2015 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC SUV fuel

Activating/deactivating off-road pro-
grams Activating the off-road program
X Press off-road program button :.
The off-road menu is displayed in the Audio
20 or COMAND Online.
X Select an off-road program using the con-
troller.
The selected off-road program is activated.
The status icon of the selected off-road
program appears in the multifunction dis-
play.
For more information on setting the off-road
program using the Audio 20 or COMAND
Online display, see the separate operating
instructions.
The selected off-road program is deactivated if you:
R select Offin the off-road menu
R select a drive program using the DYNAMIC
SELECT switch (Y page 195)AIR BODY CONTROL
General notes AIR BODY CONTROL is an air suspension sys-
tem with variable damping for improved driv-
ing comfort. All-round level control ensures
the best possible suspension and constant
ground clearance, even with a laden vehicle.
When you drive fast, the vehicle is lowered
automatically to improve driving safety and to reduce fuel consumption. There is also the option to manually adjust the vehicle level.
AIR BODY CONTROL consists of level setting,
level control and the Adaptive Damping Sys-
tem ADS.
The vehicle level can be set using the
DYNAMIC SELECT switch (Y page 195) or the
level button (Y page 252). The setting always
corresponds to the last selected function.
Important safety notes G
WARNING
People's limbs may become trapped if they
are located underneath the vehicle or
between the vehicle body and the tyres when the vehicle is lowering. There is a danger of
injury.
When lowering the vehicle, make sure no one
is underneath the vehicle or in the immediate vicinity of the wheel arches.
i If one of the doors is open, the vehicle is
not lowered.
Vehicle level Setting the raised vehicle level
It is possible to choose between the "Normal"
and "Raised" vehicle levels below a speed of
80 km/h. Select the "Normal" setting for nor-
mal road surfaces and "Raised" for driving
with snow chains or on particularly poor road surfaces. Your selection remains stored even
if you remove the key from the ignition lock.
X Start the engine. 252
Driving systemsDriving and pa
rking

are shown in green. Active Lane Keeping
Assist is ready for use.
X To deactivate: press button;.
Indicator lamp :goes out. Active Lane
Keeping Assist is deactivated. The Lane
Lane
Keeping
Keeping Assist
Assistoff
offmessage appears in
the multifunction display.
Selecting Standard or Adaptive setting
X In the Assistance
Assistance menu on the on-board
computer, select the Active Lane Keep‐
Active Lane Keep‐
ing Assist
ing Assist function (Ypage 329).
X Select Standard
Standard orAdaptive
Adaptive.
When Standard
Standard is selected, no warning
vibration occurs if:
R you have switched on the turn signals. In
this event, the warnings are suppressed
for a certain period of time.
R a driving safety system intervenes, such
as ABS, BAS or ESP ®
.
When Adaptive
Adaptive is selected, no warning
vibration occurs if:
R you have switched on the turn signals. In
this event, the warnings are suppressed
for a certain period of time.
R a driving safety system intervenes, such
as ABS, BAS or ESP ®
.
R you accelerate hard, e.g. kickdown.
R you brake hard.
R you steer actively, e.g. swerve to avoid an
obstacle or change lane quickly.
R you cut the corner on a sharp bend.
In order that you are warned only when nec-
essary and in good time if you cross the lane marking, the system detects certain condi-
tions and warns you accordingly.
The warning vibration occurs earlier if:
R you approach the outer lane marking on a
bend
R the road has very wide lanes, e.g. a motor-
way
R the system detects solid lane markings The warning vibration occurs later if:
R the road has narrow lanes
R you cut the corner on a bend
Towing a trailer
If you couple up a trailer, make sure that you have correctly established the electrical con- nection. This can be accomplished by check-
ing the trailer lighting. PLUG
‑IN HYBRID operation Points to remember
General notes Hybrid technology combines a fuel efficient
internal combustion engine with a powerful
electric motor. In HYBRIDmode, the hybrid
drive system automatically selects the most
efficient operating mode for every driving sit-
uation. Drive the vehicle in the usual manner.
To save fuel in HYBRIDmode, the hybrid drive
system switches off the combustion engine
as often as possible during the journey when power output requirements are low. When
power output requirements are low, the elec-
tric motor powers the vehicle. When power
output requirements are high, the combus-
tion engine is automatically switched on.
When the vehicle is stationary, the combus-
tion engine is usually switched off. Conse-
quently, there is usually no engine idling as
with combustion engine vehicles.
