2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC-Class steering

Setting the brightness
The brightness of the head-up display is auto-
matically adjusted to the surrounding ambi-
ent light. You can also individually adjust the
brightness of the head-up display.
XSwitch on the head-up display
(
Ypage 242).
XPress theòbutton on the steering
wheel to open the menu list.
XPress the :or9 button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Settings
menu.
XConfirm by pressingaon the steering
wheel.
XUse : or9 to select the Head-up
Displaysubmenu.
XPressato confirm.
XUsing :or9, select the Bright‐
nessfunction.
XPress theabutton to save the setting.
XPress the :or9 button to adjust the
brightness to a level from Level
+5(bright)
to Level -5
(dark).
XPress the aor% button to save the
setting.
Light submenu
Switching the daytime running lamps on/
off
This function is not available in Canada.
XPress the òbutton on the steering
wheel to open the menu list.
XPress the :or9 button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Settings
menu.
XConfirm by pressingaon the steering
wheel.
XUse : or9 to select the Lights
submenu.
XPressato confirm.
XPress the :or9 button to select the
Daytime Running Lights
function.
If the Daytime Running Lights
function
has been switched on, the cone of light and the
W symbol in the multifunction dis-
play are shown in white.
XPress the abutton to save the setting.
Further information on daytime running
lamps Daytime Running Lights
(Ypage 124).
Instrument cluster submenu
Selecting the distance unit
TheDisplay
UnitSpeed-/Odometerfunc-
tion allows you to choose whether certain
displays appear in kilometers or miles in the
multifunction display.
XPress the òbutton on the steering
wheel to open the menu list.
XPress the :or9 button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Settings
menu.
XConfirm by pressingaon the steering
wheel.
XUse : or9 to select the Instru‐
ment Clustersubmenu.
XPressato confirm.
XPress :or9 to select the Display
Unit Speed-/Odometerfunction.
The current setting km
orMilesappears.
XPress the abutton to save the setting.
The selected unit of measurement for dis-
tance applies to:
RDigital speedometer in the Tripmenu
ROdometer and the trip odometer
RTrip computer
RCurrent consumption and the range
RNavigation instructions in the Navimenu
RCruise Control
RDISTRONIC PLUS with Steering Assist and
Stop&Go Pilot
RASSYST PLUS service interval display
Switching the additional speedometer
on/off
The Additional Speedometer [km/h]
function allows you to choose whether the
status area in the multifunction display shows
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the speed digitally. The unit in the additional
speedometer is always inverse to the speed-
ometer unit.
XPress theòbutton on the steering
wheel to open the menu list.
XPress :or9 on the steering wheel
to select the Settings
menu.
XConfirm by pressing aon the steering
wheel.
XPress :or9 to select the Instru‐
ment Clustersubmenu.
XPressato confirm.
XUsing :or9, select the Addi‐
tional Speedometer [km/h]function.
The current selection appears.
XTo activate/deactivate: press thea
button again.
Restoring the factory settings
XPress the òbutton on the steering
wheel to open the menu list.
XPress the :or9 button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Settings
menu.
XConfirm by pressingaon the steering
wheel.
XUse : or9 to select the Factory
Settingssubmenu.
XPressato confirm.
The Reset All Settings?
function
appears.
XPress :or9 to select NoorYes.
XPress ato confirm the selection.
If you have selected Yes
, the multifunction
display shows a confirmation message.
For safety reasons, the Daytime Running
Lightsfunction in theLightssubmenu is
only reset when the vehicle is stationary.
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Safety systems
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
!÷
Currently Unavail‐
able See Opera‐
tor's Manual
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System), ESP®(Electronic Stability Program),
BAS (Brake Assist), PRE‑ SAFE®, HOLD function, Crosswind Assist,
hill start assist, STEER CONTROL, Active Lane Keeping Assist and
Active Blind Spot Assist are temporarily unavailable.
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist, PRE‑SAFE
®Brake, PRE‑ SAFE®
PLUS and COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS may also have
failed.
In addition, the ÷and! warning lamps light up in the
instrument cluster.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
For example, the on-board voltage may be insufficient.
GWARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you
brake hard, for example.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affec-
ted. The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can
increase.
If ESP
®is not operational, ESP®is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
XDrive on carefully.
Carefully drive a suitable distance, making slight steering move-
ments at a speed above 12 mph (20 km/h).
If the display message disappears, the functions mentioned
above are available again.
If the multifunction display still shows the display message:
XDrive on carefully.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
!÷
Inoperative See
Operator's Manual
ABS, ESP®, BAS, PRE‑SAFE®, HOLD function, Crosswind Assist,
hill start assist, STEER CONTROL, Active Lane Keeping Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist are unavailable due to a malfunction.
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist, PRE‑ SAFE
®Brake, PRE‑SAFE®
PLUS and COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS may also have
failed.
The$ (USA only) or J(Canada only), ÷and! warn-
ing lamps in the instrument cluster may also light up.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
GWARNING
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
DISTRONIC PLUSOffDISTRONIC PLU Shas been deactivated (Ypage 183).
If it was no tdeactivated by th edriver , awarnin gtone also sounds.
DISTRONICPLU SNow
Available
DISTRONIC PLU Sis operational again after havin gbeen tempo -
rarily unavailable .You can no wreactivat eDISTRONIC PLU S
(
Ypage 183).
DISTRONICPLU SCur‐
rentlyUnavailable
SeeOperator' sMan‐
ual
DISTRONIC PLU Sis temporarily inoperative.
Steerin gAssis tand Stop&Go Pilo tare temporarily inoperative.
Possibl ecauses are:
Rth erada rsensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g. due to
electromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radi osta-
tion sor other source sof electromagnetic radiation .
Rthesystem is outside th eoperating temperature range.
Rth eon-boar dvoltag eis to olow.
A warnin gtone also sounds.
Whe nth ecauses state dabov eno longer apply, th edisplay mes -
sage disappears.
DISTRONIC PLU Sis operational again .
If th edisplay message does no tdisappear :
XPull overand stop th evehicl esafely as soo nas possible, payin g
attention to roa dand traffic conditions.
XSecur eth evehicl eagainst rollin gaway (Ypage 172).
XRestart th eengine.
DISTRONIC PLU S
Inoperative
DISTRONIC PLUSis defective.
The following may hav ealso failed:
RBA SPLU Swit hCross-Traffic Assis t
RPRE-SAFE®Brake
RSteeringAssis tand Stop&Go Pilo t
A warnin gtone also sounds.
XVisit aqualified specialist workshop .
DISTRONICPLUSSus‐
pended
You hav edepressed th eaccelerato rpedal .DISTRONIC PLU Sis no
longer controllin gth espeed of th evehicle.
XRemove your foot from th eaccelerato rpedal .
DISTRONIC PLU S
- - -mph
An activation condition fo rDISTRONIC PLU Sis no tfulfilled .
XCheckth eactivation condition sfo rDISTRONIC PLU S
(
Ypage 183).
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
DTR+: Steering
Assist.Currently
Unavailable See
Operator' sManual
Steerin gAssis tand Stop&Go Pilo tare temporarily inoperative.
Possibl ecauses are:
Rth ewindshield in th ecamera' sfield of vision is dirty.
Rvisibility is impaire ddue to heav yrain ,snow or fog.
Rthere are no lan emarking sfo r a longer period.
Rthelan emarking sare worn, dark or covered, e.g. by dir tor snow.
Whe nth ecauses state dabov eno longer apply, th edisplay mes -
sage disappears.
Steerin gAssis tand Stop&Go Pilo tare operative again .
If th edisplay message does no tdisappear :
XPull overand stop th evehicl esafely as soo nas possible, payin g
attention to roa dand traffic conditions.
XSecur eth evehicl eagainst rollin gaway (Ypage 172).
XClean th ewindshield.
DTR+: Steering
Assist .Inopera‐
tiv e
Steerin gAssis tand Stop&Go Pilo tare faulty.
However, th eDISTRONIC PLU Sfunction sare still available.
A warnin gtone also sounds.
XVisit aqualified specialist workshop .
Cruise Control
Inoperative
Cruisecontrol is malfunctioning.
