2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC-Class stop start

Driving abroad ............................... 343
Hiding a service message .............. 342
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 343
Service message ............................ 342
Special service requirements ......... 343
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 78
Function ........................................... 78
Switching off the alarm .................... 78
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 253
Display message ............................ 279
Function/notes ............................. 214
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 275
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care) ............... 344
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 159
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 158
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 124
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 165
Changing gear ............................... 165
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 162
Display message ............................ 287
Double-clutch function .................. 165
Drive program ................................ 166
Drive program display .................... 163
Driving tips .................................... 165
DYNAMIC SELECT switch .............. 161
Emergency running mode .............. 169
Engaging drive position .................. 163
Engaging neutral ............................ 163
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 162
Engaging reverse gear ................... 162
Engaging the park position ............ 162
Kickdown ....................................... 165
Manual shifting .............................. 167
Overview ........................................ 161
Problem (malfunction) ................... 169
Pulling away ................................... 157
Rocking the vehicle free ................ 165 Starting the engine
........................ 155
Ste
ering wheel paddle shifters ...... 167
Trailer towing ................................. 165
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ................... 163
Transmission positions .................. 164
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 169
Axle load, permissible (trailer tow-
ing) ...................................................... 416
B
Backup lamp
Changing bulbs .............................. 132
Bag hook ............................................ 313
Ball coupling
Installing ........................................ 230
Removing ....................................... 234
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 68
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist
(Brake Assist PLUS with Cross-
Traffic Assist)
Function/notes ................................ 68
Important safety notes .................... 68
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 86
Important safety notes .................... 85
Replacing ......................................... 86
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 363
Display message ............................ 277
Important safety notes .................. 361
Jump starting ................................. 365
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 253
Display message ............................ 281
Notes/function .............................. 217
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 264
Notes ............................................. 412
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 273
Index5

Top Tether ....................................... 63
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 65
Rear doors ....................................... 66
Children
Special seat belt retractor ............... 61
Cigarette lighter ................................ 320
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 348
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 349
Climate control
Control panel for dual-zone auto-
matic climate control ..................... 141
Controlling automatically ............... 144
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 142
Defrosting the windows ................. 146
Defrosting the windshield .............. 146
ECO start/stop function (dual-
zone automatic climate control) ....1 42
General notes ................................ 140
Indicator lamp ................................ 144
Information about using dual-zone
automatic climate control .............. 141
Ionization ....................................... 149
Overview of systems ......................1 40
Perfume atomizer .......................... 147
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 147
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 144
Refrigerant ..................................... 414
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 414
Setting the air distribution ............. 145
Setting the air vents ......................1 49
Setting the airflow ......................... 145
Setting the temperature ................ 145
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 147
Switching on/off ........................... 142
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 146
Switching the synchronization
function on and off ........................ 145
Coat hooks ......................................... 315
Cockpit
Overview ....... ................................... 32 C
OLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS
Activating/deactivating ................. 252
Display message ............................ 265
Operation/notes .............................. 70
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 350
Combination switch .......................... 126
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 245
Convenience closing feature .............. 99
Convenience opening feature ............ 99
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 341
Display message ............................ 276
Filling capacity ............................... 413
Important safety notes .................. 412
Temperature display in the instru-
ment cluster .................................. 239
Warning lamp ................................. 299
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 29
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 272
Function/notes .............................1 27
Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ....................................................... 130
Crosswind Assist ................................. 75
Cruise control
Cruise control lever ....................... 182
Deactivating ................................... 183
Display message ............................ 284
Driving system ............................... 181
Function/notes .............................1 81
General notes ................................ 181
Important safety notes .................. 181
Setting a speed .............................. 183
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 182
Storing the current speed or call-
ing up the last stored speed .......... 182
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 318
Important safety notes .................. 318
Rear compartment ......................... 318
Index7

