Mercedes-Benz GLC : Notes on off-road driving / Off-road driving
Read this section before driving your vehicle offroad.
Practice by driving over more gentle offroad
terrain first.
- Observe the notes on the cross-country ABS.
- If necessary, select the
or
drive
program (vehicles with Off-road package)
before driving off-road.
- Select a vehicle level suitable for off-road terrain. To avoid damaging
the
vehicle, make sure there is always sufficient
ground clearance.
- Always keep the engine running and in gear
when driving on downhill gradients and
slopes. Observe the notes on driving in
mountainous terrain.
- Do not drive on unknown terrain that is not
easily visible and stay on marked routes.
- Always keep the doors and windows closed
while the vehicle is in motion.
- Deactivate Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
and cruise control.
- Adapt your driving style to the terrain.
- Do not use the HOLD function on steep
downhill or uphill gradients with slippery or
loose surfaces.
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...
Other information:
mph (1 km/h): press rocker switch
up
or down
to the pressure point.
or
5 mph (10 km/h): press
rocker switch up
or down
beyond the pressure
point.
or
Accelerate the vehicle
to the desired speed
and press rocker switch up
.
Changing the specified distance to the vehicle in front
To reduce the
specified distance: press
the right rocker switch up ()...
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...