2015 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK-CLASS SUV coolant

ChildrenRestraint systems ............................ 61
Special seat belt retractor ............... 64
Cigarette lighter ................................ 284
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 309
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 310
Climate control
Automatic climate control (3-
zone) .............................................. 136
Controlling automatically ............... 139
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 137
Defrosting the windows ................. 142
Defrosting the windshield .............. 141
Dual-zone automatic climate con-
trol ............................................... .. 133
Important safety notes .................. 132
Indicator lamp ................................ 139
Information about using auto-
matic climate control ..................... 137
Information about using dual-zone
automatic climate control .............. 134
Maximum cooling .......................... 142
Overview of systems ...................... 132
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 143
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 139
Rear control panel ......................... 136
Refrigerant ..................................... 379
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 380
Setting the air distribution ............. 140
Setting the air vents ...................... 144
Setting the airflow ......................... 141
Setting the climate mode (AIR
FLOW) ............................................ 139
Setting the temperature ................ 140
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 1 43
Switching on/off ........................... 137
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 143
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 142
Switching the ZONE function on/
off ................................................ .. 141
Coat hooks ......................................... 280
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 32 see Instrument cluster
Collapsible spare wheel
Inflating ......................................... 3 67
see Emergency spare wheel
COMAND
see separate operating instructions
Combination switch .......................... 118
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 223
Convenience closing feature .............. 93
Convenience opening feature ............ 93
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 303
Display message ............................ 246
Filling capacity ............................... 379
Important safety notes .................. 378
Temperature gauge ........................ 220
Warning lamp ................................. 268
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 29
Cornering light function
Changing bulbs .............................. 124
Display message ............................ 243
Function/notes ............................. 120
Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ................................................... .... 122
Cruise control
Cruise control lever ....................... 175
Deactivating ................................... 176
Display message ............................ 254
Driving system ............................... 175
Function/notes ............................. 175
Important safety notes .................. 175
Setting a speed .............................. 176
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 17 5
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 282
Important safety notes .................. 282
Rear compartment ......................... 282
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ................................................... .. 27
Customer Relations Department ....... 27
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Safety systemsee Driving safety systems
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 59
Adjusting the height ......................... 59
Belt force limiters ............................ 60
center rear-compartment seat ......... 59
Cleaning ......................................... 31 2
Correct usage .................................. 57
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 ................................. 260
Warning lamp (function) ................... 60
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 101
Adjusting lumbar support .............. 104
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ............................................... . 104
Adjusting the head restraint .......... 102
Cleaning the cover ......................... 311
Correct driver's seat position ........ 100
Folding the backrest (rear com-
partment) forwards/back .............. 276
Folding the rear bench seat for-
wards/back ................................... 276
Important safety notes .................. 101
Seat heating problem .................... 106
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) .............................................. . 112
Switching seat heating on/off ....... 105
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 309
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 2 30
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 377
Coolant (engine) ............................ 378
DEF special additives ..................... 376
Engine oil ....................................... 377
Fuel ............................................... . 373
Important safety notes .................. 373
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 379Washer fluid ................................... 379
Setting the air distribution ............... 140
Setting the airflow ............................ 141
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 234
On-board computer ....................... 230
Side impact air bag ............................. 47
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 245
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 30 8
Convenience closing feature ............ 93
Convenience opening feature .......... 93
Important safety information ........... 91
Opening/closing .............................. 92
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 94
Resetting ......................................... 94
Sliding sunroof
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 81
Changing the programming ............. 80
Checking the battery ....................... 81
Convenience closing feature ............ 93
Convenience opening feature .......... 93
Display message ............................ 258
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 78
Important safety notes .................... 78
Loss ................................................. 83
Mechanical key ................................ 80
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 149
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 83
Starting the engine ........................ 151
Snow chains ...................................... 335
Sockets
Center console .............................. 285
General notes ................................ 284
Rear compartment ......................... 285
Special seat belt retractor .................. 64
Specialist workshop ............................ 27
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 224
In the Instrument cluster ................. 33
Segments ...................................... 221
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Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 292
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 227
Display message ............................ 258
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 227
Number from the phone book ........ 228
Redialing ........................................ 22 8
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 228
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 22 0
Outside temperature ...................... 221
Setting (climate control) ................ 140
Time
see separate operating instructions
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 339
Checking manually ........................ 339
Display message ............................ 255
Important safety notes .................. 340
Maximum ....................................... 339
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 318
Notes ............................................. 33 8
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 318
Recommended ............................... 336
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 3 41
Function/notes ............................. 339
General notes ................................ 339
Important safety notes .................. 340
Radio type approval for the tire
pressure monitor ........................... 343
Restarting ...................................... 342
Warning lamp ................................. 271
Warning message .......................... 342
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 316
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 354
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 352
Bar (definition) ............................... 352
Changing a wheel .......................... 355
Characteristics .............................. 352
Checking ........................................ 333
Curb weight (definition) ................. 353
Definition of terms ......................... 352
Direction of rotation ...................... 355
Display message ............................ 255 Distribution of the vehicle occu-
pants (definition) ............................ 355
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 352
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ..............................................
