2010 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350 4MATIC brake

1, 2, 3 ...
115V AC Socket ................................. 198
4-ETS see ETS/4-ETS
4MATIC
see All-wheel drive (4MATIC)
911 Emergency calls ........................ 161
A
ABS (Antilock Brake System)
Indicator lamp ................................ 289
Messages in the multifunction
display ................................... 271, 272
Accessory weight .............................. 239
Accidents ........................................... 101
Air bags ........................................... 37
Emergency calls (Tele Aid) .............201
Emergency calls (Telephone) .........161
NECK-PRO active front head
restraints ........................................ 51
Active Bi-Xenon headlamps
see Headlamps
Additives
Engine oil ....................................... 336
Gasoline ......................................... 337
Address change ................................... 21
Advanced Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (Advanced
TPMS) ................................................. 224
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 268
Air bags ................................................ 37
Emergency call upon deployment ..201
Front, driver and passenger .............40
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp (Canada
only) ........................................ 45, 297
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp (USA only) ........42, 298
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 264
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ........................................... 42
Safety guidelines ............................. 39
Side impact ...................................... 40
Window curtain ................................ 41
Air conditioning refrigerant and
lubricant ............................................. 336
Air distribution .................................. 181
Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure
Air pressure (tires) ............................ 239
Air pump (electric) ............................ 315
Air recirculation mode ...................... 183
Air volume .......................................... 182
Alarm system see Anti-theft systems
All-wheel drive (4MATIC) .................. 171
Alternator
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 281
Alternator (Technical data)
see Vehicle specification
Anticorrosion/antifreeze .................. 338
Anti-theft systems ............................... 63
Anti-theft alarm system ...................63
Immobilizer ...................................... 63
Aquaplaning
see Hydroplaning
Armrest, front
Storage compartments ..................193
Armrest, rear
Storage compartment ....................193
Ashtrays ............................................. 196
Aspect ratio (tires) ............................ 239
Audio menu ........................................ 115
Audio system ..................................... 125
Adjusting volume ........................... 133
Audio and telephone operation ......125
Audio AUX mode ............................ 154
Bluetooth ®
settings ....................... 135
CD mode ........................................ 146
Components .................................. 126
MP3 mode ..................................... 146
Operating safety ............................ 126
Radio operation ............................. 136
Satellite radio ................................ 140
Switching on and off ......................132
System settings ............................. 135
Telephone ...................................... 155
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors ........ 84
Automatic central locking .......... 70, 124
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Automatic interior lighting control .... 92
Automatic locking when driving ...... 124
Automatic shift program .................. 106
Automatic transmission ................... 103
Automatic shift program ................106
Gear range indicator ......................106
Gear ranges ................................... 106
Gear selector lever ........................103
Hill-start assist system ..................171
Kickdown ....................................... 105
One-touch gearshifting ..................107
Program mode indicator ................107
Program mode selector switch
(automatic shift program) ..............106
Shifting procedure .........................104
Towing a trailer .............................. 106
Transmission position indicator .....104
Transmission positions ..................104
AUX socket ........................................ 154
Axle oils .............................................. 334
B
BabySmart™
Air bag deactivation system .............45
Self-test ........................................... 46
Back button ....................................... 129
Backrest see Seats
Backup lamps
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 283
Replacing bulbs ............................. 305
Bar (air pressure unit) ....................... 239
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 60
Batteries, SmartKey
Checking condition ..........................69
Replacing ....................................... 302
Battery, Vehicle ................................. 317
Charging ........................................ 319
Jump starting ................................. 319
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 281
Bead (tire) .......................................... 239
Beverage holders see Cup holders
Bluetooth ®
settings .......................... 135
Brake Assist System
see BAS
Brake fluid
Checking level ............................... 217
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 273
Brake lamps
Cleaning lenses ............................. 254
Replacing bulbs ............................. 305
Brake pads
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 270
Brakes ................................................ 244
Parking brake ................................ 102
Warning lamp ................................. 289
