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:
Driving systems and your responsibility
Your vehicle is equipped with driving systems
which assist you in driving, parking and maneuvering
the vehicle. The driving systems are only
aids. They are not a substitute for your attention
to the surroundings and do not relieve you of
your responsibility pertaining to road traffic law...
WARNING Risk of accident and injury
caused by an insufficiently secured vehicle
rolling away
If the vehicle is not securely parked sufficiently,
it can roll away in an uncontrolled
way even at a slight downhill gradient.
On uphill or downhill
gradients, turn the
front wheels so that the vehicle rolls
towards the curb if it starts moving...