2013 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK-Class fuel cap

Starting the engine with the
SmartKey
....................................... 143
Starting with KEYLESS-GO .............143
Switching off .................................. 160
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 323
Engine, jump starting
see Jump starting (engine)
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ...................147
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 301
Additives ........................................ 370
Checking the oil level ..................... 300
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 301
Display message ............................ 245
Filling capacity ............................... 370
Notes about oil grades ................... 369
Notes on oil level/consumption ....300
Viscosity ........................................ 370
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) Deactivating/activating ...................67
Deactivating/activating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 68
Display message ............................ 232
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 66
Function/notes ......................... 66, 67
Important safety information ...........66
Trailer stabilization ........................... 69
Warning lamp ................................. 261
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ................................................ 66
Exhaus tcheck ................................... 162
Exhaus ttail pipe (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 307
Exterior lighting Setting options .............................. 110
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 103
Dipping (automatic) .......................105
Folding in/ou t(automatically) .......104
Folding in/ou t(electrically) ...........104
Folding in whe nlocking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 230
Out of position (troubleshooting) ...105 Setting
........................................... 104
Storing settings (memory function) 106
Storing the parking position ..........105 F
Fille rcap
see Fuel filler flap
First-aid kit ......................................... 312
Flat tire MOExtended run-fla tsystem ......... 313
Preparing the vehicle .....................312
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormats ........................................... 295
Fog lamps Switching on/off ........................... 111
Folding the rear bench seat
forwards/back .................................. 272
Fording On flooded road s........................... 166
Front fog lamps
Display message ............................ 241
Switching on/off ........................... 111
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 367
Consumption statistics ..................219
Displaying the current
consumption .................................. 220
Displaying the range ......................220
Driving tips .................................... 162
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 367
Important safety notes ..................366
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline .367
Problem (malfunction) ...................157
Quality (diesel )............................... 368
Refueling ........................................ 154
Tank content/reserve fuel .............366
Fuel filler flap
Opening/closing ............................ 155
Fuel filte r(display message) ............246
Fuel level Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 220
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 366
Problem (malfunction) ...................157
see Fuel tank 10
Index

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
17

If you or others come into contact with fuel,
observe the following:
R Wash away fuel from skin immediately
using soap and water.
R If fuel comes into contact with your eyes,
immediately rinse them thoroughly with
clean water. Seek medica lassistance
without delay.
R If fuel is swallowed, seek medical
assistance without delay.Don ot induce
vomiting.
R Immediately change out of clothing which
has come into contact with fuel. G
WARNING
Electrostatic buildup can create sparks and
ignite fuel vapors. There is a risk of fire and
explosion.
Always touch the vehicle body before opening
the fuel filler flap or touching the fuel pump
nozzle. Any existing electrostatic buildup is
thereby discharged. G
WARNING
Vehicles with a diesel engine:
If you mix diesel fuel with gasoline, the flash
point is lower than that of pure diesel fuel.
When the engine is running, exhaust system
components could overheat without being
noticed. There is a risk of fire.
Never refuel with gasoline. Never mix gasoline
with diesel fuel.
! Do not use gasoline to refuel vehicles with
a diesel engine. Do not use diesel to refuel
vehicles with a gasoline engine. Do not
switch on the ignition if you accidentally
refuel with the wrong fuel. Otherwise, the
fuel will enter the fuel system. Even small
amounts of the wrong fuel could result in
damage to the fuel system and the engine.
The repair costs are high. Notify a qualified
specialist workshop and have the fuel tank
and fuel lines drained completely. !
Overfilling the fuel tank could damage the
fuel system.
! Take care not to spill any fuel on painted
surfaces. You could otherwise damage the
paintwork.
! Use a filter when refueling from a fuel can.
Otherwise, the fuel lines and/or injection
system could be blocked by particles from
the fuel can.
Do not get into the vehicle again during the
refueling process. Otherwise, electrostatic
charge could build up again.
If you overfill the fuel tank, fuel could spray
out when the fuel pump nozzle is removed.
For further information on fuel and fuel quality
(Y page 365). Refueling
Opening/closing the fuel filler flap 0002
To open the fuel filler flap
0003 To insert the fuel filler cap
0021 Tire pressure table
0020 Fuel type to be used
The fuel filler flap is unlocked or locked
automatically when you open or close the
vehicle with the SmartKey or with KEYLESS-
GO.
The position of the fuel filler cap is displayed
0010 in the instrument cluster. The arrow
next to the filling pump indicates the side of
the vehicle. Refueling
155Driving and parking Z

