Mercedes-Benz GLC : Driving and parking / Function of the 4MATIC
4MATIC ensures that all four wheels are driven.
Together with ESP® and 4ETS, 4MATIC improves
the traction of your vehicle whenever a driven
wheel spins due to insufficient traction.
If you fail to adapt your driving style, 4MATIC can
neither reduce the risk of an accident nor override
the laws of physics. 4MATIC cannot take
account of road, weather and traffic conditions.
4MATIC is only an aid. You are responsible especially
for maintaining a safe distance from the
vehicle in front, for vehicle speed, for braking in
good time and for staying in lane.
In wintry road conditions, the maximum
effect of 4MATIC can be achieved only if you
use winter tires (M+S tires), with snow
chains if necessary.
Using kickdown
Maximum acceleration:
depress the accelerator
pedal beyond the pressure point.
To protect against engine overrev, the automatic
transmission shifts up to the next gear when
maximum engine speed has been reached...
Refueling the vehicle
WARNING Risk of fire or explosion from
fuel
Fuels are highly flammable.
Fire, open flames,
smoking and creation
of sparks must be avoided...
Other information:
WARNING Risk of accident if the rear
bench seat, rear seat and seat backrest
are not engaged
The rear bench seat, rear seat and seat backrest
may fold forwards, even when you are
driving.
As a result, the vehicle occupant will be
pushed into the seat belt with increased
force...
Fording depth
NOTE Damage caused by water when
fording
Water can enter the engine compartment
and vehicle interior in the following cases:
The maximum permissible fording depth
when driving through standing water is
exceeded
A bow wave forms during fording
Water accumulates during fording of flowing
water
Do not exceed the maximum
permissible
fording depth and drive slowly
through the water...