2014 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK-CLASS SUV fuel consumption

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

Protection of the environment
General notes
H
Environmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of
comprehensive environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
that form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in a manner
that takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an
environmentally responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tire wear are affected
by these factors:
R operating conditions of your vehicle
R your personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
R avoid short trips as these increase fuel
consumption.
R always make sure that the tire pressures
are correct.
R do not carry any unnecessary weight.
R remove roof racks once you no longer need
them.
R a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
R always have service work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
R do not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
R do not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary.
R drive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
R avoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking. R
change gear in good time and use each gear
only up to Ôof its maximum engine speed.
R switch off the engine in stationary traffic.
R keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel
consumption. Environmental concerns and
recommendations
Wherever the operating instructions require
you to dispose of materials, first try to
regenerate or re-use them. Observe the
relevant environmental rules and regulations
when disposing of materials. In this way you
will help to protect the environment. Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
H
Environmental note
Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned major
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts. They are covered by the
same Limited Warranty entitlements as new
parts.
! Air bags and Emergency Tensioning
Devices, as well as control units and
sensors for these restraint systems, may be
installed in the following areas of your
vehicle:
R doors
R door pillars
R door sills
R seats
R cockpit
R instrument cluster
R center console
Do not install accessories such as audio
systems in these areas. Do not carry out
repairs or welding. You could impair the
operating efficiency of the restraint
systems. 22
Introduction

X
Depress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed.
X Shift the transmission to position Dor R.
X Release the parking brake (Y page 165).
X Release the brake pedal.
X Carefully depress the accelerator pedal.
! If a warning tone sounds and the
Release Park. Brake
Release Park. Brake message appears
in the multifunction display, the parking
brake is still applied. Release the parking
brake.
i The vehicle locks centrally once you have
pulled away. The locking knobs in the doors
drop down.
You can open the doors from the inside at
any time.
You can also deactivate the automatic
locking feature (Y page 232).
i Upshifts take place at higher engine
speeds after a cold start. This helps the
catalytic converter to reach its operating
temperature more quickly.
Hill start assist Hill start assist helps you when pulling away
forwards or in reverse on an uphill gradient.
It holds the vehicle for a short time after you
have removed your foot from the brake pedal.
This gives you enough time to move your foot
from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal
and to depress it before the vehicle begins to
roll. G
WARNING
After a short time, hill start assist will no
longer brake your vehicle and it could roll
away. There is a risk of an accident and injury.
Therefore, quickly move your foot from the
brake pedal to the accelerator pedal. Never
leave the vehicle when it is held by hill start
assist. X
Take your foot off the brake pedal.
The vehicle is then held for about a second.
X Pull away.
Hill start assist is not active if:
R you are pulling away on a level road or on
a downhill gradient.
R the transmission is in position N.
R the parking brake is applied.
R ESP ®
is malfunctioning. ECO start/stop function
Introduction The ECO start/stop function switches the
engine off automatically if the vehicle is
stopped under certain conditions.
The engine starts automatically when the
driver wants to pull away again. The ECO
start/stop function thereby helps you to
reduce the fuel consumption and emissions
of your vehicle.
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If the engine is switched off automatically and
you exit the vehicle, the engine is restarted
automatically. The vehicle may begin moving.
There is a risk of accident and injury.
If you wish to exit the vehicle, always turn off
the ignition and secure the vehicle against
rolling away.
General notes If the
¤ symbol is shown in green in the
multifunction display, the ECO start/stop
function switches the engine off
automatically if the vehicle stops moving.
Every time you switch on the engine using the
SmartKey or the Start/Stop button, the ECO
start/stop function is activated.
If the ECO start/stop function has been
manually deactivated (Y page 150) or a148
DrivingDriving an
d parking

