Mercedes-Benz GLC, Operator'S Manual

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Transporting the vehicle
Vehicles with ADS PLUS (Adaptive
Damping System PLUS)
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WARNING
The weaker damping forces of the vehicle to
be transported can cause the vehicle/trailer
combination to swing.
As a result, when transporting vehicles with
Adaptive Damping System PLUS, the vehicle/
trailer combination may start to skid. Conse-
quently, you could lose control of the vehicle.
There is a risk of accident and injury.
When transporting, make sure that:
R
the vehicle is has been loaded onto the
transporter correctly
R
the vehicle is secured at all four wheels with
suitable tensioning straps
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you do not exceed the maximum permissi-
ble speed of 35 mph (60 km/h)
!
After loading, the vehicle must be secured at
all four wheels. Otherwise, the vehicle could
be damaged.
A minimum distance of 8 in (20 cm) up and
4 in (10 cm) down must be maintained to the
transport platform.
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Secure all four wheels after loading the vehi-
cle.
General notes
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When the vehicle is loaded for transport, the
front and rear axles must be stationary and on
the same transportation vehicle. Positioning
over the connection point of the transport
vehicle is not permitted. The drive train may
otherwise be damaged.
!
You may only secure the vehicle by the
wheels, not by parts of the vehicle such as
axle or steering components. Otherwise, the
vehicle could be damaged.
The towing eye or trailer tow hitch can be used
to pull the vehicle onto a trailer or transporter if
you wish to transport it.
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni-
tion lock.
X
Shift the automatic transmission to position
i .
As soon as the vehicle has been loaded:
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Prevent the vehicle from rolling away by
applying the electric parking brake.
X
Shift the automatic transmission to position
j .
X
Turn the SmartKey to position g in the igni-
tion lock and remove it.
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Secure the vehicle.
Notes on 4MATIC vehicles
!
Vehicles with 4MATIC must not be towed
with either the front or the rear axle raised, as
doing so will damage the transmission.
Vehicles with 4MATIC may either be towed away
with both axles on the ground or be loaded up
and transported.
If the vehicle's transmission, front, or rear axle is
damaged, have the vehicle transported on a
truck or trailer.
In the event of damage to the electrical sys-
tem: if the battery is defective, the automatic
transmission will be locked in position P. To shift
the automatic transmission to position N, you
must provide power to the vehicle's electrical
system in the same way as when jump-starting
(
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page 341).
Have the vehicle transported on a transporter or
trailer.
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Towing and tow-starting
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