2014 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK-CLASS SUV coolant

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
7

Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt .........................58
Adjusting the height ......................... 58
Belt force limiters ............................ 60
center rear-compartment sea t......... 59
Cleaning ......................................... 312
Correct usage .................................. 56
Emergency Tensioning Devices ....... .60
Fastening ......................................... 58
Important safety guidelines .............56
Releasing ......................................... 59
Safety guidelines ............................. 43
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ......................233
Warning lamp ................................. 261
Warning lamp (function) ................... 59
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ...................100
Adjusting lumbar support ..............102
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support .......................................... 103
Adjusting the head restraint ..........101
Cleaning the cover .........................311
Correct driver's seat position ........... 98
Folding the backrest (rear
compartment) forwards/back .......276
Folding the rear bench seat
forwards/back ............................... 276
Important safety notes ....................99
Seat heating problem ....................104
Storing settings (memory function) 109
Switching seat heating on/off .......103
Sensors (cleaning instructions) .......309
Service menu (on-board computer) .230
Service products Brake fluid ..................................... 372
Coolant (engine) ............................ 372
DEF special additives .....................370
Engine oil ....................................... 371
Fuel ................................................ 367
Important safety notes ..................367
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system) .......................................... 374
Washer fluid .................................. .373
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) .........234
On-board computer .......................230Setting the air distribution
...............136
Setting the airflow ............................137
Side impact air bag .............................47
Side marker lamp (display
message) ............................................ 245
Side windows Cleaning ......................................... 308
Convenience closing feature ............90
Convenience opening feature ..........90
Important safety information ...........88
Opening/closing .............................. 89
Problem (malfunction) .....................92
Resetting ......................................... 91
Sliding sunroof
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery .......................79
Changing the programming .............77
Checking the battery .......................79
Convenience closing feature ............90
Convenience opening feature ..........90
Display message ............................ 260
Door central locking/unlocking .......76
Important safety notes ....................76
Loss ................................................. 80
Mechanical key ................................ 78
Positions (ignition lock) .................145
Problem (malfunction) .....................80
Starting the engine ........................147
Snow chains ...................................... 333
Sockets Center console .............................. 284
General notes ................................ 284
Rear compartment .........................285
Spare wheel
Storage location ............................ 362
Stowing .......................................... 363
Specialist workshop ............................ 27
Special seat belt retractor .................. 64
Speed, controlling see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 224
In the Instrument cluster .................33
Segments ...................................... 221
Selecting the unit of measurement 230
see Instrument cluster 16
Index

Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 227
Display message ............................ 259
Menu (on-board computer) ............227
Number from the phone book ....... .228
Redialing ........................................ 228
Rejecting/ending a call .................227
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 220
Outside temperature ..................... .221
Setting (climate control) ................136
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........74
Immobilizer ...................................... 73
Time
see separate operating instructions
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) .....338
Checking manually ........................337
Display message ............................ 256
Important safety notes ..................338
Maximum ....................................... 336
Notes ............................................. 335
Pressure loss warning ....................337
Recommended ............................... 334
Tire pressure loss warning
system
General notes ................................ 337
Important safety notes ..................337
Restarting ...................................... 338
Tire pressure monitoring system
Checking the tire pressure
electronically ................................. 340
Function/notes ............................. 338
General notes ................................ 338
Important safety notes ..................339
Restarting ...................................... 341
Warning lamp ................................. 272
Warning message .......................... 341
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) .................353
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................351
Bar (definition) ............................... 351
Changing a wheel .......................... 354
Characteristics .............................. 351
Checking ........................................ 331
Definition of terms .........................351Direction of rotatio
n...................... 354
Display message ............................ 256
Distribution of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................354
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) .............................................. .350
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............351
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 352
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 352
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 352
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) .........................352
Important safety notes ..................330
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ......351
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ...........352
Labeling (overview )........................ 347
Load bearing index (definition) ......353
Load index ..................................... 350
Load index (definition) ...................352
M+S tires ....................................... 332
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 352
Maximum load on a tire (definition) 353
Maximum permissible tire
pressure (definition) ....................... 352
Maximum tire loa d......................... 345
Maximum tire load (definition) .......352
MOExtended tires ..........................315
Optional equipment weight
(definition) ..................................... 353
PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition) ..................................... 353
Replacing ....................................... 354
Service life ..................................... 332
Sidewall (definition) .......................353
Speed rating (definition) ................352
Storing ........................................... 355
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 351
Summer tires ................................. 332
Temperature .................................. 347
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 35318
Index

