Mercedes-Benz GLC : Tow starting or towing away / Loading the vehicle for transport
Observe the notes on towing
away.
Connect the tow bar to the
towing eye in
order to load the vehicle.
You can also attach the tow bar to the trailer hitch.
Vehicles with automatic
transmission: Shift the automatic transmission to position
.
Vehicles with automatic transmission:
The automatic transmission may be locked
in position 
in the event of
damage to the
electrical system. To shift to 
,
provide the
on-board electrical system with power.
Load the vehicle onto the
transporter.
Vehicles with automatic
transmission:
Shift the automatic transmission to position
.
Use the electric parking brake
to secure the
vehicle against rolling away.
Only secure the vehicle by the
wheels.
Vehicles with ADS PLUS (Adaptive Damping System PLUS)
WARNING Risk of an accident when transporting vehicles with Adaptive Damping System PLUS
When transporting vehicles with Adaptive Damping System PLUS, the vehicle/trailer combination may begin to rock and start to skid.
Load the vehicle
correctly onto the
transporter.
Secure the vehicle on all
four wheels
with suitable tensioning straps.
Do not exceed the maximum
permissible
speed of 35 mph (60 km/h) when
transporting.
NOTE Damage to the vehicle from securing it incorrectly
After loading, the
vehicle must be
secured on all four wheels. Otherwise,
the vehicle could be damaged.
A minimum distance of 8
in (20 cm)
upwards and 4 in (10 cm) downwards
must be kept to the transport platform.
Secure the vehicle on all four
wheels after
loading.
4MATIC vehicles/vehicles with automatic transmission
Make sure that the front and
rear axles come
to rest on the same transportation vehicle.
NOTE Damage to the drive train due to incorrect positioning of the vehicle
Do not position the
vehicle above the
connection point of the transport vehicle.
Towing the vehicle with both axles on the ground
Observe the notes on the
permitted towing
methods.
Make sure that the battery is
connected and
charged.
Observe the following points when the battery is
discharged:
The engine cannot be started
The electric parking brake cannot be
released or applied
Vehicles with automatic transmission:
The automatic transmission cannot be shifted
to position or
Vehicles with automatic transmission: If
the automatic transmission cannot be shifted
to position , or the
multifunction display
in the instrument cluster does not show
anything, have the vehicle transported away...
Other information:
Mercedes-Benz GLC 2016-2025 Owners Manual: System limits
The rear view camera will not function or will only partially function in the following situations: The tailgate is open. There is heavy rain, snow or fog. The ambient light conditions are poor, e.g. at night. Cameras, or vehicle components in which the cameras are installed, are damaged, dirty or covered...
Mercedes-Benz GLC 2016-2025 Owners Manual: Parking Assist PARKTRONIC display in the multimedia system
Vehicles without surround view camera Vehicles with surround view camera If you have not selected the Camera & Parking menu and an obstacle is detected in the path of the vehicle, a pop-up window for Parking Assist PARKTRONIC appears in the multimedia system at speeds below 6 mph (10 km/h)...
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Press release knob
. Emergency key 2 is pushed out slightly.
