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
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...
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:
mph (1 km/h): press rocker switch
up
or down
to the pressure point.
or
5 mph (10 km/h): press
rocker switch up
or down
beyond the pressure
point.
or
Accelerate the vehicle
to the desired speed
and press rocker switch up
.
Changing the specified distance to the vehicle in front
To reduce the
specified distance: press
the right rocker switch up ()...
WARNING Risk of becoming trapped or
fatal injuries when the sliding sunroof is
closed again
If the sliding sunroof is closed again immediately
after it has been blocked or reset, it will
close with increased force.
Make sure that no parts of
the body are
in the closing area...