2011 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK-Class heating

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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Opening/closing the garage door ..227
Programming the remote control ...225
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 241
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ......... 292
Genuine wood trim and trim strips
(cleaning instructions) ...................... 241
Glove box ........................................... 207
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight)
(definition) ......................................... 285
H
Headlamp cleaning system .............. 105
Adding washer fluid .......................235
Notes ............................................. 299
Headlamp mode (daytime driving)
see Daytime running lamps
Headlamps
Cleaning ......................................... 240
Misting up ...................................... 106
Removing/installing the cover .......109
Head restraints
Adjusting (electrically) .....................93
Adjusting (manually) ........................93
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 93
Installing/removing (rear) ................94
see NECK-PRO head restraints
Heating
see Climate control
High beam flasher ............................. 105
Hill start assist .................................. 132
Hood Closing ........................................... 233
Display message ............................ 192
Opening ......................................... 232
Hydroplaning ..................................... 147
I
Immobilizer .......................................... 65
Instrument cluster Overview .......................................... 26
Submenu (on-board computer) ......171
Warning and indicator lamps ...........27
Instrument cluster lighting ................ 26
Instrument lighting see Instrument cluster lighting
Interior lighting
Automatic control ..........................107
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 173
Emergency lighting ........................107
Manual control ............................... 107
Reading lamp ................................. 106
J
Jack Storage location ............................ 245
Using ............................................. 248
Jump-starting ..................................... 256
K
KEYLESS-GO Button ............................................ 129
Convenience closing feature ............84
Display message ............................ 194
Locking ............................................ 69
Starting the engine ........................131
Unlocking ......................................... 69
Key positions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 129
SmartKey ....................................... 129
Kickdown ........................................... 136
Knee bag .............................................. 38
L
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 58
License plate lamp (display
message) ............................................ 185
Lights Activating/deactivating the
interior lighting delayed switch-off
(on-board computer) ......................173
Active light function .......................105
Automatic headlamp mode ............103
Cornering light function .................106
Daytime running lamps ..................103
Driving abroad ............................... 102
Fog lamps ...................................... 104
Hazard warning lamps ...................105
High-beam headlamps ...................104
Light switch ................................... 102
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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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Exterior viewFunctionPage:TailgateVehicle tool kit245;Rear window heating123=Lights107?Fuel filler flap140ADefrosting the windshield122Cleaning the windows239BRoof carrier213Sliding sunroof85FunctionPageCExterior mirrors97DWindshield wipers113EOpening the hood232Engine oil233Coolant234FTowing away258GTires and wheels264Flat tire24724Exterior viewAt a glance
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Center consoleFunctionPage:Hazard warning lamps105;ATA indicator lamp65=Indicator lamp 45
(USA only)41
Indicator lamp 45
(Canada only)46
?ESP®63ACOMAND/audio system;
see the separate operating
instructions
BSeat heating95FunctionPageCPARKTRONIC151DStowage compartment206Ashtray215Cigarette lighter216ESelector lever134FCup holder214GStowage compartment206HAudio/COMAND controllerISelects the drive program137Center console29At a glanceBA 204.9 USA, CA Edition A 2011; 1; 6, en-USd2mwentsVersion: 3.0.3.62010-06-15T08:58:39+02:00 - Seite 29

ProblemPossible causes/consequences and M SolutionsThe engine cannot be
started using the
SmartKey.The on-board voltage is too low.XSwitch off non-essential consumers, e.g. seat heating or interior
lighting, and try to start the engine again.
If this does not work:
XCheck the starter battery and charge it if necessary
( Y page 253).
or
XJump-start the vehicle ( Y page 256).
or
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.The engine cannot be
started using KEYLESS-
GO. The SmartKey is in
the vehicle.A door is open. Therefore, the SmartKey cannot be detected as
easily.XClose the door and try to start the vehicle again.There is interference from a powerful source of radio waves.XStart your vehicle with the SmartKey in the ignition lock.Doors
Important safety notes
GWarning!
