2012 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK SUV steering wheel

Useful information
i This Owner's Manual describes all mod-
els, series and optional equipment for your
vehicle that were available at the time of
going to press. National variations are pos-
sible. Note that your vehicle may not be
equipped with all of the functions descri-
bed. This is also the case for systems and
functions relevant to safety.
i Read the information on qualified special-
ist workshops: (Y page 27). Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Only use the on-board computer when road
and traffic conditions permit. You would oth-
erwise be distracted and unable to concen-
trate properly on driving, and could cause an
accident. G
WARNING
No messages will be displayed if either the
instrument cluster or the multifunction dis-
play is inoperative.
As a result, you will not be able to see infor-
mation about your driving conditions, such as
speed, outside temperature, warning and indi-
cator lamps, display messages or system fail-
ures. Driving characteristics may be impaired.
Adjust your driving style and vehicle speed
accordingly.
Contact a qualified specialist workshop
immediately. G
WARNING
The on-board computer only records and dis-
plays malfunctions and warnings from certain
systems. For this reason, you should always
make sure that your vehicle is safe to use. You
could otherwise cause an accident by driving
an unsafe vehicle. G
WARNING
The operating safety of your vehicle could be
impaired if maintenance work is carried out
incorrectly. This could cause you to lose con-
trol of your vehicle and cause an accident.
Moreover, the safety systems may no longer
be able to protect you or others as they are
designed to do.
Always have service work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Illustration of the instrument cluster
R 4-button multifunction steering wheel, see
(Y page 31)
R 12-button multifunction steering wheel,
see (Y page 33) Displays and operation (4-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel)
Instrument cluster lighting
The lighting in the instrument cluster, in the
displays and the controls in the vehicle inte-
rior can be adjusted using the brightness con-
trol knob.
The brightness control knob is located on the
bottom left of the instrument cluster
(Y page 33).
X Turn the brightness control knob clockwise
or anti-clockwise.
If the light switch is set to Ã,Tor
L, the brightness is dependent upon
the brightness of the ambient light.
i The light sensor in the instrument cluster
automatically controls the brightness of
the multifunction display.
In daylight, the displays in the instrument
cluster are not illuminated. Coolant temperature gauge
The coolant temperature gauge is in the
instrument cluster on the left-hand side. 224
Displays and operation (4-button multifunction steering wheel)On-board computer and displays

Under normal operating conditions and with
the specified coolant level, the coolant tem-
perature may rise to 120 †.
At high outside temperatures and when driv-
ing uphill, the coolant temperature may rise
to the end of the scale. Rev counter
The red band in the rev counter indicates the
engine's overrevving range.
! Do not drive in the overrevving range.
Doing so will damage the engine.
The fuel supply is interrupted to protect the
engine when the red band is reached. Outside temperature display
The outside temperature display is in the
instrument cluster (Y page 31).G
WARNING
At temperatures just above freezing point, the
street may be icy, especially in wooded areas
or on bridges. If you do not adapt your driving
style to the conditions, the vehicle could skid.
For this reason, adapt your driving style and
speed to the weather conditions.
Changes in the outside temperature are dis-
played after a short delay. Operating the on-board computer
The on-board computer is activated as soon
as you turn the key to position 1in the ignition
lock. You can use the on-board computer to
call up information relating to your vehicle
and to make and adjust settings.
i You can have certain functions set at a
qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Examples:
R
automatic door locking
R speed limit for winter tyres
You can obtain information about this at
any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
You can control the multifunction display and
the settings in the on-board computer using
the buttons on the multifunction steering
wheel. :
Multifunction display
; W Increases the volume
= X Decreases the volume
? C Scrolls through lists/adjusts val-
ues/confirms display messages
A V Selects a menu
i If you press and hold the Vbutton, the
standard display appears.
i In the Day. driv. lights Day. driv. lights menu, you
can use the WorX button to switch
the function on
onoroff
off. You cannot adjust
the volume when in the Day. driv.
Day. driv.
lights:
lights: menu. Displays and operation (4-button multifunction steering wheel)
225On-board computer and displays Z

Multifunction display
To activate the multifunction display:
R switch on the ignition
R switch on the lights
R open the driver's door Values and settings as well as display mes-
sages are shown in multifunction display :.Menu overview
Operating the on-board computer
(Y page 225).
R Standard display (Y page 226)
R Trip computer (Y page 226)
R Range (Y page 226)
R Current fuel consumption
R Digital speedometer
R Message memory (Y page 245)
R Service (Y page 312)
R Tyre pressure loss warning system
(Y page 355)
R Daytime driving lights (Y page 227)
R Time (Y page 227) Standard display
X
Press and hold the Vbutton on the
steering wheel until the standard display
with trip meter :and total distance
recorder ;is shown.
X To reset the trip meter: press and hold
the V button until the standard display
appears.
X Press and hold the Cbutton until the
value has been reset. Trip computer
X Press the Vbutton on the steering
wheel repeatedly until the trip computer
appears. :
Distance
; Average speed
= Time
? Average fuel consumption
X To reset the trip computer: press and
hold the Cbutton on the steering wheel
until the values have been reset. Calling up the range
X Press the Vbutton on the steering
wheel repeatedly until the approximate
range appears. 226
Displays and operation (4-button multifunction steering wheel)On-board computer and displays

