Mercedes-Benz GLC : Notes on off-road driving / 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).
- Observe the maximum permissible fording
depth.
- Switch off automatic climate control.
- Ensure that a bow wave does not form as you
drive.
- Do not stop in the water and do not switch
off the engine. Ensure the ECO start/stop
function is switched off.
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...
Also observe the following information when
driving in mountainous terrain:
Observe the values of the approach/departure
angle and of the maximum gradient...
Other information:
Every vehicle is identified by a unique vehicle
identification number. Depending on the country,
this vehicle identification number can be
used by, for example, governmental authorities
to determine the identity of the owner. There are
other possibilities to use data collected from the
vehicle to identify the owner or driver, such as
the license plate number...
The surround view camera is a system that consists
of four cameras. The cameras cover the
immediate vehicle surroundings. The system
assists you when you are parking or at exits with
reduced visibility, for example.
The views of the surround view camera are
always available when driving forwards up to a
speed of approx...