Mercedes-Benz GLC 2016-2026 Owners Manual / Driving and parking / Vehicle towing instructions

Mercedes-Benz GLC : Driving and parking / Vehicle towing instructions

The vehicle is not suitable for the use of tow bar systems that are used for flat towing or dinghy towing, for example. Attaching and using tow bar systems can lead to damage on the vehicle. When you are towing a vehicle with tow bar systems, safe driving characteristics cannot be guaranteed for the towing vehicle or the towed vehicle. The vehicle-trailer combination may swerve from side to side. Comply with the permitted towing methods and the instructions for towing with both axles on the ground.

Uncoupling a trailer

WARNING Risk of being crushed and becoming trapped when uncoupling a trailer When uncoupling a trailer with an engaged inertia-activated brake, your hand may become trapped between the vehicle and the trailer drawbar...

Instrument Display and on-board computer

Other information:

Mercedes-Benz GLC 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Checking the engine oil level using the onboard computer

Requirements: The engine has been warmed up. The vehicle is parked on a level surface. The engine is running at idle speed. The hood is closed. The engine oil level is determined during driving. Determining the engine oil level can take up to 30 minutes with a normal driving style and even longer with an active driving style...

Mercedes-Benz GLC 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Washing the vehicle by hand

NOTE Engine damage due to water ingress Take care not to point the water jet directly towards the air inlet grille below the hood. Observe the legal requirements, e.g. in a number of countries, washing by hand is only permitted in specially designated wash bays...

Unlocking the tailgate with the emergency key

Requirements:

The rear seat backrest has been folded forward. The cargo compartment cover has been removed.

Mercedes-Benz GLC. Unlocking the tailgate with the emergency key