Break-in period .................................. 212
Bulbs see Replacing bulbs
C
CAC (Customer Assistance Center) ... 22
California retail buyers and
lessees, important notice for ............. 20
Calls (phone) .............................. 117, 155
Can holders see Cup holders
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................................. 334
Cargo compartment
Cargo net ....................................... 191
Cargo volume, expanding ..............189
Cover blind .................................... 190
Fuse box ........................................ 326
Hooks ............................................ 189
Tie-down rings ............................... 188
Cargo compartment cover blind ...... 190
Cargo net ........................................... 191
Cargo tie-down rings ......................... 188
Carpets, cleaning .............................. 256
CD player ............................................ 146
Center console
Lower part ....................................... 31
Upper part ....................................... 31
Central locking
Automatic ................................ 70, 124
KEYLESS-GO .................................... 67
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Resume function ............................ 170
Setting current speed ....................169
Cup holders ........................................ 195
Curb weight ....................................... 239
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ... 22
Customer Relations Department ....... 22
D
Dashboard see Instrument cluster
Data recording ..................................... 23
Date, Setting ...................................... 121
Daytime running lamp mode .............. 88
Switching on or off ......................... 122
Deep water
see Standing water
Defogging (windshield) ..................... 182
Defroster
Front (Climate control system) ......182
Rear window .................................. 184
Delayed shut-off
Exterior lamps ................................ 122
Interior lighting .............................. 123
Department of Transportation
see DOT
Difficulties
While driving .................................. 101
With starting .................................... 99
Dimensions (vehicle)
see Vehicle specification
Direction of rotation (tires) .............. 231
Displays
Maintenance service indicator .......250
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 262
Multifunction display .....................112
Symbol messages ..........................270
Text messages ............................... 264
Trip computer ................................ 113
Vehicle status message memory ...118
Vehicle system settings .................119
Door control panel .............................. 33
Door handles ........................................ 33
Doors
Child safety locks ............................ 58
Locking/unlocking (KEYLESS-GO) ...67
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........66
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 277
Opening from inside ......................... 70
Remote door lock (Tele Aid) ........... 205
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) .......204
Unlocking (Mechanical key) ...........299
DOT (Department of
Transportation) .................................. 239
Drinking and driving ......................... 243
Driving
Abroad ........................................... 249
Hydroplaning ................................. 246
Instructions ............................. 98, 243
In winter ........................................ 243
Problems ....................................... 101
Safety systems ................................ 59
Systems ......................................... 168
Through standing water .................246
Driving and parking
Safety notes ..................................... 98
Driving off .................................. 100, 245
Driving safety systems ....................... 59
BAS .................................................. 60
EBP .................................................. 60
ESP ®
................................................ 61
ETS/4-ETS ....................................... 62
Driving systems
All-wheel drive (4MATIC) ................ 171
Cruise control ................................ 168
Hill-start assist system ..................171
Parktronic system ..........................172
Rear view camera .......................... 174
Driving tips, automatic
transmission ...................................... 105
E
Easy-entry/exit feature .............. 83, 124
EBP (Electronic Brake
Proportioning) ...................................... 60
Electrical system
Improper work on or
modifications ................................... 22
Power outlets ................................. 197
Electrical system (Technical data)
see Vehicle specification
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®

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Electronic Traction Systemsee ETS/4-ETS
Emergency, in case of
First aid kit ..................................... 260
Flat tire .......................................... 312
Hazard warning flasher ....................90
Roadside Assistance ................ 20, 203
Towing the vehicle .........................321
Emergency calls
Tele Aid .......................................... 201
Telephone ...................................... 161
Emergency operations
Remote door lock (Tele Aid) ........... 205
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) .......204
Emergency Tensioning Device
see ETD
Emission control ............................... 249
Information label ............................ 329
System warranties ...........................19
Engine
Break-in recommendations ............212
Cleaning ......................................... 253
Compartment ................................ 214
Malfunction indicator lamp ............295
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 279
Number .......................................... 329
Starting ............................................ 98
