ChildrenIn the vehicle ................................... 55
Restraint systems ............................ 56
Child seat
Automatic recognition .....................46
Automatic recognition/air bag
deactivation, self-test ......................48
Display message ............................ 177
LATCH-type (ISOFIX ) child seat
anchors ............................................ 58
Special seat belt retractor ...............58
Top Tether ....................................... 59
Troubleshooting ............................... 49
Cigarette lighter ................................ 216
Classification system for
occupants (OCS) Faults ............................................... 45
Operation ......................................... 41
System self-test ............................... 44
Climate control
Activating/deactivating .................120
Activating/deactivating air-
recirculation mode .........................123
Controlling automatically ...............121
Cooling with air dehumidification ..120
Defrosting the windshield ..............122
Demisting the windows .................. 123
Dual-zone automatic climate
control ........................................... 119
Important safety information .........118
Indicator lamp ................................ 121
Maximum cooling .......................... 122
Problems with "cooling with air
dehumidification" ........................... 121
Problems with the rear window
heating .......................................... 123
Refrigerant ..................................... 298
Setting the air distribution .............121
Setting the airflow .........................122
Setting the air vents ......................124
Setting the temperature ................121
Switching the MONO function on/
off .................................................. 122
Switching the rear window
heating on/off ............................... 123
Clock (on-board computer) ............... 171
Coat hooks ......................................... 212
Cockpit ................................................. 25Collapsible spare wheel
Inflating ......................................... 251
see Emergency spare wheel
Combination switch .......................... 104
Compass ............................................ 227
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 166
Convenience closing feature .............. 83
Convenience opening feature ............ 83
Coolant (engine) Checking the level .........................234
Display message ............................ 186
Notes ............................................. 298
Temperature gauge ........................ 162
Warning lamp ................................. 201
Cooling
see Climate control
Cornering light (display message) ... 183
Crash-responsive emergency
lighting ............................................... 107
Cruise control Cruise control lever .......................150
Display message ............................ 189
Function/notes ............................. 149
Cup holder ......................................... 214
Center console .............................. 214
Rear compartment .........................214
Current fuel consumption (on-
board computer) ............................... 166
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ............................................... 20
Customer Relations Department ....... 21
D
Dashboard see Cockpit
Date (on-board computer) ................ 171
Daytime running lamps Display message ............................ 186
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 172
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 172
Interior lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 173
Digital speedometer ......................... 166
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Display (cleaning instructions) ........ 241
Display messages Brakes ........................................... 181
Calling up (on-board computer) .....175
Clearing (on-board computer) ........175
Driving systems ............................. 189
Engine ............................................ 186
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 194
Lamps ............................................ 186
Safety systems .............................. 176
Service interval display ..................236
SmartKey ....................................... 193
Tires ............................................... 189
Vehicle ........................................... 192
Distance recorder ............................. 166
Door Automatic locking ............................ 76
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 173
Display message ............................ 192
Emergency locking ........................... 77
Emergency unlocking .......................77
Opening (from inside) ......................76
Door control panel
Overview .......................................... 31
Doors
Important safety notes ....................75
Drinking and driving ......................... 144
Drinks holder see Cup holder
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 137
Drive program display ...................... 135
Driving abroad ................................... 149
Driving on flooded roads .................. 147
Driving safety system EBD (Electronic Brake force
Distribution) ..................................... 65
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) .......................................... 63
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ........................................... 63
Important safety information ...........61
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .......62
BAS (Brake Assist System) ..............62
Overview .......................................... 61Driving systems
Cruise control ................................ 149
PARKTRONIC ................................. 151
Rear view camera .......................... 154
Driving tips ........................................ 136
Downhill gradients .........................145
Driving on flooded roads ................147
Towing a trailer .............................. 156
Wet road surface ........................... 146
Winter ............................................ 149
DVD audio (on-board computer) ...... 169
E
EASY-ENTRY feature ............................ 96
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 173
EASY-EXIT feature ............................... 96
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 173
Crash-responsive ............................. 97
EBD (Electronic Brake force
Distribution) Display message ............................ 182
Function/notes ................................ 65
Electrical fuses
see Fuses
Electronic Brake force
see EBD
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
Electronic Traction System
see ETS/4ETS
Emergency call
see mbrace
Emergency release
Fuel filler flap ................................. 141
Vehicle ............................................. 77
Emergency running mode
Automatic transmission .................139
Emergency spare wheel
Storage location ............................ 246
Stowing .......................................... 246
Emergency tensioning device
Function ........................................... 54
Safety guidelines ............................. 35
