2013 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK-Class tailgate

Stowage well under the cargo
compartment floor
G
WARNING
If you drive when the cargo compartmen tfloor
is open, objects could be flung around, thus
striking vehicle occupants. There is a risk of
injury, particularly in the even tofsudden
braking or a sudde nchange in direction.
Always close the cargo compartmentf loor
before a journey. X
To open: open the tailgate.
X Holding the ribbing, press handle 0002
downwards 0003.
Handle 0002folds up.
X Swing the cargo compartment floor
upwards using handle 0002until it rests
against the cargo compartment cover. X
Release hook 0021from the bracket on the
underside of the cargo compartmen tfloor. X
Engage hook 0021into rain trough 0020.
i Stowage compartments 001Eand 001Fcan be
used to stow small, light and flat objects.
! Before you close the tailgate, unhoo kthe
hook from the rain trough and fold the trunk
floor down.
X To close: unhook hook 0021from rain
trough 0020.
X Fasten hook 0021to the bracket on the
underside of the cargo compartmentf loor.
X Fold the trunk floor down.
X Press the cargo compartmen tfloor down
until it engages. Roof carrier
Important safety notes G
WARNING
When you load the roof, the center of gravity
of the vehicle rises and the driving
characteristics change. If you exceed the
maximum roof load, the driving
characteristics, as well as steering and
braking, will be greatly impaired. There is a
risk of an accident.
Never exceed the maximum roof load and
adjust your driving style.
! Mercedes-Ben zrecommends that you
only use roof carriers that have been tested
and approved for Mercedes-Benzv ehicles. Stowage areas
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This helps to prevent damage to the
vehicle.
Position the load on the roof rack in such a
way that the vehicle will not sustain
damage even when it is in motion.
Ensure that, depending on the vehicle's
equipment, you can raise the panorama
roof with power tilt/sliding panel fully and
open the tailgate fully when the roof carrier
is installed.
The maximum roof load is 165 lbs(75 kg).
An incorrectly secured roof carrier or roof
load could become detached from the
vehicle. Therefore, always comply with the
installation instructions supplied by the
manufacturer of the roof carrier.
Attaching the roof carrier X
Secure the roof carrier to the roof rails.
X Observe the manufacturer's installation
instructions. Features
Cup holder
Important safety notes !
Only use the cup holders for containers of
the right size and which have lids. The
drinks could otherwise spill.
Cup holder in the front-compartment
center console 0002
Cup holder Cup holder in the rear seat armrest !
Do not sit on or support your body weight
on the rear seat armrest when it is folded
down, as you could otherwise damage it.
! Close the cup holder before folding the
rear seat armrest up. Otherwise, the cup
holder could be damaged. X
Fold down the rear seat armrest.
X To open: raise the rear seat armrest cover.
X Press release catch 0002.
Cup holder 0003folds out forwards.
X Swing the rear seat armrest cover back
down, if necessary.
X To close: raise the rear seat armrest cover.
Swing cup holder 0003back until it engages. Sun visors
Overview G
WARNING
If the mirror cover of the vanity mirror is folded
up when the vehicle is in motion, you could be
blinded by incident light. There is a risk of an
accident.
Always keep the mirror cover folded down
while driving. 278
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X
Push a round pen into opening
0021(Y page 294) for approximately three
seconds.
The zone currently selected appears in
compass display 0003(Ypage 294).
X To select the zone: push a round pen into
opening 0021(Ypage 294) until the desired
zone is selected.
If, after a few seconds, the display in
compass display 0003(Ypage 294) changes
direction, the zone has been selected.
Calibrating the compass X
Make sure that there is sufficient space for
you to drive in a circle without impeding
traffic.
In order to calibrate the compass correctly,
do the following:
R calibrate the compass in the open and not
in the vicinity of steel structures or high-
voltage transmission lines.
R switch off electrical consumers such as the
climate control, windshield wipers or rear
window defroster.
R close all doors and the tailgate.
X Switch on the ignition.
X Push a round pen into opening
0021(Y page 294) for approximately six
seconds, until symbol C is shown in
compass display 0003(Ypage 294).
X Drive your vehicle in a full circle at
approximately 3 mph (5 km/h) to 6 mph
(10 km/h).
When the calibration has successfully been
completed, the curren tdirection is shown
in compass display 0003(Ypage 294). Floormat on the driver's side
G
WARNING
Objects in the driver's footwell can restric tthe
pedal travel or obstruct adepressed pedal. The operating and road safety of the vehicle
is jeopardized. There is a risk of an accident.
Make sure that all objects in the vehicle are
stowed correctly, and that they cannot enter
the driver's footwell. Install the floormats
securely and as specified in order to ensure
sufficien tclearance for the pedals. Do not use
loose floormats. X
Slide the seat backwards.
X To install: place the floormat in the
footwell.
X Press studs 0002onto retainers 0003.
X To remove: pull the floormat off
retainers 0003.
X Remove the floormat. Features
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Useful information
i This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
possible. Please note that your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features
described. This also applies to safety-
related systems and functions.
i Read the information on qualified
specialist workshops: (Y page 27).Where will I find...?
First-aid kit
X Open the tailgate. X
Remove first-aid kit 0002from the stowage
net.
i Check the expiration date on the first-aid
kit at least once a year. Replace the
contents if necessary, and replace missing
items. Vehicle tool kit
The vehicle tool kit can be found in the
stowage well under the cargo compartment
floor.
X To remove the cargo compartment
stowage tray/cover: lift up the cargo
compartment floor (Y page 277). X
Remove stowage tray 0002in the direction of
the arrow.
X Remove cover 0003in the direction of the
arrow. 0021
Lug wrench
0020 Towing eye
001E Jack
001F Fuse allocation chart
0011 Wheel bolts
0012 One pair of gloves
0013 Ratchet wrench
0014 Tire inflation compressor
0015 Valve extractor
0017 Folding wheel chock Flat tire
Preparing the vehicle
Your vehicle may be equipped with:
R MOExtended tires (tires with run-flat
properties) (Y page 313)312
Flat tireBreakdown assistance