Turning off ..................................... 102
Engine (Technical data)
see Vehicle specification
Engine coolant
see Coolant
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 216
Additives ........................................ 336
Checking level ............................... 215
Consumption ................................. 215
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 282
Oil dipstick ..................................... 215
Recommended engine oils and oil
filter ............................................... 335
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) .............................................. 61
ETS/4-ETS ....................................... 62Messages in the multifunction
display ........................... 271, 272, 274
Trailer stabilization ........................... 63
Warning lamp ................................. 293
ETD (Emergency Tensioning
Device) ................................................. 51
Safety guidelines ............................. 39
ETS/4-ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ................................................ 62
Express operation
Panorama roof ............................... 185
Power windows ................................ 95
Exterior lamp switch ........................... 87
Exterior rear view mirrors .................. 84
Fold-in function ................................ 86
Parking position ............................... 85
Power-folding ................................... 85
Switching fold-in function on or
off .................................................. 124
Exterior view of vehicle ...................... 26
F
Fastening the seat belts ..................... 49
First aid kit ......................................... 260
Flat tire ............................................... 312
Lowering the vehicle ......................317
Mounting the spare wheel .............312
Preparing the vehicle .....................312
Spare wheel ........................... 312, 333
Floormats ........................................... 209
Fluids
Automatic transmission fluid .........334
Brake fluid ..................................... 334
Capacities ...................................... 334
Engine coolant ............................... 334
Engine oil ....................................... 334
Power steering fluid .......................334
Washer and headlamp cleaning
system ........................................... 335
Fog lamps ............................................. 89
Messages in the multifunction
display ................................... 283, 285
Fold-in function for exterior rear
view mirrors ........................................ 86
Four-wheel drive see All-wheel drive (4MATIC)
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L
Labels
Certification ................................... 328
Emission control information .........329
Tire and Loading Information
placard ........................................... 227
Tire inflation pressure ....................220
Lamps, exterior
Exterior lamp switch ........................87
Front .............................................. 304
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 283
Rear ............................................... 305
Switching on/off .............................. 87
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS .......................................... 28, 289
Brakes ..................................... 28, 289
Center console ................................ 31
Coolant .................................... 28, 295
Engine malfunction ..................28, 295
ESP ®
........................................ 28, 293
Fog lamps ........................................ 89
Front fog lamps ................................ 28
Front passenger front air bag off
(Canada only) .......................... 45, 297
Front passenger front air bag off
(USA only) ................................ 42, 298
Fuel tank reserve .....................28, 294
High-beam headlamps ...............28, 90
Instrument cluster ...................28, 288
Low-beam headlamps ................28, 88
Low tire pressure/TPMS
malfunction telltale ..................28, 296
Rear fog lamp .................................. 28
Seat belt telltale ................28, 50, 292
SRS .................................... 28, 36, 293
Turn signals ..................................... 28
LATCH-type child seat anchors (ISOFIX)
see Children in the vehicle
License plate lamps
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 285
Replacing bulbs ............................. 305
Light alloy wheels, cleaning ............. 256
Lighter see Cigarette lighter Lighting ................................................ 87
Daytime running lamp mode ............88
Exterior ............................................ 87
Interior ............................................. 92
Limp-home mode .............................. 108
Load index (tires) ...................... 235, 240
Loading see Vehicle loading
Locator lighting ................................. 122
Locking the vehicle
KEYLESS-GO .................................... 67
Manually ........................................ 299
SmartKey ......................................... 66
Loss of
Key .................................................. 69
Service and Warranty Information
booklet .......................................... 328
Low-beam headlamps ......................... 88
Exterior lamp switch ........................87
Replacing bulbs ............................. 304
Switching on .................................... 88
Lubricants .......................................... 334
Lumbar support ................................... 80
M
Maintenance ........................................ 20
Maintenance System
Service indicator display ................251
Service indicator message .............250
Service term exceeded ..................250
Manual headlamp mode (Low-
beam headlamps) ................................ 88
Maximum engine speed see Vehicle specification
Maximum loaded vehicle weight ..... 240
