Mercedes-Benz GLC : Tow starting or towing away / Permitted towing methods

Plug-in hybrid: be sure to observe the notes in the Supplement. You could otherwise fail to recognize dangers.

NOTE Damage from automatic braking

If one of the following functions is switched on, the vehicle brakes automatically in certain situations:

  • Active Brake Assist
  • Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
  • HOLD function
  • Active Parking Assist

To avoid damage to the vehicle, deactivate these systems in the following or similar situations:

Mercedes-Benz GLC. Permitted towing methods During towing

Mercedes-Benz GLC. Permitted towing methods In a car wash

Mercedes-Benz recommends transporting your vehicle in the case of a breakdown, rather than towing it away.

For towing, use a tow rope or tow bar with both axles on the ground. Do not use tow bar systems.

NOTE Damage to the vehicle due to towing away incorrectly

Mercedes-Benz GLC. Permitted towing methods Observe the instructions and notes on towing away.

Vehicles with automatic transmission

Mercedes-Benz GLC. Permitted towing methods

4MATIC vehicles

Mercedes-Benz GLC. Permitted towing methods

To tow with a raised axle: towing should be performed by a towing company.

    Tow starting or towing away

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    Towing the vehicle with both axles on the ground

    Observe the notes on the permitted towing methods. Make sure that the battery is connected and charged. Observe the following points when the battery is discharged: The engine cannot be started The electric parking brake cannot be released or applied Vehicles with automatic transmission: The automatic transmission cannot be shifted to position or Vehicles with automatic transmission: If the automatic transmission cannot be shifted to position , or the multifunction display in the instrument cluster does not show anything, have the vehicle transported away...

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    Mercedes-Benz GLC 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Refilling the windshield washer system


    WARNING Risk of burns from hot component parts in the engine compartment Certain component parts in the engine compartment can be very hot, e.g. the engine, the cooler and parts of the exhaust system. Allow the engine to cool down and only touch component parts described in the following...

    Mercedes-Benz GLC 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Data transfer of the Mercedes-Benz emergency call system


    In the event of an automatic or manual emergency call the following data is transmitted, for example: Vehicle's GPS position data GPS position data on the route ( (a few hundred meters )before the incident) Direction of travel Vehicle identification number Vehicle drive type Number of people determined to be in the vehicle Whether Mercedes me connect is available or not Whether the emergency call was initiated manually or automatically Time of the accident Language setting on the multimedia system Data transmitted is vehicle information...

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