2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC-Class Owner's Manual

Middle rear seat backrest:
XPull release lever;forwards.
Rear seat backrest :is released.
XFold rear seat backrest :forwards.
XMove the driver's or front-passenger seat
back if necessary.
Folding the rear seat backrest back
!Make sure that the seat belt does not
become trapped when folding the rear seat
backrest back. Otherwise, it could be dam-
aged.
Left and right seat backrest:
XMove the driver's or front-passenger seat
forward if necessary.
XFold rear seat backrest :back until it
engages.
If the rear seat backrest is not engaged and
locked, this will be shown in the multifunc-
tion display in the instrument cluster. A
warning tone also sounds.
XAdjust the head restraints if necessary
(
Ypage 112).
XMove the driver's or front-passenger seat
back if necessary.
Middle rear seat backrest:
XMove the driver's or front-passenger seat
forward if necessary.
XFold seat backrest :back until it engages.
Red lock status indicator ;is no longer
visible.
XAdjust the head restraints if necessary
(
Ypage 112).
XMove the driver's or front-passenger seat
back if necessary.
You should always engage the rear seat
backrests if you do not need the through-
loading feature. This will prevent unauthor-
ized access to the cargo compartment from
the vehicle interior.
Locking the center rear seat backrest
In order to prevent the cargo compartment
from being accessed by unauthorized per-
sons, the center seat backrest can be locked
using a catch. The center seat backrest can
only be folded forward together with the left
seat backrest.
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XTo lock:fold the left and center seat backr-
ests forward. Make sure that the center and
left seat backrests are engaged and joined
together.
XSlide catch :upwards.
The release mechanism of the center seat
backrest is locked.
XTo unlock: fold the left and center seat
backrests forward.
XSlide catch :downwards.
Adjusting the angle of the rear seat
backrests (cargo position)
Vehicles with stowage space package: to
enlarge the cargo compartment, you can
adjust the rear seat backrests to an angle 10
degrees steeper (cargo position).
XFold the seat backrest forward
(
Ypage 309).
XMove handle :in the direction of the
arrow.
XPush back seat backrest ;as far as han-
dle :until the backrest engages.
The cargo position has been reached.
Securing cargo
Cargo tie-down rings
General notes
Observe the following notes on securing
loads:
RObserve the loading guidelines
(
Ypage 306).
RSecure the load using the cargo tie-down
rings.
RDistribute the load on the cargo tie-down
rings evenly.
RDo not use elastic straps or nets to secure
a load, as these are only intended as an
anti-slip protection for light loads.
RDo not route tie-downs across sharp edges or corners.
RPad sharp edges for protection.
Rear footwell
:Cargo tie-down rings (vehicles with cargo
net)
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Cargo compartment
:Cargo tie-down rings
Bag hook
GWARNING
The bag hooks cannot restrain heavy objects
or items of luggage. Objects or items of lug-
gage could be flung around and thereby hit
vehicle occupants when braking or abruptly
changing directions. There is a risk of injury.
Only hang light objects on the bag hooks.
Never hang hard, sharp-edged or fragile
objects on the bag hooks.
!The bag hook can bear a maximum load of
6.6lbs (3kg) and should not be used to
secure a load.
:Bag hook
Cargo compartment cover
Important safety notes
GWARNING
On its own, the cargo compartment cover
cannot secure or restrain heavy objects,
items of luggage and heavy loads. You could
be hit by an unsecured load during sudden
changes indirection, braking or in the event of
an accident. There is an increased risk of
injury or even fatal injury.
Always store objects so that they cannot be
flung aroun d.Secure objects, luggage or
loads against slipping or tipping over, e.g. by
using tie downs, even if you are using the
cargo compartment cover.
!When loading the vehicle, make sure that
you do not stack the load in the cargo com-
partment higher than the lower edge of the side windows. Do not place heavy objects
on top of the cargo compartment cover.
The cargo compartment cover is located
behind the rear bench seat backrest.
Extending/retracting the cargo com-
partment cover
XTo extend: pull the cargo compartment
cover back by grab handle :and clip it into
retainers ;on the left and right.
XTo retract: unhook the cargo compartment
cover from retainers ;on the left and right
and guide it forwards by grab handle :
until it is fully retracted.