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ............................................ 81
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Emissions purificationService and warranty information ....17
Engine
Irregular running ............................ 133
Starting problems ..........................133
Starting the engine with the key ....131
Starting with KEYLESS-GO .............131
Switching off .................................. 142
Warning lamp Check Engine ..........200
Engine electronics
Malfunction .................................... 133
Engine number .................................. 294
Engine oil Adding ........................................... 234
Checking the oil level ..................... 233
Display message ............................ 188
Lubricant additives ........................297
Notes about oil grades ................... 297
Viscosity ........................................ 297
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
see ESP ®
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) Activating/deactivating ...................63
Display message ............................ 176
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 63
Important safety information ...........63
Trailer stabilization ........................... 64
Warning lamp ................................. 198
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ................................................ 63
Exhaust check ................................... 145
Exhaust tail pipe (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 241
Exterior lighting see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 97
Dipping (automatic) .........................98
Folding in/out (automatically) .........98
Folding in/out (electrically) .............98
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 174
Out of position ................................. 98
Setting ............................................. 98Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 100
Storing the parking position ............. 99
Exterior view ........................................ 24
F
First-aid kit ......................................... 245
Flat tire Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel ................................... 247
Preparing the vehicle .....................247
Raising the vehicle .........................248
Floormat ............................................. 228
Front fog lamp (display message) ... 185
Fuel Additives ........................................ 296
Notes ............................................. 296
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline . 296
Refueling ........................................ 140
Specifications ................................ 296
Troubleshooting ............................. 142
Fuel consumption
Current (on-board computer) .........166
Notes ............................................. 144
Fuel filler cap (display message) ..... 189
Fuel filler flap Emergency release ........................141
Opening/closing ............................ 140
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 166
Fuses
Dashboard fuse box .......................261
Fuse allocation chart .....................261
Fuse box in the cargo
compartment ................................. 262
Fuse box in the engine
compartment ................................. 261
Notes ............................................. 260
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Garage door opener Clearing the memory .....................227
Notes ............................................. 224
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Octane number (fuel) ........................ 296
Odometer ........................................... 166
Off-road 4MATIC .......................................... 156
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
Audio menu ................................... 168
Convenience submenu ..................173
Display messages ..........................175
Factory settings ............................. 174
Important safety notes ..................162
Instrument cluster submenu ..........171
Lighting submenu .......................... 172
Message memory .......................... 175
Navigation menu ............................ 167
Operating video DVD .....................169
Operation ....................................... 163
Overview of menus ........................165
Service menu ................................. 170
Settings menu ............................... 171
Standard display submenu ............166
Telephone menu ............................ 169
Time/Date submenu .....................171
Trip menu ...................................... 166
Vehicle submenu ........................... 173
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 112
Operating system see On-board computer
Outside temperature
Display ........................................... 163
Overhead control panel
Overview .......................................... 30
Override feature
Rear side windows ...........................60
P
Paint code number ............................ 293
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 239
Panic alarm .......................................... 61
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel Opening/closing .............................. 86
Resetting ......................................... 87
Parking ............................................... 142
Parking aid
PARKTRONIC ................................. 151
Rear view camera .......................... 154
Parking brake .................................... 143
Parking lamp (display message) ...... 185
Parking lock Releasing manually (automatic
transmission) ................................. 139
Parking position
Exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side ................................. 99
PARKTRONIC
Activating/deactivating .................153
Function/notes ............................. 151
Malfunction .................................... 154
Problem ......................................... 154
Range of the sensors .....................152
Trailer towing ................................. 153
Warning display ............................. 152
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator
lamp (only Canada) ............................. 46
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator
lamp (only USA) ................................... 41
Pedals ................................................. 144
Permanent display (on-board
computer) .......................................... 171
Permanent four-wheel drive see 4MATIC
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) . 241
Power supply (trailer) ....................... 159
Power washers .................................. 238
Power windows see Side windows
Product information ............................ 17
Program selector button .................. 137
Pulling away Automatic transmission .................131
R
Radio Changing stations (on-board
computer) ...................................... 168
see separate operating instructions
Range (on-board computer) ............. 166
Rear compartment Setting the airflow .........................122
Setting the air vents ......................125
