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:
The ECO display summarizes your driving characteristics
from the start of the journey to its
completion and assists you in achieving the
most economical driving style.
You can influence consumption by doing the following:
Driving with particular care
Driving the vehicle in drive program
Observing the gearshift recommendations
The inner segment will light up and the outer
segment will fill up when the following driving
style is adopted:
Moderate acceleration
Gentle deceleration and
rolling
Consistent speed
The inner segment will not light up and the outer
segment will empty when the following driving
style is adopted:
Sporty acceleration
Heavy braking
Fluctuations in speed
The ECO display will show you when you have
driven economically:
The three outer segments are completely filled
simultaneously...
Some driving and driving safety systems use
cameras as well as radar or ultrasonic sensors
to monitor the area in front of, behind or next to
the vehicle.
The radar sensors are integrated behind the
bumpers and/or behind the Mercedes star.
Cameras in the outside mirrors
Multifunction camera
Front camera
Ultrasonic sensors
Rear view camera
WARNING Risk of accident due to
restricted detection performance of vehicle
sensors and cameras
If the area around vehicle sensors or cameras
is covered, damaged or dirty, certain
driving and safety systems cannot function
correctly...