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.
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...
Other information:
Mercedes-Benz GLC 2016-2025 Owners Manual: Using the 12 V socket
Requirements: Only devices up to a maximum of 180 W (15 A) are permissible. Depending on the vehicle equipment, the vehicle has the following 12 V sockets: In the storage compartment in the front center console In the front passenger footwell In the storage compartment in the center console of the rear passenger compartment In the cargo compartment Example: 12 V socket in the storage compartment in the front center console Fold up socket cap ...
Mercedes-Benz GLC 2016-2025 Owners Manual: Tow starting the vehicle (emergency engine start)
Vehicles with automatic transmission NOTE Damage to the automatic transmission due to tow starting The automatic transmission may be damaged in the process of tow starting vehicles with automatic transmission. Vehicles with automatic transmission must not be tow started...
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