To open
X
Switch the engine off.
X Remove the SmartKey from the ignition
lock.
X KEYLESS-GO: open the driver’s door.
This corresponds to key position 0: "key
removed".
The driver’s door can be closed again.
X Press the fuel fille rflap in the direction of
arrow 0002.
The fuel filler flap opens slightly.
X Open the fuel filler flap fully.
X Turn the fuel filler flap counter-clockwise
and remove it.
X Insert the fuel filler cap into the holder
bracket on the inside of filler flap 0003.
X Completely insert the filler nec kofthe fuel
pump nozzle into the tank, hook in place
and refuel.
X Only fill the tank until the pump nozzle
switches off.
i Do not add any more fuel after the pump
stops filling for the first time. Otherwise,
fuel may leak out.
To close X
Replace the cap on the filler neck and turn
clockwise until it engages audibly.
X Close the fuel filler flap.
i Close the fuel filler flap before locking the
vehicle.
i If you are driving with the fuel filler cap
open, the 0010reserve fuel warning lamp
flashes. Amessage appears in the
multifunction display (Y page 245).
In addition, the 000ECheck Engine warning
lamp may light up (Y page 264).
For further information on warning and
indicator lamps in the instrument cluster,
see (Y page 264). 156
RefuelingDriving and parking

residues crystallize after time and
contaminate the affected surfaces.
! DEF is not a fuel additive and must not be
added to the fuel tank. If DEF is added to
the fuel tank, this can lead to engine
damage.
! Only screw on the DEF refill bottle hand-
tight. It could otherwise be damaged.
The DEF filler neck is under the cargo
compartment floor.
X Switch the ignition off.
X Open the tailgate.
X Lift up the cargo compartment floor
(Y page 312). X
Turn DEF cap 0002counter-clockwise and
remove it. X
Turn DEF filler cap 0003counter-clockwise
and open it.
Filler cap 0003is secured with a plastic strip. X
Unscrew the protective cap from DEF refill
bottle 0021.
X Set DEF refill bottle 0021as show nonthe
filler neck and screw it on hand-tight.
X Press DEF refill bottle 0021downward.
The DEF tank is filled. This may take up to
one minute.
i To top up between service intervals, fill
the DEF tank with approximately 1 gal
(3.8 l) of DEF.1g al (3.8l) DEFi s equivalent
to approximately 2DEF refill bottles. Then
have the DEF supply checked at a qualified
specialis tworkshop and completely refilled
if necessary.
X Release DEFr efill bottle0021.
When DEFr efill bottle0021is no longer
pressed down, filling stops. DEFr efill bottle
0021 can be removed when it has been only
partially emptied.
X Turn DEFr efill bottle 0021counter-clockwise
and remove it.
X Place DEFf iller cap0003on the filler nec kand
turn it clockwise. Refueling
159Driving and parking Z

