2013 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK-Class lights

The active light function is a system that
moves the headlamps according to the
steering movements of the front wheels. In
this way, relevant areas remain illuminated
while driving. This allows you to recognize
pedestrians, cyclists and animals.
Active: when the lights are switched on. Cornering light function
The cornering light function improves the
illumination of the road over a wide angle in
the direction you are turning, enabling better
visibility in tight bends, for example. The
cornering light function can only be activated
when the low-beam headlamps are switched
on.
Active:
R
if you are driving at speeds below
25mph (40 km/h) and switch on the turn
signal or turn the steering wheel.
R if you are driving at speeds between
25 mph (40 km/h) and 45 mph (70 km/h)
and turn the steering wheel.
Not active: if you are driving at speeds above
25 mph (40 km/h) or switch off the turn
signals or turn the steering wheel to the
straight-ahead position.
The cornering light function may remain lit for
a short time, but is automatically switched off
after no more than three minutes. Adaptive Highbeam Assist
G
WARNING
Adaptive Highbeam Assist does not recognize
road users:
R who have no lights, e.g. pedestrians
R who have poor lighting, e.g. cyclists
R whose lighting is blocked, e.g. by a barrier
In very rare cases, Adaptive Highbeam Assist
may fail to recognize other road users that
have lights, or may recognize them too late.
In this or similars ituations, the automatic
high-beam headlamps will not be deactivated
or activated regardless. There is a risk of an
accident.
Always carefully observe the traffic conditions
and switch off the high-beam headlamps in
good time.
You can use this function to set the
headlamps to change betwee nlow beam and
high beam automatically. The system
recognizes vehicles with their lights on, either
approaching from the opposite direction or
traveling in front of your vehicle, and
consequently switches the headlamps from
high beam to low beam.
The system automatically adapts the low-
beam headlamp range depending on the
distance to the other vehicle. Once the
system no longer detects any other vehicles,
it reactivates the high-beam headlamps.
The system's optical sensor is located behind
the windshield near the overhead control
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X
To activate: activate the Adaptive
Highbea mAssist function using the on-
board computer (Y page 227).
X Turn the light switch to 0004.
X Press the combination switch beyond the
pressure point in the direction of arrow 0002
(Y page 112).
If it is dark and the light sensor activates
the low-beam headlamps, the 0004
indicator lamp in the instrument cluster
lights up.
If you are driving at speeds above
approximately 28 mph (45 km/h):
The headlamp range is set automatically
depending on the distance between the
vehicle and other road users.
If you are driving at speeds above
approximately 35 mph (55 km/h) and no
other road users have been detected:
The high-beam headlamps are switched on
automatically. The 000Bindicator lamp in
the instrument cluster also lights up.
If you are driving at speeds below
approximately 30 mph (45 km/h) or other
road users have been detected or the roads
are adequately lit:
The high-beam headlamps are switched off
automatically. The 000Bindicator lamp in
the instrument cluster goes out. The 0004indicator lamp in the instrument cluster
stays on.
X To deactivate: move the combination
switch back to its normal position.
The 0004 indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out. Headlamps fogged up on the inside
The headlamps may fog up on the inside if
there is high atmospheric humidity.
X Switch on the lights and drive off.
The level of moisture diminishes,
depending on the length of the journey and
the weather conditions (humidity and
temperature).
If the level of moisture does not diminish:
X Have the headlamps checked at a qualified
specialist workshop. Interior lighting
Overview of interior lighting
Front overhead control panel
0002
0002 Switches the rear interior lighting
on/off
0003 001E Switches the automatic interior
lighting control on/off
0021 0015 Switches the right-hand front
reading lamp on/off Interior lighting
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0020
0005 Switches the front interior lighting
on/off
001E 0015 Switches the left-hand front reading
lamp on/off Rear-compartment overhead control panel
0002
0015 Switches the right-hand reading
lamp on/off
0003 0015 Switches the left-hand reading lamp
on/off Interior lighting control
General notes In order to prevent the vehicle's battery from
discharging, the interio
rlighting functions are
automatically deactivated after some time
unless the SmartKey is in position 2in the
ignition lock.
Automatic interior lighting control X
To activate/deactivate: press the001E
button.
