2012 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK SUV audio

Air vents
Glove compartment .......................142
Important safety notes ..................141
Rear ............................................... 143
Setting ........................................... 141
Setting the centre air vents ...........142
Setting the side air vents ...............142
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Anti-glare film .................................... 310
Anti-lock Braking System see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Approach/departure angle ..............172
Aquaplaning ....................................... 168
Ashtray ............................................... 306
ASSYST PLUS Displaying a service message ........312
Hiding a service message ..............312
Notes ............................................. 312
Resetting the service interval dis-
pla y................................................ 312
Service message ............................ 312
Special service requirements ......... 313
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ...................72
Function .......................................... .72
Interior motion sensor .....................73
Switching off the alarm ....................72
Tow-away protection ........................ 72
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating .................237
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) ..............271
Function/notes ............................. 201
Audio DVD (12-button multifunc-
tion steering wheel) ..........................233
Audio menu (on-board computer,
12-button multifunction steering
wheel) ................................................ .233
Audio menu (on-board computer) ....233
Authorised workshop see Qualified specialist workshop AUTO lights
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) ..............263
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................260
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 152
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) ..........................151
Automatic headlamp mode ..............111
Automatic transmission Accelerator pedal position .............157
Automatic drive program ...............159
Changing gea r............................... 157
DIRECT SELECT lever .....................155
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................278
Drive position (ECO start/stop
function) ........................................ 157
Driving tips .................................... 157
Emergency running mode ..............161
Engaging drive position .................. 157
Engaging neutral ............................ 157
Engaging park position automati-
call y............................................... 156
Engaging reverse gear ...................156
Engaging the park position ............156
Kickdown ....................................... 158
Manual drive program ....................160
Neutral (ECO start/stop function) .156
Problem (fault) ............................... 161
Program selector button ................158
Pulling away ................................... 149
Shift ranges ................................... 159
Starting the engine ........................148
Steering wheel gearshift paddle s... 159
Trailer towing ................................. 158
Transmission position displa y........ 156
Transmission positions ..................157
Automatic transmission emer-
gency running mode .........................161
Automatic transmissions Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) ..............279 Index
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Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (12-button multi-
function steering wheel)
................239
Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (4-button multifunc-
tion steering wheel) .......................227
Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (switch) .....................111
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (12-button multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 240
Turn signals ................................... 113
see Changing bulbs
see Interior lighting
Light sensor
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) ..............263
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................260
LIM indicator lamp
Cruise control ................................ 174
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 179
Variable SPEEDTRONIC .................176
Limiting the speed
see SPEEDTRONIC
Loading guidelines ............................296
Locking see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 83
Emergency locking ........................... 84
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 83
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 242
Luggage compartment cover ...........300
Luggage compartment enlarge-
ment ................................................... 298
Luggage compartment floor opening/closing ............................ 303
stowage well, unde r....................... 303
Lumbar support
Adjusting ....................................... 100
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 100 M
M+S tyres ........................................... 352
Main beam Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................259
Main-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 120
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) ..............262
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 116
Switching on/off ........................... 113
Manual transmission
Engaging reverse gear ...................155
Gear leve r...................................... 154
Pulling away ................................... 149
Shifting to neutral ..................154, 155
Shift recommendatio n................... 155
Matt finish (cleaning instructions) ..319
Memory card (audio) .........................233
Memory function ............................... 106
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre see Qualified specialist workshop
Message memory
12-button multifunction steering
wheel ............................................. 246
4-button multifunction steering
wheel ............................................. 245
Messages
see Display messages
Mirror
see Vanity mirror (in sun visor)
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
Mobile phone
Frequencies ................................... 363
Installation ..................................... 363
Menu (on-board computer) ............234
Notes/placing in the bracket ......... 308
Transmission output (maximum) .... 363
Mobile telephone
Pre-installed bracket ......................310
Modifying the programming (key) .....78
Motorway mode ................................ 115 Index
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MP3
Operating ...................................... .233
see Separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
4-button multifunction steering
wheel ............................................. 226
Permanent display (12-button
multifunction steering wheel) ........239
Multi-function display
12-button multifunction steering
wheel ............................................. 229N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............232
On-board computer (12-button
multifunction steering wheel) ........232
see separate operating instructions
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ........................................ .49
Resetting after being triggered ........49
NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Operation ........................................ .49
Resetting after being triggered ........49
Notes on running in a new vehicle ..146 O
Occupant safety Children in the vehicle .....................54
Important safety notes ....................42
Odometer
4-button multifunction steering
wheel ............................................. 226
see Total distance recorder
see Trip meter
Off-road drive program .....................215
Off-road driving Checklist after driving off-road ......171
Checklist before driving off-road .... 171
General information .......................170
Important safety notes ..................170
Travelling uphill .............................. 172
Off-road lights ................................... .115
Off-road system 4MATIC .......................................... 213
DSR ............................................... 213Off-road ABS
.................................... 66
Off-road drive program ..................215
Off-road ESP ®
.................................. 69
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
Light submenu ............................... 239
Operating the TV ............................ 234
On-board computer (12-button
multifunction steering wheel)
Assist menu ................................... 236
Audio menu ................................... 233
Convenience submenu ..................243
Important safety notes ..................224
Instrument cluster submenu ..........238
Lights submenu ............................. 239
Menu overview .............................. 230
Navigation menu ............................ 232
Operating ...................................... .228
Operating the video DVD ...............234
Range ............................................ 231
Service menu ................................. 238
Standard display submenu ............230
Telephone menu ............................ 234
Trip menu ...................................... 230
On-board computer (12-button
multifunction steering wheel)
Displaying service messages .........312
Display messages ..........................245
Heating submenu ........................... 242
Message memory .......................... 246
Vehicle submenu ........................... 241
On-board computer (12-button
multifunction steering wheel)Set-
tings menu ......................................... 238
On-board computer (12-button
multifunction steering wheel) sub-
menu
Factory setting ............................... 244
On-board computer (4-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel)
Important safety notes ..................224
Menu overview .............................. 226
Switching daytime driving lights
on/off ............................................ 22716
Index

