Mercedes-Benz GLC : Notes on off-road driving / 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).
- Observe the maximum permissible fording
depth.
- Switch off automatic climate control.
- Ensure that a bow wave does not form as you
drive.
- Do not stop in the water and do not switch
off the engine. Ensure the ECO start/stop
function is switched off.
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...
Also observe the following information when
driving in mountainous terrain:
Observe the values of the approach/departure
angle and of the maximum gradient...
Other information:
Displays on the multifunction display
Active Parking Assist activated
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
deactivated
Cruise control
DSR
Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC
Active Brake Assist
Active Steering Assist
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Active Lane Change Assist
ECO start/stop function
HOLD function
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Vehicles with Traffic Sign Assist: Detected
instructions and traffic signs...
WARNING Risk of injury or death due to
poorly secured objects
The cargo compartment cover alone cannot
secure or restrain heavy objects, items of
luggage or heavy loads.
You could be hit by an unsecured load, particularly
in the event of abrupt changes in
direction, sudden braking or an accident...