
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions 8
Reserve fuel level Reserve fuel level The fuel level has dropped into the reserve range.
Operation of the auxiliary heating is deactivated if the fuel level
drops into the reserve range.
X Refuel at the nearest filling station. C C There is very little fuel in the fuel tank.
The auxiliary heating cannot be operated.
X Refuel at the nearest filling station without fail. ¸
Replace Replace
air
aircleaner
cleaner Vehicles with a diesel engine: the engine air filter is dirty and must
be replaced.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. !
Clean Clean
the
thefuel
fuel fil‐
fil‐
ter
ter Vehicles with a diesel engine: there is water in the fuel filter. The
water must be drained off.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Refill AdBlue See Refill AdBlue See
Owner’s Manual Owner’s Manual
The AdBlue
®
level has fallen below the reserve range. A warning
tone also sounds.
X Refill AdBlue ®
as soon as possible (Y page 207).Refill AdBlue No
Refill AdBlue No
start in ... mi start in ... mi
The AdBlue
®
level is only sufficient for the indicated distance. A
warning tone also sounds.
X Refill AdBlue ®
immediately (Y page 207).
i If you drive the vehicle faster than 15 km/h the
Refill
Refill
AdBlue
AdBlue No
Nostart
start in
in...
... mi
mimessage goes out after approx-
imately one minute. Refill
Refill
AdBlue
AdBlueEng.
Eng.
start not possible
start not possible The AdBlue
®
tank is empty. A warning tone also sounds. You can
no longer start the engine.
X Add at least 3.5 l of AdBlue ®
(Y page 207).
X Turn the ignition on for approximately one minute.
The system requires approximately one minute after refilling to
detect the change in the AdBlue ®
level.
X Start the engine. Check AdBlue See
Check AdBlue See
Owner’s Manual Owner’s Manual
The AdBlue
®
system is malfunctioning. A warning tone also
sounds.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. 356
Display
messagesOn-board computer and displays

Engine
Warning/
indicator
lamp
N N
Signal type
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions ;
N
The yellow engine diagnostics warning lamp lights up while the engine is
running.
There may be a fault, for example:
R in the engine management
R in the fuel injection system
R in the exhaust system
R in the ignition system (for vehicles with petrol engines)
R in the fuel system
The emission limit values may be exceeded and the engine may be running in emergency mode.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
Vehicles with a diesel engine: the fuel tank has been run dry (Y page 206).
X Start the engine three to four times after refuelling.
If the yellow engine diagnostics warning lamp goes out, emergency running mode is cancelled. The vehicle need not be checked. 8
N
The yellow reserve fuel warning lamp is on while the engine is running.
The fuel level has dropped into the reserve range.
Operation of the auxiliary heating is deactivated if the fuel level drops into the reserve range.
X Refuel at the nearest filling station. ?
N
The red coolant warning lamp lights up while the engine is running and the
coolant temperature gauge is at the start of the bar display.
The temperature sensor for the coolant temperature gauge is faulty.
The coolant temperature is no longer being monitored. There is a risk of engine
damage if the coolant temperature is too high.
X Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traffic condi-
tions, and switch off the engine. Do not continue driving under any circum- stances.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 219).
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. 384
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument clusterOn-board computer and displays

