2014 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK-Class Owner's Manual

Maximum cooling
.......................... 138
Notes on using automatic climate
control ........................................... 133
Notes on using dual-zone
automatic climate control ..............130
Overview of systems ......................128
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 135
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 139
Rear control panel .........................132
Refrigerant ..................................... 374
Refrigerant filling capacity .............374
Setting the air distribution .............136
Setting the airflow .........................137
Setting the air vents ......................140
Setting the temperature ................136
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 139
Switching on/off ........................... 133
Switching residual heat on/off ......139
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 138
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 137
Coat hooks ......................................... 280
Cockpit Overview .......................................... 32
see Instrument cluster
Collapsible spare wheel
Inflating ......................................... 362
see Emergency spare wheel
COMAND
see separate operating instructions
Combination switch ..........................114
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 223
Convenience closing feature ..............90
Convenience opening feature ............90
Coolant (engine) Checking the level .........................304
Display message ............................ 247
Filling capacity ............................... 373
Important safety notes ..................372
Temperature gauge ........................ 220
Warning lamp ................................. 269
Cooling
see Climate control Copyright
............................................. 29
Cornering light function Changing bulbs .............................. 121
Display message ............................ 243
Function/notes ............................. 116
Crash-responsive emergency
lighting ............................................... 119
Cruise control Cruise control lever .......................174
Deactivating ................................... 175
Display message ............................ 255
Driving system ............................... 173
Function/notes ............................. 173
Important safety notes ..................173
Setting a speed .............................. 175
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................ .174
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 282
Important safety notes ..................282
Rear compartment .........................282
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ...27
Customer Relations Department .......27 D
Dashboard see Instrument cluster
Dashboard lighting
see Instrument cluster lighting
Data
see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 246
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 231
Switching on/off (switch) ..............113
Dealerships
see Qualified specialist workshop
Declarations of conformity ................. 26
DEF Adding ........................................... 162
Display message ............................ 250
Filling capacity ............................... 371
Important safety notes ..................370 Index
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Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 231
Interior lighting .............................. 232
Diagnostics connection ......................26
Diesel ................................................. .370
Digital speedometer .........................224
DIRECT SELECT lever see Automatic transmission
Display (cleaning instructions) ........310
Display messages ASSYST PLUS ................................ 300
Calling up (on-board computer) .....235
Driving systems ............................. 251
Engine ............................................ 247
General notes ................................ 235
Hiding (on-board computer) ...........235
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 260
Lights ............................................ .243
Safety systems .............................. 236
SmartKey ....................................... 260
Tires ............................................... 256
Vehicle .......................................... .258
Distance recorder ............................. 223
see Odometer
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) ....271
DISTRONIC PLUS Activation conditions .....................177
Deactivating ................................... 181
Display message ............................ 254
Displays in the multifunction
displa y........................................... 180
Driving tips .................................... 182
Function/notes ............................. 175
Important safety notes ..................175
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 180
Warning lamp ................................. 271
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 232
Automatic locking (switch) .............. .82
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ...................................... .76
Control panel ................................... 39
Display message ............................ 259
Emergency locking ........................... 83 Emergency unlocking
.......................83
Important safety notes ....................81
Opening (from inside) ......................81
Drinking and driving .........................166
Drinks holder see Cup holder
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 156
Display ........................................... 153
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ......153
Manual .......................................... .156
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service .................301
Symmetrical low bea m.................. 112
Driving in mountainous terrain
Approach/departure angl e............ 173
Driving lamps
see Daytime running lamps
Driving off-road
see Off-road driving
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .......67
BAS (Brake Assist System) ..............68
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .............................................. .68
Electronic brake force distributio n... 72
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) .................................... 69, 70
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ........................................... 70
Important safety information ...........67
Overview .......................................... 67
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ............................ .72
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 197
Active Blind Spot Assist .................206
Active Driving Assistance package 206
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............209
Active Parking Assist .....................188
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................201
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 202
Cruise control ................................ 173
Display message ............................ 251
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 175
HOLD function ............................... 1838
Index

Lane Keeping Assist
......................204
Lane Tracking package ..................202
PARKTRONIC ................................. 185
Rear view camera .......................... 192
Driving tips
Automatic transmission .................155
Brakes ........................................... 168
Break-in period .............................. 144
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 182
Downhill gradient ........................... 168
Drinking and driving .......................166
Driving abroad ............................... 112
Driving in winter ............................ .170
Driving on flooded roads ................170
Driving on sand .............................. 172
Driving on wet roads ......................170
Driving over obstacles ...................172
Exhaust check ............................... 166
Fuel ................................................ 166
General .......................................... 166
Hydroplaning ................................. 170
Icy road surfaces ........................... 171
Limited braking efficiency on
salted road s................................... 168
Off-road driving .............................. 172
Off-road fording ............................. 170
Snow chains .................................. 333
Symmetrical low bea m.................. 112
Tire ruts ......................................... 172
Towing a trailer .............................. 212
Traveling uphill ............................... 173
Wet road surface ........................... 168
DVD audio (on-board computer) ......226
DVD video (on-board computer) ......227 E
EASY-ENTRY feature Activating/deactivating .................233
Function/notes ............................. 105
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 106
Function/notes ............................. 105
Switching on/off ........................... 233
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Display message ............................ 237
Function/notes ................................ 72 ECO display