STEER CONTROL ............................. 78
Driving system
AIR BODY CONTROL ...................... 195
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 210
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 222
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 225
Active Parking Assist ..................... 201
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 214
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 217
Cruise control ................................ 181
Display message ............................ 279
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 183
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ............... 192
Driving Assistance Plus package ... 222
HOLD function ............................... 194
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 220
Lane Tracking package .................. 217
PARKTRONIC ................................. 198
Rear view camera .......................... 206
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 216
Driving tips
Automatic transmission ................. 165
Brakes ........................................... 178
Break-in period .............................. 152
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 190
Downhill gradient ........................... 178
Drinking and driving ....................... 176
Driving in winter ............................. 180
Driving on flooded roads ................ 180
Driving on wet roads ...................... 180
Exhaust check ............................... 176
Fuel ................................................ 176
General .......................................... 176
Hydroplaning ................................. 180
Icy road surfaces ........................... 180
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 179
Snow chains .................................. 377
Subjecting brakes to a load ........... 178
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ..... 152
Towing a trailer .............................. 228
Wet road surface ........................... 179
DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation)
Display message ............................ 282
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 249 DYNAMIC SELECT switch
Automatic transmission ................. 161
Climate control (dual-zone auto-
matic climate control) .................... 142
E
EASY-ENTRY featureFunction/notes ............................. 117
EASY-EXIT feature
Function/notes ............................. 117
EASY-PACK cargo compartment
management system ........................ 315
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 261
Function/notes ................................ 75
ECO display
Function/notes ............................. 177
On-board computer ....................... 244
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 159
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 158
Deactivating/activating ................. 159
General information ....................... 158
Important safety notes .................. 158
Introduction ................................... 158
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 60
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 90
Vehicle ............................................. 90
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 57
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ............................................ 97
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 23
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 299
Display message ............................ 276
ECO start/stop function ................ 158
Engine number ............................... 409
Irregular running ............................ 160
Jump-starting ................................. 365
Starting (important safety notes) ... 155
Starting problems .......................... 160
Index9

Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 155
Starting via smartphone ................ 156
Starting with the Start/Stop but-
ton ................................................. 156
Switching off .................................. 173
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 370
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 160
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 340
Additives ........................................ 412
Checking the oil level ..................... 339
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 339
Display message ............................ 278
Filling capacity ............................... 412
General notes ................................ 411
Notes about oil grades ................... 411
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 339
Viscosity ........................................ 412
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
Characteristics ................................. 73
Crosswind Assist ............................. 75
Deactivating/activating ................... 74
Display message ............................ 258
Function/notes ................................ 73
General notes .................................. 73
Important safety information ........... 73
Trailer stabilization ........................... 75
Warning lamp ................................. 296
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 73
Exhaust
see Exhaust pipe
Exhaust check ................................... 176
Exhaust pipe
Cleaning ......................................... 349
Exterior lighting
Cleaning ......................................... 348
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 119
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 120
Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 119
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 119 Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 120
Setting ........................................... 119
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 122
Storing the parking position .......... 120
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 307
F
Features............................................. 318
Filler cap
see Refueling
Flat tire
Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel ................................... 395
MOExtended tires .......................... 357
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 356
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 358
Floormats ........................................... 335
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 406
Two-way radio ................................ 406
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 411
Consumption information .............. 411
Consumption statistics .................. 245
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 244
Displaying the range ...................... 244
Driving tips .................................... 176
E10 ................................................ 410
Fuel gauge ....................................... 33
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 410
Important safety notes .................. 409
Problem (malfunction) ................... 172
Refueling ........................................ 169
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 410
Fuel filler flap
Opening ......................................... 170
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 244
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 410
Problem (malfunction) ................... 172
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 372
Before changing ............................. 370
10Index

J
JackUsing ............................................. 396
Jump starting (engine) ......................365
K
Key positions
SmartKey ....................................... 153
Start/Stop button .......................... 153
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing feature .......... 100
Deactivation ..................................... 83
Locking ............................................ 83
Removing the Start/Stop button ... 155
Unlocking ......................................... 83
Kickdown
Driving tips ....................................1 65
Manual gearshifting ....................... 168
Knee bag .............................................. 50
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 221
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 253
Display message ............................ 280
Function/information .................... 220
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Tracking package ..................... 217
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 63
Level control (display message) ...... 280
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 274
Light function, active
Display message ............................ 274
Light sensor (display message) ....... 275
Lights
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 127
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 124
Cornering light function ................. 127
Fogged up headlamps .................... 128
General notes ................................ 124
Hazard warning lamps ................... 127 High beam flasher .......................... 126
High-beam headlamps ................... 126
Light switch ................................... 124
Low-beam headlamps .................... 125
Parking lamps ................................ 125
Rear fog lamp ................................ 125
Setting exterior lighting ................. 124
Standing lamps .............................. 126
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 255
Turn signals ................................... 126
see Interior lighting
Loading guidelines ............................ 306
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 90
Emergency locking ........................... 91
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 89
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Low-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 131
Display message ............................ 272
Switching on/off ........................... 125
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 112
M
M+S tires ............................................ 376
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 346
mbrace
Call priority .................................... 328
Display message ............................ 265
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 328
Downloading routes ....................... 331
Emergency call .............................. 325
General notes ................................ 324
Geo fencing ................................... 332
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 330
12Index

