2012 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK SUV stop start

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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E
EASY-ENTRY feature Activating/deactivating (12-but-
ton multifunction steering wheel) ..243
Function/notes ............................. 102
EASY-EXIT feature
Activating/deactivating (12-but-
ton multifunction steering wheel) ..243
Crash-responsive ........................... 103
Function/notes ............................. 102
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message (12 button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) ..............253
Function/notes ................................ 69
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distri-
bution)
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................248
ECO display
Function/notes ............................. 166
On-board computer (12-button
multifunction steering wheel) ........231
ECO start/stop function
Deactivating/activating .................150
General information .......................150
Electrical fuses
see Fuses
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Electronic Traction System
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
Emergency key
Unlocking the driver's door ..............84
Emergency key element
Function/notes ................................ 78
Locking vehicle ................................ 84
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 84
Emergency spare wheel
Inflating the collapsible spare
wheel ............................................. 336
Notes/data .................................... 359
Storage location ............................ 328
Stowing .......................................... 328 Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ............................................ 88
Vehicle ............................................. 84
Engine
ECO start/stop function ................150
Engine number ............................... 365
Jump-starting ................................. 341
Running irregularl y......................... 153
Starting problems ..........................153
Starting the engine with the key ....148
Starting with KEYLESS GO .............149
Stopping ........................................ 164
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 345
Warning lamp (engine diagnos-
tics) ............................................... 291
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 363
Problem (fault) ............................... 153
Engine oil
Additives ........................................ 370
Checking the oil level ..................... 315
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 315
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) ..............268
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................265
Filling capacity ............................... 370
Notes about oil grades ................... 369
Notes on oil level/consumption ....315
Topping up ..................................... 316
Viscosity ........................................ 370
Environmental protection
Returning an end-of-life vehicle .......25
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) Deactivating/activating ...................68
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) ..............252
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................247
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 68
Function/notes ................................ 67
Important safety guidelines .............67
Trailer stabilisatio n.......................... 69
Warning lamp ................................. 288
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 68 Index
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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

Cockpit
Function Page
:
Automatic transmission:
steering wheel gearshift
paddles
159
;
Combination switch 113
=
Instrument cluster (4-but-
ton steering wheel)
31
Instrument cluster (12-but-
ton steering wheel) 33
?
Horn
A
PARKTRONIC warning dis-
play
188
B
Overhead control panel 39
C
To operate the climate con-
trol system
128 Function Page
D
Ignition lock 147
Start/Stop button 147
E
To adjust the steering
wheel manually
101
F
To adjust the steering
wheel electrically
101
G
Cruise control lever 174
H
Parking brake 165
I
Diagnostics connection 26
J
To open the bonnet 313
K
To release the parking
brake
165
L
Light switch 11130
CockpitAt a glance

Instrument cluster (4-button steering wheel)
Displays and controls
Function Page
:
Fuel gauge
;
Coolant temperature 224
=
Speedometer
?
Rev counter 225
A
ECO start/stop function 150
Rear window wiper 123
Automatic transmission:
Transmission position and
drive program
156
Manual transmission:
Gearshift recommendation 155
Outside temperature 225
HOLD function 186
Stored limit speed
176 Function Page
B
Multifunction display 226
C
Time 227
Automatic transmission:
Outside temperature (vehi-
cles for the United King-
dom: speed in km/h) 225
HOLD function 186
Stored limit speed 176
D
Instrument cluster lighting 224Instrument cluster (4-button steering wheel)
31At 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

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). Panic alarm
X
To activate: press!button :for at
least one second.
An alarm sounds and the exterior lighting
flashes.
X To deactivate: press!button :
again.
or
X Insert the key into the ignition lock.
or
X Press the KEYLESS-GO Start/Stop button.
The KEYLESS-GO key must be in the vehi-
cle.
i The panic alarm function is only available
in Mexico. Occupant safety
Important safety notes
The seat belts, together with SRS (Supple-
mental Restraint System), are complemen-
tary, co-ordinated restraint systems
(Y page 43). They reduce the risk of injury
in specific, pre-defined types of accident sit-
uations and thereby increase occupant
safety. However, seat belts and airbags gen-
erally do not protect against objects pene-
trating the vehicle from the outside.
To ensure that the restraint systems can
deliver their full potential protection, make
sure that:
R the seat and head restraint are adjusted
properly (Y page 96)
R the seat belt has been fastened properly
(Y page 51)
R the airbags can inflate properly if they are
deployed (Y page 44)
R the steering wheel is adjusted properly
(Y page 96)
R the restraint systems have not been modi-
fied.
i An airbag increases the protection of
vehicle occupants wearing a seat belt.
However, airbags are only an additional
restraint system which complements, but
does not replace, the seat belt. All vehicle
occupants must wear their seat belt cor-
rectly at all times, even if the vehicle is
equipped with airbags. The airbags are not
deployed in all types of accidents. For
example, if the protective capacity of cor-
rectly fastened seat belts is not increased
by deploying the airbags, the airbags will
not deploy. Airbag deployment only pro-
vides increased protection if the seat belt
is worn correctly because:
R the seat belt helps to keep the vehicle
occupant in the best position in relation
to the airbag.
R in a head-on collision, for example, the
seat belt prevents the vehicle occupant 42
Occupant safetySafety

ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the
alarm system is primed and you open:
R a door
R the vehicle with the emergency key ele-
ment
R the tailgate
R the bonnet
The alarm is not switched off, even if you
close the open door that has triggered it, for
example. X
To prime: lock the vehicle with the key or
KEYLESS-GO.
Indicator lamp :flashes. The alarm sys-
tem is primed after approximately
15 seconds.
X To switch off: unlock the vehicle with the
key or KEYLESS-GO.
X To stop the alarm using the key: insert
the key into the ignition lock.
The alarm is switched off.
or
X Press the %or& button on the key.
The alarm is switched off.
X To stop the alarm using KEYLESS-GO:
grasp the outside door handle. The key
must be outside the vehicle.
The alarm is switched off.
or
X Press the Start/Stop button on the dash-
board. The key must be inside the vehicle.
The alarm is switched off. Tow-away protection
An audible and visual alarm is triggered if your
vehicle's angle of inclination is altered while
tow-away protection is primed. This occurs if
the vehicle is jacked up on one side, for exam-
ple.
X To prime: lock the vehicle with the key or
KEYLESS-GO.
Tow-away protection is primed after
approximately 30 seconds.
X To switch off: unlock the vehicle with the
key or KEYLESS-GO.
Tow-away protection is switched off auto-
matically.
To prevent a false alarm, deactivate tow-away
protection manually if your vehicle:
R it is being transported
R it is being loaded onto a ferry or car trans-
porter, for example
R is parked on a movable surface, e.g. in a
split-level garage
Deactivating:
X Remove the key from the ignition lock. X
Press button :.
Indicator lamp ;lights up briefly.
X Lock the vehicle with the key or KEYLESS-
GO.
Tow-away protection is deactivated. 72
Anti-theft systemsSafety