Steering wheel paddle shifters
:
Left-hand steering wheel paddle shifter
; Right-hand steering wheel paddle shifter
In the manual drive program, you can change
gear yourself by using the steering wheel
paddle shifters (Y page 156).
i You can only change gear with the
steering wheel paddle shifters when the
transmission is in position D.Automatic drive program
Drive program Eis characterized by the
following:
R optimal fuel consumption resulting from
the automatic transmission shifting up
sooner
R the vehicle pulling away more gently in
forward and reverse gears, unless the
accelerator pedal is depressed fully
R increased sensitivity. This improves driving
stability on slippery road surfaces, for
example
R the automatic transmission shifting up
sooner. This results in the vehicle being
driven at lower engine speeds and the
wheels being less likely to spin
Drive program Sis characterized by the
following:
R sporty engine and automatic transmission
settings
R the vehicle pulling away in first gear R
the automatic transmission shifting up
later
R the fuel consumption possibly being higher
as a result of the later automatic
transmission shift points
Manual drive program M General notes
In this drive program, you can briefly change
gear yourself by using the steering wheel
paddle shifters. The transmission must be in
position
D.
You can activate manual drive program Min
the Eand Sautomatic drive programs.
Activating
X Shift the transmission to position D.
X Pull the left or right steering wheel paddle
shifter (Y page 156).
Manual drive program Mis temporarily
activated. The selected gear and Mappear
in the multifunction display.
Shifting gears
If you pull on the left or right steering wheel
paddle shifter, the automatic transmission
switches to manual drive program Mfor a
limited amount of time. Depending on which
paddle shifter is pulled, the automatic
transmission immediately shifts into the next
gear down or up, if permitted.
X To shift up: pull the right-hand steering
wheel paddle shifter (Y page 156).
The automatic transmission shifts up to the
next gear.
i If the maximum engine speed on the
currently engaged gear is reached and you
continue to accelerate, the automatic
transmission automatically shifts up in
order to prevent engine damage.
X To shift down: pull on the left-hand
steering wheel paddle shifter
(Y page 156).
The automatic transmission shifts down to
the next gear. 156
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X
Connecting a trickle charger.
i You can obtain information about trickle
chargers from a qualified specialist
workshop.
If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than
six weeks, the vehicle may suffer damage as
a result of lack of use.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop and
seek advice. Driving tips
General driving tips
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If you switch off the ignition while driving,
safety-relevant functions are only available
with limitations, or not at all. This could affect,
for example, the power steering and the brake
boosting effect. You will require considerably
more effort to steer and brake. There is a risk
of an accident.
Do not switch off the ignition while driving. G
WARNING
If you operate mobile communication
equipment while driving, you will be
distracted from traffic conditions. You could
also lose control of the vehicle. There is a risk
of an accident.
Only operate this equipment when the vehicle
is stationary.
Observe the legal requirements for the
country in which you are driving. Some
jurisdictions prohibit the driver from using a
mobile phone while driving a vehicle.
If you make a call while driving, always use
hands-free mode. Only operate the telephone
when the traffic situation permits. If you are
unsure, pull over to a safe location and stop
before operating the telephone.
Bear in mind that at a speed of only 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), the vehicle covers a distance of 44 ft (approximately 14 m) per
second.
Drive sensibly – save fuel Observe the following tips to save fuel:
X
The tires should always be inflated to the
recommended tire pressure.
X Remove unnecessary loads.
X Remove roof racks when they are not
needed.
X Warm up the engine at low engine speeds.
X Avoid frequent acceleration or braking.
X Have all maintenance work carried out as
indicated by the service intervals in the
Maintenance Booklet or by the service
interval display.
Fuel consumption also increases when
driving in cold weather, in stop-start traffic
and in hilly terrain.
Drinking and driving G
WARNING
Drinking and driving and/or taking drugs and
driving are very dangerous combinations.
Even a small amount of alcohol or drugs can
affect your reflexes, perceptions and
judgment.
The possibility of a serious or even fatal
accident is greatly increased when you drink
or take drugs and drive.
Do not drink or take drugs and drive or allow
anyone to drive who has been drinking or
taking drugs.
Emission control G
WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling
these exhaust gases leads to poisoning. There
is a risk of fatal injury. Therefore never leave
the engine running in enclosed spaces
without sufficient ventilation. 166
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rking

Certain engine systems are designed to keep
the level of poisonous components in exhaust
fumes within legal limits.
These systems only work at peak efficiency if
they are serviced exactly in accordance with
the manufacturer's specifications. For this
reason, all work on the engine must be carried
out by qualified and authorized Mercedes-
Benz technicians.
The engine settings must not be changed
under any circumstances. Furthermore, all
specific service work must be carried out at
regular intervals and in accordance with the
Mercedes-Benz service requirements. Details
can be found in the Maintenance Booklet. ECO display
The ECO display gives you information on how
economical your driving style is. The ECO
display assists you in achieving the optimum
driving style in terms of consumption, taking
the actual and selected conditions into
consideration. Your driving style can
significantly influence the vehicle's
consumption. Example: ECO display
The ECO display consists of three bars:
R Acceleration
Acceleration
R Constant Constant
R Coasting
Coasting
The percent value is the average value of the
three bars. The three bars and the mean value
begin at the value of 50%. A higher
percentage indicates a more economical
driving style.
The ECO display does not indicate the actual
fuel consumption and a fixed percentage count in the ECO display does not indicate a
fixed consumption figure.
Apart from driving style, consumption is
dependent on many factors such as, e.g.:
R
load
R tire pressure
R cold start
R choice of route
R electrical consumers switched on
These factors are not taken into
consideration by the ECO display.
The evaluation of your driving style is carried
out using the following three categories:
R Acceleration
Acceleration (evaluation of all
acceleration processes):
- The bar fills up: moderate acceleration,
especially at higher speeds
- The bar empties: sporty acceleration
R Constant
Constant (assessment of driving behavior
at all times):
- The bar fills up: constant speed and
avoidance of unnecessary acceleration
and deceleration
- The bar empties: fluctuations in speed
R Coasting
Coasting (assessment of all deceleration
processes):
- The bar fills up: anticipatory driving,
keeping your distance and early release
of the accelerator. The vehicle can coast
without use of the brakes.
- The bar empties: frequent braking
i An economical driving style specially
requires driving at moderate engine
speeds.
To achieve a higher value in the categories
Acceleration
Acceleration andConstant Constant :
R observe the gearshift recommendations.
R drive in drive program E.
i On long journeys at a constant speed, e.g.
on the highway, only the bar for Constant Constant
will change. Driving tips
167Driving and pa rking Z

