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:
During towing
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
Observe the instructions
and notes on
towing away.
Vehicles with automatic transmission

4MATIC vehicles

To tow with a raised axle: towing should be
performed by a towing company.
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...
Other information:
Function of the DIRECT SELECT lever
WARNING Risk of accident due to incorrect
gearshifting
If the engine speed is higher than the idle
speed and you engage the transmission position
or
, the vehicle may accelerate
sharply.
If you engage the
transmission position
or
when the vehicle is at a
standstill, always depress the brake
pedal firmly and do not accelerate at
the same time...
Cross Traffic Alert is only available for vehicles
with Blind Spot Assist or Active Blind
Spot Assist.
Cross Traffic Alert can warn drivers of any crossing
traffic when backing up and maneuvering out
of a parking space. The radar sensors in the
bumper also monitor the area adjacent to the
vehicle...