Function/notes ............................. 167
On-board computer .......................224
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start ..................149
Automatic engine switch-off ..........149
Deactivating/activating .................150
General information .......................148
Important safety notes ..................148
Introduction ................................... 148
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 83
Vehicle ............................................. 83
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 362
Important safety notes ..................361
Storage location ............................ 362
Stowing .......................................... 363
Technical data ............................... 364
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function .......................................... .60
Safety guideline s............................. 43
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ............................................ 88
Emissions control
Service and warranty information ....23
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 268
Display message ............................ 247
ECO start/stop function ................148
Engine number ............................... 367
Irregular running ............................ 151
Jump-starting ................................. 320
Starting problems ..........................151
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 147
Starting with KEYLESS-GO .............147
Switching off .................................. 164
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 325
Engine, jump starting
see Jump starting (engine)
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ...................151 Index
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Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 303
Additives ........................................ 372
Checking the oil level ..................... 302
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 303
Display message ............................ 249
Filling capacity ............................... 372
Notes about oil grades ................... 371
Notes on oil level/consumption ....302
Viscosity ........................................ 372
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) Deactivating/activating ...................70
Display message ............................ 236
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 70
Function/notes ......................... 69, 70
Important safety information ...........70
Trailer stabilization ........................... 71
Warning lamp ................................. 265
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ................................................ 70
Exhaust check ................................... 166
Exhaust tail pipe (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 310
Exterior lighting Setting options .............................. 112
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 106
Dipping (automatic) .......................107
Folding in/out (automatically). ......107
Folding in/out (electrically). ..........107
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 234
Out of position (troubleshooting) ...107
Setting ........................................... 107
Storing settings (memory function) 109
Storing the parking position ..........108 F
Filler cap see Fuel filler flap
First-aid kit ......................................... 314 Flat tire
MOExtended run-flat system .........315
Preparing the vehicle .....................314
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormats ........................................... 298
Fog lamps Switching on/off ........................... 113
Folding the rear bench seat
forwards/back .................................. 276
Fording Off-road ......................................... 170
On flooded roads ........................... 170
Front fog lamps
Display message ............................ 245
Switching on/off ........................... 113
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 369
Consumption statistics ..................223
Displaying the current
consumption .................................. 224
Displaying the range ......................224
Driving tips .................................... 166
Fuel gauge ....................................... 33
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 369
Important safety notes ..................368
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline .369
Problem (malfunction) ...................161
Quality (diesel )............................... 370
Refueling ........................................ 158
Tank content/reserve fuel .............368
Fuel filler flap
Opening/closing ............................ 159
Fuel filter (display message) ............250
Fuel level Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 224
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 368
Problem (malfunction) ...................161
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 314
Fuses Allocation chart ............................. 325
Before changing ............................. 325
Dashboard fuse box .......................325
Fuse box in the cargo
compartment ................................. 32610
Index

Fuse box in the engine
compartment
................................. 326
Important safety notes ..................325 G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory .....................298
Important safety notes ..................295
Opening/closing the garage door ..297
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 296
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 311
Genuine parts ...................................... 22
Glove box ........................................... 275
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight)
(definition) ......................................... 352H
Handbrake see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ......................115
Headlamps Adding fluid to cleaning system .....305
Cleaning system (function) ............115
Cleaning system (notes) ................373
Fogging up ..................................... 117
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head restraints
Adjusting ....................................... 101
Adjusting (electrically) ...................101
Adjusting (manually). .....................101
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 102
Installing/removing (rear) ..............102
see NECK-PRO head restraints/
NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 120
Display message ............................ 245
Switching on/off ........................... 115
Hill start assist .................................. 148HOLD function
Deactivating ................................... 184
Display message ............................ 251
Function/notes ............................. 183
Hood
Closing .......................................... .302
Display message ............................ 259
Important safety notes ..................301
Opening ......................................... 302
Hydroplaning ..................................... 170 I
Ignition lock see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 73
Indicator lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 33
Settings ......................................... 230
Warning and indicator lamps ...........34
Instrument cluster lighting ..............231
Interior lighting ................................. 118
Automatic control ..........................118
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 232
Emergency lighting ........................119
Manual control ............................... 118
Overview ........................................ 118
Reading lamp ................................. 118
Setting the brightness of the
display/switch (on-board
computer) ...................................... 231 J
Jack Storage location ............................ 314
Using ............................................. 356
Jump starting (engine) ......................320 K
KEYLESS-GO Convenience closing feature ............91
Display message ............................ 260
Locking ............................................ 77
Start/Stop button .......................... 145 Index
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Starting the engine
........................147
Unlocking ......................................... 77
Key positions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 145
SmartKey ....................................... 145
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 155
Knee bag .............................................. 46L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating .................229
Display message ............................ 252
Function/informatio n.................... 204
Lane Tracking package .....................202
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 64
License plate lamp (display
message) ............................................ 245
Light function, active Display message ............................ 246
Lighting
Light switch ................................... 112
Lights
Activating/deactivating the
interior lighting delayed switch-off .232
Active light function .......................115
Automatic headlamp mode ............113
Cornering light function .................116
