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: Protective capacity of the airbags

Depending on the accident situation, an airbag may supplement the protection offered by a correctly fastened seat belt. WARNING Risk of injury or death due to an incorrect seat position If you deviate from the correct seat position, the airbag cannot perform its intended protective function...

Mercedes-Benz GLC 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Function of EBD. Function of STEER CONTROL

Function of EBD Electronic Breakforce Distribution (EBD) is characterized by the following: Monitoring and regulating the brake pressure on the rear wheels. Improved driving stability when braking, especially on bends. Function of STEER CONTROL STEER CONTROL helps you by transmitting a noticeable steering force to the steering wheel in the direction required for vehicle stabilization...

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