2012 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK SUV lights

Index
....................................................... 4Introduction
......................................... 25 At a glance
........................................... 29 Safety
................................................... 41 Opening and closing
...........................75 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
....95 Lights and windscreen wipers
.........109 Climate control
................................. 127 Driving and parking
..........................145 On-board computer and displays
....223 Stowing and features
.......................295 Maintenance and care
......................311 Breakdown assistance
.....................325 Wheels and tyres
.............................. 349 Technical data
................................... 361 Contents
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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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Setting the air vents
......................141
Setting the climate mode .............. .132
Setting the temperature ................132
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 135
Switching on/off ........................... 131
Switching residual heat on/off ......136
Switching the rear window heat-
ing on/off ...................................... 135
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 134
THERMATIC automatic climate
control (2-zone) ............................. 129
THERMOTRONIC (3-zone) auto-
matic climate control .....................130
Clock
Setting (4-button multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 227
Coat hooks ......................................... 303
Cockpit Overview .......................................... 30
see Instrument cluster
Collapsible emergency spare
wheel
see Emergency spare wheel
COMAND Online
see separate operating instructions
Combination switch ..........................113
Constant headlamp mode see Daytime driving lights
Consumption statistics
On-board computer (12-button
multifunction steering wheel) ........230
On-board computer (4-button
multifunction steering wheel) ........226
Convenience closing feature ..............90
Convenience opening/closing (air-
recirculation mode) ........................... 136
Convenience opening feature ............90
Coolant (engine) Checking the level .........................316
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) ..............267
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................264
Important safety notes ..................371
Temperature gauge (12-button
multifunction steering wheel) ........227 Temperature gauge (4-button
multifunction steering wheel)
........224
Warning lamp ................................. 292
Cooling
see Climate control
Cornering lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 121
Cornering light function
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) ..............260
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................257
Function/notes ............................. 115
Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ....................................................... 118
Cruise control Cruise control lever .......................174
Deactivating ................................... 175
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) ..............275
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................270
Driving system ............................... 173
Important safety notes ..................173
LIM indicator lamp .........................174
Selecting ........................................ 174
Setting a speed .............................. 175
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................ .174
Cup holder
Centre console .............................. 305
Important safety notes ..................305
Rear compartment .........................305 D
Dashboard lighting see Instrument cluster lighting
Data
see Technical data
Date
Setting (4-button multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 227
Daytime driving lamps
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter, 12-button multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 2398
Index

