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:
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...
Observe the notes on matte finish care in the
chapter "Notes on paintwork/matte finish paintwork
care". They also apply to
matte decorative foils.
Observe the notes on cleaning decorative foils to
avoid vehicle damage.
Cleaning
For cleaning, use plenty of water and a mild
cleaning agent without additives or abrasive
substances, e...