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:
The safety vests are located in the storage compartments
in the driver's and front passenger
door.
To remove: pull out the
safety vest bag by
the loop.
Open the safety vest bag and
pull out the
safety vest.
There are also safety vest compartments in
the rear door storage compartments in
which safety vests can be stored...
Extending the rear side window roller sunblinds
NOTE Damage to the inertia reel due to
it snapping back
If suddenly snapped back, the inertia reel
may be damaged.
Always move the roller sun
blind by
hand.
Do not drive with the
roller sun blind
hooked in and side windows opened at
the same time...