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:
Requirements:
The vehicle is secured with the electric parking
brake.
Vehicles with automatic transmission:
The transmission is in position .
The ignition and all electrical consumers are
switched off.
The hood is open.
Example: engine compartment
Slide cover
of positive clamp
on the
jump-starting connection point in the direction
of the arrow...
Example: vehicles with surround view camera
When rear segments or all-round
segments
light up red and the
symbol appears in
the multifunction display, Parking Assist
PARKTRONIC may have been deactivated due to
signal interference. Start the vehicle again and
check if Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is working
at a different location...