V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........ 283
Vehicle Correct use ...................................... 27
Data acquisition ............................... 28
Display message ............................ 258
Emergency locking ........................... 83
Emergency unlocking .......................83
Equipment ....................................... 23
Individual settings ..........................230
Limited Warranty ............................. 28
Loading .......................................... 342
Locking (in an emergency) ...............83
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 76
Lowering ........................................ 358
Maintenance .................................... 24
Parking for a long period ................ 165
Pulling away ................................... 147
Raising ........................................... 356
Reporting problems .........................27
Securing from rolling away ............355
Towing away .................................. 322
Transporting .................................. 324
Unlocking (in an emergency) ...........83
Unlocking (SmartKey) ......................76
Vehicle data ................................... 375
Vehicle data ....................................... 375
Vehicle data (off-road driving) Approach/departure angl e............ 376
Fording depth ................................ 375
Maximum gradient climbing ability 376
Vehicle dimensions ...........................375
Vehicle emergency locking ................83
Vehicle identification number see VIN
Vehicle identification plate ..............366
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 314
Video (DVD) ........................................ 227
VIN ...................................................... 366W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 263
Brakes ........................................... 263
Check Engine ................................. 268
Coolant .......................................... 269Distance warning
........................... 271
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 271
ESP ®
.............................................. 265
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 266
Fuel tank ........................................ 268
Overview .......................................... 34
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF ................49
Reserve fuel ................................... 268
Seat belt ........................................ 261
SRS ................................................ 267
Tire pressure monitor ....................272
Warranty ............................................ 366
Washer fluid Display message ............................ 259
Wheel bolt tightening torque ...........358
Wheel chock ...................................... 355
Wheels Changing a wheel .......................... 354
Checking ........................................ 331
Cleaning ......................................... 307
Cleaning (warning) .........................355
Emergency spare wheel .................361
Important safety notes ..................330
Interchanging/changing ................354
Mounting a new wheel ...................357
Mounting a wheel .......................... 355
Removing a wheel ..........................357
Storing ........................................... 355
Tightening torque ........................... 358
Wheel size/tire size .......................359
Window curtain air bag
Display message ............................ 240
Operation ........................................ .48
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 137
Windshield washer fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system ..............305
Notes ............................................. 373
Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) ...................126
Rear window wiper ........................123
Replacing the wiper blades ............123
Switching on/off ........................... 12220
Index

Instrument cluster
Displays and controls
Function Page
:
Fuel gauge
;
Coolant temperature 220
=
Speedometer with
segments
221 Function Page
?
Multifunction display 222
A
Tachometer 220
i
Adjust the instrument cluster lighting
using the on-board computer
(Y page 231). Instrument cluster
33At a glance

Warning and indicator lamps
Function Page
:
÷
ESP® 265
;
·
Distance warning 271
=
å
ESP®
OFF 265
?
$
Brakes (USA only) 263
A
J
Brakes (Canada only) 263
B
#!
Turn signals 114
C
!
ABS 263
D
6
SRS 267
E
;
Check Engine 268
F
h
Tire pressure monitor 272
G
ü
Seat belt 261 Function Page
H
%
Diesel engine:
preglow 147
I
?
Coolant 269
J
K
High-beam
headlamps 115
K
L
Low-beam
headlamps 113
L
T
Parking lamps 114
M
R
Rear fog lamp 114
N
N
Front fog lamps 113
O
8
Reserve fuel 26834
Instrument clusterAt a glance

