2008 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK SUV trip computer

Selector lever positions.
...................85
Shift ranges. ..................................... 86
Trailer towing. ................................... 88
Axle load, permissible
Rear (trailer towing) ........................254 B
Bag hook............................................. 136
Ball coupling Fitting ............................................. 162
Removing....................................... .165
BAS (Brake Assist)............................... 52
Battery Changing (key).. .............................. 216
Charging. ........................................ 234
Checking (key). ............................... 216
Check lamp (key). ........................... 216
Disconnecting ................................. 233
Display message ............................. 184
Jump-starting. ................................. 234
Maintenance (vehicle)..................... 232
Reconnecting.................................. 234
Removing/fitting. ........................... 233
Vehicle battery. .............................. 232
Belt force limiters
Activation.......................................... 35
Belt height adjustment ........................72
Belt tensioners Activation.......................................... 35
Belt warning.......................................... 72
Bonnet
Bonnet catch .................................. 147
Display message ............................. 183
Opening/closing ............................ 146
Bonnet release lever
Release leve r.................................. 147
Boot
Automatic opening. ....................60, 61
Boot lid
Opening/closing. .............................. 59
Brake Assist
see BAS
Brake fluid .......................................... 248
Display message (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) .................185
Display message (multi-function
steering wheel). .............................. 180Brake lamps
Adaptive............................................ 52
Display message..................... 188, 191
Brakes
Parking brake................................... .84
Warning lamp..................................2 02
Brake system
Display message ............................. 185
Bulb
see Lamp
Bulbs
Brake lamp. .................................... 220
Display messages (multi-function
steering wheel). .............................. 194
Licence plate lamp.......................... 220
Overview. ........................................ 218
Rear foglamp. ................................. 220
Replacing. ....................................... 219
Reversing lamp. .............................. 220
Tail lamp ......................................... 220
Turn signal lamp. ....................219, 220 C
Care..................................................... 167
Automatic car wash. .......................168
Dashboard. ..................................... 170
Headlamps. .................................... 169
High-pressure cleaners. ..................168
Panorama sliding sunroo f............... 170
Parktronic. ...................................... 171
Plastic trim. .................................... 170
Rear window. .................................. 169
Reversing camera. ..........................172
Seat covers.................................... .170
Side windows ................................. 169
Steering wheel boss. ......................170
Tail pipes ........................................ 171
Trailer tow hitch. ............................. 172
Trim strips ...................................... 171
Windscreen. .................................... 169
Wiper blades.. ................................. 169
Wooden strips................................. 171
CD player/CD changer
Operating (on-board computer,
luxury multi-function steering
wheel). .............................................. 99 Index
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Central locking
Automatic door locking feature
(on-board computer, luxury multi-
function steering wheel). ................104
Key. .................................................. 58
Central locking/unlocking button ......59
Central unlocking Key. .................................................. 58
Centre console
Overview. .......................................... 30
Changing a wheel
see Flat tyre
Checklist (off-road driving)............... 159
Child-proof locks Rear doors. ....................................... 50
Children
In the vehicle. ................................... 41
Restraint systems. ............................ 41
Child seat
Automatic recognition ......................43
Automatic recognition (malfunc-
tion). ............................................... 200
Display message ............................. 182
ISOFIX............................................... 49
Recommendations. ...........................46
Suitable positions. ............................ 44
Cigarette lighter................................. 138
Cleaning the panorama sliding
sunroof................................................ 170
Cleaning the windscreen ..................169
Collapsible wheel Technical data. ............................... 253
COMAND display
Cleaning. ........................................ 170
Constant headlamp mode
see Daytime driving lights
Convenience closing ............................82
Convenience opening ........................... 82
Coolant Checking the level. .........................149
Display message (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) .................186
Display message (multi-function
steering wheel). ......................180, 186