cle and the nozzle of the high pressure
cleaner.
Information about the correct distance is
available from the equipment manufac-
turer.
Move the high-pressure cleaner nozzle
around when cleaning your vehicle.
Cleaning the paintwork !
Do not affix:
R stickers
R films
R magnetic plates or similar items
to painted surfaces. You could otherwise
damage the paintwork.
Scratches, corrosive deposits, areas affected
by corrosion and damage caused by inade-
quate care cannot always be completely
repaired. In such cases, visit a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
X Remove impurities immediately, where
possible, whilst avoiding rubbing too hard.
X Soak insect remains with insect remover
and rinse off the treated areas afterwards.
X Soak bird droppings with water and rinse
off the treated areas afterwards.
X Remove coolant, brake fluid, tree resins,
oils, fuels and greases by rubbing gently
with a cloth soaked in petroleum ether or
lighter fluid.
X Use tar remover to remove tar stains.
X Use silicone remover to remove wax.
Care and treatment of matt paintwork !
Never polish the vehicle or the light alloy
wheels. Polishing makes the paintwork
shiny. !
The following may cause the paint to
become shiny and thus reduce the matt
effect:
R vigorous rubbing with unsuitable materi-
als
R frequent use of car washes
R washing the vehicle in direct sunlight
! Never use paint cleaner, buffing or pol-
ishing products, or gloss preserver, e.g.
wax. These products are only suitable for
high-gloss surfaces. Their use on vehicles
with matt finish leads to considerable sur-
face damage (shiny, spotted areas).
Always have paintwork repairs carried out
at a qualified specialist workshop.
! Do not use wash programs with a hot wax
treatment under any circumstances.
Observe these notes if your vehicle has a
clear matt finish. This will help you to avoid
damage to the paintwork due to incorrect
treatment.
These notes also apply to light-alloy wheels
with a clear matt finish.
The vehicle should preferably be washed by
hand using a soft sponge, car shampoo and
plenty of water.
Use only insect remover and car shampoo
from the range of approved Mercedes-Benz
care products. Cleaning vehicle parts
Cleaning the wheels G
WARNING
The water jet of circular-jet nozzles (dirt grind- ers) can cause damage not visible from the
outside to tyres or chassis components. Com-
ponents damaged in this way can unexpect-
edly fail. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not use high-pressure cleaners with circu-
lar-jet nozzles to clean the vehicle. Have dam- aged tyres or chassis components replaced
immediately. Care
423Maintenance and care Z

Tank capacity
The total capacity of the fuel tank may vary,
depending on the vehicle equipment. Missing
values were not available at the time of going
to print. Model Total capacity
GLC 250 4MATIC
GLC 300 4MATIC 66.0 l
GLC 350 e 4MATIC
50.0 l
All other models
50.0 l
or
66.0 l Model Of which
reserve fuel All models
Approx. 7.0 l
Petrol
Fuel grade
! Do not use diesel to refuel vehicles with a
petrol engine. Do not switch on the ignition if you accidentally refuel with the wrong
fuel. Otherwise, the fuel will enter the fuel
system. Even small amounts of the wrong
fuel can result in damage to the fuel system
and the engine. Notify a qualified specialist
workshop and have the fuel tank and fuel
lines drained completely.
! Only refuel using unleaded petrol with at
least 95 RON that conforms to the Euro-
pean standard EN 228 or E DIN 51626-1 or
an equivalent specification.
Fuel of this specification may contain up to 10% ethanol. Your vehicle is suitable for use
with E10 fuel. You may refuel your vehicle
using E10 fuel.
Fuel that does not conform to EN 228 or
E DIN 51626–1 can lead to increased wear
as well as damage to the engine and
exhaust system. i
E10 fuel contains up to 10% bioethanol.
Your vehicle is suitable for use with E10
fuel. You may refuel your vehicle using E10 fuel.
! Only use the fuel recommended. Operat-
ing the vehicle with other fuels can lead to
engine failure.
! Do not use the following:
R E85 (petrol with 85% ethanol)
R E100 (100% ethanol)
R M15 (petrol with 15% methanol)
R M30 (petrol with 30% methanol)
R M85 (petrol with 85% methanol)
R M100 (100% methanol)
R Petrol with additives containing metal
R Diesel
Do not mix such fuels with the fuel recom-
mended for your vehicle.
Usually you will find information about the
fuel grade on the pump. If you cannot find the label on the petrol pump, ask the filling sta-
tion staff.
As a temporary measure, if the recommended
fuel is not available, you may also use regular unleaded petrol with an octane rating of
91 RON. This may reduce engine perform-
ance and increase fuel consumption. Avoid
driving at full throttle and sudden accelera-
tion. Never refuel using fuel with a lower RON.
i In some countries, the available petrol
may not be sufficiently low in sulphur. This fuel can temporarily produce unpleasant
odours, especially on short journeys. As
soon as sulphur-free fuel (sulphur content
<1 0 ppm) is used for refuelling, the odours
are reduced.
Information on refuelling (Y page 204).
GLC 300 4MATIC ! Only refuel using super unleaded petrol
with at least 98 ROZ, if you want maximum
performance from the engine. Alterna-
tively, you can also use unleaded petrol of
at least 95 ROZ. 482
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