Mercedes-Benz GLC : Occupant safety / Seat belts

Function of the restraint system in an accident

How the restraint system works is determined by the severity of the impact detected and the type of accident anticipated: Frontal impact Rear impact Side impact Rollover The activation thresholds for the components of the restraint system are determined based on the evaluation of the sensor values measured at various points in the vehicle...

Protection provided by the seat belt

Always fasten your seat belt correctly before starting a journey. A seat belt can only provide the best level of protection if it is worn correctly. WARNING Risk of injury or death due to incorrectly fastened seat belt If the seat belt is not worn correctly, it cannot perform its intended protective function...

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Mercedes-Benz GLC 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Installing the towing eye

Press the mark on cover inwards and remove. Screw in the towing eye clockwise as far as it will go and tighten. Vehicles with a trailer hitch: vehicles with a trailer hitch do not have a rear bracket for the towing eye. Fasten the tow bar to the trailer hitch...

Mercedes-Benz GLC 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Function of the immobilizer

The immobilizer prevents your vehicle from being started without the correct SmartKey. The immobilizer is automatically activated when the ignition is switched off and deactivated when the ignition is switched on. When leaving the vehicle, always take the Smart‐ Key with you and lock the vehicle...