Mercedes-Benz GLC 200 4MATIC Owner's Manual page 191

188 Driving and parking
* NOTE Damage caused by driving over
obstacles
The vehicle can be damaged by:
driving onto high kerbs or unpaved roads.
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quickly driving over obstacles such as
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kerbs, speed bumps or potholes.
heavy objects hitting the underbody or
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chassis components.
Do not drive over obstacles that could
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damage the vehicle.
Check the vehicle regularly for damage
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during off-road driving.
Adjust the vehicle speed to suit the road
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surface conditions.
If there is damage, consult a qualified
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specialist workshop immediately.
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ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental
damage due to non-observance of prohibi-
tion signs
Environmental protection has priority. Treat
nature with respect.
Be sure to observe prohibition signs.
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Check-list before driving off-road
Check the following points before driving off-road:
Fuel level
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Vehicles with a diesel engine: AdBlue
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Engine oil level: fill engine oil to the maximum
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level to ensure full gradeability (
Tyre-change tool kit and spare wheel
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Tyres and wheels
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Further information about special all-terrain
tyres for retrofitting can be obtained from a
qualified specialist workshop.
Off-road driving
Read this section before driving your vehicle off-
road. Practise by driving over gentler off-road ter-
rain first.
Observe the notes on the cross-country ABS
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( page 240).
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Select the F (
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before driving off-road.
Vehicles with AIRMATIC: select a vehicle level
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suitable for off-road terrain (
avoid damaging the vehicle, make sure there
is always sufficient ground clearance.
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level
Always keep the engine running and in gear
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page 387)
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when driving on downhill gradients and slopes.
Observe the notes on driving in mountainous
terrain.
Do not drive on unknown terrain that is not
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easily visible and stay on marked paths.
Always keep the doors and windows closed
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while the vehicle is in motion.
Deactivate Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC,
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cruise control and the variable limiter.
Adapt your driving style to the terrain.
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page 199) drive program
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page 284). To
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