2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC COUPE tailgate

The image from the reversing camera is avail-
able throughout the manoeuvring process.
X To switch the function mode for vehicles
with trailer tow hitch:using the controller,
select symbol :for the "Reverse parking"
function or symbol ;for "Coupling up a
trailer".
The symbol of the selected function is high-
lighted.
X To deactivate: shift transmission to position
P.
or X Drive forwards at a speed greater than
12 km/h.
Multimedia system display The reversing camera may show a distorted view
of obstacles, show them incorrectly or not at all.
Obstacles are not shown by the reversing cam-
era in the following locations:
R very close to the rear bumper
R under the rear bumper
R in the area immediately above the recessed
tailgate handle
! Objects not at ground level may appear to
be further away than they actually are, e.g.:
R the bumper of a parked vehicle
R the drawbar of a trailer
R the ball coupling of a trailer tow hitch
R the rear section of an HGV
R a slanted post
Use the guidelines only for orientation.
Approach objects no further than the bottom- most guideline. :
Yellow guide line at a distance of approx-
imately 4.0 m from the rear of the vehicle
; White guide lines without steering input,
vehicle width including the exterior mirrors
(static)
= Yellow guide lines for vehicle width including
the exterior mirrors, for current steering
input (dynamic)
? Yellow lanes marking the course the tyres
will take for current steering input (dynamic) A
Yellow guide line at a distance of approx-
imately 1.0 m from the rear of the vehicle
B Vehicle centre axis (locating aid)
C Bumper
D Red guide line at a distance of approximately
0.30 m from the rear of the vehicle
If the transmission is shifted to position R, guide
lines appear in the camera image.
The distance specifications apply only to
objects that are at ground level. Driving systems
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The line thickness and colour of the brackets
show how far the vehicle is from an object.
R yellow brackets with thin lines: PARKTRONIC
is active
R yellow brackets with normal lines: an object is
present in close range of the vehicle
R red line: an object is present in the immediate
close range of the vehicle
Important safety notes The 360° camera is only an aid and may show a
distorted view of obstacles, show them incor-
rectly or not show them at all. The 360° camera
is not a substitute for attentive driving.
The responsibility for safe manoeuvring and
parking remains with you. Make sure that there are no persons, animals or objects in range
while manoeuvring and parking.
You are responsible for safety at all times and
must always pay attention to your immediate
surroundings when parking and manoeuvring.
This applies to the areas behind, in front of and
beside the vehicle. You could otherwise endan-
ger yourself and others.
The 360° camera will not function or will func-
tion only to a limited extent:
R if the doors are open
R if the exterior mirrors are folded in
R if the tailgate is open
R in heavy rain, snow or fog
R at night or in very dark places
R if the cameras are exposed to very bright light
R if the area is lit by fluorescent lamps or LED
lighting (the display may flicker)
R if the camera lenses mist up, e.g. when you
drive into a heated garage in winter, causing a
rapid change in temperature
R if the camera lenses are dirty or covered
R if the vehicle components in which the cam-
eras are fitted are damaged. In this case, have
the camera position and setting checked at a qualified specialist workshop
Do not use the 360° camera under such cir-
cumstances. You could otherwise injure others
or damage objects when parking the vehicle.
The guide lines on the multimedia system dis-
play show the distances to your vehicle. The
distances apply only at road level.
In trailer mode, the guide lines are shown at the
level of the trailer tow hitch. The camera in the rear area is protected by a
flap. This flap opens when the 360° camera is
activated. See the notes on cleaning
(Y page 335). For technical reasons, the flap
may remain open briefly after the 360° camera
has been deactivated.
The field of vision and other functions of the
camera system may be restricted due to addi-
tional attachments (e.g. licence plate holder,
rear bicycle carrier).
On vehicles with height-adjustable suspension,
due to the technical conditions, leaving the
standard height can result in the following:
R inaccuracies in the guide lines
R inaccuracies in the display of generated
images (top view)
Activation conditions The image from the 360° camera appears when
R the multimedia system is switched on
R the 360° camera 360° camera function is switched on
If you are driving at more than a moderate speed
and switch on the 360° camera, a warning mes- sage appears.
The warning message disappears in the follow-
ing situations:
R you are again driving at a moderate speed.
The 360° camera is then activated
R the message is confirmed with the %but-
ton
Switching the 360° camera on/off with
the button X
To switch on: press button:.