Multifunction steering wheel
4-button multifunction steering wheel
Function Page
:
Multifunction display 226
;
Audio display; see the sep-
arate operating instruc-
tions =
W
Increases the volume
?
X
Decreases the volume
A
C
Scrolls through lists
Resets values
Hides display messages Function Page
B
V
Press briefly:
Selects a menu
Press and hold:
Selects the standard dis-
playMultifunction steering wheel
35At a glance

12-button multifunction steering wheel
Function Page
:
Multifunction display 229
;
Audio/COMAND display;
see the separate operating
instructions
=
?
Switches on LINGUA-
TRONIC; see the separate
operating instructions
?
~
Rejects or ends a call 234
Exits telephone book/
redial memory 6
Makes or accepts a call
Switches to the redial mem-
ory
WX
Adjusts the volume
8
Mute Function Page
A
=;
Selects a menu 228
9:
Selects a submenu or
scrolls through lists 228
a
Confirms the selection 228
Hides display messages 245
B
%
Back 228
Switches off LINGUA-
TRONIC; see the separate
operating instructions 36
Multifunction steering wheelAt a glance

Centre console
Centre console, upper section
Function Page
:
£
Hazard warning
lamps 114
;
ATA indicator lamp 72
=
4
PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF indicator lamp 56
?
å
ESP® 67
A
Audio system/COMAND
Online; see the separate
operating instructions Function Page
B
c
Seat heating 100
C
¤
ECO start/stop func-
tion 150
D
Ç
Off-road program 215
E
Ã
Downhill Speed Reg-
ulation 213
F
c
PARKTRONIC 188
G
&
Auxiliary heating 137Centre console
37At a glance

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