2013 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK-CLASS SUV warning

Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050 SolutionsX
Make sure that the air supply to the engine radiator is not
blocked, e.g. by snow, slush or ice.
X Check the coolant level and add coolant (Y page 302). Observe
the warning notes.
X If you need to add coolant more often than usual, have the
engine coolant system checked.
X At coolant temperatures below 248 ‡ (120 †) drive to the
nearest qualified specialist workshop.
X Avoid subjecting the engine to heavy loads, e.g. driving in
mountainous terrain, and stop-and-go traffic. Driving systems
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050 Solutions00BA
The red distance
warning lamp lights up
while the vehicle is in
motion.
G
WARNING
The distance to the vehicle in front is too small for the speed
selected.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Increase the distance. 00BA
The red distance
warning lamp lights up
while the vehicle is in
motion. A warning tone
also sounds. G
WARNING
You are approaching a vehicle or a stationary obstacle in your line
of travel at too high a speed.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Be prepared to brake immediately.
X Pay careful attention to the traffic situation. You may have to
brake or take evasive action.
More information about DISTRONIC PLUS (Y page 171) and
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake (Y page 69). Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
267On-board computer and displays Z

Tires
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050 Solutions0077
The yellow tire pressure
monitor warning lamp
(pressure loss/
malfunction) is lit.
The tire pressure monitor has detected a loss of pressure in at
least one of the tires.
G WARNING
With tire pressures which are too low, there is a risk of the
following hazards:
R they may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed
increase.
R they may wear
excessively and/or
unevenly, which may greatly
impair tire traction.
R the driving characteristics, as well as steering and braking, may
be greatly impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
maneuvers. Pay attention to the

traffic conditions as you do so.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away ( Y page 160).
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
X Check the tires and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a
flat tire (Y page 312).
X Check the tire pressure (Y page 336).
X If necessary, correct the tire pressure. 0077
USA only:
The yellow tire pressure
monitor warning lamp
(pressure loss/
malfunction)
flashes

for
approximately one
minute and then
remains lit. The tire pressure monitor is faulty.
G WARNING
The system is possibly unable to recognize or register low tire
pressure.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.268
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
On-board computer and displays

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).Loading guidelines
G
WARNING
If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or
not secured sufficiently, they could slip, tip
over or be flung around

and thereby hit vehicle
occupants. There is a risk of injury,
particularly in the event of sudden braking or
a sudden change in direction.
Always store objects so that they cannot be
flung around. Secure objects, luggage or
loads against slipping or tipping before the
journey. G
WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide.

If the tailgate
is open when the engine is running,
particularly if the vehicle is moving, exhaust
fumes could enter the passenger
compartment. There is a risk of poisoning.
Turn off the engine before opening the
tailgate. Never drive with the tailgate open.
The gross vehicle weight (GVW) is the vehicle
weight including fuel, vehicle tool kit, spare
wheel, installed accessories, vehicle
occupants and luggage/cargo.
The gross load limit and the gross vehicle
weight rating (GVWR) for your vehicle must
never be exceeded. The gross load limit and the GVWR are specified on the vehicle
identification plate on the B-pillar of the
driver's door (
Y page 339).
The load must also be

distributed so that the
weight on each axle never exceeds the gross
axle weight rating (GAWR) for the front and
rear axles. The specifications for GVWR and
GAWR are on the vehicle identification plate
on the B-pillar of the driver's door
(Y page 339).
Further information can be found in the
"Loading the vehicle" section ( Y page 339).
The handling characteristics of a laden
vehicle are dependent on the distribution of
the load within the vehicle. For this reason,
you should observe the following notes when
transporting a load:
R The cargo compartment is the preferred
place to carry objects.
R Position heavy loads as far forwards as
possible and as low down in the cargo
compartment as possible.
R The load must not protrude above the
upper edge of the seat backrests.
R Always place the load against the rear or
front seat backrests. Make sure that the
seat backrests are securely locked into
place.
R Always place the load behind unoccupied
seats if possible.
R Use the cargo tie down rings and the parcel
nets to transport loads and luggage.
R Use cargo tie-down rings and fastening
materials appropriate for the weight and
size of the load.
R Hook in the cargo net (if installed) when
loading.
R Secure the load with sufficiently strong and
wear-resistant tie-downs. pad sharp edges
for protection.270
Loading guidelines
Stowage and features

