Mercedes-Benz GLC : Tow starting or towing away / 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.
For towing, use a tow rope or tow bar with both
axles on the ground. Do not use tow bar systems.
NOTE Damage to the vehicle due to towing
away incorrectly
Observe the instructions
and notes on
towing away.
Vehicles with automatic transmission
4MATIC vehicles
To tow with a raised axle: towing should be
performed by a towing company.
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:
WARNING Risk of skidding and having
an accident from wheels spinning
When you use optimized acceleration, individual
wheels could spin and you could lose
control of the vehicle.
If ESP® is deactivated, there is a risk of skidding
and accident.
Make sure
that no persons or obstacles
are in the close vicinity of your vehicle...
The term "sliding sunroof" also refers to the
panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel.
WARNING Risk of becoming trapped
when the sliding sunroof is being opened
and closed
Body parts may become trapped in the range
of movement.
During opening and
closing, make sure
that no body parts are in the range of
movement...