. 351
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 35 3
General notes ................................ 360
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight) (defi-
nition) ............................................ 353
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) ........................................... 353
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
ing) (definition) .............................. 353
Important safety notes .................. 332
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 352
Information on driving .................... 332
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 353
Labeling (overview) ........................ 348
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 354
Load index ..................................... 351
Load index (definition) ................... 353
M+S tires ....................................... 335
Maximum load on a tire (defini-
tion) .............................................. . 354
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 35 3
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) ............................. 353
Maximum tire load ......................... 346
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 353
MOExtended tires .......................... 334
Optional equipment weight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 354
PSI (pounds per square inch) (def-
inition) ........................................... 354
Replacing ....................................... 355
Service life ..................................... 334
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 354
Speed rating (definition) ................ 353
Storing ........................................... 3 55
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 35 2
Summer tires ................................. 334
Temperature .................................. 348
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Emergency locking ........................... 86
Emergency unlocking ....................... 86
Equipment ....................................... 23
Individual settings .......................... 230
Limited Warranty ............................. 28
Loading .......................................... 343
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 86
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 78
Lowering ........................................ 359
Maintenance .................................... 24
Parking for a long period ................ 169
Pulling away ................................... 152
Raising ........................................... 35 7
Reporting problems ......................... 27
Securing from rolling away ............ 356
Towing away .................................. 325
Transporting .................................. 327
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 86
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 78
Vehicle data ................................... 380
Vehicle data ....................................... 380
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 380
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 86
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 372
Vehicle maintenance
see ASSYST PLUS
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 314
Video (DVD) ........................................ 227
VIN ................................................... ... 372
W
Warning and indicator lamps
ABS ................................................ 262
Brakes ........................................... 26 2
Check Engine ................................. 267
Coolant .......................................... 26 8
Distance warning ........................... 270
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 270
ESP ®
.............................................. 264
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 265
Fuel tank ........................................ 267
Overview .......................................... 34
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF ................ 49
Reserve fuel ................................... 267
Seat belt ........................................ 260 SRS ................................................
266
Tire pressure monitor .................... 271
Warranty .............................................. 23
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 258
Wheel and tire combination
see Tires
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 359
Wheel chock ...................................... 356
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 355
Checking ........................................ 333
Cleaning ......................................... 30 7
Emergency spare wheel ................. 366
General notes ................................ 360
Important safety notes .................. 332
Information on driving .................... 332
Interchanging/changing ................ 355
Mounting a new wheel ................... 358
Mounting a wheel .......................... 356
Removing a wheel .......................... 358
Storing ........................................... 3 55
Tightening torque ........................... 359
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 360
Window curtain air bag
Display message ............................ 240
Operation ......................................... 49
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 141
Windshield washer fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system .............. 303
Notes ............................................. 37 9
Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) ................... 129
Rear window wiper ........................ 127
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 127
Switching on/off ........................... 126
Winter driving
Important safety notes .................. 334
Slippery road surfaces ................... 174
Snow chains .................................. 335
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 335
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 30 8
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Instrument cluster
Displays and controls
FunctionPage
:Fuel gage
Fuel filler flap location indi-
cator 8: the fuel filler
cap is on the right-hand
side.
