2013 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK-Class button

ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating .................225
Display message ............................ 247
Function/notes ............................. 197
Audio menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 222
Audio system see separate operating instructions
Authorized Centers
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshops
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 242
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 145
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) ..........................145
Automatic headlamp mode ..............111
Automatic transmission Automatic drive program ...............152
Changing gea r............................... 151
DIRECT SELECT leve r..................... 148
Display message ............................ 254
Driving tips .................................... 151
Emergency running mode ..............154
Engaging drive position .................. 150
Engaging neutra l............................ 149
Engaging par kposition
automatically ................................. 149
Engaging revers egear ................... 149
Engaging the par kposition ............ 149
Kickdow n....................................... 151
Overview ........................................ 148
Problem (malfunction) ...................154
Progra mselecto rbutton ................ 151
Pulling away ................................... 143
Shift range s................................... 152
Starting the engine ........................143
Steering wheel paddle shifters ......152
Trailer towing ................................. 151
Transmissio nposition display ........149
Transmission positions ..................150
Automatic transmission
emergency mode ............................... 154 B
Backup lamp Changing bulbs .............................. 120
Display message ............................ 241
Bag hook ............................................ 274
Ball coupling Installing ........................................ 210
Removing ....................................... 213
Storing ........................................... 213
BAS (Brake Assist System) .................65
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .................................................... 65
Battery (SmartKey) Checking .......................................... 77
Important safety notes ....................76
Replacing ......................................... 77
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 316
Display message ............................ 245
Important safety notes ..................314
Jump starting ................................. 318
Blinds
see Roller sunblind
Blin dSpot Assist
Activating/deactivating .................225
Display message ............................ 249
Notes/function .............................. 198
Trailer towing ................................. 200
see Active Blind Spot Assist
BlueTEC
Adding DEF .................................... 158
BlueTEC (DEF) .................................... 369
Brake Assist see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 234
Notes ............................................. 370
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 240
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 64
BAS .................................................. 65
BAS PLUS ........................................ 65
Brake fluid (notes) .........................370
Display message ............................ 232
Driving tips .................................... 164
Important safety notes ..................164 Index
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Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit)
...................................................... 312
Fuses Allocation chart ............................. 323
Before changing ............................. 323
Dashboard fuse box .......................323
Fuse box in the cargo
compartment ................................. 324
Fuse box in the engine
compartment ................................. 324
Important safety notes ..................323
see Fuses G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory .....................294
Important safety notes ..................291
Opening/closing the garage door ..293
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 291
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 308
Genuine parts ...................................... 22
Glove box ........................................... 271
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight)
(definition) ......................................... 350H
Handbrake see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ......................113
Headlamps Adding fluid to cleaning system .....303
Cleaning system (function) ............113
Cleaning system (notes) ................372
Fogging up ..................................... 115
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 99
Adjusting (electrically). ....................99
Adjusting (manually). .......................99
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 99
Installing/removing (rear) ..............100
see NECK-PRO head restraints/
NECK-PRO luxury head restraints Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 118
Display message ............................ 241
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 114
Switching on/off ........................... 113
Hill start assist .................................. 144
HOLD function Deactivating ................................... 180
Display message ............................ 247
Function/notes ............................. 179
Hood
Closing .......................................... .300
Display message ............................ 255
Important safety notes ..................299
Opening ......................................... 300
Hydroplaning ..................................... 166 I
Ignition lock see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 71
Indicator lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 31
Settings ......................................... 226
Warning and indicator lamps ...........32
Instrument cluster lighting ..............227
Interior lighting ................................. 115
Automatic control ..........................116
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 228
Emergency lighting ........................116
Manual control ............................... 116
Overview ........................................ 115
Reading lamp ................................. 115
Setting the brightness of the
display/switch (on-board
computer) ...................................... 227 Index
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J
Jack Storage location ............................ 312
Using ............................................. 354
Jump starting (engine) ......................318 K
KEYLESS-GO Convenience closing feature ............88
Display message ............................ 256
Locking ............................................ 75
Start/Stop button .......................... 141
Starting the engine ........................143
Unlocking ......................................... 75
Keyp ositions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 141
SmartKey ....................................... 141
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 151
Knee bag .............................................. 44L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating .................225
Display message ............................ 248
Function/informatio n.................... 200
Lane Tracking package .....................198
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 61
License plate lamp (display
message) ............................................ 241
Light function ,active
Display message ............................ 242
Lighting
Ligh tswitc h................................... 110
Lights
Activating/deactivating the
interio rlighting delayed switch-off .228
Active light function .......................113
Automatic headlamp mode ............111
