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Mercedes-Benz GLC. Function of Active Emergency Stop Assist

If the system detects that the driver has not steered the vehicle for a considerable period of time or has removed their hands from the steering wheel, display Mercedes-Benz GLC. Function of Active Emergency Stop Assist appears in the multifunction display. If the driver still does not steer the vehicle, or gives no confirmation to the system, a warning tone sounds in addition to the visual warning message.

If the driver still does not respond to the warning, the Beginning Emergency Stop message appears in the multifunction display. If the driver still does not respond, Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC reduces the speed. The vehicle is decelerated in stages to a standstill.

Depending on the country, at speeds below 40 mph (60 km/h) the hazard warning lights switch on automatically.

When the vehicle is stationary, the following actions are carried out:

  • The vehicle is secured with the electric parking brake.
  • Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is ended
  • The vehicle is unlocked.
  • If possible, an emergency call is placed to the Mercedes-Benz emergency call center

The driver can cancel the deceleration at any time by performing one of the following actions:

  • Steering
  • Braking or accelerating
  • Deactivating Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC

    Active Steering Assist

    Function of Active Steering Assist Active Steering Assist is only available up to a speed of 130 mph (210 km/h). The system helps you to stay in the center of the lane by means of moderate steering interventions...

    Active Lane Change Assist

    Function of Active Lane Change Assist Active Lane Change Assist supports the driver when changing lanes by applying steering torque if the driver operates a turn signal indicator...

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    Mercedes-Benz GLC 2016-2025 Owners Manual: Permitted towing methods


    Plug-in hybrid: be sure to observe the notes in the Supplement. You could otherwise fail to recognize dangers. NOTE Damage from automatic braking If one of the following functions is switched on, the vehicle brakes automatically in certain situations: Active Brake Assist Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC HOLD function Active Parking Assist To avoid damage to the vehicle, deactivate these systems in the following or similar situations: During towing In a car wash Mercedes-Benz recommends transporting your vehicle in the case of a breakdown, rather than towing it away...

    Mercedes-Benz GLC 2016-2025 Owners Manual: Convenience closing (closing the vehicle from outside)


    WARNING Risk of entrapment due to not paying attention during convenience closing When the convenience closing feature is operating, parts of the body could become trapped in the closing area of the side window and the sliding sunroof. When the convenience closing feature is operating, monitor the entire closing process and make sure that no body parts are in the closing area...

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    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 Mercedes-Benz GLC. Activating/deactivating the panic alarm for approximately one second.

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