Stowage areas
Stowage space
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If objects in the passenger compartment are
stowed incorrectly, they can slide or be
thrown around and hit vehicle occupants.
There is a risk of injury, particularly in the
event of sudden braking or a sudden change
in direction.
R Always stow objects so that
they cannot be
thrown around in such situations.
R Always make sure that objects do not
protrude from stowage spaces, parcel nets
or stowage nets.
R Close the lockable stowage spaces while
driving.
R Stow and secure objects that are heavy,
hard, pointy, sharp-edged, fragile or too
large in the cargo compartment.
Observe the loading guidelines (Y page 270).
Stowage compartments in the front Glove box
X
To open: pull handle 0043 and open
glove box
flap 0044.
X To close: fold glove box flap 0044 upwards
until it engages.
The glove box can only be locked and
unlocked using the mechanical key. X
To lock: insert the mechanical key into the
lock and turn it 90° clockwise to position
0048.
X To unlock: insert the mechanical key into
the lock and turn it 90° counter-clockwise
to position 0047

.
i The glove box can be ventilated
(Y page 137).
Stowage compartment under the armrest X
To open: press left-hand button 0044 or right-
hand button
0043.
The stowage compartment opens.
i Depending on the vehicle's equipment, a
USB connection and an
AUX

IN connection
or a Media Interface are installed in the
stowage compartment. A Media Interface
is a universal interface for portable audio
equipment, e.g. for an iPod ®
or MP3 player
(see the separate Audio or COMAND
Operating Instructions). Stowage areas
271
Stowage and features Z

Stowage space in the rear
Stowage compartment in the rear
!
Do not sit or lean
your bodyweight on the
armrests when they are folded out as you
could damage them.
! Close the cover of the stowage
compartment before folding the rear seat
armrest back into the seat backrest. X
To open: fold down seat armrest 0044.
X Fold cover 0043 of the armrest upwards. Stowage net
Stowage nets are located in the front-
passenger footwell and on the left-hand side
of the cargo compartment.
Observe the loading guidelines ( Y page 270)
and the safety notes regarding stowage
spaces ( Y page 271). Cargo compartment enlargement
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If the rear bench seat/rear seat and seat
backrest are not engaged they could fold
forwards, e.g. when braking suddenly

or in the
event of an accident.
R The vehicle occupant would thereby be
pushed into the seat belt by the rear bench
seat/rear seat or by the seat backrest. The
seat belt can no longer offer the intended level of protection and could even cause
injuries.
R Objects or loads in the trunk/cargo
compartment cannot be restrained by the
seat backrest.
There is an increased risk of injury.
Before every trip, make sure that the seat
backrests and the rear bench seat/rear seat
are engaged.
Observe the loading guidelines (

Y page 270).
The left-hand and right-hand rear seat
backrests can be folded forwards separately
to increase the cargo compartment capacity.
Folding the rear seat backrest forward X
Fully insert the backrest head restraints
(Y page 99).
X Move the driver's or front-passenger seat
forward if necessary.
X Pull left-hand or right-hand release
handle 0044 of the seat backrest forwards.
Corresponding seat backrest 0043 is
released.
X Fold backrest 0043 forwards.
X Move the driver's or front-passenger seat
back if necessary.272
Stowage areas
Stowage and features

Folding the rear seat backrest back
0043
Backrest
0044 Lock verification indicator
0087 Backrest release handle
X Move the driver's or front-passenger seat
forward if necessary.
! Make sure that the seat belt does not
become trapped when folding
the
rear seat
backrest back. Otherwise, it could be
damaged.
X Fold seat backrest 0043 back until it engages.
Red lock status indicator
0044 is no longer
visible.
X Adjust the head restraints if necessary
(Y page 99).
X Move the driver's or front-passenger seat
back if necessary. Securing cargo
Cargo tie-down rings G
WARNING
The Top Tether anchorages cannot secure a
load. If you secure a