The approximate range which can be covered
depends on the fuel level and your current
driving style. If there is only a small amount
of fuel left in the fuel tank, the display shows
a vehicle being refuelled Cinstead of the
range. Switching the daytime driving lights
on/off
If you have activated the Day. driv.
Day. driv.
lights: lights: function and the light switch is in the
à position, the daytime driving lights are
switched on automatically when the engine is
running. When it is dark, the side lamps and
the dipped-beam headlamps are switched on
automatically.
On vehicles with daytime driving lamps, the
factory setting is on
on.
If you want to change the setting for the Day. Day.
driv. lights:
driv. lights: function, you have to turn
the key in the ignition lock to position 1.
X Press the Vbutton on the steering
wheel repeatedly until the Day. driv.
Day. driv.
lights:
lights: menu appears.
You will see the selected setting: on
onor
off
off.
X Press the WorX button to change
the setting. Time/date
i Depending on your vehicle's equipment,
the time can be set using the on-board
computer or the audio system/COMAND,
see the separate operating instructions.
X Press the Vbutton on the steering
wheel repeatedly until the "Time/date"
menu appears.
X To set: use the Cbutton to select the
display you want to change: hour, minutes,
day, month, year. X
Press WorX to set the selected dis-
play.
X To save: press the Cbutton.
The next display is selected. Displays and operation (12-button
multifunction steering wheel)
Coolant temperature gauge
The coolant temperature gauge is in the
instrument cluster on the left-hand side.
Under normal operating conditions and with
the specified coolant level, the coolant tem-
perature may rise to 120 †.
At high outside temperatures and when driv-
ing uphill, the coolant temperature may rise
to the end of the scale. Rev counter
The red band in the rev counter indicates the
engine's overrevving range.
! Do not drive in the overrevving range.
Doing so will damage the engine.
The fuel supply is interrupted to protect the
engine when the red band is reached. Outside temperature display
The outside temperature display is in the mul-
tifunction display (Y page 229). G
WARNING
At temperatures just above freezing point, the
street may be icy, especially in wooded areas
or on bridges. If you do not adapt your driving
style to the conditions, the vehicle could skid.
For this reason, adapt your driving style and
speed to the weather conditions.
Changes in the outside temperature are dis-
played after a short delay. Displays and operation (12-button multifunction steering wheel)
227On-board computer and displays Z

Speedometer with segments
The segments in the speedometer indicate
which speed range is available.
R Cruise control activated (Y page 173):
The segments light up from the stored
speed to the maximum speed.
R Variable SPEEDTRONIC activated
(Y page 176):
The segments light up from the start of the
scale to the selected limit speed.
R DISTRONIC PLUS activated (Y page 178):
One or two segments in the set speed
range light up.
R DISTRONIC PLUS detects a vehicle in front:
The segments between the speed of the
vehicle in front and the stored speed light
up. Operating the on-board computer
Overview The on-board computer is activated as soon
as you turn the key to position 1in the ignition
lock.
You can control the multifunction display and
the settings in the on-board computer using
the buttons on the multifunction steering
wheel. :
Multifunction display
; To switch on LINGUATRONIC; see the sep-
arate operating instructions
= Right control panel
? Left control panel
A Back button
Left control panel =
; R
Calls up the menu and menu bar 9
:
Press briefly:
R
Scrolls through lists
R Selects a submenu or function
R In the Audio Audio menu: selects a
stored station, an audio track or
a video scene
R In the Tel Tel(telephone) menu:
switches to the phone book and
selects a name or telephone
number 228
Displays and operation (12-button multifunction steering wheel)On-board computer and displays