Fuel ................................................ 409
Important safety notes .................. 409
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 414
Washer fluid ................................... 413
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 256
On-board computer ....................... 252
Side impact air bag ............................. 50
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 274
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 347
Convenience closing feature ............ 99
Convenience opening feature .......... 99
Important safety information ........... 98
Opening/closing .............................. 98
Problem (malfunction) ................... 101
Resetting ....................................... 100
Reversing feature ............................. 98
Ski and snowboard bag .................... 309
Sliding sunroof
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 86
Changing the programming ............. 84
Checking the battery ....................... 86
Convenience closing feature .......... 100
Convenience opening feature .......... 99
Display message ............................ 290
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 83
Important safety notes .................... 82
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 84
Loss ................................................. 87
Mechanical key ................................ 85
Overview .......................................... 82
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 153
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 87
Starting the engine ........................ 155
Smartphone
Starting the engine ........................ 156
Snow chains ...................................... 377
Socket (12 V)
Cargo compartment ....................... 322
Center console .............................. 321
General notes ................................ 321
Rear compartment ......................... 321 Special seat belt retractor
.................. 61
Specialist workshop ............................ 27
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................ 255
Digital ............................................ 245
In the Instrume
nt cluster ................. 33
Segments ...................................... 238
Selecting the display unit ............... 255
see Instrument cluster
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 274
Switching on/off ........................... 126
Start/Stop button
Starting the engine ........................ 156
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 155
STEER CONTROL .................................. 78
Steering
Display message ............................ 289
Warning lamps ............................... 303
Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot
(DISTRONIC PLUS)
Display message ............................ 284
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL
see STEER CONTROL
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 116
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 115
Button overview ............................... 35
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 239
Cleaning ......................................... 350
EASY ENTRY/EXIT feature ............. 117
Important safety notes .................. 115
Steering wheel heating .................. 116
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 122
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ................... 117
Switching on/off ........................... 116
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 167
Stowage areas ................................... 306
Index17

Cockpit
FunctionPage
:Steering wheel paddle
shifters
167
;Combination switch126
=Horn
?Instrument cluster33
ADIRECT SELECT lever162
BClimate control systems140
COverhead control panel39
DControl panel for Audio 20/
COMAND and vehicle func-
tions
37
EIgnition lock153
Start/Stop button153
FAdjusts the steering wheel115
GCruise control lever182
FunctionPage
HElectric parking brake174
IDiagnostics connection26
JOpens the hood338
KLight switch124
LControl panel for:
Activating Steering Assist192
Switching on Active Lane
Keeping Assist
225
Deactivating PARKTRONIC198
Switching on the 360° cam-
era
210
Switching on the head-up
display
241
Vehicles without a driver
assistance system: map/
coin holder
32Cockpit
At a glance

Center console, lower section
FunctionPage
:Stowage compartment306
Ashtray320
Cigarette lighter320
Socket321
Cup holder318
;Adjusts the volume/mute
(see the separate operating
instructions)
=Switches Audio 20 or
COMAND on or off (see the
separate operating instruc-
tions)
?Touchpad (see the separate
operating instructions)
FunctionPage
AStowage compartment306
BèECO start/stop func-
tion
158
CAdjusts the vehicle level
(AIR BODY CONTROL)
195
Deactivates PARKTRONIC198
DDYNAMIC SELECT switch161
EAudio or COMAND control-
ler (see the separate oper-
ating instructions)
38Center console
At a glance