load with the Top Tether
anchorages, the Top Tether anchorages could
be pulled out during braking, abrupt changes
in direction or in the event of an accident. The
load could slip, tip over or be flung around and
thereby hit vehicle occupants. There is a risk
of injury. Only use the cargo tie down rings when
securing a load.
Observe the following notes on securing
loads:
R Observe the loading guidelines
(Y page 270).
R Secure the load using the cargo tie-down
rings.
R Distribute the load on the cargo tie down
rings evenly.
R Do not use elastic straps

or nets to secure
a load, as these are only intended as an
anti-slip protection for light loads.
R Do not route tie-downs across sharp edges
or corners.
R Pad sharp edges for protection.
There are four cargo tie down rings in the
cargo compartment and two in the rear-
compartment footwells 14
. 0043
Cargo tie-down rings in the cargo
compartment
14 Canada only. Stowage areas
273
Stowage and features Z

0043
Cargo tie down rings in the rear-
compartment footwell (Canada only)
Bag hook G
WARNING
The bag hooks cannot restrain heavy objects
or items of luggage. Objects or items of
luggage could be flung around
and thereby hit
vehicle occupants when braking or abruptly
changing directions. There is a risk of injury.
Only hang light objects on the bag hooks.
Never hang hard, sharp-edged or fragile
objects on the bag hooks.
! The bag hook can bear a maximum load
of 11lbs (5kg) and should not be used to
secure a load.
There is one bag hook on the left side wall in
the cargo compartment and there are two
hooks on the right and left of the lower D-pillar
trim. Cargo compartment cover
Important safety notes G
WARNING
On its own, the cargo compartment cover
cannot secure or restrain heavy objects,
items of luggage and heavy loads. You could
be hit by an unsecured load during sudden
changes in direction, braking or in the event
of an accident. There is an increased risk of
injury or even fatal injury.
Always store objects so that they cannot be
flung around. Secure objects, luggage or
loads against slipping or tipping over, e.g. by
using tie downs, even if you are using the
cargo compartment cover.
! When loading the vehicle, make

sure that
you do not stack the load in the cargo
compartment higher than the lower edge of
the side windows. Do not place heavy
objects on top of the cargo compartment
cover.
The cargo compartment cover is located
behind the rear bench seat backrest.
i You can fold up the solid section of the
cargo compartment cover approximately
45° to facilitate loading the cargo
compartment.
Extending/retracting the cargo
compartment cover 274
Stowage areas
Stowage and features

X
To extend: pull cargo compartment
cover 0043 back and clip it
into the retainers
on the left and right.
X To retract: unhook cargo compartment
cover 0043 from the retainers on

the left and
right and guide it forwards by the grab
handle until it is fully retracted.
Installing/removing the cargo
compartment cover X
To remove: make sure that cargo
compartment cover 0043 is rolled up.
X Press handle 0044 on the right underside to
the left.
X Remove cargo compartment cover 0043.
X To install: attach cargo compartment
cover 0043 to the opening on the left-hand
side.
X Press handle 0044 to the left.
X Allow cargo compartment cover 0043 to
engage in the appropriate recess. Cargo net
Important safety notes G
WARNING
On its own, the cargo net cannot secure or
restrain heavy objects, items of luggage and
heavy loads. You
could be

hit by an unsecured
load during sudden changes in direction,
braking or in the event of an accident. There is an increased risk of injury or even fatal
injury.
Always store objects so that they cannot be
flung around. Secure objects, luggage or
loads against slipping or tipping over, e.g. by
using tie downs, even if you are using the
cargo net.
It is important to use a cargo net if you load
the vehicle with small objects

above the seat
backrests. For safety reasons, always use a
cargo net when transporting loads.
Preparing the cargo net The cargo net can be used in two different
positions (behind the B-pillar or the C-pillar).
R
The brackets behind B-pillar 0043 are
required for the cargo compartment
enlargement (Y page 272).
The corresponding cargo tie down rings to
tighten the net are located in the footwell
of the rear bench seat (Y page 273).
R The brackets behind C-pillar 0044 are
required for
the cargo
compartment

behind
the rear bench seat.
The corresponding cargo tie down rings to
tension the net are located in the cargo
compartment (Y page 273).
The cargo net is located in the loading tray in
the stowage well under the cargo
compartment floor (Y page 277). Stowage areas
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Stowage and features Z