2021 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC SUV ground clearance

AIR BODY
CONTROL is an air suspension sy stem
with variable damping for impr oved driving com‐
fo rt. The all-round le vel control sy stem ensures
th e best possible suspension and const ant
ground clearance, even wi tha laden vehicle.
When driving at speed, theve hicle is lo wered
automatically toimpr ovedriving saf ety and to
re duce fuel consum ption. You also ha vethe
option of manually adjusting theve hicle le vel.
AIR BODY CONTROL includes thefo llowing com‐
ponents and functions:
R air suspension with variable spring rate
R automatic le vel control sy stem
R speed-dependent lo wering toreduce fuel
consum ption
R manually selec table high-le vel setting for
grea ter ground clea rance
R ADS PLUS (Ada ptive Damping Sy stem with
const ant damping forc e adjustment)
R DYNA MIC SELECT switch and le vel button Suspension setting and
vehicle le vel per
drive prog ram
Drive prog ram A:
R The suspension setting is comfor table.
R The vehicle is set tothe normal le vel.
R When driving at speeds abo veappr oximately
13 8 km/h, theve hicle is lo wered.
R When driving at speeds below appr oximately
80 km/h, theve hicle is raised again.
Drive prog ram ;:
R The suspension setting is comfor table.
R The vehicle is set tolow le vel -1.
R The vehicle is not lo wered any fur ther if you
are tr avelling at higher speeds.
Drive prog ram C:
R The suspension setting is firm er.
R The vehicle is set tolow le vel -1.
R The vehicle is not lo wered any fur ther if you
are tra velling at higher speeds. Drive prog
ram B:
R The suspension setting is evenfirm er.
R The vehicle is set tolow le vel -1.
R The vehicle is not lo wered any fur ther if you
are tra velling at higher speeds.
Individual suspension settings can be called up
in drive progra m= (/page 165).
% Operation with a trailer or bicyclerack:if
transpo rtequipment, such as a trailer or a
bicycle rack , is attached tothe trailer hitch
and the electrical connection has been cor‐
re ctly es tablished, theve hicle remains at
normal le vel ir respective of speed.
Dif fere nces between diff erentvehicle le vels
compared tothe normal le vel (0):
R High le vel +1: approximately +15 mm (Bra‐
zil: appr oximately +30 mm)
R Low le vel -1: approximately -15 mm 218
Driving and pa rking

*
NO
TEDama gefrom auto matic braking If one of
thefo llowing functions is switched
on, theve hicle brakes automatically in cer‐
ta in situations:
R Active Brake Assi st
R Active Dis tance Assi stDISTRONIC
R HOLD function
R Active Parking Assist
To avo id damage totheve hicle, deactivate
th ese sy stems in thefo llowing or similar sit‐
uations: #
during towing #
in a car wash *
NO
TEDama gedue tounsuitable car
wa sh #
Before driving into a car wash make
sure that the car wash is suitable for
th eve hicle dimensions. #
Ensure there is suf ficient ground clear‐
ance between the underbody and the
guide rails of the car wash. #
Ensure that the clearance width of the
car wash, in particular the width of the
guide rails, is suf ficient. To
avo id damage to yourvehicle when using a
car wash, ensure thefo llowing beforehand:
R Active Dis tance Assi stDISTRONIC is deacti‐
va ted.
R The HOLD function is switched off.
R The 360° Camera or there ve rsing camera is
switched off.
R The side windo wsand sliding sun roof are
comple tely closed.
R The bl owerfo rth eve ntilation/heating is
switched off.
R The windsc reen wiper switch is in position
g.
R The key is at a minimum dis tance of 3 m
aw ay from theve hicle. Otherwise theta ilgate
could open unin tentional ly. R
In automatic car washes with con veyo r sys‐
te ms:
- Neutral iis engaged.
- Ifyo uwo uld like tolea vetheve hicle while
it is being washed, make sure theke y is
located in theve hicle. The park position
j isotherwise automatically engaged.
% If, af terth e car wash, youre mo vethewax
from the windscreen and wiper rubbers, this
will pr event smearing and reduce wiper
noise. Information on using a high-p
ressure cleaner &
WARNING Risk of an accident when
using high-pressure cleane rswith round-
spray nozzles
The wate r jet can cause extern ally invisible
damage.
Components damaged in this wa y may unex‐
pec tedly fail. 306
Maintenance and care

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M MSolutions
ï Check trailer hitch lock *T
he trailer hitch is not operational during a journey with a trailer. &
WARNING Risk of an accident if the ball neck is not loc ked
The trailer may become de tach ed. #
Stop theve hicle immediately in accordance with the traf fic conditions. Do not continue driving. #
Uncouple the trailer and secure it against rolling away. #
Initiate a new swivel mo vement and do not re-couple the trailer until thewa rning/indicator lamp goes out. #
Initiate a new swivel mo vement (/ page240). #
When the display message disappears, couple up the trailer and drive on.
If th e display message does not disappear, the trailer hitch is malfunctioning and the ball neck is not loc ked. #
Do not couple up the trailer. Drive on without the trailer. No tethere duced ground clearance due tothe
unlo cked ball nec k. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
*T he trailer hitch will not be operational when theve hicle is stationar y. #
Uncouple the coupled trailer and secure it against rolling away. #
Ifth e ball neck has been retracted: initiatea new swivel mo vement (/ page240).
The ball neck will engage vertically in the loc ked position and then engage beneath the bumper. 382
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M MSolutions #
Ifth e ball neck has been extended: initiate a new swivel mo vement (/ page240).
The ball neck will engage beneath th e bumper.
If th e display message does not disappear, the trailer hitch is malfunctioning and the ball neck is not loc ked. #
Do not couple up the trailer. Drive on without the trailer. No tethere duced ground clearance due tothe
unlo cked ball nec k. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Ù Steering malfunction
Increased physical effort
See Owner's Manual *T
he po werst eering assis tance is malfunctioning. &
WARNING Risk of an accident due toaltered steering characteristics
If th e po wer assi stance of thesteering fails partially or comple tely, you will need touse more forc eto steer. #
If safe steering is possible, drive on carefully. #
Visit or consult a qualified specialist workshop immediatel y. Ù
Steering malfunction Stop
immediately See Owner's
Manual *T
hesteering is malfunctioning. Steering capability is significant lyimpaired. &
WARNING Risk of accident if steering capability is impaired
If th esteering does not function as intended, theve hicle's operating saf ety is jeopardised. #
Pull over and stop theve hicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions.
Do not continue driving under any circums tances. Display messa
ges and warning/indicator lamps 383