Mercedes-Benz GLC 2016-2025 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 2016-2025 Owners Manual: Avoid direct sunlight

WARNING Risk of burns when the child seat is exposed to direct sunlight If the child restraint system is exposed to direct sunlight or heat, parts could heat up. Children could suffer burns from these parts, particularly on the metallic parts of the child restraint system...

Mercedes-Benz GLC 2016-2025 Owners Manual: Notes on paintwork/matte finish paintwork care

Observe the notes on cleaning and care to avoid damaging the paintwork. Paint Insect remains: soak with insect remover and rinse off the treated areas afterwards. Bird droppings: soak with water and rinse off afterwards. Tree resin, oils, fuels and greases: remove by rubbing gently with a cloth soaked in petroleum ether or lighter fluid...

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.