;Coolant temperature220
=Speedometer
Speedometer segments221
FunctionPage
?Multifunction display222
Outside temperature dis-
play
221
ATachometer220
iAdjusting the instrument cluster lighting
using the on-board computer
( Y page 231).
Instrument cluster33
At a glance

Warning and indicator lamps
FunctionPage
:÷ ESP®264
;·
Distance warning270
=å ESP®
OFF264
?$ Brakes (USA only)262
AJ Brakes (Canada only)262
B#! Turn signals118
C! ABS262
D6 SRS266
E; Check Engine267
Fh Tire pressure monitor271
Gü Seat belt260
FunctionPage
H% Diesel engine: pre-
glow
151
I? Coolant268
JK High-beam head-
lamps
118
KL Low-beam head-
lamps
117
LT Parking lamps118
MR Rear fog lamp118
NN Front fog lamps117
O8 Reserve fuel267
34Instrument cluster
At a glance

ProblemPossible causes/consequences and M Solutions
The engine is not run-
ning 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 con-
verter and damage it.
The coolant tempera-
ture 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 cool ant to
cool down.
X Check the coolant level ( Y page 303). Observe the warning
notes as you do so and add coolant if necessary.
Automatic transmission
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If the engine speed is above the idling speed
and you engage transmission position D or R,
the vehicle could pull away suddenly. There is a risk of an accident.
When engaging transmission position D or R,
always firmly depress the brake pedal and do not simultaneously accelerate.
GWARNING
The automatic transmission switches to neu-
tral position N when 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 vehi-
cle 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.
jPark position with parking lock
kReverse gear
iNeutral
hDrive
iThe DIRECT SELECT lever always returns
to its original position. The current trans-
mission position P, R , N or D appears in the
transmission position display in the multi-
function display ( Y page 157).
156Automatic transmission
Driving and parking

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 dra-
matically while the air-conditioning system
is switched on, switch off the air-condition-
ing 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.
Decoupling a trailer
GWARNING
If you uncouple a trailer with the overrun
brake engaged, you could trap your hand
between the vehicle and the trailer drawbar.
There is a risk of injury.
Do not uncouple a trailer if the overrun brake is engaged.
! Do not disconnect a trailer with an
engaged overrun brake. Otherwise, your
vehicle could be damaged by the rebound- ing of the overrun brake.
X Make sure that the automatic transmission
is set to position P.
X Apply the vehicle's parking brake. X
Close all doors and the tailgate.
X Apply the trailer's parking brake.
X Remove the trailer cable and decouple the
trailer.
Permissible trailer loads and drawbar
loads
Weight specifications
The gross trailer weight is calculated by add-
ing the weight of the trailer to the weight of
the load and equipment on the trailer.
You will find installing dimensions and loads
under "Technical data" ( Y page 381).
Loading a trailer
R
When loading the trailer, make sure that
neither the permissible gross weight of the
trailer nor the gross vehicle weight is
exceeded. The permissible gross vehicle
weight is indicated on the identification
plate on the B-pillar on the driver's side of
the vehicle.
You can find the maximum permissible val-
ues on the type plates of your vehicle and
the trailer. When calculating how much
weight the vehicle and trailer may carry,
pay attention to the respective lowest val-
ues.
R The trailer drawbar load on the ball coupling
must be added to the rear axle load to avoid exceeding the permissible gross axle
weight. The permissible gross vehicle
weight is indicated on the identification
plate on the B-pillar on the driver's side of
the vehicle.
iMercedes-Benz recommends a trailer
load where the trailer drawbar noseweight
accounts for 8% to 15% of the trailer's per-
missible gross weight.
216Towing a trailer
Driving and parking