Mixture ratio ................................... 247
Temperature gauge ...........................90
Warning lamp.................................. 202 Cornering lights
Display message ............................. 187
Cruise control..................................... 108
Display message ............................. 182
Cup holder.......................................... 131
Current fuel consumption On-board computer (multi-func-
tion steering wheel). ...................93, 96 D
Dashboard Cleaning. ........................................ 170
see Instrument cluster
Date
Setting (on-board computer,
luxury multi-function steering
wheel). ............................................ 102
Setting (on-board computer,
multi-function steering wheel) ..........93
Daytime driving lights.......................... 75
On-board computer (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) .................102
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) .................103
Interior lighting (on-board com-
puter, luxury multi-function steer-
ing wheel). ...................................... 103
Diesel
Low outside temperatures. .............146
Diesel engine
Winter driving. ................................ 146
Digital speedometer............................ .96
Dipped-beam headlamps Display message ............................. 188
Symmetrical. .................................. 162
Display message................................ 176
Display messages Service interval display. ..................167
Symbol messages. ..........................182
Text messages. ............................... 177
Distance recorder
see Total distance recorder
see Trip meter 6 Index
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Engine oil
........................................... 246
Consumption ................................. 148
Display message ............................. 195
Filler neck. ...................................... 148
Topping up. ..................................... 148
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)... 52
Activating/deactivating ....................53
Display message (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) .........179, 183
Display message (multi-function
steering wheel). ......................178, 179
Trailer stabilisatio n........................... 53
Warning lamp. .......................... 52, 201
ETS (Electronic Traction Support)...... .53
Exterior lighting Delayed switch-off (luxury multi-
function steering wheel). ................103
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting .......................................... 67
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic). ..........68
Folding in/out (automatically). .........68
Folding in/out (electrically). .............68
Folding in (on-board computer,
luxury multi-function steering
wheel). ............................................ 104
Malfunction..................................... 211
Parking position. ............................... 69
Resetting. ......................................... 68
Storing settings ................................ 69
Exterior view
Overview. .......................................... 22F
Fire extinguisher................................ 174
First-aid kit ......................................... 174
Flat tyre Equipment. ..................................... 222
Preparing the vehicle. .....................222
TIREFIT kit....................................... 222
Floormat............................................. .141
Foglamps Display message ............................. 193
Fording........................................ 157, 161
Frequencies Telephone. ...................................... 244
Front airbag .......................................... 38
Front-passenger airbag ........................ 38Fuel......................................................
245
Diesel. ............................................ 145
Loss. ............................................... 206
Petrol .............................................. 145
Fuel consumption................................. 95
Current (on-board computer,
multi-function steering wheel)
................................................... 93, 96
Notes..................................... .242, 246
Vehicle data. ................................... 249
see Trip computer(on-board computer)
Fuel filler flap
Emergency release. ........................215
Opening/closing ............................ 144
Fuel filter
Display message (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) .................187
Display message (multi-function
steering wheel). .............................. 180
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer, luxury multi-function
steering wheel). ................................ 96
Calling up the range (on-board
computer, multi-function steering
wheel). .............................................. 93
Display. ....................................... 24, 26
Fuel line
Malfunction..................................... 206
Fuel tank
Defect ............................................. 206
Fuse allocation chart......................... 239
Fuse box Dashboard. ..................................... 239
Engine compartment ......................239
Luggage compartment. ...................240
Fuses................................................... 238 G
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts.......... 242
Glove compartment ...........................130
Gradient-climbing capability (max-
imum).................................................. 1608 Index
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Dipped-beam headlamps.