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Installing/removing the cargo compart-
ment cover
XTo remove:make sure that cargo com-
partment cover :is rolled up.
XPush inthe end cap of cargo compartment
cover :the direction of the arrow on the
right or left-hand side using grip =.
XPush cargo compartment cover:into
oppo site anchorage ;.
XRemove cargo compartment cover :
upwards.
XTo install: set cargo compartment
cover :on the right or left-hand side in
anchorage ;.
XPushinthe oppo site end cap of cargo com-
partment cover :inthe direction of the
arrow and insert cargo compartment
cover :into opposite anchorage ;.
Cargo net
Important safety notes
GWARNIN G
On it sown ,th ecargo ne tcanno tsecure or
restrain heav yobjects ,items of luggag eand
heav yloads .You could be hit by an unsecured
load during sudde nchanges in direction ,
braking or in th eevent of an accident. Ther eis
an increased ris kof injury or eve nfatal injury.
Always store objects so that they canno tbe
flun garound. Secur eobjects ,luggag eor
loads against slipping or tippin gover, e.g. by
usin gtie downs, eve nif you are usin gth e
cargo net.
It is impo rtant to use a cargo net ifyou load
the vehicle with sma llobjects above the seat
backrests. For safety reasons, always use a
cargo net when transporting loads.
Damaged cargo nets can no longer fulf illtheir
protect ivefunction and must bereplace d.
Visit aqualif ied specialist workshop.
Using the cargo net
Preparing the cargo net
The cargo net can beused intwo different
positions (behind the B- pillaror the C-pillar).
RThe brackets behind B- pillar:are
required for the cargo compartment
enlargement (
Ypage 309).
The corresponding cargo tie-down rings to
tighten the net are located inthe footwe llof
the rear bench seat (
Ypage 312).
RThe brackets behind C‑ pillar;are
required for the cargo compartment behind
the rear bench seat.
The corresponding cargo tie-down rings to
tension the net are located inthe cargo
compartment (
Ypage 312).
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The cargo net is located in the stowage space
under the cargo compartment floor.
XOpen both Velcro fasteners and remove the
cargo net.
XUnroll and unfold the cargo net.
The upper and lower guide rods must
engage audibly.
Attaching and tightening the cargo net
Cargo net installed behind the C-pillar
XTo attach and tighten: insert guide rod:
into bracket ;and slide forwards.
XAttach belt hook ?to the cargo tie-down
ring and pull down on the loose end of the
lashing strap until the cargo net is taut.
XAfter driving a short distance, check the
tension of the cargo net and retighten it if
necessary.
XTo loosen and detach: pull belt clamp=
up to reduce the tension in the lashing
strap.
XUnhook belt hook ?from the cargo tie-
down ring.
XDetach guide rod :from bracket ;.
Storing the cargo net
XPress the red button on the upper and lower
guide rods.
XFold the cargo net and roll it up.
XClose the two Velcro fasteners on the cargo
net holder.
XPut the cargo net in the stowage space
under the cargo compartment floor.
Coat hooks on the tailgate
:Coat hook
EASY-PACK load-securing kit
General notes
The EASY-PACK load-securing kit allows you
to use your cargo compartment for a variety
of purposes. The following accessory parts
are located under the cargo compartment
floor:
Ra telescopic rod
Rtwo mounting elements
Rtwo retaining feet
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you drive when the cargo compartment floor is open, objects could be flung around, thus
striking vehicle occupants. There is a risk of
injury, particularly in the event of sudden
braking or a sudden change in direction.
Always close the cargo compartment floor
before a journey.
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Installation
XOpen cargo compartment floor;
(
Ypage 316).
XAttach retaining feet :in the desired posi-
tion on the sideof cargo compartment
floor ;.
XClose trunk floor ;.
XTurn mounting elements =to=.
XInsert mounting elements =into retaining
feet :.
XPull telescopic rod?apart.
XInsert telescopic rod ?into mounting ele-
ments =.
XTurn both mounting elements =to&
unt ilyou feel them engage.
Stowage well under the cargo com-
partment floor
Important safety notes
GWARNIN G
If you driv ewhen th ecargo compartmen tfloor
is open ,objects could be flun garound, thus
striking vehicl eoccupants. Ther eis aris kof
injury, particularly in th eevent of sudde n
braking or asudde nchang ein direction .