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Rear fog lamp (display message) ..... 185
Rear seat backrest Display message ............................ 193
Rear seat backrest (display
message) ............................................ 193
Rear view camera Function/notes ............................. 154
Rear view camera (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 240
Rear-view mirror Anti-glare (manual) ..........................97
Dipping (automatic) .........................98
Rear window heating
Malfunction .................................... 123
Switching on/off ........................... 123
Rear window wiper ........................... 114
Replacing the wiper blade .............. 115
Refueling ............................................ 140
Remote control Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 225
Reporting
Malfunctions relevant to safety ........ 21
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 189
Warning lamp ................................. 200
Restraint systems
see SRS
Reversing lamp (display message) .. 185
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 18
Roller blind see Roller sunblind
Roller sunblind
Opening/closing .............................. 87
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel ..................................... 86
Roof carrier ................................ 213, 214
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 242
Route see Route guidance (on-board
computer)
Route guidance (on-board
computer) .......................................... 167S
Safety Children in the vehicle .....................55
Child restraint systems ....................56
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 41
Overview of occupant safety
systems ........................................... 34
Safety systems
see Driving safety systems
Seat backrest (rear)
Folding forwards/back ..................208
Seat belts
Adjusting the height ......................... 53
Belt force limiters ............................ 54
center rear-compartment seat .........53
Cleaning ......................................... 242
Correct usage .................................. 51
Emergency Tensioning Devices ........ 54
Fastening ......................................... 52
Important safety guidelines .............50
Releasing ......................................... 54
Safety guidelines ............................. 35
Special seat belt retractor ...............58
Warning lamp ................................. 196
Warning lamp (function) ................... 54
Seat heating
Indicator lamp (Malfunction) ............95
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) .....................92
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support ............................................ 94
Adjusting the head restraint ............93
Adjusting the lumbar support ..........94
Cleaning the cover .........................242
Correct driver's seat position ........... 90
Important safety notes ....................91
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 100
Switching seat heating on/off .........95
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 240
Service indicator see Service interval display
Service interval display .................... 236
Displaying a service message (on-
board computer) ............................ 237
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Service productsBrake fluid ..................................... 298
Capacities ...................................... 295
Coolant (engine) ............................ 298
Engine oil ....................................... 297
Fuel ................................................ 296
Important safety notes ..................294
Notes ............................................. 294
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system) .......................................... 298
Washer fluid ................................... 299
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) .........174
On-board computer .......................171
Shift ranges ....................................... 137
Side impact air bag ............................. 39
Side marker lamp (display
message) ............................................ 185
Side windows Convenience closing feature ............83
Convenience opening feature ..........83
Important safety information ...........81
Opening/closing .............................. 82
Resetting ......................................... 84
Troubleshooting ............................... 84
Sliding sunroof
Important safety information ...........85
Troubleshooting ............................... 88
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery .......................72
Changing the programming .............71
Checking the battery .................68, 72
Convenience closing feature ............83
Convenience opening feature ..........83
Display message ............................ 193
Important safety notes ....................68
Malfunction ...................................... 74
Starting the engine ........................131
Snow chains ...................................... 148
Socket ................................................ 217
Dashboard ..................................... 217
Luggage compartment ...................217
Rear compartment .........................217
SOS
see mbrace Spare wheel
Notes/data .................................... 289
Storage location ............................ 246
Stowing .......................................... 246
see Emergency spare wheel
Speedometer
Additional speedometer (on-
board computer) ............................ 166
Segments ...................................... 163
Setting the unit (on-board
computer) ...................................... 171
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System) Display message ............................ 177
Introduction ..................................... 34
Warning lamp ................................. 199
Warning lamp (function) ................... 34
Standard display (on-board
computer) .......................................... 166
Starting the engine Important safety notes ..................130
Station
see Radio
Steering (display message) .............. 193
Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically) .....................96
Adjusting (manually) ........................96
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 163
Cleaning ......................................... 241
Important safety notes ....................95
Memory function (storing
settings) ........................................... 96
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 100
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 207
Glove box ....................................... 207
Stowage space
Cup holders ................................... 214
Important safety information .........206
Submenu (on-board computer)
Convenience .................................. 173
Factory setting ............................... 174
Instrument cluster .........................171
Lights ............................................. 172
Standard display ............................ 166
Time/Date ..................................... 171
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Summer openingsee Convenience opening feature