Maximum load rating (tires) ............. 240
Maximum permissible tire
inflation pressure .............................. 240
Mechanical key see Key, Mechanical
Media interface ................................. 192
Memory function ........................... 33, 86
Menus see Control system menus
Mirrors .................................................. 83
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors ....... 84
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Exterior rear view mirror parking
position ............................................ 85
Exterior rear view mirrors ................84
Interior rear view mirror ...................84
Memory function .............................. 86
Power-folding exterior rear view
mirrors ............................................. 85
Vanity mirror .................................. 196
MON (Motor Octane Number) .......... 337
Motor Octane Number see MON
MP3 mode .......................................... 146
Multifunction display ........................ 112
Symbol messages ..........................270
Text messages ............................... 264
Vehicle status messages ...............262
Multifunction display messages
ABS ....................................... 271, 272
Active headlamps .......................... 283
Advanced TPMS ............................. 268
Air bags ......................................... 264
Alternator ...................................... 281
Battery ........................................... 281
Brake fluid ..................................... 273
Brake pads ..................................... 270
Cargo compartment ....................... 277
Child seat ...................................... 267
Coolant .......................................... 279
Corner-illuminating lamps ..............286
Cruise control ................................ 267
Doors ............................................. 277
EBP ................................................ 272
Engine oil ....................................... 282
ESP ®
............................. 271, 272, 274
Fog lamps .............................. 283, 285
Front passenger front air bag ........264
Gas cap .......................................... 282
High-beam lamps ........................... 284
Hood .............................................. 277
License plate lamps .......................285
Light sensor ................................... 285
Low-beam lamps ............................ 285
Parking brake ................................ 272
Parking lamps ................................ 284
Power steering ............................... 279
Reserve fuel ................................... 282
Reverse lamp ................................. 283
Side marker lamps .........................284SmartKey ....................................... 277
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO ..........277
SRS ................................................ 275
Tailgate .......................................... 277
Tail lamps ...................................... 286
Tele Aid .......................................... 275
Tire inflation pressure ............268, 288
Tire pressure monitor ....................268
Tires ...................................... 268, 288
Trailer brake lamps ........................286
Trailer tail lamps ............................ 286
Trailer turn signal lamps ................287
Turn signals ................................... 287
Multifunction steering wheel
Adjustment ...................................... 82
Buttons .......................................... 110
Cleaning ......................................... 256
Easy-entry/exit feature ...........83, 124
Memory function .............................. 86
Overview .......................................... 29
N
Navigation system see Separate operating instructions
Navi menu .......................................... 115
NECK-PRO active front head
restraints ............................................. 51
Resetting ....................................... 301
Nets, parcel ....................................... 188
Normal occupant weight .................. 240
Number, vehicle identification
(VIN) ................................................... 329
O
Occupant Classification System see OCS (Occupant Classification
System)
Occupant distribution ....................... 240
Occupant safety
Air bags ........................................... 37
BabySmart™ .................................... 45
Children and air bags .......................37
Children in the vehicle .....................53
Child seat anchors – LATCH-type
(ISOFIX) ........................................... 57
Fastening the seat belts ................... 49
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Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp (Canada
only) ........................................ 45, 297
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp (USA only) ........42, 298
Infant and child restraint systems .... 54
Introduction ..................................... 36
ISOFIX (Child seat anchors –
LATCH-type) ..................................... 57
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ........................................... 42
Seat belts .................................. 39, 47
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ................................................ 42
Self-test ........................................... 45
Odometer ........................................... 113
Oil, oil level see Engine oil
On-board computer
see Control system
One-touch gearshifting ..................... 107
Operating safety .................................. 22
Ornamental moldings, cleaning ....... 254
Overhead control panel ...................... 32
P
Paintwork, cleaning .......................... 252
Paintwork code ................................. 329
Panic alarm .......................................... 59
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel ...................................... 185
