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
![Mercedes-Benz GLC. Permitted towing methods](images/permitted_towing_methods-456/1/mercedes_benz_glc_permitted_towing_methods_3007.gif)
4MATIC vehicles
![Mercedes-Benz GLC. Permitted towing methods](images/permitted_towing_methods-456/1/mercedes_benz_glc_permitted_towing_methods_3008.gif)
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:
The data shown in the image is example
data.
Maximum tire load is the
maximum permissible
weight for which the tire is approved.
Do not overload the tires by exceeding the specified
load limit. The maximum permissible load
can be found on the vehicle's Tire and Loading
Information placard on the B-pillar on the driver's
side...
Overview of the tie-down eyes
Observe the notes on loading the vehicle.
Tie-down eyes
Overview of bag hooks
WARNING Risk of injury when using bag
hooks with heavy objects
The bag hooks cannot restrain heavy objects
or items of luggage.
Objects or items of luggage may be flung
around and hit vehicle occupants...