When the automatic interior lighting
control is activated, the button is flush with
the overhead control panel.
The interior lighting automatically switches
on if you:
R unloc kthe vehicle
R open a door
R remove the SmartKey from the ignition
lock.
The interior light is activated for a short while
when the SmartKey is removed from the ignition lock. You can activate this delayed
switch-off using the on-board computer
(Y
page 228).
Manual interior lighting control X
To switch the front interior lighting on/
off: press the 0005button.
X To switch the interior lighting on/off:
press the 0002button.
X To switch the reading lamps on/off:
press the 0015button. Crash-responsive emergency lighting
The interior lighting is activated automatically
if the vehicle is involved in an accident.
X To switch off the crash-responsive
emergency lighting: press the hazard
warning lamp button.
or
X Lock and then unlock the vehicle using the
SmartKey. Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes
Xenon bulbs G
DANGER
Xenon bulbs carry a high voltage. You can get
an electric shock if you remove the cover of
the Xenon bulb and touch the electrical
contacts. There is a risk of fatal injury.
Never touch the parts or the electrical
contacts of the Xenon bulb. Always have work
on the Xenon bulbs carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop.
If your vehicle is equipped with Xenon bulbs,
you can recognize this by the following: the
cone of light from the Xenon bulbs moves
from the top to the bottom and back again
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observed, the lights must be switched on
before starting the engine.
Bulbs and lamps are an important aspect of
vehicle safety. You must therefore make sure
that these function correctly at all times.
Have the headlamp setting checked regularly.
Other bulbs G
WARNING
Bulbs, lamps and connectors can get very hot
when operating. If you change a bulb, you
could burn yourself on these components.
There is a risk of injury.
Allow these components to cool down before
changing a bulb.
There are bulbs other than the Xenon bulbs
that you cannot replace. Replace only the
bulbs listed (Y page 117). Have the bulbs that
you cannot replace yourself changed at a
qualified specialist workshop.
If you require assistance changing bulbs,
consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Do not touch the glass tube of new bulbs with
your bare hands. Even minor contamination
can burn into the glass surface and reduce
the service life of the bulbs. Always use a lint-
free cloth or only touch the base of the bulb
when installing.
Only use bulbs of the correc ttype.
If the new bulb still does no tlight up, consult
a qualified specialist workshop.
Bulbs and lamps are an importan taspect of
vehicle safety. You must therefore make sure
that these function correctly at all times.
Have the headlamp setting checked regularly. Overview:c
hanging bulbs/bulb types
You can change the following bulbs. The bulb
type can be found in the legend. Halogen headlamps
0002
Low-beam headlamp: H7 55 W
0003 High-beam headlamp/parking lamp/
standing lamp: H15 55 W/15 W
0021 Turn signal lamp: PWY 24 W Vehicles with Bi-Xenon headlamps
0002
Cornering lamp: H7 55 W 0002
Backup lamp: W 16 W Replacing bulbs
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Changing the front bulbs
Low-bea mheadlamps (halogen
headlamps) G
WARNING
These bulbs are pressurized.
They can explode when being changed if:
R they are still hot
R they hit an object when being removed
R they are dropped
There is a risk of injury.
You should wear eye protection and clean
gloves when you are changin gabulb. If
necessary, have bulbs changed at a qualified
specialist workshop. X
Switch off the lights.
X Open the hood.
X Turn housing cover 0002counter-clockwise
and pull it out.
X At the bulb holder, push the bulb upwards,
disconnec titand pull it ou tofbulb
holder 0003.
X Inser tthe new bulb into bulb holder 0003,
push it down and secure it in place.
X Attach housing cover 0002and turn it
clockwise until it engages.
High-beam headlamps, standing/
parking lamps (halogen headlamps) G
WARNING
These bulbs are pressurized. They can explode when being changed if:
R
they are still hot
R they hit an object when being removed
R they are dropped
There is a risk of injury.
You should wear eye protection and clean
gloves when you are changing a bulb. If
necessary, have bulbs changed at a qualified
specialist workshop. X
Switch off the lights.
X Open the hood.
X Turn housing cover 0002counter-clockwise
and pull it out.
X Turn bulb counter-clockwise and pull it out.
X Insert the new bulb into bulb holder 0003and
turn it clockwise.
