Mercedes-Benz GLC 2016-2023 Owners Manual / Driving and parking / Driving / Notes on optimized acceleration

Mercedes-Benz GLC : Driving / Notes on optimized acceleration

If all necessary requirements and activation conditions are fulfilled, the best possible acceleration can be achieved from a standstill.

Do not use the optimized acceleration on public roads. Individual wheels could spin and you could lose control of the vehicle. There is an increased risk of skidding and/or accident.

Be sure to observe the safety notes and information on ESP®.

Breaking-in notes

To preserve the engine during the first 1000 miles (1500 km): Drive at varying road speeds and engine speeds. Do not drive at speeds greater than 85 mph (140 km/h)...

Pulling away with optimized acceleration

WARNING Risk of skidding and having an accident from wheels spinning When you use optimized acceleration, individual wheels could spin and you could lose control of the vehicle...

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Mercedes-Benz GLC 2016-2023 Owners Manual: Breaking-in notes

To preserve the engine during the first 1000 miles (1500 km): Drive at varying road speeds and engine speeds. Do not drive at speeds greater than 85 mph (140 km/h). Drive the vehicle in drive program or. Shift to the next highest gear at the very latest when the needle reaches the last third before the red area in the tachometer...

Mercedes-Benz GLC 2016-2023 Owners Manual: 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. Drive in the tracks of other vehicles if possible...

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