2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC-Class Owner's Manual

Hazard warning lamps
XTo switch on the hazard warning lamps:press button :.
All turn signals flash. If you now switch on a
turn signal using the combination switch,
only the turn signal lamp on the corre-
sponding side of the vehicle will flash.
XTo switch off the hazard warning lamps:
press button :.
The hazard warning lamps still operate if the
ignition is switched off.
Cornering light function
The cornering light function improves the illu-
mination of the road over a wide angle in the
direction you are turning, enabling better vis-
ibility in tight bends, for example. It can only
be activated when the low-beam headlamps
are switched on. Active:
Rif you are driving at speeds below 25 mph
(40 km/h) and switch on the turn signal or
turn the steering wheel
Rif you are driving at speeds between
25 mph (40 km/h) and 45 mph (70 km/h)
and turn the steering wheel
The cornering lamp may remain lit for a short
time, but is automatically switched off after
no more than three minutes.
Cornering light function with traffic circle
function:
The cornering light function is activated on
both sides before entering a traffic circle
through an evaluation of the current GPS
position of the vehicle. It remains active until after the vehicle has left the traffic circle. In
this way, pedestrians crossing the road, for
example, are illuminated by your vehicle in
good time.
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
General notes
You can use this function to set the head-
lamps to change between low beam and high beam automatically. The system recognizes
vehicles with their lights on, either approach-
ing from the opposite direction or traveling in
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front of your vehicle, and consequently
switches the headlamps from high beam to
low beam.
The system automatically adapts the low-
beam headlamp range depending on the dis-
tance to the other vehicle. Once the system
no longer detects any other vehicles, it reac-
tivates the high-beam headlamps.
The system's optical sensor is located behind
the windshield near the overhead control
panel.
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Adaptive Highbeam Assist does not recognize
road users:
Rwho have no lights, e.g. pedestrians
Rwho have poor lighting, e.g. cyclists
Rwhose lighting is blocked, e.g. by a barrier
In very rare cases, Adaptive Highbeam Assist
may fail to recognize other road users that
have lights, or may recognize them too late. In this or similar situations, the automatic high-
beam headlamps will not be deactivated or
activated regardless. There is a risk of an acci-
dent.
Always carefully observe the traffic conditions
and switch off the high-beam headlamps in
good time.
Adaptive Highbeam Assist cannot take into
account road, weather or traffic conditions.
Adaptive Highbeam Assist is only an aid. Youare responsible for adjusting the vehicle's
lighting to the prevailing light, visibility and
traffic conditions.
In particular, the detection of obstacles can
be restricted if there is:
Rpoor visibility, e.g. due to fog, heavy rain or
snow
Rdirt on the sensors or the sensors are
obscured
Switching Adaptive Highbeam Assist
on/off
XTo switch on: turn the light switch to Ã.
XPress the combination switch beyond the
pressure point in the direction of arrow :.
The _ indicator lamp in the multifunc-
tion display lights up if it is dark and the
light sensor activates the low-beam head-
lamps.
If you are driving at speeds above 25 km/h:
If you are driving at speeds above approx-
imately 16 mph (25 km/h):
The headlamp range is set automatically
depending on the distance between the
vehicle and other road users.
If you are driving at speeds above approx-
imately 19 mph (30 km/h) and no other
road users have been detected:
The high-beam headlamps are switched on
automatically. The Kindicator lamp in
the instrument cluster also lights up.
If you are driving at speeds below approx-
imately 16 mph (25 km/h) or other road
users have been detected or the roads are
adequately lit:
The high-beam headlamps are switched off
automatically. The Kindicator lamp in
the instrument cluster goes out. The _
indicator lamp in the multifunction display
remains lit.
XTo switch off: move the combination
switch back to its normal position or move
the light switch to another position.
The _ indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out.
Headlamps fogged up on the inside
Certain climatic and physical conditions may
cause moisture to form in the headlamp. This
moisture does not affect the functionality of
the headlamp.
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Interior lighting
Overview of interior lighting
Front overhead control panel
:p Toswit ch the left-hand front reading
lamp on/o ff
;|Toswit ch the automat icinterior
ligh ting control on/off
=c Toswit ch the front interior lighting
on/o ff
?u Toswit ch the rear interior lighting
on/o ff
Ap Toswit ch the right-hand front read-
ing lamp on/o ff
Control panel in the grab handle (rear
compartment)
:Reading lamp
;pTo switch the reading lamp on/o ff
Interior lighting control
General notes
In order to prevent the vehicle's battery from
discharging, the interior lighting functions are
automatical lydeactivated after some time
exce ptwhen the key is inposit ion2in the
ignit ion lock.
