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: Operational data in the vehicle

This is data regarding the operation of the vehicle, which have been processed by control units. This includes the following data, for example: Vehicle status information such as the speed, longitudinal acceleration, lateral acceleration, number of wheel revolutions or the fastened seat belts display Ambient conditions, such as temperature, rain sensor or distance sensor Generally, the use of these data is temporary; they will not be stored beyond the period of operation and will only be processed within the vehicle itself...

Mercedes-Benz GLC 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Maximal tongue weight and load capacity

NOTE Damage caused by the trailer coming loose If the tongue weight used is too low, the trailer may come loose. The tongue weight must not be below 110.2 lbs (50 kg). Use a tongue weight that is as close as possible to the maximum permissible tongue weight...

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