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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Locking/unlocking from inside ........71
SmartKey ......................................... 66
Central locking/unlocking switch ..... 71
Certification label .............................. 328
Children in the vehicle
Air bags ........................................... 37
BabySmart™ air bag deactivation
system ............................................. 45
Child safety locks (rear doors) .........58
Child seat anchors – LATCH-type
(ISOFIX) ........................................... 57
Indicator lamp, front passenger
front air bag off (Canada only) .........45
Indicator lamp, front passenger
front air bag off (USA only) ..............42
Infant and child restraint systems .... 54
ISOFIX (Child seat anchors –
LATCH-type) ..................................... 57
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ........................................... 42
Override switch ................................ 58
Safety notes ..................................... 53
Tether anchorage points ..................56
Top tether ........................................ 56
Child safety
see Children in the vehicle
Child seat anchors – LATCH-type
(ISOFIX) see Children in the vehicle
Chrome-plated exhaust tip,
cleaning .............................................. 257
Cigarette lighter ................................ 197
Clear button ....................................... 130
Climate control system .................... 177
Air conditioning ............................. 179
Air conditioning refrigerant ............336
Air distribution ............................... 181
Air recirculation mode ...................183
Air volume ..................................... 182
Automatic mode ............................ 179
Deactivating system ......................179
Front defroster .............................. 182
Maximum cooling MAX COOL ........182
Temperature .................................. 180
Clock ............................................ 29, 121
Coat hooks ......................................... 189
Cockpit ................................................. 27
Cold tire inflation pressure .............. 239Collapsible tire (spare wheel) .......... 333
Collapsible wheel chock ................... 261
COMAND system see separate COMAND system
operating instructions
Combination gauge ............................. 28
Combination switch ............................ 90
Compass ............................................ 199
Control system .................................. 110
Multifunction display .....................112
Multifunction steering wheel .........110
Resetting to factory settings ..........119
Control system menus ...................... 113
Audio ............................................. 115
Navi ............................................... 115
Service ........................................... 118
Settings ......................................... 119
Telephone ...................................... 117
Trip ................................................ 113
Control system submenus
Convenience .................................. 124
Instrument cluster .........................120
Lighting .......................................... 122
Time/Date ..................................... 121
Vehicle ........................................... 123
Convenience submenu
Easy-entry/exit feature .................. 124
Fold-in function for exterior rear
view mirrors ................................... 124
Coolant
Anticorrosion/antifreeze ...............338
Capacities ...................................... 334
Checking level ............................... 216
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 279
Temperature gauge ........................ 109
Warning lamp ................................. 295
Coolant temperature gauge ............... 28
Corner-illuminating lamps .................. 91
Replacing bulbs ............................. 304
Cruise control .................................... 168
Activating ....................................... 169
Canceling ....................................... 169
Changing the set speed .................170
Last stored speed ..........................170
Lever .............................................. 169
Messages in the multifunction
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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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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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Gasoline additives .......................... 337
Identification labels .......................328
Premium unleaded gasoline ...........336
Rims and tires ................................ 331
Spare wheel ................................... 333
Vehicle specification GLK 350 .......330
Vehicle specification
GLK 350 4MATIC ........................... 330
Washer and headlamp cleaning
system ................................... 335, 339
Technical data (dimensions)
see Vehicle specification
Technical data (electrical system)
see Vehicle specification
Technical data (engine)
see Vehicle specification
Technical data (weights)
see Vehicle specification
Tele Aid ............................................... 200
Emergency calls ............................. 201
Information button .........................203
Initiating an emergency call
manually ........................................ 202
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 275
Remote door lock .......................... 205
Remote door unlock ......................204
Roadside Assistance button ..........203
Search & Send ............................... 204
SOS button .................................... 202
Stolen Vehicle Recovery Services ..205
System self-test ............................. 201
Telephone .................................... 29, 155
Answering/ending a call ................117
Call lists ......................................... 164
Emergency calls “911” ..................161
Hands-free microphone ...................32
Making calls ................................... 165
Menu ............................................. 117
Operation ....................................... 117
Phone book ........................... 117, 162
Redialing ........................................ 118
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 109
Interior temperature ......................180
Outside .......................................... 110
Tether anchorage points
see Children in the vehicle Tie-down rings ................................... 188
Tightening torque
Wheels ........................................... 317
Time setting ....................................... 121
TIN (Tire Identification Number) ...... 241
Tire and Loading Information
placard ............................................... 227
Tire and loading terminology ........... 239
Tire Identification Number see TIN
Tire inflation pressure
Checking ........................................ 221
Important notes on ........................220
Label on the inside of fuel filler
flap ................................................ 220
Placard on driver’s door B-pillar .....227
Tire labeling ....................................... 235
Tire load rating .................................. 240
Tire ply composition and material
used .................................................... 241
Tire pressure loss warning system . 222
Tires ........................................... 218, 331
Advanced Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (Advanced
TPMS) ............................................ 224
Air pressure ................................... 219
Care and maintenance ...................232
Cleaning ......................................... 233
Direction of rotation, spinning .......231
Important notes on tire inflation
pressure ........................................ 220
Inflation pressure ........................... 221
Information placard .......................227
Inspection ...................................... 232
Labeling ......................................... 235
Load index ............................. 235, 240
Load rating .................................... 240
Messages in the multifunction
display ................................... 268, 288
Ply composition and material
used ............................................... 241
Problems under-/overinflation ......221
Retreads ........................................ 218
Rims and tires (technical data) ......331
Rotation ......................................... 234
Service life ..................................... 232
Sizes .............................................. 331
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FunctionPageDOutside temperature/
additional speedometer
110,
121
EOutside temperature110,
121
FProgram mode indicator106GTransmission position
indicator/ gear range
indicator
104,
106
HDigital clock
Setting the time 121
IInstrument cluster
illumination109Multifunction steering wheelFunctionPage:Multifunction display112;Press button W or X
to set the volume.115
Press button ~:to end a call117to reject an incoming call117Press button 6:to answer a call117to dial1117to redial1118Press button 8 to mute.=Press button ? to
activate the Voice Control
System2.
1Function only available in telephone menu.2The Voice Control System is only available with the COMAND system. Refer to separate operatinginstructions.
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FunctionPage?Press button % briefly:to go to the next higher
menu level
111
to confirm display message111to cancel the Voice Control
System 2Press and hold button
% to select the standard
display.
112
APress button = or ; :111to call up line for menusto scroll to the left or right
to select menusPress button 9 or :
briefly:
111
to select submenusto scroll up or down through
liststo select previous or next
track, scene, or stored
station within Audio menu
115
to switch to the phone book
and select a name or
number within Tel menu
117
Press and hold button
9 or : :
111
to select previous or next
track or scene with quick
search or to select previous
or next station in waveband
(if no station list is
available) within Audio
menu
115
to start the quick search in
the phone book within Tel
menu
117
FunctionPagePress button a:to confirm selection or
message
112
to switch to the phone
book 1
117
to dial a selected phone
number 1
1172
The Voice Control System is only available with the COMAND system. Refer to separate operating
instructions.
1 Function only available in telephone menu.30Multifunction steering wheelAt a glance
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