2015 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK-CLASS SUV mirror

Index ................................................... ....4
Introduction ......................................... 22
At a glance ........................................... 31
Safety ................................................... 41
Opening and closing ...........................77
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors ....99
Lights and windshield wipers ..........115
Climate control ................................. 131
Driving and parking ..........................147
On-board computer and displays ....219
Stowage and features ......................273
Maintenance and care ......................299
Roadside Assistance ........................313
Wheels and tires ............................... 331
Technical data ................................... 371
Contents3

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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Engine jump startingsee Jump starting (engine)
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 30 2
Additives ........................................ 377
Checking the oil level ..................... 301
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 30 1
Display message ............................ 248
Filling capacity ............................... 377
Notes about oil grades ................... 377
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 301
Viscosity ........................................ 377
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
Deactivating/activating ................... 71
Display message ............................ 236
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 70
Function/notes ................................ 70
General notes .................................. 70
Important safety information ........... 71
Trailer stabilization ........................... 72
Warning lamp ................................. 264
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ................................................... ... 70
Exhaust check ................................... 170
Exhaust tail pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 3 09
Exterior lighting
Setting options .............................. 116
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 109
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 110
Folding in when locking (on-boardcomputer) ...................................... 233
Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 110
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 110
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 110
Setting ........................................... 1 10
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) .............................................. . 112
Storing the parking position .......... 111
F
Filler cap
see Fuel filler flap Flat tire
MOExtended tires .......................... 315
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 314
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 316
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormats ........................................... 298
Fog lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 117
Folding the rear bench seat for-
wards/back ....................................... 276
Fording
On flooded roads ........................... 174
Front fog lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 117
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 375
Consumption statistics .................. 223
Displaying the current consump-
tion ............................................... . 224
Displaying the range ...................... 224
Driving tips .................................... 170
Fuel gauge ....................................... 33
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 374
Important safety notes .................. 373
Premium-grade unleaded gaso-
line ............................................... .. 374
Problem (malfunction) ................... 165
Quality (diesel) ............................... 375
Refueling ........................................ 16 2
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 374
Fuel filler flap
Opening ......................................... 164
Fuel filter (display message) ............ 249
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 224
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 374
Problem (malfunction) ................... 165
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ................................................... ... 314
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 328
Before changing ............................. 328
Dashboard fuse box ....................... 328
Fuse box in the cargo compart-
ment .............................................. 3 29
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Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 329
Important safety notes .................. 328
G
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory ..................... 298
General notes ................................ 295
Important safety notes .................. 295
Opening/closing the garage door .. 297
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 295
Synchronizing the rolling code ....... 296
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 311
Genuine parts ...................................... 22
Glove box ........................................... 275
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight) (defini-
tion) ................................................... . 353
H
Hazard warning lamps ...................... 119
Head restraints
Adjusting ....................................... 102
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 103
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 103
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 103
Installing/removing (rear) .............. 104
Luxury ............................................ 1 03
see NECK-PRO head restraints/
NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Headlamps
Adding fluid to cleaning system ..... 303
Cleaning system (function) ............ 119
Cleaning system (notes) ................ 379
Fogging up ..................................... 121
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 124
Display message ............................ 245
Switching on/off ........................... 118
Hill start assist .................................. 152
HOLD function
Deactivating ................................... 185 Display message ............................ 250
Function/notes ............................. 184
Hood
Closing ........................................... 30 1
Display message ............................ 257
Important safety notes .................. 300
Opening ......................................... 300
Horn ................................................... ... 32
Hydroplaning ..................................... 173
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 74
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 33
Settings ......................................... 23 0
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 34
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 231
Interior lighting ................................. 121
Automatic control .......................... 122
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 232
Emergency lighting ........................ 122
Manual control ............................... 122
Overview ........................................ 121
Reading lamp ................................. 121
Setting the brightness of the dis-
play/switch (on-board computer) .. 231
J
Jack Storage location ............................ 314
Using ............................................. 357
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 323
K
Key positions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 149
SmartKey ....................................... 149
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing feature ............ 94
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Remote fault diagnosis .................. 293
Remote vehicle locking .................. 292
Roadside Assistance button .......... 289
Search & Send ............................... 292
Self-test ......................................... 288
Speed alert .................................... 294
System .......................................... 288
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 295
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 292
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 80
Locking vehicle ................................ 86
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 86
Media Interface
see Separate operating instructions
Memory card (audio) ......................... 226
Memory function ............................... 112
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 2 35
Messages
see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 227
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 80
MOExtended tires .............................. 315
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 359
Mounting a new wheel ................... 358
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 356
Raising the vehicle ......................... 357
Removing a wheel .......................... 358
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 356
MP3
Operation ....................................... 226
see separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 222
Permanent display ......................... 231
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 221
Overview .......................................... 35N
Navigation
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 225
see separate operating instructions
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ......................................... 54
Resetting triggered .......................... 55
NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Operation ......................................... 54
Resetting when triggered ................. 55
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ................................................... .... 148
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Faults .............................................. . 53
Operation ......................................... 49
System self-test ............................... 52
Occupant safety
Air bags ........................................... 44
Children in the vehicle ..................... 61
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 49
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 67
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 54
SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys- tem) ............................................... .. 43
System overview .............................. 42
OCS
Faults ............................................. .. 53
Operation ......................................... 49
System self-test ............................... 52