The color, brightness and display lamp for the
ambient lighting may beset using COMAND
or Aud io20 (see the separate operating
instructions).
Automatic interior lighting control
XTo switch on/off: press the|button.
When the automat icinterior lighting con-
trol isactivated, the button isflush with the
overhead control panel.
The interior lighting automatical lyswitches
on ifyou:
Runlock the vehicle
Ropen a door
Rremove the SmartKey from the ignit ion
lock.
The interior light isact ivat ed for a short while
when the SmartKey isremoved from the igni-
tion lock. This delayed switch-off can be
adjusted using COMAND or Aud io20 (see the
separate operating instructions).
Manual interior lighting control
XTo switch the front interi orlighti ng on/
off: press the cbutton.
XTo switch the rear compar tment inte-
rior lighti ng on/off: press theubut-
ton.
XTo switch the reading lamps on/off:
press the pbutton.
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Crash-responsive emergency lighting
The interior lighting is activated automatically
if the vehicle is involved in an accident.
XTo switch off the crash-responsive
emergency lighting: press the hazard
warning lamp button.
or
XLock and then unlock the vehicle using the SmartKey.
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Bulbs, lamps and connectors can get very hot
when operating. If you change a bulb, you
could burn yourself on these components.
There is a risk of injury.
Allow these components to cool down before
changing a bulb.
Do not use a bulb that has been dropped or if
its glass tube has been scratched.
The bulb may explode if:
Ryou touch it
Rit is hot
Ryou drop it
Ryou scratch it
Only operate bulbs in enclosed lamps
designed for that purpose. Only install spare
bulbs of the same type and the specified volt- age.
Marks on the glass tube reduce the service
life of the bulbs. Do not touch the glass tube
with your bare hands. If necessary, clean the
glass tube when cold with alcohol or spirit and
rub it off with a lint-free cloth.
Protect bulbs from moisture during opera-
tion. Do not allow bulbs to come into contact
with liquids.
Only replace the bulbs listed (
Ypage 130).
Have the bulbs that you cannot replace your- self replaced at a qualified specialist work-
shop.
If you require assistance replacing bulbs, con-
sult a qualified specialist workshop.
If the new bulb still does not light up, consult
a qualified specialist workshop.
Headlamps and lights are an important
aspect of vehicle safety. You must therefore
make sure that these function correctly at all
times. Have the headlamp setting ch ecked
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egularly.
Vehicles with LED headlamps: the front
and rear light clusters of your vehicle are
equipped with LED light bulbs. Do not replace the bulbs yourself. Contact a qualified spe-
cialist workshop which has the necessary
specialist knowledge and tools to carry out
the work required.
Overview of bulb types
You can replace the following bulbs. The bulb
type can be found in the legend.
Vehicle swit hhalogen headlamps
:
Low-beam headlamp: H7 55 W
;High-beam headlamp: H7 55 W
=Turn signal lamp: PY 21 W
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Tail lamps
:
Backup lamp: W 16 W
Replacing front bulbs (vehicles with
halogen headlamps)
Removing and installing the cover in the
front wheel housing
You must remove the cover of the front wheel
housing before you can change the front turn signal lamp.
XTo remove: switch off the lights.
XTurn the front wheels inwards.
XTurn rotary knob :180° outwards until it
stops using a suitable object.
Cover ;is released.
XFold cover ;upwards.
XTo install: insert cover ;into the left,
right and two lower catches.
XTurn rotary knob :180° inwards until it
stops using a suitable object.
Cover ;is locked.
Low-beam headlamps
XSwitch off the lights.
XOpen the hood.
XTurn housing cover :counter-clockwise
and remove it.
XPush bulb holder ;upwards and pull out.
XPull the bulb out of bulb holder ;.
XInsert the new bulb into bulb holder ;.
XInsert bulb holder;into the groove with
the lug at the top.
XPush bulb holder ;down until it engages
audibly.
XPress on housing cover :and turn it to the
right.
High-beam headlamps
XSwitch off the lights.
XOpen the hood.
XTurn housing cover :counter-clockwise
and remove it.
XPush bulb holder ;upwards and pull out.
XPull the bulb out of bulb holder ;.
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XInsert the new bulb into bulb holder;.
XInsert bulb holder;into the groove with
the lug at the top.
XPush bulb holder ;down until it engages
audibly.
XPress on housing cover :and turn it clock-
wise.
Turn signal
XRemove the cover in the front wheel hous-
ing (
Ypage 131).
XTurn bulb holder :counter-clockwise
using the grip under the headlamp casing
and remove it downward with the bulb.