9
:
Press and hold:
R
In the Audio Audio menu: selects the
previous/next station or selects
an audio track or a video scene
using rapid scrolling
R In the Tel Tel(Telephone) menu:
starts rapid scrolling if the phone
book is open a R
Confirms selection/display mes-
sage
R In the Tel
Tel(telephone) menu:
switches to the telephone book
and starts dialling the selected
number
R In the Audio Audio menu: stops the
station search function at the
desired station Right control panel
~ R
Rejects or ends a call
R Exits telephone book/redial
memory 6 R
Makes or accepts a call
R Switches to the redial memory W
X R
Adjusts the volume 8 R
Mute Back button
%
Press briefly:
R
Back
R Switches off LINGUATRONIC;
see the separate operating
instructions
R Hides display messages/calls
up the last Trip Tripmenu function
used
R Exits the telephone book/redial
memory %
Press and hold:
R
Calls up the standard display in
the Trip Trip menu Multifunction display
Values and settings as well as display mes-
sages are shown in the multifunction display. Example: DIRECT SELECT automatic transmission
multifunction display
:
Description field
; Menu bar
= Drive program (Y page 156)
? Transmission position (Y page 156)
A Time
B Permanent display: outside temperature
or speed (Y page 239)
X To show the menu bar ;:press the
= or; button on the steering wheel.
Menu bar ;disappears after a few seconds. Displays and operation (12-button multifunction steering wheel)
229On-board computer and displays Z

Text field
:shows the selected menu or
submenu as well as display messages.
i You can set the time using the audio sys-
tem or COMAND Online; see the separate
operating instructions.
Vehicles with manual transmission: the
indicators in the lower part of the multifunc-
tion display differ from the display shown
here.
The following messages can appear in the
multifunction display:
Z Gearshift recommendation
(Ypage 155)
¯ Cruise control (Y page 173)
È SPEEDTRONIC (Y page 176)
è Rear window wiper
(Ypage 123)
_ Adaptive Main-beam Assist
(Ypage 116)
À ATTENTION ASSIST
(Ypage 201)
¤ ECO start/stop function
(Ypage 150)
Ä Speed Limit Assist
(Ypage 202)
à Lane Keeping Assist
(Ypage 205) or Active Lane
Keeping Assist (Y page 210)
ë HOLD function (Y page 186)
Ä PRE-SAFE®
Brake (Y page 69)
fDSR DSR DSR (Y
page 213)
120 km/h! 120 km/h! Maximum permissible speed
exceeded (only for certain coun-
tries) Menu overview
Operating the on-board computer
(Y page 228). Depending on the equipment fitted in the
vehicle, you can call up the following menus:
R
Trip Trip menu (Y page 230)
R Navi Navi menu (navigation instructions)
(Y page 232)
R Audio
Audio menu (Y page 233)
R Tel
Tel menu (telephone) (Y page 234)
R Assist.
Assist. menu (assistance)
R Serv.
Serv. menu (Y page 238)
R Settings
Settings menu (Ypage 238)
The Audio
Audio ,Navi
Navi andTel
Tel menus differ slightly
in vehicles with an audio system and in vehi-
cles with COMAND Online. The examples
given in this Owner's Manual apply to vehicles
equipped with COMAND Online. Trip menu
Standard display X
Press and hold the %button on the
steering wheel until the Trip Tripmenu with
trip meter :and total distance
recorder ;is shown.
Trip computer "From start" or "From
reset" Example: "From start" trip computer
:
Distance
; Time 230
Displays and operation (12-button multifunction steering wheel)On-board computer and displays

=
Average speed
? Average fuel consumption
X Press the =or; button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Trip
Tripmenu.
X Press the 9or: button to select
From start
From start orFrom reset
From reset .
The values in the From start
From startsubmenu are
calculated from the start of a journey, whilst
the values in the From reset
From resetsubmenu are
calculated from the last time the submenu
was reset (Y page 232).
The From start
From start trip computer is automati-
cally reset if:
R the ignition has been switched off for more
than four hours.
R 999 hours have been exceeded.
R 9,999 kilometres have been exceeded.
The From reset
From reset trip computer is automati-
cally reset if the value exceeds 9,999 hours
or 99,999 kilometres.
Displaying the range and current fuel
consumption X
Press the =or; button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Trip Tripmenu.
X Press the 9or: button to select the
current fuel consumption and approximate
range.
The approximate range which can be covered
depends on the fuel level and your current
driving style. If there is only a small amount
of fuel left in the fuel tank, the display shows
a vehicle being refuelled Cinstead of the
range. ECO display Example: ECO display
X
Press the =or; button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Trip Tripmenu.
X Press the 9or: button to select
ECO display
ECO display.
When the ignition is switched off for more
than four hours, the ECO display is automat-
ically reset.
For further information on the ECO display,
see (Y page 166).
Digital speedometer :
Gearshift recommendation (Y page 155)
; Digital speedometer
X Press the =or; button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Trip Tripmenu.
X Press the 9or: button to select the
digital speedometer.
i If the gearshift recommendation is shown
in the multifunction display, it is not shown
in the status bar.
Further information on gearshift recommen-
dations(Y page 155) . Displays and operation (12-button multifunction steering wheel)
231On-board computer and displays Z