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...

Other information:

Mercedes-Benz GLC 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Overview of indicator and warning lamps

Some systems will perform a self-test when the ignition is switched on. Some indicator and warning lamps may briefly light up or flash. This behavior is non-critical. These indicator and warning lamps indicate a malfunction only if they light up or flash after the engine has been started or during a journey...

Mercedes-Benz GLC 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Always secure a child restraint system correctly

WARNING Risk of injury or death due to incorrect installation of the child restraint system The child can then not be protected or restrained as intended. Be sure to comply with the manufacturer's installation instructions for the child restraint system and its correct use...

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