!
Make sure that no moisture can enter the
fuse box when the cover is open.
! When closing the cover, make sure that it
is lying correctly on the fuse box. Moisture
seeping in or dirt could otherwise impair
the operation of the fuses. X
To open: pull out cover 0002slightly at the
bottom in the direction of arrow 0021.
X Pull cover 0002outwards in the direction of
arrow 0003and remove it.
X To close: clip in cover 0002on the front of
the dashboard.
X Fold cover 0002inwards until it engages. Fuse box in the engine compartment
G
WARNING
When the hood is open and the windshield
wipers are set in motion, you can be injured
by the wiper linkage. There is a risk of injury.
Always switch off the windshield wipers and
the ignition before opening the hood.
! Make sure that no moisture can enter the
fuse box when the cover is open.
! When closing the cover, make sure that it
is lying correctly on the fuse box. Moisture
seeping in or dirt could otherwise impair
the operation of the fuses.
X Make sure that the windshield wipers are
turned off.
X Open the hood. X
Use a dry cloth to remove any moisture
from the fuse box.
X To open: take lines 0003from the guides.
X Open clamps 0002.
X Remove the fuse box cover forwards.
X To close: check whether the rubber seal is
lying correctly in the cover.
X Insert the cover at the rear of the fuse box
into the retainer.
X Fold down cover and close clamps 0002.
X Secure lines 0003in the guides.
X Close the hood. Fuse box in the cargo compartment
! Make sure that no moisture can enter the
fuse box when the cover is open.
! When closing the cover, make sure that it
is lying correctly on the fuse box. Moisture
seeping in or dirt could otherwise impair
the operation of the fuses.
X Open the tailgate. 324
FusesBreakdown assistance

Securing the vehicle on slight downhill gradients
X
On light downhill gradients: place
chocks or other suitable items in front of
the wheels of the front and rea raxle. Raising the vehicle
G
WARNING
If you do not positio nthe jack correctly at the
appropriate jacking point of the vehicle, the
jack could tip over with the vehicle raised.
There is a risk of injury.
Only position the jack at the appropriate
jacking point of the vehicle. The base of the
jack must be positioned vertically, directly
under the jacking point of the vehicle.
The following must be observed when raising
the vehicle:
R to raise the vehicle, only use the vehicle-
specific jack that has been tested and
approved by Mercedes-Benz. If used
incorrectly, the jack could tip over with the
vehicle raised.
R the jack is designed only to raise and hold
the vehicle for a short time while a wheel
is being changed. It is not suited for
performing maintenance work under the
vehicle.
R avoid changing the wheel on uphill and
downhill slopes.
R before raising the vehicle, secure it from
rolling away by applying the parking brake
and inserting wheel chocks. Never disengage the parking brake while the
vehicle is raised.
R the jack must be placed on a firm, flat and
non-slip surface. On a loose surface, a
large, load-bearing underlay must be used.
On a slippery surface, a non-slip underlay
must be used, e.g. rubber mats.
R do not use wooden blocks or similar
objects as a jack underlay.O therwise, the
jac kw ill not be able to achieve its load-
bearing capacity due to the restricted
height.
R make sure that the distance between the
underside of the tires and the ground does
not exceed 1.2 inches (3 cm).
R never place your hands and feet under the
raised vehicle.
R never lie under the raised vehicle.
R never start the engine when the vehicle is
raised.
R never open or close a door or the tailgate
when the vehicle is raised.
R make sure that no persons are present in
the vehicle when the vehicle is raised.
! The jac kis designed exclusively for
jacking up the vehicle at the jacking points.
Otherwise, your vehicle could be damaged. 354
Mounting
awheelWheels and tires