2013 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK-Class wiper fluid

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Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........ 279
Vehicle Data acquisition ............................... 28
Display message ............................ 254
Emergency locking ........................... 81
Emergency unlocking .......................81
Equipment ....................................... 23
Individua lsettings .......................... 226
Limited Warranty ............................. 28
Loading .......................................... 339
Locking (in an emergency) ...............81
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 74
Lowering ........................................ 356
Maintenance .................................... 24
Parking for a long period ................ 161
Pulling away ................................... 143
Raising ........................................... 354
Reporting problems .........................27
Securing from rolling away ............353
Towing away .................................. 320
Transporting .................................. 322
Unlocking (in an emergency) ...........81
Unlocking (SmartKey) ......................74
Vehicle data ................................... 373
Vehicle data ....................................... 373
Vehicle dimensions ...........................373
Vehicle emergency locking ................81
Vehicle identification number see VIN
Vehicle identification plate ..............364
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 312
Video (DVD) ........................................ 223
VIN ...................................................... 364W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 259
Brakes ........................................... 259
Check Engine ................................. 264
Coolant .......................................... 265
Distance warning ........................... 267
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 267
ESP ®
.............................................. 261
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 262
Fuel tank ........................................ 264 Overview
.......................................... 32
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 47
Reserve fuel ................................... 264
Seat bel t........................................ 257
SRS ................................................ 263
Tire pressure monitor ....................268
Warranty ............................................ 364
Washer fluid Display message ............................ 255
Wheel bol ttightening torque ...........356
Wheel chock ...................................... 353
Wheels Changing awheel .......................... 352
Checking ........................................ 329
Cleaning ......................................... 305
Cleaning (warning) .........................353
Emergency spare wheel .................359
Important safety notes ..................328
Interchanging/changing ................352
Mounting anew wheel ................... 355
Mounting awheel .......................... 353
Removing awheel .......................... 355
Storing ........................................... 352
Tightening torque ........................... 356
Whee lsize/tir esize ....................... 357
Window curtain air bag
Display message ............................ 236
Operation ........................................ .46
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 134
see Windshield
Windshiel dwasher fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshiel dwasher system ..............303
Notes ............................................. 372
Windshiel dwipers
Problem (malfunction) ...................124
Rea rwindow wiper ........................ 121
Replacing the wiper blades ............121
Switching on/off ........................... 120
Winte rdriving
Important safety note s.................. 330
Slippery road surfaces ...................166
Snow chains .................................. 33120
Index

High-beam headlamps
X
To switch on the high-beam headlamps:
turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to
position 2or start the engine.
X Turn the light switch to 000Cor0004.
X Press the combination switch beyond the
pressure point in the direction of
arrow 0002.
In the 0004position, the high-beam
headlamps are only switched on when it is
dark and the engine is running.
The 000B indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up when the high-beam
headlamps are switched on.
X To switch off the high-beam
headlamps: move the combination switch
back to its normal position.
The 000B indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out.
High-beam flasher X
To switch on: turn the SmartKey in the
ignitio nlock to position 1or 2or start the
engine.
X Pull the combination switch in the direction
of arrow 0021. Hazard warning lamps The hazard warning lamps automatically
switch on if:
R
an air bag is deployed.
R the vehicle is slowed down rapidly from a
speed of over 45 mph (70 km/h) and
comes to a halt.
X To switch on the hazard warning lamps:
press button 0002.
All turn signals flash. If you now switch on
a turn signal using the combination switch,
only the turn signal lamp on the
corresponding side of the vehicle will flash.
X To switch off the hazard warning
lamps: press button 0002.
If the vehicle returns to a speed of over
6m ph (10 km/h) after a full application of the
brakes, the hazard warning lamps are
deactivated automatically.
i The hazard warning lamps still operate if
the ignition is switched off. Headlamp cleaning system
The headlamps are cleaned automatically if
the "Wipe with washer fluid" function is
operated five times while the lights are on and
the engine is running (Y page 120). When you
switch off the ignition, the automatic
headlamp cleaning system is reset and
counting is resumed from 0. Active light function Exterior lighting
113Lights and windshield wipers Z

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
Windshield wipersLights and windshield wipers

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
121Lights and windshield wipers Z

Problems with the windshield wipers
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0001 Solutions
The windshield wipers
are jammed. Leaves or snow, for example, may be obstructing the windshield
wiper movement.T
he wiper motor has been deactivated.
X For safety reasons, you should remove the SmartKey from the
ignition lock.
or
X Switch off the engine using the Start/Stop button and open the
driver's door.
X Remove the cause of the obstruction.
X Switch the windshield wipers back on. The windshield wipers
fail completely. The windshield wiper drive is malfunctioning.
X
Select another wiper speed on the combination switch.
X Have the windshield wipers checked at a qualified specialist
workshop. The spray nozzles are
misaligned. The windshield washer fluid from the spray nozzles no longer hits
the center of the windshield. The spray nozzles are misaligned.
X
Have the spray nozzles adjusted at a qualified specialist
workshop. 124
Windshield wipersLights and windshield wipers