.................75
Display messages (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) .................194
Display messages (multi-function
steering wheel). .............................. 194
Foglamps. ................................... 75, 78
Hazard warning lamps. .....................76
Headlamp flasher.............................. 76
Headlamp range. .............................. 77
Light switch. ..................................... 74
Main-beam headlamps..................... .76
Motorway mode ................................ 78
Rear foglamp. ................................... 75
Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (on-board computer,
luxury multi-function steering
wheel). ............................................ 102
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer, luxury multi-
function steering wheel) .................103
Switching the Intelligent Light
System on or off (on-board com-
puter, luxury multi-function steer-
ing wheel). ...................................... 103
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer,
luxury multi-function steering
wheel). ............................................ 103
Turn signals. ..................................... 76
LIM indicator lamp
Cruise control. ................................ 108
Variable Speedtronic. .....................111
Loading guidelines .............................129
Locking Automatic. ........................................ 59
Emergency locking .........................214
From the inside (central locking
button) .............................................. 59
Luggage compartment enlarge-
ment.................................................... 132
Luggage compartment floor opening/closing. ............................ 136
stowage well, unde r........................ 136
Luggage cover .................................... 133
Luggage net Front-passenger footwell ................131Lumbar support
.................................... 65
4-way. ............................................... 65
Luxury multi-function steering
wheel..................................................... 93
Overview. .......................................... 29 M
Main-beam headlamps Display message ............................. 192
Maintenance
Battery ............................................ 232
Manual drive program .........................88
Maximum speed................................. 249
Memory card (on-board computer,
luxury multi-function steering
wheel).................................................... 99
Memory function.................................. 69
Menu (luxury multi-function steer-
ing wheel)
Audio. ............................................... 98
Menu overview................................. .95
Navigation......................................... 97
Service............................................ 101
Telephone. ........................................ 99
Trip computer. .................................. 95
Menu (multi-function steering wheel)
Menu overview................................. .92
Range/current fuel consumption...... 93
Setting the time/dat e.......................93
Standard display. .............................. 92
Trip computer. .................................. 92
Messages
see Display messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Minispare emergency spare wheel
Technical data. ............................... 253
Mirrors
Sun visor......................................... 138
see Exterior mirrors or Rear-view mirror
Mobile phone...................................... 140
Installation. ..................................... 243
On-board computer (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) ...................99
Modifying the programming
Key. .................................................. 5810 Index
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MP3
Operating (on-board computer,
luxury multi-function steering
wheel). .............................................. 99
Multi-function display
Luxury multi-function steering
wheel. ............................................... 94
Multi-function steering wheel. ..........91
Multi-function steering wheel............. 91
Overview. .......................................... 28
Multi-function steering wheel (12-
button)
see Luxury multi-function steering wheel N
Navigation On-board computer (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) ...................97
NECK-PRO head restraints ..................40
Resetting after being triggered. ......215
Notes on running in a new vehicle ...144 O
Odometer Total distance recorder. ..............92, 95
Trip meter. .................................. 92, 95
Off-road
4MATIC ........................................... 105
DSR. ............................................... 105
Off-road ABS. .................................... 51
Off-road drive program. ..................107
Off-road ABS ......................................... 51
Off-road drive program (vehicles
with off-road engineering package) .107
Off-road driving Checklist......................................... 159
Information. .................................... 158
Off-road ESP ®
........................................ 54
Off-road terrain Off-road ESP. .................................... 54
Oil
Consumption. ................................. 148
Topping up. ..................................... 148
On-board computer (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) ......................93
Audio menu ...................................... 98Convenience submenu.
..................104
Display messages ........................... 176
Factory settings submenu ..............104
Instrument cluster submenu ...........101
Lights submenu. ............................. 102
Navigation menu. .............................. 97
Overview. .......................................... 95
Service menu .................................. 101
Settings menu ................................ 101
Standard display submenu................ 95
Telephone menu. .............................. 99
Time/date submenu. ......................102
Trip computer menu. ........................95
Vehicle submenu. ........................... 104
On-board computer (multi-func-
tion steering wheel)............................. 91
Display messages ........................... 176
Overview. .......................................... 92
Range. .............................................. 93
Standard display. .............................. 92
Time/date. ....................................... 93
Trip computer. .................................. 92
On-board computer menu (luxury
multi-function steering wheel).......... 101
One-touch gearshifting........................ 86
Operating system see On-board computer (luxury
multi-function steering wheel)
see On-board computer (multi-
function steering wheel)
Outside temperature display .............90
