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
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...
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:
If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than six
weeks, it may suffer damage through disuse.
The 12 V battery may also be impaired or damaged
by heavy discharging.
Further information can be obtained at a
qualified specialist workshop.
NOTE Plug-in hybrid
Observe the notes about
the high-voltage
battery in the Supplement...
Fording depth
NOTE Damage caused by water when
fording
Water can enter the engine compartment
and vehicle interior in the following cases:
The maximum permissible fording depth
when driving through standing water is
exceeded
A bow wave forms during fording
Water accumulates during fording of flowing
water
Do not exceed the maximum
permissible
fording depth and drive slowly
through the water...