A warnin gtone also sounds.
XVisit aqualified specialist workshop .
Cruise Control
- - -mph
Acondition fo ractivatin gcruise control has no tbeen fulfilled .
You hav etried to store aspeed belo w20 mph (30 km/h )or ES P
®
is switched off, fo rexample.
If ES P
®is switched off, th eyello wES P®OF Fwarnin glamp lights up
(
Ypage 297).
XIf condition spermit ,drive faste rthan 20 mph (30 km/h) and
store th espeed.
or
XReactivat eES P®(Ypage 74) .
The yello wES P®OF Fwarnin glamp goe sout .
or
XChec kth eactivation condition sfo rcruise control (Ypage 181).
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Tires
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
Please Correct
Tire Pressure
The tire pressure is too low in at least one of the tires, or the tire
pressure difference between the wheels is too great.
XCheck the tire pressures at the next opportunity (Ypage 381).
XIf necessary, correct the tire pressure.
XRestart the tire pressure monitor (Ypage 383).
Check TiresThe tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped significantly.
The wheel position is displayed in the multifunction display.
A warning tone also sounds.
GWARNING
Tire pressures that are too low pose the following hazards:
Rthey may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed
increase.
Rthey may wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may greatly
impair tire traction.
Rthe driving characteristics, as well as steering and braking, may
be greatly impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
XStop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
maneuvers. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 172).
XCheck the tires and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a
flat tire (
Ypage 356).
XCheck the tire pressure (Ypage 381).
XIf necessary, correct the tire pressure.
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
CAt leaston edoo ris open . Awarnin gtone also sounds.
XClos eall th edoors .
_
RearLeftBackrest
Not Latche dor
Rea rRight Back‐
res tNot Latche d
The backrest in th erear is no tengage don th eleft-han dand/o r
right-hand side .
XPush thebackrest bac kuntil it engages.
_
Rea rCenter Back‐
res tNot Engage d
The center rear seat backrest is no tengaged.
XPush th ebackrest bac kuntil it engages.
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PowerSteeringMal ‐
function See Oper‐
ator's Manual
The powe rsteerin gis malfunctioning.
A warnin gtone also sounds.
GWARNIN G
You will need to use mor eforc eto steer .
There is aris kof an accident.
XChec kwhether you are able to apply th eextr aforc erequired.
If you ar eabl eto steer safely:
XDrive on carefully.
XVisit aqualified specialist workshop immediately.
If you ar eunable to steer safely:
XDo no tdrive on .
XConsult aqualified specialist workshop .
Phone No ServiceYour vehicleis outside th enetwork provider' stransmitter/
receiver range.
XWait until th emobile phone operational readiness symbol
appears in th emultifunction display.
¥
Check Washer Fluid
The washer flui dlevel in th ewasher flui dreservoir has dropped
belo wtheminimum .
XAddwasher flui d (Ypage 341).
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SmartKey
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
Â
Key Does Not
Belong to Vehicle
You have put the wrong SmartKey in the ignition lock.
XUse the correct SmartKey.
Â
TakeYourKeyfrom
Ignition
The SmartKey is in the ignition lock.
XRemove the SmartKey.
Â
Obtain a New Key
The SmartKey needs to be replaced.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
Â
ReplaceKeyBattery
The SmartKey battery is discharged.
XChange the batteries (Ypage 86).
Â
Don't Forget Your
Key
The SmartKey is not in the ignition lock. You have opened the
driver's door with the engine switched off.
This display message is displayed for a maximum of 60 seconds
and is simply a reminder.
XTake the SmartKey with you when you leave the vehicle.
Â
Key Not Detected
(white display mes-
sage)
The SmartKey is currently undetected.
XChange the location of the SmartKey in the vehicle.
If the SmartKey still cannot be detected:
XInsert the SmartKey into the ignition lock and turn it to the
desired position.
Â
Key Not Detected
(red display message)
The SmartKey is not in the vehicle.
A warning tone also sounds.
If the engine is switched off, you can no longer lock the vehicle
centrally or start the engine.
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 172).
XLocate the SmartKey.
XPress aon the steering wheel to confirm the display mes-
sage.
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