Mercedes-Benz GLC : Breakdown assistance / Tow starting or towing away

Replacing the 12 V battery

Observe the notes on the 12 V battery. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the 12 V battery replaced at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center...

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...

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Mercedes-Benz GLC 2016-2026 Owners Manual: System limits

The rear view camera will not function or will only partially function in the following situations: The tailgate is open. There is heavy rain, snow or fog. The ambient light conditions are poor, e.g. at night. Cameras, or vehicle components in which the cameras are installed, are damaged, dirty or covered...

Mercedes-Benz GLC 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Standby mode (extension of the starter battery's period out of use)

Standby mode function This function is not available for all models. If standby mode is activated, energy loss will be minimized during extended periods of non-operation. Standby mode is characterized by the following: The starter battery is preserved...