Cleaning ......................................... 255
Operation ....................................... 185
Roller sunblinds ............................. 184
Synchronizing ................................ 186
Parcel nets ......................................... 188
Parking ............................................... 101
Parktronic system ..........................172
Parking brake .................................... 102
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 272
Parking position
Exterior rear view mirrors ................85
Transmission position ....................104
Parktronic system
Cleaning system sensors ...............254
Malfunction .................................... 174
Minimum distance .........................173
Sensor range ................................. 172
Switching on/off ........................... 174
System sensors ............................. 172
Warning indicators .........................173
Parts service ...................................... 328
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
(Canada only) see Front passenger front air bag
off indicator lamp (Canada only)
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
(USA only) see Front passenger front air bag
off indicator lamp (USA only)
Passenger safety
see Occupant safety
Pedals ................................................. 244
Phone see Telephone
Plastic parts, cleaning ...................... 256
Power assistance .............................. 244
Power outlets .................................... 197
Power seats see Seats
Power steering
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 279
Power tailgate
Closing ............................................. 72
Opening ........................................... 72
Power washer .................................... 252
Power windows ................................... 95
Cleaning ......................................... 255
Operation ......................................... 95
Rear door window, override
switch .............................................. 58
Synchronizing .................................. 96
Practical hints ................................... 260
Problems
While driving .................................. 101
With vehicle ..................................... 22
With wipers ...................................... 95
Product information ............................ 19
Production options weight ............... 240
Program mode selector switch
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Self-test
BabySmart™ .................................... 46
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ........................................... 45
Tele Aid .......................................... 201
Service
see Maintenance
Service, parts .................................... 328
Service and warranty information ..... 19
Service intervals see Maintenance System, Service
indicator message
Service life (tires) .............................. 232
Service menu ..................................... 118
Settings
Factory setting (KEYLESS-GO) .........69
Factory setting (SmartKey) ..............67
Memory function .............................. 86
Menu ............................................. 119
Selective setting (KEYLESS-GO) .......69
Selective setting (SmartKey) ............67
Side impact air bags ........................... 40
Side marker lamps
Cleaning lenses ............................. 254
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 284
Replacing bulbs ............................. 304
Sidewall (tires) .................................. 241
SmartKey see Key, SmartKey
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO
see Key, SmartKey
Snow chains ...................................... 242
Snow tires see Winter tires
Spare wheel ....................................... 331
Mounting ....................................... 312
Storage location ............................ 262
Speedometer ....................................... 28
Speed settings
Cruise control ................................ 169
Resume function ............................ 170
Sport Utility Vehicle
see SUV SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
Indicator lamp ......................... 36, 293
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 275
Standing water, driving through ...... 246
Starter switch positions
KEYLESS-GO .................................... 76
SmartKey ......................................... 76
Starting difficulties (engine) .............. 99
Starting the engine ............................. 98
Steering column see Multifunction steering wheel,
Adjustment
Steering wheel
see Multifunction steering wheel
Stolen Vehicle Recovery Services ... 205
Storage compartments ..................... 192
Storing tires ....................................... 233
Stranded vehicle ............................... 324
Sun visors .................................. 195, 196
SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle) ................. 21
T
Tachometer .................................. 28, 109
Overspeed range ........................... 109
Tailgate
Closing ............................................. 71
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 277
Opening ........................................... 71
Power tailgate .................................. 72
Unlocking manually .......................300
Tail lamps ........................................... 305
Cleaning lenses ............................. 254
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 286
Replacing bulbs ............................. 305
Tar stains ........................................... 252
Technical data
Air conditioning refrigerant ....335, 336
Brake fluid ............................. 334, 336
Capacities fuels, coolants,
lubricants etc. ................................ 334
Coolant .................................. 334, 337
Engine oil additives ........................336
Engine oils ............................. 334, 335
Fuel requirements .......................... 337
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