width MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 2019 Owners Manual

For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom-mends only installing the following brake disksand brake pads/linings:
Rbrake disks that have been approved byMercedes-Benz
Rbrake pads/linings that have been approvedby Mercedes-Benz or that are of an equivalentstandard of quality
Other brake disks or brake pads/linings cancompromise the safety of your vehicle.
Always replace all brake disks and brake pads/linings on an axle at the same time. Alwaysinstall new brake pads/linings when replacingbrake disks.
The vehicle is equipped with lightweight brakedisks to which the wheel assembly with rim andthreaded connection is matched.
The use of brake disks other than thoseapproved by Mercedes-Benz can change thetrack width and is subject to approval, if appli-cable.
Shock-type loads when handling the brakediscs, such as when changing wheels, can leadto a reduction in comfort when driving with light-weight brake discs. Avoid shock-type loads onthe lightweight brake disks, particularly on thebrake plate.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only usebrake fluid that has been specially approved foryour vehicle by Mercedes-Benz, or which corre-sponds to an equivalent quality standard. Brakefluid which has not been approved forMercedes-Benz vehicles or which is not of anequivalent quality could affect your vehicle'soperating safety.
Driving on wet roads
Hydroplaning
If water has accumulated to a certain depth onthe road surface, there is a danger of hydro-planing occurring, even if:
Ryou drive at low speeds
Rthe tires have adequate tread depth
For this reason, in the event of heavy rain or inconditions in which hydroplaning may occur,you must drive in the following manner:
Rlower your speed
Ravoid ruts
Ravoid sudden steering movements
Rbrake carefully
Driving on flooded roads
!Bear in mind that vehicles traveling in frontor in the opposite direction create waves. Thismay cause the maximum permissible waterdepth to be exceeded.
Failure to observe these notes may result indamage to the engine, electrical systems andtransmission.
If you have to drive on stretches of road on whichwater has collected, please bear in mind that:
Rin the case of standing water, the water levelmay be no higher than the lower edge of thevehicle body
Ryou should drive no faster than walking pace
Winter driving
GWARNING
If you shift down on a slippery road surface in
an attempt to increase the engine's braking
effect, the drive wheels could lose their grip.
There is an increased danger of skidding and
accidents.
Do not shift down for additional engine brak-
ing on a slippery road surface.
GDANGER
If the exhaust pipe is blocked or adequate
ventilation is not possible, poisonous gases
such as carbon monoxide (CO) may enter the
vehicle. This is the case, e.g. if the vehicle
becomes trapped in snow. There is a risk of
fatal injury.
If you leave the engine or the auxiliary heating
running, make sure the exhaust pipe and area
around the vehicle are clear of snow. To
ensure an adequate supply of fresh air, open a
window on the side of the vehicle that is not
facing into the wind.
Have your vehicle winter-proofed at a qualifiedspecialist workshop at the onset of winter.
Drive particularly carefully on slippery road sur-faces. Avoid sudden acceleration, steering and
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Driving and parking
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CYellow guide line at a distance of approx-imately 13 ft (4.0 m) from the rear of thevehicle
DWhite guide lines without steering input,vehicle width including the exterior mirrors(static)

XSwitch off the engine.
XClose the doors and tailgate.
XCouple up the trailer.
XEstablish the electrical connection betweenthe vehicle and the trailer.
XCheck that the trailer lighting system is work-ing.
XPush the combination switch upwards/down-wards and check whether the correspondingturn signal on the trailer flashes.
A trailer that is connected is recognized onlywhen the electrical connection is establishedcorrectly and when the lighting system is work-ing properly. The function of other systems alsodepends on this, for example:
RESP®
RPARKTRONIC
RActive Parking Assist
RActive Blind Spot Assist
RActive Lane Keeping Assist
Vehicles with AIR BODY CONTROL: if you coupleup a trailer, the vehicle always remains at high-way level. Observe the following note when cou-pling up a trailer:
RUnless highway level has been set manually,the vehicle is automatically lowered to high-way level. If a speed of 5 mph (8 km/h) hasbeen reached, this may be the case.
These restrictions apply to accessories that aresupplied with power via the trailer socket in yourvehicle, e.g. a rear bicycle rack.
Observe the maximum permissible trailerdimensions (width and length).
