2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC-Class restraint

BrakesABS .................................................. 67
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 72
BAS .................................................. 68
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 68
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 412
Display message ............................ 258
EBD .................................................. 75
Hill start assist ............................... 157
HOLD function ............................... 194
Important safety notes .................. 178
Maintenance .................................. 179
Parking brake ................................ 174
Riding tips ...................................... 178
Warning lamp ................................. 293
Breakdown
Where will I find...? ........................ 354
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 32
Buttons on the steering wheel ......... 239
C
California
Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 24
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Care
360° camera ................................. 349
Car wash ........................................ 344
Carpets .......................................... 352
Display ........................................... 350
Exhaust pipe .................................. 349
Exterior lights ................................ 348
Gear or selector lever .................... 350
Interior ........................................... 350
Matte finish ................................... 346
Notes ............................................. 343
Paint .............................................. 346
Plastic trim .................................... 350
Power washer ................................ 345
Rear view camera .......................... 348
Roof lining ...................................... 352
Seat belt ........................................ 351 Seat cover ..................................... 351
Sensors ......................................... 348
Side running board ........................ 348
Steering wheel ............................... 350
Trim pieces .................................... 350
Washing by hand ........................... 345
Wheels ........................................... 347
Windows ........................................ 347
Wiper blades .................................. 347
Wooden trim .................................. 350
Cargo compartment
Opening/closing (from outside,
HANDS-FREE ACCESS) .................... 94
Cargo compartment cover
Important safety notes .................. 313
Notes/how to use ......................... 313
Cargo compartment enlarge-
ment ................................................... 309
Cargo compartment floor
Important safety notes .................. 316
Opening/closing ............................ 316
Stowage well (under) ..................... 316
Cargo net
Attaching ....................................... 314
Important safety information ......... 314
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 312
CD player (on-board computer) ........ 249
Center console
Lower section .................................. 38
Upper section .................................. 37
Central locking
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........ 83
Changing bulbs
High-beam headlamps ................... 131
Low-beam headlamps .................... 131
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ............................................ 132
Reversing lamps ............................ 132
Turn si
gnals (front) ......................... 132
Changing the media source ............. 248
Child
Restraint system .............................. 62
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 65
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 63
On the front-passenger seat ............ 64
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 65
6Index

Dashboard fuse box ....................... 371
Fuse box in the cargo compart-
ment .............................................. 372
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 371
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 371
Important safety notes .................. 370
G
Garage door openerClearing the memory ..................... 335
General notes ................................ 332
Important safety notes .................. 332
Opening/closing the garage doo r..3 35
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 333
Synchronizing the rolling code ....... 333
Gasoline ............................................. 410
Genuine parts ...................................... 22
Glove box ...........................................3 07
H
HANDS-FREE ACCESS.......................... 94
Hazard warning lamps ......................127
Head restraints
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 112
Adjusting (manually) ......................1 11
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 112
Adjusting the fore-and-aft posi-
tion manually ................................. 111
General notes ................................ 111
Important safety notes .................. 111
Installing/removing (rear) .............. 112
Head-up display
Adjusting the brightness ................ 255
Displays and operating .................. 242
Function/notes .............................2 41
Important safety notes .................. 241
Selecting displays .......................... 254
Setting the position ....................... 254
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 122
Headlamps
Cleaning system (notes) ................ 413
Fogging up ..................................... 128 see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High beam flasher .............................1 26
High-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 127
Changing bulbs .............................. 131
Display message ............................ 274
Switching on/off ........................... 126
Hill start assist .................................. 157
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 195
Activation conditions ..................... 194
Deactivating ................................... 195
Display message ............................ 282
Function/notes .............................1 94
General notes ................................ 194
Hood
Closing ...........................................3 39
Display message ............................ 288
Important safety notes .................. 338
Opening ......................................... 338
Horn ...................................................... 32
HUD
see Head-up display
Hydroplaning ..................................... 180
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 78
Indicator and warning lamps
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS .............................................. 301
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Insect protection on the radiator .... 339
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 33
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 34
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 238
Interior lighting
Control ...........................................1 29
Emergency lighting ........................ 130
Overview ........................................ 129
Reading lamp ................................. 129
Index11

Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem .................................................. 42
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 51
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 43
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 66
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 59
PRE-SAFE
®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 59
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 43
Seat belt .......................................... 44
OCS
Conditions ....................................... 51
Faults ............................................... 56
Operation .........................................5 2
System self-test ............................... 54
Odometer ........................................... 244
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
Assistance graphic menu ............... 251
Assistance menu ........................... 252
Display messages .......................... 257
Displaying a service message ........ 343
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 189
Factory settings ............................. 256
Head-up display ............................. 241
Important safety notes .................. 238
Instrument cluster menu ............... 255
Lights menu ................................... 255
Media menu ................................... 248
Menu overview .............................. 243
Message memory .......................... 257
Navigation menu ............................ 246
Operation ....................................... 239
Radio menu ................................... 248
Service menu ................................. 252
Settings menu ............................... 252
Standard display ............................ 244
Telephone menu ............................ 250
Trip menu ...................................... 244
Video DVD operation ..................... 249
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 132 Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 26
Important safety notes .................... 25
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operator's Manual
Overview .......................................... 23
Vehicle equipment ........................... 23
Outside temperature displ
ay
........... 239
Overhead control panel ...................... 39
Override feature
Rear side windows ........................... 66
P
Paddle shifterssee Steering wheel paddle shifters
Paint code number ............................ 408
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 346
Panic alarm .......................................... 42
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Important safety notes .................. 101
Opening/closing ............................ 102
Problem (malfunction) ................... 106
Resetting ....................................... 104
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 172
Parking brake ................................ 174
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 120
Rear view camera .......................... 206
Switching off the engine ................ 173
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
see 360° camera
see Active Parking Assist
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
see Rear view camera
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 261
Electric parking brake .................... 174
Warning lamp ................................. 298
Parking lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 125
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 200
14Index

Remote controlGarage door opener ....................... 332
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 333
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes .................. 130
Overview of bulb types .................. 130
Removing/replacing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 131
Reporting safety defects .................... 27
Rescue card ......................................... 28
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 278
Warning lamp ................................. 299
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 268
Introduction ..................................... 42
Warning lamp ................................. 298
Warning lamp (function) ................... 43
Reversing feature
Panorama sliding sunroof .............. 102
Roller sunblinds ............................. 103
Side windows ................................... 98
Tailgate ............................................ 92
Reversing lamps (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 274
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 24
Roller sunblind
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel .................................. 103
Rear side windows ......................... 319
Roller sunblinds (panorama roof
with power tilt/sliding panel)
Operating ....................................... 104
Roof carrier ........................................ 317
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 352
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 415
S
Safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 60
see Operating safety
SD memory card
Selecting ........................................ 249 Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 47
Adjusting the height ......................... 46
center rear-compartment seat ......... 47
Cleaning ......................................... 351
Correct usage .................................. 45
Fastening ......................................... 46
Important safety guidelines ............. 44
Introduction ..................................... 44
Releasing ......................................... 47
Warning lamp ................................. 292
Warning lamp (function) ................... 48
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 110
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 112
Adjusting the head restraint .......... 111
Calling up a stored setting (mem-
ory function) .................................. 122
Cleaning the cover ......................... 351
Correct driver's seat position ........ 108
Folding the backrest (rear com-
partment) forwards/back ...... 309, 310
Important safety notes .................. 109
Seat heating .................................. 112
Seat heating problem .................... 114
Seat ventilation .............................. 114
Seat ventilation problem ................ 115
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 122
Switching seat heating on/off ....... 112
Switching seat ventilation on/off .. 114
Securing a load
see Securing cargo
Securing cargo .................................. 312
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 350
see Automatic transmission
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 348
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 252
Service message
see ASSYST PLUS
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 412
Coolant (engine) ............................ 412
Engine oil ....................................... 411
16Index

W
Warning and indicator lampsABS ................................................ 294
Brakes ...........................................2 93
Check Engine ................................. 299
Coolant .......................................... 299
Distance warning ........................... 301
ESP
®.............................................. 296
ESP®OFF ....................................... 297
Fuel tank ........................................ 299
General notes ................................ 291
Overview .......................................... 34
Parking brake ................................ 298
PASSENGER AIR BAG ......................4 3
Reserv efuel .................................. .299
Restraint system ............................ 298
Seat belt ........................................ 292
Steering ......................................... 303
Tire pressure monitor .................... 302
Warranty .............................................. 23
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 289
Wheel and tire combinations
Tires ............................................... 401
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 399
Wheel chock ...................................... 396
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 395
Checking ........................................ 375
Cleaning ......................................... 347
General notes ................................ 399
Important safety notes .................. 374
Information on driving .................... 374
Interchanging/changing ................ 395
Mounting a new wheel ................... 398
Mounting a wheel .......................... 395
Removing a wheel .......................... 398
Snow chains .................................. 377
Storing ...........................................3 95
Tightening torque ........................... 399
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 399
Window curtain air bag
Display message ............................ 269
Operation ......................................... 51
Windows
see Side windows Windshield
Defrosting .............. ........................ 146
Wi

ndshield washer fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid ....................... 341
Important safety notes .................. 413
Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) ................... 138
Rear window wiper ........................ 135
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 135
Switching on/off ........................... 134
Winter driving
Important safety notes .................. 376
Slippery road surfaces ................... 180
Snow chains .................................. 377
Winter operation
Radiator cover ............................... 339
Summer tires ................................. 376
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 376
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 347
Important safety notes .................. 135
Replacing ....................................... 135
Replacing (rear window) ................ 137
Replacing (windshield) ................... 135
Wooden trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 350
Index21

