Mercedes-Benz GLC 2016-2026 Owners Manual / Driving and parking / Driving / Notes on off-road driving / Fording

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.

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...

Driving in mountainous terrain

Also observe the following information when driving in mountainous terrain: Observe the values of the approach/departure angle and of the maximum gradient...

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Mercedes-Benz GLC 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Tire size designation, load-bearing capacity, speed rating and load index

WARNING Risk of injury through exceeding the specified tire load-bearing capacity or the permissible speed rating Exceeding the specified tire load rating or the permissible speed rating may lead to tire damage and to the tires bursting. Therefore, only use tire types and sizes approved for your vehicle model...

Mercedes-Benz GLC 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Notes on off-road driving

WARNING Risk of accident if you do not keep to line of fall on inclines If you drive at an angle or turn on an incline, the vehicle could slip sideways, tip and rollover. Always drive on inclines in the line of fall (straight up or down) and do not turn...

Adjusting the steering wheel electrically

The steering wheel can be adjusted when the power supply is disconnected.

Mercedes-Benz GLC. Adjusting the steering wheel electrically

Mercedes-Benz GLC. Adjusting the steering wheel electrically To adjust the distance to the steering wheel