For pulling away and accelerating, the electric
motor supports the internal combustion
engine using the power stored in the high-
voltage battery. In addition, the power is used
for partially electric driving, operation of the
electric coolant compressor and to support
the 12 V on-board electrical system. In this
way the hybrid drive helps to reduce your
vehicle's fuel consumption.
Observe the driving tips on plug-in hybrid
operation (Y page 297).286
PLUG‑
IN HYBRID operationDriving and parking

E-SAVE R
Electric operation mode
or driving with the inter- nal combustion engine
is possible
R Automatic selection of
drive mode with electric
operation mode as
often as possible
R The current charge sta-
tus of the high-voltage
battery is maintained so the electrical energy
can be used at a later
time CHARGE R
Electric operation mode
is not possible
R Charging the high-volt-
age battery while driv-
ing using the combus-
tion engine In automatic drive program
S(Y page 295)
and during manual gearshifting (Y page 296),
only HYBRID operating mode is available.
If you switch from automatic drive program S
to automatic drive program E,HYBRID oper-
ating mode continues to be selected.
If manual drive program Mis deactivated, the
automatic transmission shifts:
R into the automatic drive program that was
last selected
R into the driving mode that was last selected
Each time the engine is started, HYBRID
mode is automatically selected.
Operating the on-board computer You can display the current operating condi-
tion of the hybrid drive system in the multi-
function display and the Audio 20 or
COMAND Online display (Y page 291).
In the Audio 20 or COMAND Online display,
you can also call up a graphic display of the
fuel consumption and generated electricity
(Y page 295). Menus and submenus
Selecting messages in the Audio 20 or
COMAND Online display X
Press the Øbutton on the controller.
The vehicle menu appears.
X To select Energy Energyflow
flow: turn and press the
controller.
The energy flow is displayed.
or
X To select Consumption Consumption: turn and press the
controller.
Fuel consumption and the electric energy
generated are displayed.
X To exit the display: press the %button
on the controller.
Selecting the energy flow display in the multifunction display X
Use Ñ on the steering wheel to call up
the list of menus.
X Press the :or9 button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Travel Travelmenu.
X Confirm by pressing aon the steering
wheel.
X Select Energy flow
Energy flow with: or9 .
The active hybrid components are highligh- ted in the energy flow display.
Energy flow display Overview
:
Internal combustion engine
; Electric motor PLUG‑
IN HYBRID operation
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Displaying fuel consumption and gen-
erated electrical energy :
Fuel consumption
; Electrical energy generated
Every bar of the graph displays the average
value for one minute.
Fuel consumption indicator :may differ
from the indicator in the From start From starttrip
computer in the Trip
Trip menu.
To reset the values: the values are reset
along with the From start
From starttrip computer
(Y page 319).
X To select Consumption
Consumption: turn and press the
controller.
The Audio 20 or COMAND Online display
shows fuel consumption :and electrical
energy generated ;for the last
15 minutes driven. Starting the vehicle
The vehicle starts in electric mode without the
internal combustion engine (noiseless start).
The internal combustion engine starts only
after the power demanded by the driver
exceeds the available power that the electric
motor can currently provide.
Noiseless start operation is dependent on the
outside temperature and the operating tem-
perature of the internal combustion engine. If
not all conditions for noiseless start operation are fulfilled, the vehicle starts with the inter-
nal combustion engine. X
Switch the ignition on.
X Depress the brake pedal.
X Follow the starting instructions
(Y page 189).
X Start the vehicle (Y page 189).
The vehicle is operational when READY indi-
cator :lights up. Pulling away
X Depress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed.
X Shift the transmission to position Dor R.
X If the Apply brake to deselect Park
Apply brake to deselect Park
(P) (P) position
position display message appears in
the multifunction display, depress the
brake pedal more firmly and select the
desired transmission position.
X Release the brake pedal.
X Carefully depress the accelerator pedal.
For further information on pulling away
(Y page 190). Driving
DYNAMIC SELECT switch Drive programs
Use the DYNAMIC SELECT switch to change
the drive program. Depending on the drive
program selected, the following vehicle char-
acteristics will change:
R the drive (engine and transmission man-
agement)
R the suspension
R the steering PLUG
‑IN HYBRID ope ration
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R
the climate control
- the climate control settings
- the rear window heating operation period
- the performance of the seat heating
R the availability of the Eco Assistant
If the ignition is switched off for less than four hours, the previously selected drive program
is activated when the engine is next started. If
the ignition is switched off for more than four hours, drive program Cis activated when the
engine is next started. X
Push DYNAMIC SELECT switch :up or
down until the desired drive program is
selected.
