Mercedes-Benz GLC 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Parking the vehicle

WARNING Risk of accident and injury caused by an insufficiently secured vehicle rolling away If the vehicle is not securely parked sufficiently, it can roll away in an uncontrolled way even at a slight downhill gradient. On uphill or downhill gradients, turn the front wheels so that the vehicle rolls towards the curb if it starts moving...

Activating/deactivating the automatic locking feature

The vehicle is locked automatically when the ignition is switched on and the wheels are turning faster than walking pace.

Mercedes-Benz GLC. Activating/deactivating the automatic locking feature