Override feature Rear side windows ............................ 50 P
Paint code........................................... 244
Panorama sliding sunroof................. 127
Rain closing feature. .......................128
Resetting. ....................................... 129
Parking .................................................. 84
Parking aid Exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side.................................. 69
Parktronic. ...................................... 113
Reversing camera. ..........................115
Parking brake ....................................... 84
Display message ............................. 185 Index
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Towing eye
Fitting ............................................. 237
Removing....................................... .238
Trailer
7-pin connector .............................. 166
Display message (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) .................188
Display messages (multi-function
steering wheel). .............................. 188
Power supply. ................................. 166
Trailer coupling
see Trailer tow hitch
Trailer loads
Technical data. ............................... 254
Trailer tow hitch
Cleaning. ........................................ 172
Trailer towing
Driving tips ..................................... 164
ESP ®
................................................. 53
Mounting dimensions. ....................253
Parktronic. ...................................... 115
Transmission output (maximum)
Telephone/two-way radio ...............243
Transport (vehicle)............................. 238
Travelling uphill.................................. 159
Trim strips Cleaning. ........................................ 171
Trip computer
On-board computer (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) ...................95
On-board computer (multi-func-
tion steering wheel). .........................92
Trip meter ....................................... 92, 95
Resetting (on-board computer,
luxury multi-function steering
wheel). .............................................. 96
Resetting (on-board computer,
multi-function steering wheel) ..........92
Turn signal
Display message..................... 188, 190
Two-way radio
Installation. ..................................... 243
Tyre grip .............................................. 157
Tyre pressure ..................................... 152
Display message ............................. 181
Tyre pressure loss warning system
............................................................. 153Tyres
Direction of rotatio n....................... 152
General notes. ................................ 150
Technical data. ............................... 252
Tyre tread ............................................ 152 U
Unladen weight.................................. 249
Unlocking Emergency unlocking...................... 213
From the inside (central unlocking
button) .............................................. 59 V
Variable Speedtronic .........................111
Vehicle Emergency unlocking .............213, 214
Individual settings. ..........................101
Leaving parked up. .........................213
Towing. ........................................... 238
Transporting ................................... 238
Vehicle battery................................... 232
Vehicle dimensions .................... 242, 249
Vehicle electronics ............................243
Vehicle identification number
(VIN) ................................................... 244
Vehicle identification plates............. 244
Vehicle tool kit................................... 175
Vehicle weights.................................. 249
Video DVD Operating (on-board computer,
luxury multi-function steering
wheel). .............................................. 99 W
Warning and indicator lamp ABS (yellow).................................... 201
LIM (cruise control)......................... 108
LIM (variable Speedtronic). .............111
Warning and indicator lamps
ESP ®
......................................... 52, 201
Malfunction indicator lamp. ............199
Warning tone...................................... 205
Warning triangle................................. 174
Washer fluid Display message ............................. 198 Index
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Menus and submenusFunction
:Standard display
(Ypage 92)
Shows the standard display or resets
the trip meter
;Trip computer (Ypage 92)
Shows or resets the trip computer
=Range/current consumption
(Y page 93)
?Additional speedometer
AMessage memory (Ypage 176)
BService (Ypage 167)
Calls up the service due date
CTyre pressure loss warning sys-
tem (Ypage 153)
DTime/date (Ypage 93)
The number of menus shown depends on the
optional equipment in the vehicle. Standard display
X
Press and hold the Vbutton until the
standard display with trip meter :and
total distance recorder ;is shown.
To reset the trip meter:
X Press and hold the Vbutton until the
standard display appears.
X Press and hold the Cbutton until the
value has been reset.
Trip computer
X Press the Vbutton repeatedly until the
trip computer appears.
92On-board computer (4-button multi-function steering wheel)
Controls
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:
Distance
; Average speed
= Time
? Average fuel consumption
X To reset the trip computer: press and
hold the Cbutton until the values have
been reset.
Displaying the range and current fuel
consumption X
Press the Vbutton repeatedly until the
approximate range and current fuel con-
sumption appears.
The approximate range which can be covered
depends on the fuel level and your current
driving style. If there is only a small amount
of fuel left in the fuel tank, the display shows
a vehicle being refuelled Cinstead of the
range.
Time/date This menu is only available on vehicles with
Audio 20.
X
Press the Vbutton repeatedly until the
"Time/date" menu appears.
X To set: use the Cbutton to select the
display you want to change: hour, minutes,
day, month, year.
X Press WorX to set the selected dis-
play.
X To save: press the Cbutton.
The next display is selected. On-board computer (12-button multi-
function steering wheel*)
Points to remember
The on-board computer is activated as soon
as you turn the key to position 1in the ignition
lock. G
Risk of accident
Only use the on-board computer when road
and traffic conditions permit. You would oth-
erwise be distracted and unable to concen-
trate properly on driving, and could cause an
accident. Luxury multi-function steering wheel
(12 buttons)
You can control the multi-function display and
the settings in the on-board computer using
the buttons on the luxury multi-function
steering wheel. On-board computer (12-button multi-function steering
wheel*)93Cont
rols
* optional
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