Cornering light function .................114
Display message ............................ 239
Driving abroad ............................... 110
Fog lamps ...................................... 111Hazard warning lamps
...................113
High beam flasher .......................... 113
High-beam headlamps ...................113
Low-beam headlamps ....................111
Parking lamps ................................ 112
Rea rfog lamp ................................ 112
Setting the brightness of the
display/switch (on-board
computer) ...................................... 227
Standing lamps .............................. 112
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 227
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board computer) 227
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (switch) ....................111
Switching the exterio rlighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer )............................ 227
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) ..........227
Turn signals ................................... 112
see Changing bulbs
see Interior lighting
see Lighting
Light sensor (display message) .......242
Loading guidelines ............................270
Locking see Centra llocking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 80
Emergency locking ........................... 81
From inside (central locking
button) ............................................. 80
Locking centrally
see Centra llocking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 228
Low-beam headlamps Changing bulbs .............................. 118
Display message ............................ 239
Setting for driving abroad
(symmetrical) ................................. 110
Switching on/off ........................... 111
Lumbar support
Adjusting ....................................... 100
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support .......................................... 10112
Index

M
M+S tires ............................................ 330
Maintenance see ASSYST PLUS
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instructions) 305
mbrace Call priority .................................... 287
Display message ............................ 234
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 287
Downloading route s....................... 290
Emergency call .............................. 284
Geo fencing ................................... 290
Important safety notes ..................283
Locating astolen vehicl e............... 289
MB info call button ........................286
Remote vehicle locking ..................288
Roadside Assistance button ..........286
Search &Send ............................... 288
Self-test ......................................... 284
Speed alert .................................... 290
System .......................................... 284
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 291
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosi s....................................... 289
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............288
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 76
Locking vehicle ................................ 81
Unlocking the driver's door ..............81
Memory card (audio) .........................222
Memory function ............................... 106
Message memory (on-board
computer) .......................................... 231
Messages see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............223
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 75
MOExtended run-flat system ...........313Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ......................356
Mounting anew wheel ................... 355
Preparing the vehicle .....................353
Raising the vehicle .........................354
Removing awheel .......................... 355
Securing the vehicle against
rolling away ................................... 353
MP3
Operation ....................................... 222
see separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 218
Permanent displa y......................... 227
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .217
Overview .......................................... 33 N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............221
see separate operating instructions
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ........................................ .52
Resetting after being triggered ........53
NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Operation ........................................ .52
Resetting after being triggered ........53
Notes on breaking-in anew vehicle 140 O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) Fault s............................................... 51
Operation ........................................ .47
System self-test ............................... 50
Occupant safety
Childre ninthe vehicle ..................... 58
System overview .............................. 40
OCS
Faults ............................................... 51
Operation ........................................ .47
System self-test ............................... 50
Odometer ........................................... 219 Index
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Program selector button
..................151
Protection of the environment General notes .................................. 22
Pulling away
Automatic transmission .................143 Q
Qualifie dspecialis tworkshop ...........27 R
Radar sensor system Activating/deactivating .................229
Display message ............................ 247
Radio
Selecting astation ......................... 222
see separate operating instructions
Reading lamp ..................................... 115
Rear compartment Setting the airflow .........................134
Setting the airv ents...................... 138
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 241
Switching on/off ........................... 112
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions .....................307
Function/notes ............................. 188
Switching on/off ........................... 189
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual )........................ 103
Dipping (automatic) .......................105
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ...................136
Switching on/off ........................... 135
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blade .............. 122
Switching on/off ........................... 121
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system)
Important safety notes ..................372
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Important safety notes ..................154
Refueling proces s.......................... 155
see Fuel Remote control
Garage door opener .......................291
Programming (garage door opener) 291
Reporting safety defects ....................27
Reserve (fuel tank) see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 245
Warning lamp ................................. 264
see Fuel
Residual heat (climate control) ........136
Restraint system see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Reversing feature
Panorama sliding sunroo f................ 90
Roller sunblinds ............................... 91
Side windows ................................... 86
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) ....24
Roller blind see Roller sunblind
Roller sunblind
Opening/closing .............................. 92
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel ..................................... 91
Roof carrier ........................................ 277
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 310
Roof load (maximum) ........................373
Route (navigation) see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance (navigation) ............221 S
Safety Childre ninthe vehicle ..................... 58
Child restraint systems ....................58
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 47
Overview of occupant safety
systems ........................................... 40
