Mercedes-Benz GLC 2016-2026 Owners Manual / Driving and parking / Driving / Notes on driving / Notes on driving on salt-treated roads

Mercedes-Benz GLC : Notes on driving / Notes on driving on salt-treated roads

The braking effect is limited on salt-treated roads.

Therefore, observe the following notes:

Due to salt build-up on the brake discs and brakepads, the braking distance can increase considerably or result in braking only on one side
Maintain a much greater safe distance to the vehicle in front

To remove salt build-up:

Brake occasionally while paying attention to the traffic conditions
Carefully depress the brake pedal at the end of the journey and when starting the next journey

Notes on driving

WARNING Risk of accident due to objects in the driver's footwell Objects in the driver's footwell may impede pedal travel or block a depressed pedal...

Hydroplaning can take place once a certain amount of water has accumulated on the road surface. Observe the following notes during heavy precipitation or in conditions in which hydroplaning may occur: Reduce speed Avoid tire ruts Avoid sudden steering movements Brake carefully Also observe the notes on regularly checking wheels and tires...

Other information:

Mercedes-Benz GLC 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Notes on washing the vehicle in a car wash

WARNING Risk of accident due to reduced braking effect after washing the vehicle The braking effect is reduced after washing the vehicle. After the vehicle has been washed, brake carefully while paying attention to the traffic conditions until the braking effect has been fully restored...

Mercedes-Benz GLC 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Activating or deactivating the child safety lock for the rear doors

WARNING Risk of accident and injury due to children left unattended in the vehicle If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle, they could, in particular: open doors, thereby endangering other persons or road users. get out and be struck by oncoming traffic...

Unlocking the tailgate with the emergency key

Requirements:

The rear seat backrest has been folded forward. The cargo compartment cover has been removed.

Mercedes-Benz GLC. Unlocking the tailgate with the emergency key