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...
Other information:
This Operator's Manual describes all models and
all standard and optional equipment available for
your vehicle at the time of this Operator's Manual
going to press. Country-specific differences
are possible. Note that your vehicle may not be
equipped with all features described...
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...