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...

Other information:

Mercedes-Benz GLC 2016-2022 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 2016-2022 Owners Manual: Notes on care of vehicle parts

WARNING Risk of entrapment if the windshield wipers are switched on while the windshield is being cleaned If the windshield wipers are set in motion while you are cleaning the windshield or wiper blades, you can be trapped by the wiper arm. Always switch off the windshield wipers and the ignition before cleaning the windshield or wiper blades...