The status icon of the selected drive pro-
gram is shown in the multifunction display.
In addition, the current drive program set-
tings are displayed briefly in the Audio 20 or COMAND Online display.
i In a few countries, the ECO start/stop
function is deactivated at the factory due to the quality of the available fuel. In this case,
the ECO start/stop function is not available in any drive program, regardless of the dis-
play in the Audio 20 or COMAND Online
display.
Available drive programs: I
Individual Individual settings
S+
Sport Plus R
Extremely sporty driving
style with boost mode
R Electric-only drive is not
possible S
Sport R
Sporty driving style with
boost mode
R Electric-only drive is not
possible C
Comfort R
Comfortable, economi-
cal driving style
R Electric-only drive is
possible E
Economy R
Particularly economical
driving style
R Electric operation mode
is used as often as pos-
sible
R Double pulses in the
haptic accelerator
pedal, as an indication
to release the accelera-
tor pedal (Y page 297)
R After the accelerator
pedal has been
released, the coasting
characteristics of the
vehicle are adapted to
the traffic conditions Additional information for drive programs
(Y page 200).
Using the steering wheel gearshift paddles,
you can temporarily change gear yourself.
Further information on the manual drive pro-
gram (Y page 296).
Manual gearshifting
Using the steering wheel gearshift paddles,
you can temporarily change gear yourself.
The transmission must be in position D. Dur-
ing manual gearshifting, the combustion
engine is always switched on.
Activating when driving with the electric
motor:
X Pull the left or right steering wheel gearshift
paddle (Y page 201).
The combustion engine is switched on.
Manual gearshifting is activated tempora- 296
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‑IN HYBRI D operationDriving an d parking

rily. The selected gear and
Mappear in the
multifunction display.
Activating when driving with the combustion
engine:
X Pull the left or right steering wheel gearshift
paddle (Y page 201).
Manual gearshifting is activated tempora-
rily. The selected gear and Mappear in the
multifunction display.
The ECO start/stop function is not available
when manually changing gear.
Further information on the manual drive pro-
gram (Y page 201).
Haptic accelerator pedal General notes
The haptic accelerator pedal helps you to
reduce the fuel consumption and emissions
of your vehicle.
There are two different functions available for
this purpose:
R an additional point of resistance in E-MODE
operating mode (Y page 290)
R a double pulse in drive program E
(Y page 295)
Additional point of resistance in the hap-
tic accelerator pedal
The maximum available electric performance
is indicated by a tangible point of resistance
in the haptic accelerator pedal.
The additional point of resistance is available in E-MODE operating mode (Y page 290).
If you depress the haptic accelerator pedal
beyond the pressure point, the combustion
engine is switched on.
Double pulses in the haptic accelerator
pedal
A noticeable double pulse in the haptic accel-
erator pedal is a recommendation that you
should release the accelerator pedal. By this
means, in HYBRID,E-MODE orE-SAVE oper-
ating mode the combustion engine can be switched off and disconnected from the
power train (overrun mode).
The double pulse is available in drive program
E (Y page 295).
After the accelerator pedal has been
released, the coasting characteristics of the
vehicle are adapted to the traffic conditions
To avoid getting too close to the vehicle in
front, you must apply the brakes manually
when necessary.
Driving tips General driving tips
Drive carefully and maintain a suitable dis-
tance from the vehicle in front. Avoid frequent
and sudden acceleration as well as abrupt
braking.
During partial electric drive, pulling away and acceleration, the electric motor supports the internal combustion engine.
During overrun in transmission position Dand
braking, the electric motor operates as an
alternator.
Further information on the ECO start/stop
function (Y page 298).
Additional driving tips (Y page 222).
Stationary vehicle
If the vehicle is stopped, the combustion
engine is, for the most part, switched off.
Automatic climate control continues to func-
tion. The electro-mechanically assisted steer-
ing gear allows use of the power steering
without loss of comfort.
Acceleration
Depending on the operating mode, pulling
away and driving under low load conditions
are performed:
R entirely by electric propulsion
R in combination with the internal combus-
tion engine
When accelerating at an increased or full
load, boost mode is utilised. The electric
motor supports the internal combustion PLUG‑IN HYBRID operation
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engine by providing additional torque when
the accelerator is depressed rapidly.
Overrun mode or braking
There are three possible operating modes
when the hybrid vehicle is decelerating:
R When coasting and decelerating, energy
recuperation is already taking place
(Y page 287). The electric motor functions
as an alternator and stores the recuperated energy in the high-voltage battery.