The following appears depending on whether gear Dor Ris selected: Driving systems
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R
a split screen with top view and the image
from the front camera or
R a split screen with top view and the image
from the rear view camera
X To switch off: press button:again.
Switching on the 360° camera using
reverse gear You can show images from the 360° camera
automatically by engaging reverse gear.
X Make sure that the Activation by R gear
Activation by R gear
function is selected in the multimedia system (see Digital Owner's Manual).
X To show the 360° camera image: engage
reverse gear.
The multimedia system shows the area
behind the vehicle in split-screen mode. You
see the top view of the vehicle and the image
from the reversing camera.
You cannot stop the 360° camera display if
reverse gear is engaged.
Selecting the split-screen view or full-
screen mode Switching between split screen views:
X To switch to the line with the vehicle icons:
slide 5the controller.
X To select a vehicle icon: turn the controller.
Switching to full-screen mode:
X Turn and press 180° 180°view
viewwith the controller.
The full-screen option is available only in the fol- lowing views:
R top view with image from the reversing cam-
era
R top view with image from the front camera
Multimedia system display Important safety notes
The camera system may show a distorted view
of obstacles, show them incorrectly or not show them at all. Obstacles in the following locations
are not shown by the system:
R under the front and rear bumpers
R very close to the front and rear bumpers
R in the area immediately above the recessed
tailgate handle R
very close to the exterior mirrors
R in the transitional areas between the various
cameras in the virtual top view
! Objects not at ground level may appear to
be further away than they actually are, e.g.:
R the bumper of a parked vehicle
R the drawbar of a trailer
R the ball coupling of a trailer tow hitch
R the rear section of an HGV
R a slanted post
Use the guidelines only for orientation.
Approach objects no further than the bottom- most guideline.
Top view with image from the reversing
camera :
Yellow guide line at a distance of approx-
imately 4.0 m from the rear of the vehicle
; Symbol for the split-screen setting with top
view and reversing camera image
= Guide lines for the maximum steering input
? Yellow lanes marking the course the tyres
will take for current steering input (dynamic)
A Yellow guide lines for vehicle width including
the exterior mirrors – dynamic for current
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This will use the braking effect of the engine, so
less braking will be required to maintain the
vehicle speed. This relieves the load on the
brake system and prevents the brakes from
overheating and wearing too quickly. If you need additional braking, depress the brake pedal
repeatedly rather than continuously.
Driving tips R
Maintain a greater distance to the vehicle in
front than when driving without a trailer.
R Avoid braking abruptly. If possible, brake gen-
tly at first to allow the trailer to run on. Then,
increase the braking force rapidly.
R The values given for gradient-climbing capa-
bilities from a standstill refer to sea level.
When driving in mountainous areas, note that
the power output of the engine, and conse-
quently the vehicle's gradient-climbing capa-
bility from a standstill, decrease with increas- ing altitude.
If the trailer swings from side to side:
X Do not accelerate under any circumstances.
X Do not countersteer.
X Brake, if necessary. Swivelling the ball coupling in/out
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If the ball coupling is not engaged, the trailer
may come loose. There is a risk of an accident.
Make sure that the ball coupling is securely
engaged and locked in position.
! Do not attempt to speed the up the swing-
out procedure by applying additional pressure
with your foot. The system could otherwise be
mechanically damaged.
In order to tow a trailer with the vehicle, you
must swivel the ball coupling out.
You can swivel the ball coupling out by means of the switch on the driver's door or the tailgate.
The trailer socket is integrated in the ball cou-
pling and swivels out with it.
Swivel the ball coupling in or out only when the
swivel range is unobstructed. Swivelling out using the switch on the
driver's door
X
Make sure that the vehicle is stationary.
X Shift the transmission to position P.
X Switch the ignition on.
X Pull switch :briefly.
After a short time, the ball coupling swivels
out from under the rear bumper. It can take up to seven seconds before the ball coupling
visibly swivels out.
X Remove the protective cap from the ball cou-
pling and store it in a safe place.
Until the ball coupling vertically engages in a
securely locked position:
R indicator lamp ;flashes
R the Trailer coupling extending…
Trailer coupling extending… mes-
sage appears on the multifunction display
If the ball coupling encounters an obstacle in the
swivel range, the ball coupling swivels back into
the out-of-use position.