The vehicle/trailer combination:
R
is heavier
R is restricted in its acceleration and
gradient-climbing capability
R has an increased braking distance
R is affected more by strong crosswinds
R demands more sensitive steering
R has a larger turning radius
This could impair the handling
characteristics.
When towing a trailer, always adjust your
speed to the curren troad and weather
conditions. Do not exceed the maximum
permissible speed for your vehicle/trailer
combination.
General notes R
Do not exceed the legally prescribed
maximum speed for vehicle/trailer
combinations in the relevant country.
This lowers the risk of an accident.
R Only install an approved trailer coupling on
your vehicle.
Further information on availability and on
installation is available from any authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
R The bumpers of your vehicle are not
suitable for installing detachable trailer
couplings.
R Do not install hired trailer couplings or
other detachable trailer couplings on the
bumpers of your vehicle.
R To reduce the risk of damage to the ball
coupling, remove it from the ball coupling
recess when not in use.
i When towing a trailer, set the tire
pressure on the rear axle of the towing
vehicle for a maximum load; see the tire
pressure table in the fuel filler flap
(Y page 349).
You will find installation dimensions and loads
in the "Technical data" section
(Y page 374). Missing values for the maximum noseweight
of the trailer drawbar on the ball coupling
were unavailable at the time of going to print.
However, the actual noseweight must not
exceed the value given on the identification
plates of the trailer tow hitch and trailer. The
lowest weight applies.
Please note that when towing a trailer,
PARKTRONIC (Y page 180) is only available
with limitations or not at all.
i On vehicles without level control, the
height of the ball coupling will alter
according to the load placed on the vehicle.
If necessary, use a trailer with a height-
adjustable drawbar.
Driving tips i
Observe the notes on ESP ®
trailer
stabilization (Y page 69).
The maximum permissible speed for vehicle/
trailer combinations depends on the type of
trailer. Before beginning the journey, check
the trailer's documents to see what the
maximum permissible speed is. Observe the
legally prescribed maximum speed in the
relevant country.
For certain Mercedes-Benz vehicles, the
maximum permissible rear axle load is
increased when towing a trailer. Refer to the
"Technical data" section to find out whether
this applies to your vehicle.
If you utilize any of the added maximum rear
axle load when towing a trailer, the vehicle/
trailer combination may not exceed a
maximum speed of 60 mph (100 km/h) for
reasons concerning the operating permit.
This also applies in countries in which the
permissible maximum speed for vehicle/
trailer combinations is above 60 mph
(100 km/h).
When towing a trailer, your vehicle's handling
characteristics will be different in comparison
with when driving without atrailer.
On long and steep downhill gradients, you
must select shift range 1,2or 3in good time. Towing
atrailer
209Driving an d parking Z

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0001 Solutions
0010
Gas Cap Loose The fuel system pressure is too low. The fuel filler cap is no
tclosed
correctly or the fuel system is leaking.
X Check that the fuel filler cap is correctly closed.
If the fuel filler cap is not correctly closed:
X Close the fuel filler cap.
If the fuel filler cap is correctly closed:
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0005
Replace Air Filter Vehicles with a diesel engine: the engine air filter is dirty and must
be replaced.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0001
Check Fuel Filter Vehicles with a diesel engine: there is water in the fuel filter. The
water must be drained off.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0004
Refill AdBlue At
Workshop See
Operator's Manual The DE
Flevel has fallen below the reserve range. Awarning tone
also sounds.
X Have DE Frefilled as soon as possible at a qualified specialist
workshop. 0004
Refill AdBlue At
Workshop No Start
in .. km The DEFl
evel is only sufficien tfor the indicated distance. A
warning tone also sounds.
X Have DEFr efilled as soon as possible at a qualified specialist
workshop. 0004
Refill AdBlue At
Workshop Eng.
Start Not Possible The DEF tank is empty. A warning tone also sounds. You can no
longer start the engine.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately. 0004
Check AdBlue See
Operator's Manual The DEFs
ystem is malfunctioning. Awarning tone also sounds.
X Visi taqualified specialist workshop. 246
Display messagesOn-board computer and displays

Engine
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0001 Solutions
000E
The yellow Check
Engine warning lamp
lights up while the
engine is running. There may be a malfunction, for example:
R
in the engine management
R in the fuel injection system
R in the exhaust system
R in the ignition system
R in the fuel system
The emission limit values may be exceeded and the engin emay
be in emergency mode.
X Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible at a qualified
specialist workshop.
i In some states, you must immediately visit a qualified
specialist workshop as soon as the yellow Chec kEngine warning
lamp lights up .This is due to the legal requirements in effect in
these states. If in doubt, check whether such legal regulations
apply in the state in which you are currently driving. 0010
The yellow reserve fuel
warning lamp flashes
while the vehicle is in
motion. In addition,
the 000E Check Engine
warning lamp may light
up. The fuel system pressure is too low. The fuel filler cap is not closed
correctly or the fuel system is leaking.
X
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
X Check that the fuel filler cap is correctly closed.
X If the fuel filler cap is not correctly closed: close the fuel filler
cap.
X If the fuel filler cap is closed: visit a qualified specialist
workshop. 0010
The yellow reserve fuel
warning lamp lights up
while the engine is
running. The fuel level has dropped into the reserve range.
X
Refuel at the nearest gas station. 264
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument clusterOn-board computer and displays