X Align housing cover 0002and turn it
clockwise until it engages.
Cornering light function (Bi-Xenon
headlamps) G
WARNING
These bulbs are pressurized.
They can explode when being changed if:
R they are still hot
R they hit an object when being removed
R they are dropped
There is a risk of injury.
You should wear eye protection and clean
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necessary, have bulbs changed at a qualified
specialist workshop. X
Switch off the lights.
X Ope nthe hood.
X Turn housing cover 0002counter-clockwise
and pull it out.
X Push the lever of holder 0003upwards until
holder 0003is released.
X Pull out bulb holder 0003.
X Take the bulb out of bulb holder 0003.
X Insert the new bulb into bulb holder 0003.
X Insert holder 0003from above and press it
until it engages.
X Align housing cover 0002and turn it
clockwise until it engages.
Turn signal X
Switch off the lights.
X Open the hood.
X Turn housing cover 0002counter-clockwise
and pull it out. X
Grip the back of lever extension 0003and pull
it out in a straight line.
X Take the bulb out of lever extension 0003.
X Insert the new bulb into lever
extension 0003. X
Re-insert lever extension 0003downwards
(swelling) with guide rail 0021. Changing the rear bulbs
Opening and closing the side trim
panels You must open the side trim panel in the
cargo compartment before you can change
the bulbs in the tail lamps.
Left-hand side trim panel Replacing bulbs
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Right-hand side trim panel
X
To open: turnrelease knob 000290° in the
direction of the arrow and remove side trim
panel 0003.
X To close: insert side trim panel 0003and turn
release knob 000290° in the opposite
direction to the arrow.
Tail lamp X
Switch off the lights.
X Open the cargo compartment.
X Open the side trim panel (Y page 119).X
Pull out connector 0002.
X Turn fender nut 000390° counter-clockwise
and pull out the bulb holder. X
Backup lamp 0002 :
remove the bulb from
bulb holder.
X Inser tthe new bulb into the bulb holder.
X Re-install bulb holder.
X Turn fender nut 90° clockwise.
X Insert the connector.
X Close the side trim panel (Y page 119). Windshield wipers
Switching the windshield wipers on/
off
! Do not operate the windshield wipers
when the windshield is dry, as this could
damage the wiper blades. Moreover, dust
that has collected on the windshield can
scratch the glass if wiping takes place when
the windshield is dry.
! If the windshield wipers leave smears on
the windshield after the vehicle has been
washed in an automatic car wash, wax or
other residues may be the reason for this.
Cleant he windshield using washer fluid
after washing the vehicle in an automatic
car wash. 120
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Combination switch
0004
0008 Windshield wiper off
0005 0001 Intermittent wipe, low 7
0006 0002 Intermittent wipe, high 8
000A 0018 Continuous wipe, slow
000B 0012 Continuous wipe, fast
001F 0006 Single wipe/ 0007To wipe the
windshield using washer fluid
X Switch on the ignition.
X Turn the combination switch to the
corresponding position.
! Vehicles with a rain sensor :ifthe
windshield becomes dirty in dry weather
conditions, the windshield wipers may be
activated inadvertently. This could then
damage the windshield wiper blades or
scratch the windshield.
For this reason, you should always switch
off the windshield wipers in dry weather.
If the wiper blades are worn, the windshield
will no longer be wiped properly. This could
prevent you from observing the traffic
conditions. Replace the wiper blades twice a
year, ideally in spring and fall. Switching the rear window wiper on/
off
Combination switch
0002
0001 Switch
0005 000E To wipe with washer fluid
0006 ITo switch on intermittent wiping
000A 0To switch off intermittent wiping
000B 000E To wipe with washer fluid
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock.
X Turn switch 0002on the combination switch
to the corresponding position.
When the rear window wiper is switched on,
the icon appears in the instrumentc luster. Replacing the wiper blades
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If the windshield wipers begin to move while
you are changing the wiper blades, you could
be trapped by the wiper arm. There is a risk
of injury.
Always switch off the windshield wipers and
ignition before changing the wiper blades.
! Neve ropen the hood/tailgate if a wiper
arm has been folded away from the
windshield/rear window.
7 Rain senso rset to low sensitivity.
8 Rain sensor set to high sensitivity. Windshield wipers
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