Most U.S. states and all Canadian provincesrequire by law:
RSafety chains between the towing vehicle andthe trailer. The chains should be cross-woundunder the trailer drawbar. They must be fas-tened to the vehicle's trailer coupling, not tothe bumper or the axle.
Leave enough play in the chains to make tightcornering possible.
RA separate brake system for certain types oftrailer.
RSafety switch for braked trailers. Check thespecific legal requirements applicable to yourstate.
If the trailer becomes detached from the tow-ing vehicle, the safety feature applies thetrailer brakes.
Towing a trailer
There are several legal requirements for towinga trailer, e.g. the maximum permissible speed.Make sure that your car/trailer combinationcomplies with the local regulations:
Rin your place of residence
Rat your destination
The police and local authorities can provide reli-able information.
To accumulate driving experience and accustomyourself to the new handling characteristics,practice the following at a location where thereis no traffic:
RCornering
RStopping
RBacking up
Check the following before the journey:
RTrailer tow hitch
RSafety switch for braked trailers
RSafety chains
RElectrical connections
RLighting system
RWheels and tires
RLoad securing
Adjust the exterior mirrors so that you have aclear view of the rear section of the trailer.
If the trailer is equipped with electronically con-trolled brakes, pull away carefully in the car/trailer combination. Brake manually using thebrake controller and check whether the brakesfunction correctly.
Regularly check that the load is secure.
When towing a trailer, your vehicle's handlingcharacteristics will be different in comparisonwith when driving without a trailer.
The vehicle/trailer combination:
Ris heavier
Ris restricted in its acceleration and gradient-climbing capability
Rhas an increased braking distance
Ris affected more by strong crosswinds
Rdemands more sensitive steering
Rhas a larger turning circle
Avoid sudden steering movements.
Avoid braking abruptly. If possible, brake gentlyat first to allow the trailer to run on. Then,increase the braking force rapidly.
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off-road or on rough roads. Damaged wheelscan cause a loss of tire pressure.
Pay particular attention to damage such as:
RCuts in the tires
RPunctures in the tires
RTears in the tires
RBulges on tires
RDeformation or severe corrosion on wheels
Regularly check the tire tread depth and thecondition of the tread across the whole width ofthe tire (Ypage 331). If necessary, turn thefront wheels to full lock in order to inspect theinner side of the tire surface.
All wheels must have a valve cap to protect thevalve against dirt and moisture. Do not mountanything onto the valve other than the standardvalve cap or other valve caps approved byMercedes-Benz for your vehicle. Do not use anyother valve caps or systems, e.g. tire pressuremonitoring systems.
Regularly check the pressure of all the tires par-ticularly prior to long trips. Adjust the tire pres-sure as necessary (Ypage 333).
The service life of tires depends, among otherthings, on the following factors:
RDriving style
RTire pressure
RDistance covered
Notes on tire tread
GWARNING
Insufficient tire tread will reduce tire traction.
The tire is no longer able to dissipate water.
This means that on wet road surfaces, the risk
of hydroplaning increases, in particular where
speed is not adapted to suit the driving con-
ditions. There is a risk of accident.
If the tire pressure is too high or too low, tires
may exhibit different levels of wear at differ-
ent locations on the tire tread. Thus, you
should regularly check the tread depth and
the condition of the tread across the entire
width of all tires.
Minimum tire tread depth for:
RSummer tires:

Speed rating
The speed rating is part of the tire identification.It specifies the speed range for which the tire isapproved.
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
The gross vehicle weight includes the weight ofthe vehicle including fuel, tools, the spare wheel,accessories installed, occupants, luggage andthe drawbar noseweight, if applicable. The grossvehicle weight must not exceed the gross vehi-cle weight rating GVWR as specified on the vehi-cle identification plate on the B-pillar on thedriver's side.
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
The GVWR is the maximum permissible grossweight of a fully loaded vehicle (the weight of thevehicle including all accessories, occupants,fuel, luggage and the drawbar noseweight, ifapplicable). The gross vehicle weight rating isspecified on the vehicle identification plate onthe B-pillar on the driver's side.