Problem Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions The engine is not
running smoothly and
is misfiring. There is a malfunction in the engine electronics or in a mechanical
component of the engine management system.
X
Only depress the accelerator pedal slightly.
X Have the cause rectified immediately at a qualified specialist
workshop.
Otherwise, non-combusted fuel may get into the catalytic
converter and damage it. The coolant
temperature gauge
shows a value above
248 ‡ (120 †). The coolant level is too low. The coolant is too hot and the engine
is no longer being cooled sufficiently.
X
Stop as soon as possible and allow the engine and the coolant
to cool down.
X Check the coolant level (Y page 304). Observe the warning
notes as you do so and add coolant if necessary. Automatic transmission
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If the engine speed is above the idling speed
and you engage transmission position Dor
R, the vehicle could pull away suddenly. There
is a risk of an accident.
When engaging transmission position Dor R,
always firmly depress the brake pedal and do
not simultaneously accelerate. G
WARNING
The automatic transmission switches to
neutral position Nwhen you switch off the
engine. The vehicle may roll away. There is a
risk of an accident.
After switching off the engine, always switch
to parking position P. Prevent the parked
vehicle from rolling away by applying the
parking brake. DIRECT SELECT lever
Overview of transmission positions The DIRECT SELECT lever is on the right of the
steering column.
j
Park position with parking lock
k Reverse gear
i Neutral
h Drive
i The DIRECT SELECT lever always returns
to its original position. The current
transmission position P,R, Nor Dappears
in the transmission position display
(Y page 153) in the multifunction display. 152
Automatic transmissionDriving and parking

X
Couple up the trailer.
X Establish all electrical connections. Towing a trailer
There are numerous legal requirements
concerning the towing of a trailer, e.g. speed
restrictions. Make sure that your car/trailer
combination complies with the local
regulations:
R in your place of residence
R in the location to which you are driving
The police and local authorities can provide
reliable information.
Observe the following when towing a trailer:
R To gain driving experience and to become
accustomed to the new handling
characteristics, you should practice the
following in a traffic-free location:
- cornering
- stopping
- backing up
R Before driving, check:
-the trailer tow hitch
- the safety switch for braked trailers
- the safety chains
- electrical connections
- the lights
- the wheels
R Adjust the exterior mirrors to provide an
unobstructed view of the rear section of the
trailer.
R If the trailer has electronically controlled
brakes, pull away carefully. Brake manually
using the brake controller and check
whether the brakes function correctly.
R Secure any objects on the trailer to prevent
the cargo from slipping when the vehicle is
in motion.
R When you couple up a trailer, check at
regular intervals that the load is firmly
secured. If the trailer is equipped with trailer lights and brakes, check the trailer
to ensure that these are working.
R Bear in mind that the handling will be less
stable when towing a trailer than when
driving without one. Avoid sudden steering
movements.
R The vehicle/trailer combination is heavier,
accelerates more slowly, has a decreased
gradient climbing capability and a longer
braking distance.
It is more susceptible to side winds and
requires more careful steering.
R If possible, avoid abrupt braking. Depress
the brake pedal moderately at first, so that
the trailer can activate its own brakes. Then
increase the pressure on the brake pedal.
R If the automatic transmission repeatedly
shifts between gears on uphill or downhill
gradients, shift to a lower gear using the
left-hand steering wheel paddle shifter.
A lower gear and lower speed reduce the
risk of engine failure.
R When driving downhill, shift to a lower gear
to utilize the engine's braking effect.
Avoid continuous brake application as this
may overheat the vehicle brakes and, if
installed, the trailer brakes.
R If the coolant temperature increases
dramatically while the air-conditioning
system is switched on, switch off the air-
conditioning system.
Coolant heat can additionally be dissipated
by opening the windows and by setting the
blower fan and the interior temperature to
maximum.
R When overtaking, pay particular attention
to the extended length of your vehicle/
trailer combination.
Due to the length of the vehicle/trailer
combination, you require additional road
space in relation to the vehicle you are
overtaking, before you can change back to
the original lane. Towing a trailer
215Driving and parking Z