Mercedes-Benz GLC 2016-2025 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 2016-2025 Owners Manual: Diagnostics connection

The diagnostics connection is a technical interface in the vehicle. It is used, for example, within the scope of repair and maintenance work or for reading out vehicle data by a specialist workshop. Diagnostic devices should therefore only be connected by a qualified specialist workshop...

Mercedes-Benz GLC 2016-2025 Owners Manual: Notes on windshield washer fluid

Observe the notes on operating fluids. WARNING ‑ Risk of fire and injury from windshield washer concentrate Windshield washer concentrate is highly flammable. It could ignite if it comes into contact with hot engine component parts or the exhaust system...

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