XTurn the bulb counter-clockwise and pull it
out of bulb holder :.
XInsert the new bulb into bulb holder :.
XInsert bulb holder:, turn clockwise and
lock.
XReplace the cover in the front wheel hous-
ing (
Ypage 131).
Replacing rear bulbs (vehicles with
halogen headlamps)
Opening and closing the side trim pan-
els
Example: right-hand side paneling
You must open the side paneling in the cargo
compartment before you can replace the
bulbs in the tail lamps.
XTo open: release right or left side panel-
ing :at the top and fold it down in the
direction of the arrow.
XTo close: insert side paneling :.
Tail lamps
Changing the backup lamp
Due to their location, have the bulbs in the
backup lamp in the tailgate replaced at a
qualified specialist workshop.
XSwitch off the lights.
XOpen the tailgate.
Example: right-hand side handle
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XIn recess?on the inside of the closing
handle, pry off and remove the upper sec-
tion of handle =with a flat and smooth
object, e.g. a screwdriver.
XPull the lower section of handle :using a
sharp, sudden movement to remove it from
the paneling and then place it to one side.
XReach under the right-hand side of paneling
B and apply a gentle jolting force along the
entire length of the paneling in order to
unclip it.
XRelease and pull out locator lighting con-
nector Cat the latch.
XVehicles with EASY-PACK tailgate: pull out
the plug connector for the switch of the
EASY-PACK tailgate in the top right of the
paneling.
XVehicles with electric fold-out trailer tow
hitch: unlock and pull out the plug connec-
tor for the electric fold-out trailer tow hitch
in the top left of the paneling.
XPlace paneling Bto one side.
XOn the side where the bulb is to be
changed, unclip the remaining part of pan- eling
Dfrom the assembly using a sudden,
sharp movements, until bulb holder Eis
accessible.
XTurn the bulb counter-clockwise and pull it out of bulb holder E.
XInsert the new bulb into bulb holder Eand
turn it clockwise.
XPosition paneling Dand engage it in place
by tapping it with your hand.
XBefore beginning the installation, check
that all the metal clips are inserted in the
parts placed to one side: 2 clips ;in the
upper part of handle =and 4 clips Ain
paneling B.
XIf not, remove the missing metal clips from
the metal openings in the tailgate and
insert them in the appropriate places.
XTake paneling Band connect plug con-
nector Cto the surround lighting.
iThe surround lighting only illuminates
when the tailgate has been shut and reop-
ened.
XVehicles with EASY-PACK tailgate: push in
the plug connector for the switch of the
EASY-PACK tailgate in the top right of the
paneling.
XVehicles with electric fold-out trailer tow
hitch: push in the plug connector for the
electric fold-out trailer tow hitch in the top
left of the paneling.
XPosition paneling Band engage it in place
by tapping it with your hand, starting from
the outside.
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XClip inthe lower section of handle :again.
XInsert and engage the upper section of han-
dle =into lower section :.
Windshield wipers
Switching the windshield wiper
on/off
!
Do not operate the windshield wipers
when the windshield isdry, as this could
damage the wiperblades. Moreover, dust
that has co llected on the windshield can
scratch the glass if wiping takes place when
the windshield is dry.
If it is necessary to switch on the windshield
wiper sin dry weather conditions, always
use washer fluid when operating the wind-
shield wiper s.
!Ifthe windshield wipers leave smears on
the windshield after the vehicle has been
washed inan automat iccar wash, wax or
other residues may bethe reason for this.
Clean the windshield using washer fluid
after washing the vehicle inan automat ic
car wash.
!In term ittent wiping with rain sensor: due
to optical influences and the windshield
becoming dirtyin dry weather conditions,
the windshield wipers may beactivated
inadvertently. This could then damage the
win dshield wiper blades or scratch the
win dshield.
For th isreason, you should always switch
off the windshield wipersin dry weather.
1$ Windshield wiper off
2ÄInterm ittent wipe, low (rain sensor
set to low sensitivit y)
3ÅInterm ittent wipe, high (rain sensor
set to high sensitivit y)
4°Continuous wipe, slow
5¯Continuous wipe, fast
BíSingle wipe
î Towipe with washer fluid
XSwitch on the ignition.
XTurn the combination switch to the corre-
sponding position.
Vehicles with a rain sensor: inthe Ä or
Å position, the appropriate wiping fre-
quency isautomatical lyset according to the
intensity of the rain. Inthe Å position, the
rain sensor ismore sensitive thaninthe Ä
position, causing the windshield wiper to wipe
more frequently.
If the wiper bladesare worn, the windshield
will no longer bewiped properly. This could
prevent you from observing the traff iccond i-
tions.
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