Mercedes-Benz GLC 2016-2025 Owners Manual / Driving and parking / Driving / Notes on off-road driving / Driving on sand

Mercedes-Benz GLC : Notes on off-road driving / Driving on sand

When driving on sand, also observe the following instructions:

Select the drive program.
Select a higher vehicle level.
Shift to a lower gear.
Drive quickly to overcome the rolling resistance; the vehicle may otherwise dig itself in.
Drive in the tracks of other vehicles if possible. Make sure that the following prerequisites are met:
- The tire ruts are not too deep
- The sand is firm enough
- The ground clearance is sufficient

Off-road driving

Read this section before driving your vehicle offroad. Practice by driving over more gentle offroad terrain first. Observe the notes on the cross-country ABS...

Fording

Also observe the following information when fording: Vehicles with AIR BODY CONTROL: select the highest possible vehicle level Drive no faster than 6 mph (10 km/h)...

Other information:

Mercedes-Benz GLC 2016-2025 Owners Manual: Function of route-based speed adaptation

When Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is activated, the vehicle speed will be adapted accordingly to the route events ahead. Depending on the drive program selected, the vehicle negotiates a route event ahead in an economical, comfortable or dynamic manner...

Mercedes-Benz GLC 2016-2025 Owners Manual: Climate style

Climate style function The following climate styles are available in automatic mode: FOCUS: high airflow, slightly cooler setting MEDIUM: medium airflow, standard setting DIFFUSE: low airflow, slightly warmer and draft-free setting Adjusting the climate mode settings Call up the air conditioning menu Select First Row of Seats or Second Row of Seats...

Activating/deactivating the panic alarm

Requirements:

The ignition is switched off.

Mercedes-Benz GLC. Activating/deactivating the panic alarm

Mercedes-Benz GLC. Activating/deactivating the panic alarm To activate: press button for approximately one second.