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:
Multimedia system:
Settings
Quick Access
Arm or disarm Tow-away
Protection.
The tow-away alarm is armed again in the following
cases:
The vehicle is unlocked again.
A door is opened.
The vehicle is locked again.
If quick access is unavailable, select the
Vehicle submenu in the Settings main menu
to arm or disarm the tow-away alarm...
When Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is activated,
the vehicle speed will be adapted accordingly
to the route events ahead. Depending on
the drive program selected, the vehicle negotiates
a route event ahead in an economical, comfortable
or dynamic manner...