Text field
:shows the selected menu or
submenu as well as display messages.
i You can set the time using the audio
system or COMAND, see the separate
operating instructions.
The following messages may appear in the
multifunction display:
Z Shift recommendation
(Ypage 156)
CRUISE
CRUISE Cruise control (Y
page 173)
_ Adaptive Highbeam Assist
(Ypage 116)
¤ ECO start/stop function
(Ypage 148)
ë HOLD function (Y page 183) Menus and submenus
Menu overview
Operating the on-board computer
(Y page 221).
Depending on the equipment installed in the
vehicle, you can call up the following menus:
R Trip
Trip menu (Y page 223)
R Navi Navi menu (navigation instructions)
(Y page 225)
R Audio
Audio menu (Y page 226)
R Tel
Tel menu (telephone) (Y page 227)
R DriveAssist
DriveAssist menu (assistance)
(Y page 228)
R Serv
Serv menu (Y page 230)
R Sett.
Sett. menu (settings) (Y page 230)
The Audio
Audio ,Navi
Navi andTel
Tel menus differ slightly
in vehicles with an audio system and in
vehicles with COMAND. The examples given
in this Operator's Manual apply to vehicles
equipped with COMAND. Trip menu
Standard display X
Press and hold the %button on the
steering wheel until the Trip
Trip menu with
trip odometer :and odometer ;is
shown.
Trip computer "From Start" or "From
Reset" Example: trip computer "From Start"
:
Distance
; Time
= Average speed
? Average fuel consumption
X Press the =or; button on the
steering wheel to select the Trip
Trip menu.
X Press the 9or: button to select
From Start From Start orFrom Reset
From Reset .
The values in the From Start
From Startsubmenu are
calculated from the start of a journey,
whereas the values in the From Reset From Reset
submenu are calculated from the last time the
submenu was reset (Y page 224).
The From Start From Start trip computer is
automatically reset if:
R the ignition has been switched off for more
than four hours.
R 999 hours have been exceeded.
R 9,999 miles have been exceeded. Menus and submenus
223On-board computer and displays Z

The
From Reset
From Reset trip computer is
automatically reset if the value exceeds
9,999 hours or 99,999 miles.
Displaying the range and current fuel
consumption X
Press the =or; button on the
steering wheel to select the Trip
Trip menu.
X Press the 9or: button to select the
current fuel consumption and approximate
range.
The approximate range that can be covered
depends on the fuel level and your current
driving style. If there is only a small amount
of fuel left in the fuel tank, the display shows
a vehicle being refueled Cinstead of the
range.
ECO display Example: ECO display
X
Press the =or; button on the
steering wheel to select the Trip
Trip menu.
X Press the 9or: button to select
ECO DISPLAY ECO DISPLAY .
If the ignition remains switched off for longer
than four hours, the ECO display will be
automatically reset.
Further information on the ECO display
(Y page 167). Digital speedometer
:
Shift recommendation (Y page 156)
; Digital speedometer
X Press the =or; button on the
steering wheel to select the Trip Tripmenu.
X Press the 9or: button to select the
digital speedometer.
Resetting values Example: resetting the trip computer "From Start"
X Press the =or; button on the
steering wheel to select the Trip
Tripmenu.
X Press the 9or: button to select the
function that you wish to reset.
X Press the abutton.
X Press the :button to select Yes
Yes and
press the abutton to confirm.
You can reset the values of the following
functions:
R Trip odometer
R "From Start" trip computer
R "From Reset" trip computer
R ECO display
i When you reset the values in the "ECO
display", the values in the trip computer
"From Start" are likewise reset. When you
reset the values in the trip computer "From
Start", the values in the "ECO display"are
likewise reset. 224
Menus and submenusOn-board computer and displays