R When braking gently, the electric motor
increases the deceleration of the vehicle.
Energy recuperation is increased
(Y page 287). The electric motor functions
as an alternator and stores the recuperated energy in the high-voltage battery.
R During heavy braking, the service brake is
also used to slow down the vehicle. Both
systems work together.
Driving in the city
Energy is recuperated during frequent decel-
eration and stopping in city traffic.
The vehicle can be driven by the electric
motor alone up to a speed of approximately
140 km/h.
The vehicle is driven by the electric motor
alone only when all conditions for the auto-
matic engine switch-off are fulfilled.
Further information on the automatic engine
switch-off (Y page 298).
Driving on inter-urban roads
The following phases are possible when driv-
ing on inter-urban roads:
R rapid acceleration (boost mode)
R constant energy consumption
R energy recuperation
R electric operation mode
Depending on the characteristics of the
route, there may be a lot of recuperated
energy available. This reduces consumption
and emissions. Driving on the motorway
When driving on a motorway, the decrease in
wasted power has a particularly positive
effect on fuel consumption and emissions.
If the driver removes his foot from the accel-
erator pedal in drive program Eand a speed of
160 km/h is not exceeded, the combustion
engine is automatically switched off.
Further information on the automatic engine
switch-off (Y page 298).
ECO start/stop function General notes
The ECO start/stop function switches the
internal combustion engine off automatically
when the vehicle stops moving and at high
speeds (Y page 299).
All vehicle systems remain active, e.g. the
automatic climate control.
The ECO start/stop function is only available in drive programs Cand E. Electric-only oper-
ation is only possible in drive programs Cand
E. Additional information for drive programs
(Y page 295).
Automatic engine switch-off
The internal combustion engine is switched
off automatically if:
R the driver removes his foot from the accel-
erator in drive program Eand a speed of
160 km/h is not exceeded (Y page 299)
R the internal combustion engine has
reached its operating temperature
R the driver's seat belt is fastened and the
driver's door is closed
R the driver only slightly depresses the accel-
erator pedal in order to, for example, main- tain the current speed for a limited distance
R the bonnet is closed and engaged properly
R the high-voltage battery is charged suffi-
ciently
R no malfunctions are present in the hybrid
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The internal combustion engine will not be
switched off automatically, if:
R the self-diagnosis function of the engine
control unit is still active
R there is a malfunction in the hybrid drive
system
R the climate control of the vehicle requires it
R the high-voltage battery is being charged
(Y page 292)
R automatic emissions tests are running
Automatic engine start
The internal combustion engine, which has
been automatically switched-off, starts auto-
matically in certain situations, when:
R the power demand from the driver via the
accelerator pedal is greater than the elec-
tric motor alone can provide
R the driver switches to drive program Sor M
R the charge level of the high-voltage battery
has reached the lower limit
R the settings of the automatic climate con-
trol require it, e.g. at external temperatures
above 30 †
Overrun mode
In overrun mode, the combustion engine is
switched off and is disconnected from the
drive train. The electric motor:
R generates low thrust, which corresponds to
the overrun mode of an active combustion
engine
R functions as an alternator and produces the
necessary energy for the auxiliary consum- ers and charges the high-voltage battery
Overrun mode is available in drive program E
below 160 km/h.
In drive program E, after the accelerator pedal
has been released the coasting characteris-
tics of the vehicle are adapted to the traffic
conditions. Further information about the
haptic accelerator pedal (Y page 297).Route-based energy management For route-based energy management, the
system factors in information about the
expected route when route guidance is
active.
The information on the route is provided by
COMAND Online and includes the following:
R road categories
R speed limitations
R data on downhill gradients
The use of electric energy is automatically
optimally distributed from the beginning to
the end of the journey, using information
about the route. The distribution is pre-emp-
tive and takes into consideration:
R the sections of the journey ahead
R the energy consumption on the whole route
The charge status of the high-voltage battery
is thus systematically controlled. In addition,
the control function takes into account that:
R the fuel savings through the use of electri-
cal energy can vary, depending on the route
(e.g. urban, interurban or motorway)
R the use of electrical energy is held available
in particular for electric operation (e.g.
urban routes)
The vehicle thus automatically selects the
optimum driving mode for the respective sec- tion of the route.
Route-based energy management is available
under the following conditions:
R drive program Eis selected
R HYBRID driving mode is selected
R active route guidance is activated
R suitable map data is available
When route-based energy management is in
operation, the area in front of the vehicle is
shown as green in the multifunction display. PLUG‑IN HYBRID operation
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