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:
If a collision is detected when the tow-away
alarm is armed on a locked vehicle, you will
receive a notification in the multimedia system
when you switch on the ignition.
You will receive information about the following
points:
The area of the vehicle that may have been
damaged...
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