Mercedes-Benz GLC 2017 Operator's Manual page 172

Driving systems
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Sport mode
The firmer setting of the suspension tuning in
Sport mode ensures even better contact with
the road. Select this mode when employing a
sporty driving style, e.g. on winding country
roads.
Press button :.
X
Indicator lamp = lights up. You have selected
Sport mode.
The AMG Suspension System SPORT
sage appears on the multifunction display.
Sport + mode
The very firm setting of the suspension setting in
Sport + mode ensures the best possible contact
with the road. Select this mode only when driv-
ing on race circuits.
If indicator lamps ; and = are off:
Press button : twice.
X
Indicator lamps ; and = light up. You have
selected Sport + mode.
The AMG Suspension System SPORT +
sage appears on the multifunction display.
If indicator lamp = lights up:
Press button : once.
X
Second indicator lamp ; lights up. You have
selected Sport + mode.
The AMG Suspension System SPORT +
sage appears on the multifunction display.
Comfort mode
In Comfort mode, the driving characteristics of
your vehicle are more comfortable. Select this
mode if you favor a more comfortable driving
style, but also when driving fast on straight
roads, e.g. highways.
Press button : repeatedly until indicator
X
lamps ; and = go out.
You have selected Comfort mode.
The AMG Suspension System COMFORT
sage appears on the multifunction display.
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel drive)
4MATIC ensures permanent drive for all four
wheels. Together with ESP
traction of your vehicle whenever a drive wheel
spins due to insufficient grip.
If you fail to adapt your driving style or if you are
inattentive, 4MATIC can neither reduce the risk
of an accident nor override the laws of physics.
4MATIC does not take into account
the road and weather conditions
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the traffic situation
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4MATIC is only an aid. You are responsible for
the distance to the vehicle in front, for vehicle
speed, for braking in good time and for staying in
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your lane.
If a drive wheel spins due to insufficient grip:
Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as
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necessary when pulling away.
Accelerate less when driving.
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Never tow the vehicle with one axle raised.
This may damage the transfer case. Damage
of this sort is not covered by the Mercedes-
Benz Limited Warranty. All wheels must
remain either on the ground or be fully raised.
Observe the instructions for towing the vehi-
cle with all wheels in full contact with the
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ground.
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In wintry driving conditions, the maximum
effect of 4MATIC can only be achieved if you
use winter tires (M+S tires), with snow chains
if necessary.
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PARKTRONIC
Important safety notes
PARKTRONIC is an electronic parking aid with
ultrasonic sensors. It monitors the area around
your vehicle using six sensors in the front
bumper and six sensors in the rear bumper.
PARKTRONIC indicates visually and audibly the
distance between your vehicle and an object.
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, it improves the