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:
NOTE Mercedes-AMG vehicles
Observe the notes in the
Supplement.
You could otherwise fail to recognize
dangers.
NOTE Plug-in hybrid
Observe the notes in the
Supplement.
You could otherwise fail to recognize
dangers.
WARNING Risk of accident due to
unsuitable ball neck
If you install an unsuitable ball neck, the
trailer hitch and the rear axle may be overloaded...
WARNING Risk of injury or death if a
seat belt is unfastened while the vehicle
is in motion
If the seat belt is released while the vehicle is
in motion, the child safety lock is deactivated
and the child restraint system is no longer
correctly secured...