towing MERCEDES-BENZ GLC SUV 2015 Manual PDF

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Further information on country-specific
fuel properties and fuel types with low-tem-
perature resistance can be obtained from
oil companies, e.g. at filling stations.
Fuel consumption information H
Environmental note
CO 2(carbon dioxide) is the gas which scien-
tists believe to be principally responsible for
global warming (the greenhouse effect). Your
vehicle's CO 2emissions are directly related to
fuel consumption and therefore depend on:
R efficient use of the fuel by the engine
R driving style
R other non-technical factors, such as envi-
ronmental influences, road conditions or
traffic flow
You can minimise your vehicle's CO 2emis-
sions by driving carefully and having it serv-
iced regularly.
The vehicle will use more fuel than usual in the following situations:
R at very low outside temperatures
R in urban traffic
R on short journeys
R in mountainous terrain
R when towing a trailer
i Only for certain countries: you can find
the current consumption and emission val-
ues of your vehicle in the COC documents
(EU CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY). These documents are delivered with your vehicle.
The consumption figures were, in each
case, based on the currently applicable ver- sion:
R for vehicles that comply with standards
up to and including the EURO 4 standard,
in accordance with EU Directive
80/1268/EEC
R for vehicles that comply with or exceed
the EURO 5 standard, in accordance with Regulation (EC) No. 715/2007 Deviations from these values may occur
under normal operating conditions. AdBlue
®
Important safety notes AdBlue
®
is a water-soluble fluid for the
exhaust gas aftertreatment of diesel engines. It is:
R non-toxic
R colourless and odourless
R non-flammable
If you open the AdBlue ®
tank, small amounts
of ammonia vapour may be released.
Ammonia vapours have a pungent odour and
are particularly irritating to the skin, to
mucous membranes and to the eyes. You may experience a burning sensation in your eyes,
nose and throat. You may also experience
coughing and watery eyes.
Do not inhale any ammonia vapours that may
be released. Only fill the AdBlue ®
tank in well-
ventilated areas.
Low outside temperatures AdBlue
®
freezes at a temperature of approx-
imately -11 †. The vehicle is delivered from
the factory equipped with an AdBlue ®
pre-
heating system. Winter operation can thus be
guaranteed even at temperatures below
-11 †.
Additives !
Only use AdBlue ®
in accordance with ISO
22241. Do not use additives with AdBlue ®
and do not dilute AdBlue ®
with water. This
may destroy the BlueTEC exhaust gas after-
treatment system. 484
Service products and capacitiesTechnical data

For further information about the maximum
gradient climbing ability, see (Y page 230).Trailer tow hitch
Mounting dimensions
! If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted,
changes to the engine cooling system may
be necessary, depending on the vehicle
type.
If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted,
observe the anchorage points on the chas- sis.
The retrofitting of a trailer tow hitch is only
permissible if a towing weight is specified in
your vehicle documents. If this is not the case,
then the vehicle is not approved for the tow-
ing of a trailer.
For more information, please contact a quali-
fied specialist workshop.
Towing a trailer is not possible with all mod-
els. For further information, see (Y page 490).:
Anchorage points for the trailer tow hitch
; Overhang dimension
= Rear axle centre line For trailer tow hitches fitted at the factory, the
overhang dimension including protective cov- ering is 4,759 mm. 490
Trailer tow hitchTechnical data

Note that the payload and the rear axle load are reduced by the actual payload.
The drawbar noseweight is not included in the trailer load.
Missing values were not available at the time of going to print. Automatic transmission
GLC 250 4MATIC
88 kg
GLC 300 4MATIC
GLC 220 d 4MATIC
100 kg
GLC 250 d 4MATIC
100 kg
GLC 350 e 4MATIC
However, the actual noseweight must not exceed the value given on the trailer tow hitch
identification plate. In addition, a distinction should be made between towing a trailer and
using a carrier system on the ball coupling of the trailer tow hitch.
Note also that the payload and the rear axle load are reduced by the actual noseweight.
You can attach carrier systems, e.g. bicycle racks or load-bearing implements, on the ball
coupling. The maximum noseweight of 75 kg applies when using carrier systems on the ball
coupling. Permissible rear axle load when towing a trailer
Missing values were not available at the time of going to print. Automatic transmission
GLC 250 4MATIC
1363 kg
GLC 300 4MATIC
GLC 220 d 4MATIC
1370 kg
GLC 250 d 4MATIC
1370 kg
GLC 350 e 4MATIC
1438 kg492
Trailer tow hitchTechnical data