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the starter switch. Always
take the SmartKey with you and lock the
vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in
the vehicle, even if they are secured in a child
restraint system, or with access to an
unlocked vehicle. A child's unsupervised
access to a vehicle could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury. The children
could
R injure themselves on parts of the vehicle
R be seriously or fatally injured through
excessive exposure to extreme heat or cold
R injure themselves or cause an accident with
vehicle equipment that can be operated
even if the SmartKey is removed from the
starter switch or removed from the vehicle,
such as seat adjustment, steering wheel
adjustment, or the memory function
If children open a door, they could injure other
persons or get out of the vehicle and injure
themselves or be injured by following traffic.
Do not expose the child restraint system to
direct sunlight. The child restraint system's
metal parts, for example, could become very
hot, and the child could be burned by these
parts.GWarning!
Do not carry heavy or hard objects in the
passenger compartment or cargo
compartment unless they are firmly secured
in place.
Unsecured or improperly positioned cargo
increases a child’s risk of injury in the event
of
R strong braking maneuvers
R sudden changes of direction
R an accident
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Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head
restraints. Head restraints are intended to
help reduce injuries during an accident.
! To avoid damage to the seats and the seat
heating, observe the following information:
R do not spill any liquids on the seats. If
liquid is spilled on the seats, dry them as
soon as possible.
R if the seat covers are damp or wet, do not
switch on the seat heating. The seat
heating should also not to be used to dry
the seats.
R clean the seat covers as recommended;
see the " Interior care" section.
R do not transport heavy loads on the
seats. Do not place sharp objects on the
seat cushions, e.g. knives, nails or tools.
The seats should only be occupied by
passengers, if possible.
R when the seat heating is in operation, do
not cover the seats with insulating
materials, e.g. covers, bags, seat covers,
child seats or booster seats.
! When you move the seats, make sure that
there are no objects in the footwell or
behind the seats. Otherwise, you could
damage the seats and the objects.
i The head restraints in the front seats are
installed with the NECK-PRO system
( Y page 49). For this reason, it is not
possible to remove the head restraints
from the front seats.
The rear-compartment head restraints can
be removed ( Y page 94).
Please contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center for more information.
i Related topics:
R Cargo compartment enlargement
(folding the rear bench seat forwards)
( Y page 208)Adjusting the seats
i Vehicles without the memory function:
the seats can be adjusted within five
minutes of opening a front door.
The time span starts over if, within these
five minutes, you:
R open or close a front door
R insert the key into or remove the key
from the ignition lock
R switch the ignition on or off.
If the key is in position 2 in the ignition, you
can adjust the seats at any time.
Depending on the equipment, the seat
adjustment switches are located either on the
side of the seat or on the door control panel.:Seat cushion angle;Seat height=Seat fore-and-aft adjustment?Backrest angleAHead restraint height 66
Only for vehicles with the memory function.92SeatsSeats, steering wheel and mirrors
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:To raise the backrest contour;To soften the backrest contour=To lower the backrest contour?To harden the backrest contour
Switching the seat heating on/off
Switching on/off
GWarning!
Repeatedly setting the seat heating to level
3 may result in excessive seat temperatures.
The health of passengers that have limited
temperature sensitivity or a limited ability to
react to excessively high temperatures may
be affected or they may even suffer burn-like
injuries. Therefore, do not use seat heating
level 3 repeatedly.
The three red indicator lamps in the button
indicate the heating level you have selected.
iIf the battery voltage is too low, the seat
heating may switch off.
Driver's and front-passenger seat
The system automatically switches down
from level 3 to level 2 after approximately
eight minutes.
The system automatically switches down
from level 2 to level 1 after approximately ten
minutes.
The system automatically switches off
approximately 20 minutes after it is set to
level 1.
XMake sure that the key is in position 2 in
the ignition lock.
XTo switch on: press button : repeatedly
until the desired heating level is set.
XTo switch off: press button : repeatedly
until all the indicator lamps go out.
Problems with the seat heating
The seat heating has switched itself off
prematurely or cannot be switched on. The
vehicle's electrical system voltage is too low
because too many electrical consumers are
switched on.
XSwitch off electrical consumers which you
do not need, such as the rear window
defroster or interior lighting.
Steering wheel
Important safety notes
GWarning
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.
Adjusting the steering wheel while driving, or
driving without the steering wheel adjustment
feature locked could cause the driver to lose
control of the vehicle.
The electrical steering wheel adjustment
feature can be operated at any time.
Therefore, do not leave children unattended
in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked
vehicle. A child's unsupervised access to a
vehicle could result in an accident and/or
serious personal injury.
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