Odometer ........................................... 223
Off-road system
4MATIC .......................................... 185
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
Assistance menu ........................... 228
Audio menu ................................... 226
Convenience submenu .................. 233
Display messages .......................... 235
Displaying a service message ........ 305
Factory settings submenu ............. 234
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Important safety notes .................. 220
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 230
Lighting submenu .......................... 231
Menu overview .............................. 223
Message memory .......................... 235
Navigation menu ............................ 225
Operation ....................................... 221
Service menu ................................. 230
Settings menu ............................... 230
Standard display ............................ 223
Telephone menu ............................ 227
Trip menu ...................................... 223
Vehicle submenu ........................... 232
Video DVD operation ..................... 227
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 12 5
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 26
Important safety notes .................... 25
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment ........................... 23
Outside temperature display ........... 221
Overhead control panel ...................... 38
Override feature
Rear side windows ........................... 67
P
Paint code number ............................ 372
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 307
Panic alarm .......................................... 42
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Important safety notes .................... 95
Opening/closing .............................. 96
Opening/closing the roller sun-
blind .............................................. ... 97
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 97
Resetting ......................................... 97
Parking ............................................... 168
Important safety notes .................. 168
Parking brake ................................ 169
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 111
Rear view camera .......................... 193
see PARKTRONIC Parking aid
Active Parking Assist ..................... 189
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking assistance
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 237
Notes/function .............................. 169
Parking lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 124
Switching on/off ........................... 118
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 188
Driving system ............................... 186
Function/notes ............................. 186
Important safety notes .................. 186
Problem (malfunction) ................... 189
Range of the sensors ..................... 186
Trailer towing ................................. 188
Warning display ............................. 187
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................ 242
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 53
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp ................................................... ... 49
PASSENGER AIRBAG
Problems (malfunction) .................. 242
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 67
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 3 10
Power washers .................................. 306
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Display message ............................ 238
Operation ......................................... 54
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake
Activating/deactivating ................. 229
Display message ............................ 239
Function/notes ................................ 73
Warning lamp ................................. 270
Program selector button .................. 159
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 75
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Immobilizer ...................................... 74
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 22
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 152
Q
QR codeMercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 28
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 27
R
Radar sensor system
Activating/deactivating ................. 233
Display message ............................ 250
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 226
see separate operating instructions
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 26
Reading lamp ..................................... 121
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ...................... 145
Setting the airflow ......................... 141
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 245
Switching on/off ........................... 118
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 309
Function/notes ............................. 193
Switching on/off ........................... 194
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 143
Switching on/off ........................... 142
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blade .............. 128
Switching on/off ........................... 127
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) ........................ 109
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 110
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 379
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 33 Important safety notes .................. 162
Refueling process .......................... 163
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opener ....................... 295
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 29 5
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes .................. 122
Overview of bulb types .................. 123
Reporting safety defects .................... 27
Rescue card ......................................... 28
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 248
Warning lamp ................................. 267
see Fuel
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 143
Reversing feature
Panorama sliding sunroof ................ 95
Roller sunblinds ............................... 96
Side windows ................................... 92
Tailgate ........................................... . 87
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 24
Roller blind
see Roller sunblind
Roller sunblind
Opening/closing .............................. 97
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel ..................................... 96
Roof carrier ........................................ 281
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 312
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 380
Route (navigation)
see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance (navigation) ............ 225
S
Safety
Child restraint systems .................... 61
Children in the vehicle ..................... 61
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 49
Overview of occupant safety sys-
tems ................................................ 42
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TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 354
Tire bead (definition) ...................... 354
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 354
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 352
Tire size (data) ............................... 360
Tire size designation, load-bearing capacity, speed rating .................... 349
Tire tread ....................................... 333
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 354
Total load limit (definition) ............. 355
Traction ......................................... 34 7
Traction (definition) ....................... 354
Tread wear ..................................... 347
TWR (permissible trailer drawbar
noseweight) (definition) ................. 354
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 347
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 352
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 355
Wheel and tire combination ........... 362
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 352
see Flat tire
Top Tether ............................................ 65
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 328
Important safety notes .................. 325
Towing a trailer
Active Parking Assist ..................... 193
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 310
Coupling up a trailer ...................... 214
Decoupling a trailer ....................... 216
Driving tips .................................... 212
Important safety notes .................. 212
Installing the ball coupling ............. 214
Lights display message .................. 243
Mounting dimensions .................... 381
Power supply ................................. 217
Removing the ball coupling ............ 217
Storing the ball coupling ................ 217
Trailer loads ................................... 381
Towing away
Important safety guidelines ........... 325
Installing the towing eye ................ 326
Removing the towing eye ............... 326
With both axles on the ground ....... 327
With the rear axle raised ................ 327 Trailer coupling
see Towing a trailer
Trailer loads and drawbar nose-
weights ............................................... 216
Trailer towing
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 209
Active Lane Keeping Assist .... 206, 212
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 205
PARKTRONIC ................................. 188
Permissible trailer loads and
drawbar noseweights ..................... 216
Transfer case ..................................... 162
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transmission position display ......... 157
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ...................... 157
Transporting the vehicle .................. 327
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 3 11
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 2 23
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 223
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 224
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (front) ................... 124
Display message ............................ 244
Switching on/off ........................... 118
TWR (Tongue Weight Rating) (defi-
nition) ................................................. 35 4
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
UnlockingEmergency unlocking ....................... 86
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 85
V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........ 283
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 27
Data acquisition ............................... 28
Display message ............................ 257
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