Display message ............................ 243
Driving abroad ............................... 112
Fog lamps ...................................... 113
Hazard warning lamps ...................115
High beam flasher .......................... 115
High-beam headlamps ...................115
Low-beam headlamps ....................113
Parking lamps ................................ 114
Rear fog lamp ................................ 114
Setting the brightness of the
display/switch (on-board
computer) ...................................... 231
Standing lamps .............................. 114
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 231Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board computer) 231
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (switch)
....................113
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 231
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) ..........231
Turn signals ................................... 114
see Interior lighting
see Replacing bulbs
Light sensor (display message) .......246
Loading guidelines ............................274
Locking see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 82
Emergency locking ........................... 83
From inside (central locking
button) ............................................. 82
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 233
Low-beam headlamps Changing bulbs .............................. 120
Display message ............................ 243
Setting for driving abroad
(symmetrical) ................................. 112
Switching on/off ........................... 113
Lumbar support
Adjusting ....................................... 102
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support .......................................... 103 M
M+S tires ............................................ 332
Malfunction message see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instructions) 308
mbrace Call priority .................................... 291
Display message ............................ 238
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 291
Downloading routes .......................29412
Index

Emergency call
.............................. 288
General notes ................................ 287
Geo fencing ................................... 295
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............293
MB info call button ........................290
Remote vehicle locking ..................292
Roadside Assistance button ..........290
Search & Send ............................... 292
Self-test ......................................... 288
Speed alert .................................... 294
System .......................................... 288
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 295
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosis ....................................... 293
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............292
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 78
Locking vehicle ................................ 83
Unlocking the driver's door ..............83
Memory card (audio) .........................226
Memory function ............................... 109
Message memory (on-board
computer) .......................................... 235
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) ............227
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 77
MOExtended run-flat system ...........315
Mounting wheels Lowering the vehicle ......................358
Mounting a new wheel ...................357
Preparing the vehicle .....................355
Raising the vehicle .........................356
Removing a wheel ..........................357
Securing the vehicle against
rolling away ................................... 355
MP3
Operation ....................................... 226
see separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 222
Permanent displa y......................... 231Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .221
Overview .......................................... 35 N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............225
see separate operating instructions
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ........................................ .54
Resetting after being triggered ........55
NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Operation ........................................ .54
Resetting after being triggered ........55
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle 144 O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) Faults ............................................... 53
Operation ........................................ .49
System self-test ............................... 52
Occupant safety
Children in the vehicle .....................61
System overview .............................. 42
OCS
Faults ............................................... 53
Operation ........................................ .49
System self-test ............................... 52
Odometer ........................................... 223
Off-road driving Approach/departure angl e............ 376
Checklist after driving off-road ......172
Checklist before driving off-road .... 172
Fording depth ................................ 375
General information .......................172
Important safety notes ..................171
Maximum gradient climbing ability 376
Traveling uphill ............................... 173
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
Assistance menu ........................... 228
Audio menu ................................... 226
Convenience submenu ..................233
Displaying a service message ........300 Index
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Display message
s.......................... 235
Factory settings submenu .............234
Important safety notes ..................220
Instrument cluster submenu ..........230
Lighting submenu .......................... 231
Menu overview .............................. 223
Message memory .......................... 235
Navigation menu ............................ 225
Operation ....................................... 221
Service menu ................................. 230
Settings menu ............................... 230
Standard displa y............................ 223
Telephone menu ............................ 227
Trip menu ...................................... 223
Vehicle submenu ........................... 232
Video DVD operation .....................227
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 121
Operating safety Declaration of conformity ................26
Important safety notes ....................25
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment ...........................23
Outside temperature display ...........221
Overhead control panel ......................38
Override feature Rear side windows ...........................66P
Paint code number ............................366
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ...307
Panic alarm .......................................... 42
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Opening/closing .............................. 93
Opening/closing the roller
sunblind ........................................... 94
Problem (malfunction) .....................95
Resetting ......................................... 94
Panorama sliding sunroof
Important safety notes ....................92
Parking ............................................... 164
Important safety notes ..................164
Parking brake ................................ 165Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 108
Rear view camera
.......................... 192
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist .....................188
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 237
Notes/function .............................. 165
Parking lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 120
Switching on/off ........................... 114
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating .................187
Driving system ............................... 185
Function/notes ............................. 185
Important safety notes ..................185
Problem (malfunction) ...................188
Range of the sensors .....................185
Trailer towing ................................. 187
Warning displa y............................. 186
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
Problem (malfunction) .....................53
Problems (malfunction) .................. 242
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp ...................................................... 49
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) .310
Power washers .................................. 307
Power windows see Side windows
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occupant
protection) Display message ............................ 238
Operation ........................................ .54
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake
Activating/deactivating .................229
Display message ............................ 239
Function/notes ................................ 72
Warning lamp ................................. 271
Program selector button ..................155
Protection of the environment General notes .................................. 22
Pulling away
Automatic transmission .................14714
Index