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger sea tbelt ......................... 56
Adjusting the height ......................... 56 Index
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SPORT handling mode
Activating/deactivating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 68
SRS
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Display message ............................ 235
Introduction ..................................... 41
Warning lamp ................................. 263
Warning lamp (function) ................... 41
Standing lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 118
Display message ............................ 241
Switching on/off ........................... 112
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 142
Steering (display message) ..............255
Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically). ..................102
Adjusting (manually). .....................102
Button overview ............................... 33
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 217
Cleaning ......................................... 308
Important safety notes ..................102
Paddle shifters ............................... 152
Storing settings (memory function) 106
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........152
Stowage areas ................................... 271
Stowage compartments Armrest (under) ............................. 271
Cuph olders ................................... 278
Glove box ...................................... .271
Important safety information .........271
Rea r............................................... 272
Stowage net ................................... 272
Stowage net ....................................... 272
Summer opening see Convenience opening feature
Summer tires ..................................... 330
Sun visor ............................................ 278
Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 227
SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle) .......................25Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off
................................................. 136
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............71 T
Tachometer ........................................ 216
Tailgate Display message ............................ 254
Emergency unlocking .......................85
Important safety notes ....................82
Limiting the opening angle ...............85
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 84
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 83
Opening/closing (from outside) .......82
Opening dimensions ......................373
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 240
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 365
Emergency spare wheel .................362
Information .................................... 364
Tires/wheels ................................. 357
Trailer loads ................................... 374
Vehicle data ................................... 373
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 287
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 287
Downloading route s....................... 290
Emergency call .............................. 284
Geo fencing ................................... 290
Important safety notes ..................283
Locating astolen vehicl e............... 289
MB info call button ........................286
Remote vehicle locking ..................288
Roadside Assistance button ..........286
Search &Send ............................... 288
Self-test ......................................... 284
Speed alert .................................... 290
System .......................................... 284
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 291 Index
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Tire bead (definition
)...................... 351
Tire pressure (definition) ................351
Tire pressures (recommended )...... 349
Tire size (data) ............................... 357
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 346
Tire tread ....................................... 329
Tire tread (definition) .....................351
Total load limit (definition) .............352
Traction ......................................... 344
Traction (definition) .......................351
Trea dwear ..................................... 344
TWR (permissible trailer drawbar
noseweight) (definition) .................351
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standard s...................................... 344
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standard s(definition) .................... 349
Unladen weight (definition) ............350
Wea rindicato r(definition) .............352
Whee lrim (definition ).................... 349
see Flat tire
Top Tether ............................................ 62
Towing Important safety guidelines ...........320
Installing the towing eye ................321
Removing the towing eye. ..............321
With the rear axle raised ................322
Towing atrailer
Activ eParking Assist ..................... 188
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 308
Coupling up atrailer ...................... 210
Decoupling atrailer ....................... 212
Driving tips .................................... 208
Important safety notes ..................208
Installing the ball coupling .............210
Lights displa ymessage .................. 239
Mounting dimensions ....................374
Power supply ................................. 213
Removing the ball coupling ............213
Shift range ..................................... 151
Storing the ball coupling ................213
Trailer loads ................................... 374
Towing away
With both axles on the ground .......322
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............323
Important safety notes ..................320Trailer coupling
see Towing atrailer
Trailer loads and drawbar
noseweights ...................................... 212
Trailer towing Active Blind Spot Assist .................205
Active Lane Keeping Assist .... 202, 208
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 200
PARKTRONI C................................. 183
Permissible trailer loads and
drawba rnoseweights ..................... 212
Transfer case ..................................... 154
Transmission see Automatic transmission
Transmission position display .........149
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECTl ever)...................... 149
Transporting the vehicle ..................322
Traveling uphill Brow of hill ..................................... 169
Driving downhill ............................. 169
Maximum gradient-climbing
capability ....................................... 169
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) .309
Trip computer (on-board computer) 219
Trip odometer Calling up ....................................... 219
Resetting (on-board computer) ......220
see Trip odometer
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (front) ...................119
Display message ............................ 240
Switching on/off ........................... 112
see Turn signals
TWR (Tongue Weight Rating)
(definition) ......................................... 351
Type identification plate see Vehicle identification plate U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking .......................81
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 80 Index
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Dashboard
Function Page
0002
Steering wheel paddle
shifters
152
0003
Combination switch 112
0021
Instrument cluster 31
0020
Horn
001E
PARKTRONIC warning
display
180
001F
Overhead control panel 36
0011
Operating the climate
control systems
126
0012
Ignition lock 141
Start/Stop button
141 Function Page
0013
Adjusting the steering
wheel manually 102
0014
Adjusting the steering
wheel electrically 102
0015
Cruise control lever 170
0017
Parking brake 161
0018
Diagnostics connection 26
0019
Opening the hood 300
001A
Releasing the parking brake 161
001C
Light switch 11030
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