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
The maximum weight is the sum of:
Rthe curb weight of the vehicle
Rthe weight of the accessories
Rthe load limit
Rthe weight of the factory installed optionalequipment
Kilopascal (kPa)
Metric unit for tire pressure. 6.9 kPa corre-sponds to 1 psi. Another unit for tire pressure isbar. 100 kilopascals (kPa) are the equivalent of1 bar.
Load index
In addition to the load-bearing index, the loadindex may also be imprinted on the sidewall ofthe tire. This specifies the load-bearing capacitymore precisely.
Curb weight
The weight of a vehicle with standard equipmentincluding the maximum capacity of fuel, oil andcoolant. It also includes the air-conditioning sys-tem and optional equipment if these are instal-led in the vehicle, but does not include passen-gers or luggage.
Maximum load rating
The maximum tire load is the maximum permis-sible weight in kilograms or lbs for which a tire isapproved.
Maximum permissible tire pressure
Maximum permissible tire pressure for one tire.
Maximum load on one tire
Maximum load on one tire. This is calculated bydividing the maximum axle load of one axle bytwo.
PSI (pounds per square inch)
A standard unit of measure for tire pressure.
Aspect ratio
Relationship between tire height and tire widthin percent.
Tire pressure
This is pressure inside the tire applying an out-ward force to each square inch of the tire's sur-face. The tire pressure is specified in pounds persquare inch (psi), in kilopascal (kPa) or in bar.The tire pressure should only be corrected whenthe tires are cold.
Cold tire pressure
The tires are cold:
Rif the vehicle has been parked with the tiresout of direct sunlight for at least three hoursand
Rif the vehicle has not been driven further than1 mile (1.6 km)
Tread
The part of the tire that comes into contact withthe road.
Bead
The tire bead ensures that the tire sits securelyon the wheel. There are several steel wires in thebead to prevent the tire from coming loose fromthe wheel rim.
Sidewall
The part of the tire between the tread and thebead.
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Wheels and tires
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ModelCC
Heightwhenopened
DD
Maximumheadroom
Mercedes-AMG GLC 434MATIC Coupe
86.9 in(2208 mm)81.5 in(2069 mm)
Mercedes-AMG GLC 634MATIC+Coupe
87.6 in(2226 mm)74.8 in(1900 mm)
Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S4MATIC+Coupe
87.8 in(2231 mm)75.0 in(1905 mm)
All other mod-els87.9 in(2232 mm)77.0 in(1956 mm)
Mercedes-AMGGLC 43 4MATICCoupe
Vehicle length186.1 in (4727 mm)
Vehicle widthincluding outsidemirrors
82.5 in (2096 mm)
Vehicle height62.5 in (1588 mm)
Wheelbase113.1 in (2873 mm)
Turning radius39.7 ft (12.10m)
Maximum roof load165 lb (75 kg)
Mercedes-AMGGLC 63 4MATIC+Coupe
Vehicle length186.8 in (4745 mm)
Vehicle widthincluding outsidemirrors
82.5 in (2096 mm)
Vehicle height62.2 in (1579 mm)
Wheelbase113.1 in (2873 mm)
Turning radius39.7 ft (12.10m)
Maximum roof load165 lb (75 kg)
Mercedes-AMGGLC 63 S 4MATIC+Coupe
Vehicle length186.8 in (4745 mm)
Vehicle widthincluding outsidemirrors
82.5 in (2096 mm)
Vehicle height62.4 in (1584 mm)
Wheelbase113.1 in (2873 mm)
Turning radius39.7 ft (12.10m)
Maximum roof load165 lb (75 kg)
All other models
Vehicle length186.3 in (4732 mm)
Vehicle widthincluding outsidemirrors
82.5 in (2096 mm)
Vehicle height63.9 in (1622 mm)
Wheelbase113.1 in (2873 mm)
Turning radius38.7 ft (11.80m)
Maximum roof load165 lb (75 kg)
Trailer tow hitch
Trailer loads
Permissible trailer load, braked (at a
minimum gradient-climbing capability
of 12% from a standstill)
Model
All models3500 lb (1588 kg)
Maximum drawbar noseweight
!Use a drawbar noseweight as close as pos-sible to the maximum permissible nose-weight. Do not use a noseweight of less than50 kg, otherwise the trailer may come loose.
Note that the payload and the rear axle loadare reduced by the actual payload.
364Trailer tow hitch
Technical data