Protection of the environment
General notes
HEnvironmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of compre-
hensive environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
that form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in a manner
that takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an environmen-
tally responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tire wear are affected by these factors:
Roperating conditions of your vehicle
Ryour personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
Ravoid short trips as these increase fuel con-
sumption.
Ralways make sure that the tire pressures
are correct.
Rdo not carry any unnecessary weight.
Rremove roof racks once you no longer need
them.
Ra regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
Ralways have service work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
Rdo not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
Rdo not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary.
Rdrive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
Ravoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking.
Rchange gear in good time and use each gear
only up to Ôof its maximum engine speed.
Rswitch off the engine in stationary traffic.
Rkeep an eye on the vehicle's fuel consump-
tion.
Environmental concerns and recom-
mendations
Wherever the operating instructions require
you to dispose of materials, first try to regen-
erate or re-use them. Observe the relevant
environmental rules and regulations when
disposing of materials. In this way you will
help to protect the environment.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
HEnvironmental note
Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned major
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts. They are covered by the
same Limited Warranty entitlements as new
parts.
!Air bags and Emergency Tensioning Devi-
ces, as well as control units and sensors for these restraint systems, may be installed in
the following areas of your vehicle:
Rdoors
Rdoor pillars
Rdoor sills
Rseats
Rcockpit
Rinstrument cluster
Rcenter console
Do not install accessories such as audio
systems in these areas. Do not carry out
repairs or welding. You could impair the
operating efficiency of the restraint sys-
tems.
Have aftermarket accessories installed at a qualified specialist workshop.
22Introduction

This data can help provide a better under-
standing of the circumstances in which
crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data is
recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial
crash situation occurs; no data is recorded bythe EDR under normal driving conditions and
no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age,
and crash location) are recorded. However,
other parties, such as law enforcement, can
combine the EDR data with the type of per-
sonal identification data routinely acquired
during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special
equipment is required, and access to the vehi-
cle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the
vehicle manufacturer, other parties that have
the special equipment, such as law enforce-
ment, can read the information by accessing
the vehicle or the EDR.
EDR data may be used in civil and criminal
matters as a tool in accident reconstruction,
accident claims, and vehicle safety. Since the
Crash Data Retrieval CDR tool that is used to
extract data from the EDR is commercially
available, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
("MBUSA") expressly disclaims any and all lia-
bility arising from the extraction of this infor- mation by unauthorized Mercedes-Benz per-
sonnel.
MBUSA will not share EDR data with others
without the consent of the vehicle owners or,
if the vehicle is leased, without the consent of
the lessee. Exceptions to this representation
include responses to subpoenas by law
enforcement; by federal, state or local gov-
ernment; in connection with or arising out of
litigation involving MBUSA or its subsidiaries
and affiliates; or, as required by law.
Warning: The EDR is a component of the
Restraint System Module. Tampering with,
altering, modifying or removing the EDR com-
ponent may result in a malfunction of the
Restraint System Module and other systems.
State laws or regulations regarding EDRs that
conflict with federal regulation are pre-emp-
ted. This means that in the event of such con-
flict, the federal regulation governs. As of February 2013, 13 states have enacted laws
relating to EDRs.
Information on copyright
General information
Information on license for free and open-
source software used in your vehicle and its
electronic components is available on the fol-
lowing website:
http://www.mercedes-benz.com/
opensource
Introduction29
Z

Warning and indicator lamps
FunctionPage
:åESP®OFF296
;÷ESP®296
=·Distance warning301
?ÐPower steering303
A#! Turn signals126
B!Electric parking brake
(yellow)
298
C! ABS294
D;Check Engine299
EElectric parking brake (red)298
F USA only
!Canada only
FBrakes (red)293
$USA only
JCanada only
G?Coolant299
HéThis lamp has no func-
tion
FunctionPage
IJ This lamp has no func-
tion
J6 Restraint system43
KüSeat belts292
LKHigh-beam head-
lamps
126
ML Low-beam head-
lamps
125
N8 Reserve fuel299
OTParking lamps,
license plate lamp and
instrument cluster lighting
125
PN This lamp has no func-
tion
QR Rear fog lamp125
RhTire pressure monitor302
34Instrument cluster
At a glance