Sun visor ............................................ 215
Supplemental Restraint System see SRS
Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 172
SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle) .......................19
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 65
T
Tachometer ........................................ 163
Tailgate Display message ............................ 192
Emergency unlocking .......................81
Limiting the opening angle ...............80
Tail lamp (display message) ............. 184
Taillight see Tail lamps
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 26
Technical data ................................... 292
GLK 350 ........................................ 299
GLK 350 4MATIC ........................... 300
Tires/wheels ................................. 287
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 223
Display message ............................ 177
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 223
Emergency call .............................. 220
Important safety notes ..................219
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............224
MB info call button ........................222
Remote vehicle locking ..................224
Roadside Assistance button ..........221
Self-test ......................................... 219
System .......................................... 219
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............223
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 170
Display message ............................ 193
Menu (on-board computer) ............169
Number from the phone book ........ 170
Redialing ........................................ 170
Rejecting/ending a call .................170
Telephone compartment .................. 207
Temperature Coolant .......................................... 162
Outside temperature ...................... 163
Setting ........................................... 121
Theft deterrent locking system
Immobilizer ...................................... 65
Time (on-board computer) ................ 171
Tire pressure Calling up (on-board computer) .....271
Checking manually ........................269
Display message ............................ 189
Maximum ....................................... 274
Notes ............................................. 267
Pressure loss warning ....................269
Recommended ............................... 266
Tire pressure monitoring system
Function/notes ............................. 271
Restarting ...................................... 273
Warning lamp ................................. 202
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) .................286
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................284
Bar (definition) ............................... 284
Characteristics .............................. 284
Checking ........................................ 265
Cleaning ......................................... 266
Definition of terms .........................284
Direction of rotation ......................278
Distribution of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................287
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 283
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............284
Flat tire .......................................... 247
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 285
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 285
Guidelines to be observed .............265
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 285
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) .........................285
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Vanity mirror Sun visor ........................................ 215
Vehicle
Data acquisition ............................... 21
Emergency unlocking .......................77
Equipment ....................................... 17
Exterior view .................................... 24
Individual settings (on-board
computer) ...................................... 171
Loading .......................................... 274
Lowering ........................................ 252
Maintenance .................................... 18
Parking up ..................................... 144
Raising ........................................... 248
Reporting problems .........................20
Towing away .................................. 258
Tow-starting ................................... 258
Transporting .................................. 260
Vehicle data
see Technical data
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 293
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 245
Video (DVD) ........................................ 169
Video DVD (on-board computer) ...... 169
VIN ...................................................... 293
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Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 197
Brakes ........................................... 195
Check Engine ................................. 200
Coolant .......................................... 201
ESP ®
.............................................. 198
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 199
Fuel tank ........................................ 200
Overview .......................................... 27
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
indicator lamp (only Canada) ...........46
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
indicator lamp (only USA) ................41
Reserve fuel ................................... 200
Seat belt ........................................ 196
SRS ................................................ 199
Tire pressure monitor ....................202
Warranty ............................................ 292
Washer fluid reservoir Removing/attaching ......................110
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 252
Wheel chock ...................................... 248
Wheels Changing/replacing .......................280
Changing a wheel .......................... 247
Checking ........................................ 265
Cleaning ......................................... 238
Guidelines to be observed .............265
Mounting a wheel .......................... 250
Removing a wheel ..........................250
Tightening torque ........................... 252
Wheel size/tire size .......................287
Window curtain air bag
Display message ............................ 178
Operation ......................................... 41
Windows
see Side windows
Windows (cleaning instructions) ..... 239
Windshield Defrosting ...................................... 122
Windshield washer fluid (display
message) ............................................ 193
Windshield washer system Adding washer fluid .......................235
Notes ............................................. 299
Windshield wipers
Important safety notes ..................113
Replacing the wiper blades ....114, 115
Switching on/off ........................... 113
Troubleshooting ............................. 116
Winter operation ............................... 149
Winter tires M+S tires ....................................... 148
Wiper blades
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