Always close th ecargo compartmen tfloor
before ajourney.
Opening/closing the cargo compart-
ment floor
XTo open: open the tailgate.
XPress handle :on ribbing ;down wards.
Han dle:folds upwards.
XFoldout hook =on the underside of the
cargo compartment floor inthe dire ction of
the arrow.
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XAttach hook=to the cargo compart-
ment's upper seal ?.
XTo close:detach hook =from the cargo
compartment's upper seal ?.
XFasten hook=to the bracket on the
underside of the cargo compartment floor.
XFold the cargo compartment floor down.
XPress the cargo compartment floor
down ;until it engages.
Locking and unlocking the cargo com-
partment floor
1Cargo compartment floor unlocked
2Cargo compartment floor locked
The cargo compartment floor can be locked
and unlocked using the mechanical key.
Roof carrier
Important safety notes
GWARNING
When you load the roof, the center of gravity
of the vehicle rises and the driving character-
istics change. If you exceed the maximum roof
load, the driving characteristics, as well as
steering and braking, will be greatly impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
Never exceed the maximum roof load and
adjust your driving style.
You will find information on the maximum roof
load in the "Technical data" section
(
Ypage 415).
!Mercedes-Benz recommends that you
only use roof carriers that have been tested
and approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
This helps to avoid damage to the vehicle.
Position the load on the roof carrier in such
a way that the vehicle will not sustain dam-
age even when it is in motion.
Depending on the vehicle equipment,
ensure that when the roof carrier is instal-
led you can:
Rfully raise the sliding sunroof/panorama
roof with power tilt/sliding panel
Ropen the tailgate fully
An incorrectly secured roof carrier or roof
load may become detached from the vehicle.
You must therefore ensure that you observe
the roof carrier manufacturer's installation
instructions.
Vehicles with a panorama roof with
po

wer tilt/sliding panel: the panorama roof
with power tilt/sliding panel cannot be
opened if a roof carrier is installed. The pan-
orama roof with power tilt/sliding panel can
still be raised to allow ventilation of the vehi-
cle interior.
If the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel makes contact with a roof carrier
approved by Mercedes-Benz, the sunroof will
lower slightly but remain raised at the rear.
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Attaching theroof car rier
XSecur eth eroo fcarrie rto th eroo frails .
XObserv eth emanufacturer' sinstallation
instructions.
Features
Cup holder
Import ant safety notes
GWARNIN G
If objects in th epassenger compartmen tare
stowed incorrectly, they can slid eor be
throw naround and hit vehicl eoccupants.
There is aris kof injury, particularly in th e
event of sudden braking or asudden chang e
in direction .
RAlways stow objects so that they canno tbe
throw naround in suc hsituations.
RAlways mak esur ethat objects do no tpro -
trude from stowage spaces, parcel nets or
stowage nets .
RClose thelockable stowage spaces before
starting ajourney.
RStow and secure objects that are heavy,
hard, pointed, sharp-edged, fragile or to o
larg ein th ecargo compartment.
!Only use th ecup holders for containers of
th eright siz eand whic hhav elids. The
drinks could otherwise spill .
!Do notexpos edrinks bottles in th ecup
holder in th ecenter console to continuous,
stron gand direct sunlight. The passenger
compartmen tin th earea of th ecenter con-
sole can otherwise be damaged by th econ-
centrated and reflecte dsunlight.
Observ eth eloadin gguidelines (
Ypage 306).
Cup holder in the front-compa rtment
center console
XTo open :open th e stowage compartmen t
(
Ypage 307).
XTo remove: slide catch=forwards and
pull out cup holder ;.
XTo insert:insert cup holder ;and slide
bac kcatch =.
XTo close: push cover :of th e stowage
compartmen tclosed.
If you remove th ecup holder insert ,you can
use th eresulting compartmen tfor stowage .
You can remove th ecup holder' srubber mat
for cleaning .Clean wit hclear, lukewar m
water only.
Cup holder in the rear seat ar mrest
!Do no tsit on or support your body weigh t
on th erear seat armres twhen it is folded
down ,as you could otherwise damag eit.
!Close th ecup holder before foldin gth e
rear seat armres tup. Otherwise, th ecup
holder could be damaged.
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