Mercedes-Benz GLC 200 4MATIC Owner's Manual page 192

Do not use the HOLD function on steep down-
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hill or uphill gradients with slippery or loose
surfaces.
Driving on sand
When driving on sand, also observe the following
instructions:
Select a higher vehicle level.
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Shift to a lower gear.
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Drive quickly to overcome the rolling resist-
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ance; the vehicle may otherwise dig itself in.
Drive in the tracks of other vehicles if possi-
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ble. Make sure that the following prerequisites
are met:
the tyre ruts are not too deep
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the sand is firm enough
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the ground clearance is sufficient
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Fording
Also observe the following information when ford-
ing:
Vehicles with AIRMATIC: select the highest
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possible vehicle level ( page 284).
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Drive no faster than 10 km/h.
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Observe the maximum permissible depth for
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driving through water ( page 452).
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Switch off automatic climate control
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( page 165).
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Vehicles with stationary heater/ventilation:
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switch the stationary heater/ventilation off
( page 173).
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Ensure that a bow wave does not form as you
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drive.
Do not stop in the water and do not switch off
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the engine. Ensure the ECO start/stop func-
tion is switched off ( page 191).
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Driving in mountainous terrain
Also observe the following information when driv-
ing in mountainous terrain:
Observe the values of the approach/depar-
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ture angle and the maximum gradient-climbing
ability ( page 452).
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Avoid high engine speeds.
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Use the braking power of the engine when
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driving downhill.
Driving and parking 189
Shift to a lower gear on uphill gradients and on
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long, steep downhill gradients.
Activate DSR before driving downhill, if neces-
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sary ( page 257).
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Check-list after driving off-road
Driving off-road places greater demands on your
vehicle than driving on normal roads. Check the
entire vehicle for damage and foreign bodies
every time after driving off-road. Foreign bodies in
the wheels or drivetrain can lead to imbalances
and therefore vibrations.
If the F driving mode is selected: select
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another driving mode.
Deactivate DSR.
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Lower the vehicle level again to a level suitable
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to the road conditions, e.g. to the normal
level.
Apply the brakes to dry them after fording.
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Check that the service brake is working nor-
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mally after a long downhill stretch.
Clean the following components every time
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after driving off-road:
licence plate number
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