Mercedes-Benz GLC : Notes on off-road driving / Off-road driving
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.
- If necessary, select the
or drive
program (vehicles with Off-road package)
before driving off-road.
- Select a vehicle level suitable for off-road terrain. To avoid damaging
the
vehicle, make sure there is always sufficient
ground clearance.
- Always keep the engine running and in gear
when driving on downhill gradients and
slopes. Observe the notes on driving in
mountainous terrain.
- Do not drive on unknown terrain that is not
easily visible and stay on marked routes.
- Always keep the doors and windows closed
while the vehicle is in motion.
- Deactivate Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
and cruise control.
- Adapt your driving style to the terrain.
- Do not use the HOLD function on steep
downhill or uphill gradients with slippery or
loose surfaces.
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...
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Restraint system functionality
When the ignition is switched on, a self-test is
performed, during which the
restraint system warning lamp lights up. It goes out no later
than a few seconds after the vehicle is started.
The components of the restraint system are then
functional...