Daytime driving lights
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) ..............262
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................259
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter, 4-button multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 227
Switching on/off (switch) ..............111
Dealership
see Qualified specialist workshop
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (12-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................240
Interior lighting (12-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................241
Diagnostics connection ......................26
Diesel particle filter ..........................167
Digital speedometer .........................231
Dipped beam Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................257
Dipped-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 120
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) ..............260
Setting for driving abroad (sym-
metrical) ........................................ 110
Switching on/off ........................... 111
DIRECT SELECT lever
see Automatic transmission
Display (cleaning instructions) ........322
Display message (12-button multi-
function steering wheel)
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 312
Calling up ....................................... 246
Driving systems ............................. 271
Engine ............................................ 267
General notes ................................ 245
Hiding ............................................ 245
Key ................................................ 283
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 283
Lights ............................................ .260
Safety systems .............................. 252
Tyres .............................................. 277
Vehicle .......................................... .279 Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel)
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 312
Calling up ....................................... 245
Driving systems ............................. 270
Engine ............................................ 264
General notes ................................ 245
Hiding ............................................ 245
Key ................................................ 281
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 281
Lights ............................................ .257
Safety systems .............................. 247
Tyres .............................................. 276
Vehicle .......................................... .278
Distance display (on-board com-
puter, 12-button multifunction
steering wheel) .................................. 236
Distance recorder 12-button multifunction steering
wheel ............................................. 230
Distance warning signal (warning
lamp) .................................................. 294
DISTRONIC PLUS Deactivating ................................... 184
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) ..............274
Displays in the multifunction dis-
pla y................................................ 184
Driving tips .................................... 185
Function/notes ............................. 178
Important safety notes ..................178
Selecting ........................................ 179
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 183
Warning lamp ................................. 294
Door
Automatic door locking feature
(on-board computer, 12-button
multifunction steering wheel) ........241
Automatic locking (switch) .............. .83
Central locking/unlocking (key) ......76
Control panel ................................... 40
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) ..............280
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................278
Emergency locking ........................... 84
Emergency unlocking .......................84 Index
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Exhaust tail pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 321
Exterior lighting Settings options ............................ .110
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 103
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........105
Folding in/out (automatically). ......104
Folding in/out (electrically). ..........104
Folding in (12-button multifunc-
tion steering wheel) .......................244
Out of position (troubleshooting) ...104
Parking position ............................. 105
Resetting ....................................... 104
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 106F
Fault message see Display messages
Filler cap
see Fuel filler flap
Fire extinguisher ............................... 326
First-aid kit ......................................... 326
Flat tyre Changing a wheel/fitting the
spare wheel ................................... 332
Preparing the vehicle .....................329
Raising the vehicle .........................333
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 329
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormat ............................................ .310
Foglamps Extended range .............................. 115
Switching on/off ........................... 112
Folding the rear bench seat for-
wards/back ....................................... 298
Fording Off-road ......................................... 169
On flooded roads ........................... 168
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 363
Two-way radio ................................ 363
Front foglamp
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) ..............262Front foglamps
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................259
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 366
Consumption information ..............368
Displaying the range (12-button
multifunction steering wheel) ........231
Displaying the range (4-button
multifunction steering wheel) ........226
Grade (petrol) ................................ 366
Important safety notes ..................365
Problem (malfunction) ...................163
Quality (diesel )............................... 367
Refuelling ...................................... .161
Tank content/reserve fuel .............366
Tank content display (12-button
multifunction steering wheel) ..........33
Tank content display (4-button
multifunction steering wheel) ..........31
Fuel consumption
Current (12-button multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 231
Fuel filler flap
Opening/closing ............................ 162
Fuel filter
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) ..............269
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................266
Fuel reserve
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) ..............268
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................265
see Fuel
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 366
Problem (malfunction) ...................163
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 327
Fuses Allocation chart ............................. 346
Before changing ............................. 346
Dashboard fuse box .......................347
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 34712
Index

J
Jack Storage location ............................ 327
Using ............................................. 333
Jump start (engine)
see Jump starting (engine)
Jump starting (engine) ......................341 K
Key Changing the battery .......................79
Checking the battery .......................79
Convenience closing feature ............90
Convenience opening feature ..........90
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................281
Door central locking/unlocking .......76
Emergency key element ................... 78
Important safety notes ....................76
Loss ................................................. 81
Modifying the programming .............78
Positions (ignition lock) .................147
Problem (malfunction) .....................81
Starting the engine ........................148
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing ........................90
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction display) ..........................283
Display message (4-button multi-
function display) ............................ 281
Locking ............................................ 77
Start/Stop button .......................... 147
Starting the engine ........................149
Unlocking ......................................... 77
Key positions
Key ................................................ 147
KEYLESS GO .................................. 147
Keys
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) ..............283
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 158
Manual drive program ....................160
Kneebag ............................................... 46 L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating .................238
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) ..............273
Function/informatio n.................... 205
Lane package ..................................... 203
Lashing eyelets ................................. 299
Licence plate lighting Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) ..............262
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................259
Lighting
see Lights
Lights
Activating/deactivating the exte-
rior lighting delayed switch-off
(12-button multifunction steering
wheel) ............................................ 240
Activating/deactivating the inte-
rior lighting delayed switch-off
(12-button multifunction steering
wheel) ............................................ 241
Active light function .......................114
Automatic headlamp mode ............111
Cornering light function .................115
Dipped-beam headlamps ...............111
Driving abroad ............................... 110
Foglamps ....................................... 112
Foglamps (extended range) ...........115
Hazard warning lamps ...................114
Headlamp flasher ........................... 113
Headlamp range ............................ 112
Light switch ................................... 111
Main-beam headlamps ................... 113
Motorway mode ............................. 115
Off-road lights ................................ 115
Parking lamps ................................ 112
Rear foglamp ................................. 112
Setting brightness for display/
switches (on-board computer) .......239
Side lamps ..................................... 112
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 24014
Index

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