Mercedes-Benz GLC 2016-2026 Owners Manual / Driving and parking / Driving / Notes on off-road driving / Driving on sand

Mercedes-Benz GLC : Notes on off-road driving / Driving on sand

When driving on sand, also observe the following instructions:

Select the drive program.
Select a higher vehicle level.
Shift to a lower gear.
Drive quickly to overcome the rolling resistance; the vehicle may otherwise dig itself in.
Drive in the tracks of other vehicles if possible. Make sure that the following prerequisites are met:
- The tire ruts are not too deep
- The sand is firm enough
- The ground clearance is sufficient

Off-road driving

Read this section before driving your vehicle offroad. Practice by driving over more gentle offroad terrain first. Observe the notes on the cross-country ABS...

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)...

Other information:

Mercedes-Benz GLC 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Adjusting the front seat head restraints mechanically

WARNING Risk of accident due to adjusting vehicle settings while the vehicle is in motion You could lose control of the vehicle in the following situations in particular: If you adjust the driver's seat, the head restraints, the steering wheel or the mirror while the vehicle is in motion...

Mercedes-Benz GLC 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Switching on the power supply or ignition

WARNING Risk of accident and injury due to children left unattended in the vehicle If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle, they could, in particular: open doors, thereby endangering other persons or road users. get out and be struck by oncoming traffic...

Activating/deactivating the panic alarm

Requirements:

The ignition is switched off.

Mercedes-Benz GLC. Activating/deactivating the panic alarm

Mercedes-Benz GLC. Activating/deactivating the panic alarm To activate: press button for approximately one second.