Swivelling out using the switch on the
tailgate X
Make sure that the vehicle is stationary.
X Open the tailgate. 220
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X
Pull switch :briefly.
After a short time, the ball coupling swivels
out from under the rear bumper. It can take up to seven seconds before the ball coupling
visibly swivels out.
X Remove the protective cap from the ball cou-
pling and store it in a safe place.
Until the ball coupling vertically engages in a
securely locked position:
R indicator lamp ;flashes
R the Trailer coupling extending… Trailer coupling extending… mes-
sage appears on the multifunction display
If the ball coupling encounters an obstacle in the
swivel range, the ball coupling swivels back into
the out-of-use position.
Swivelling in using the switch on the
driver's door X
Make sure that the vehicle is stationary and
the trailer cables are disconnected.
X Place the protective cap on the ball coupling.
X Shift the transmission to position P.
X Switch the ignition on.
X Pull switch :briefly.
After a short time, the ball coupling swivels in under the rear bumper. It can take up to sevenseconds before the ball coupling visibly swiv-
els in.
Until the ball coupling engages in a securely
locked position under the bumper:
R indicator lamp ;flashes
R the Trailer coupling extending… Trailer coupling extending… mes-
sage appears on the multifunction display The ball coupling swivels back into the out-of-
use position when:
R you drive off before the Trailer
Trailer coupling coupling
extending…
extending… display message has disap-
peared from the multifunction display
R the ball coupling encounters an obstacle in
the swivel range
Swivelling in using the switch on the
tailgate X
Make sure that the vehicle is stationary and
the trailer cables are disconnected.
X Place the protective cap on the ball coupling.
X Open the tailgate.
X Pull switch :briefly.
After a short time, the ball coupling swivels in under the rear bumper. It can take up to sevenseconds before the ball coupling visibly swiv-
els in.
Until the ball coupling engages in a securely
locked position under the bumper:
R indicator lamp ;flashes
R the Trailer coupling extending…
Trailer coupling extending… mes-
sage appears on the multifunction display
The ball coupling swivels back into the out-of-
use position when:
R you drive off before the Trailer Trailercoupling
coupling
extending…
extending… display message has disap-
peared from the multifunction display
R the ball coupling encounters an obstacle in
the swivel range
Further information on:
R display messages when a trailer is being
towed (Y page 275)
R problems when swivelling the ball coupling
(Y page 224) Towing a trailer
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Problems with trailer towing
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions The ball coupling has
been swivelled in but
does not reach the
securely locked position. R
The indicator lamp in the switch flashes.
R The Trailer coupling Check lock Trailer coupling Check lock message appears on the
multifunction display.
X Initiate a new swivelling procedure.
If the ball coupling does not reach the securely locked position as a
result: X Start the engine.
or
X Pull and hold the switch during the whole swivelling procedure.
If the unlocked ball coupling does not reach the securely locked posi- tion even after several attempts:
X Make sure that there is sufficient ground clearance before continu-
ing the journey.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
As long as the message Trailer Trailercoupling
coupling Check
Checklock
lockis shown on
the multifunction display, no trailer should be attached. Unlocking using the
switch on the tailgate:
The ball coupling does
not swivel out even
though:
R the vehicle is station-
ary
R no trailer cable is con-
nected
R the switch was briefly
pulled The on-board voltage is too low.
X Start the engine.
If the ball coupling still does not unlock:
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. 224
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Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions Unlocking using the
switch on the driver's
door:
The ball coupling does
not swivel out even
though:
R the vehicle is station-
ary
R no trailer cable is con-
nected The on-board voltage is too low.
X Engage parking position P.
X Switch on the power supply.
or X Start the engine.
If the ball coupling still does not unlock: X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. The ball coupling does
not swivel out or in. The
indicator lamp in the
switch is flashing perma-
nently. The Trailer Trailer
coupling Check lock
coupling Check lock
message appears on the
multifunction display. There is a malfunction in the release electronics.
X When the ball coupling is swivelled in: pull and hold the switch
on the tailgate until the ball coupling vertically engages in a securely locked position and then engages again under the bumper.
X When the ball coupling is swivelled out: pull and hold the switch
on the tailgate until the ball coupling engages under the bumper.
If the ball coupling still does not unlock: X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Bicycle rack
General notes
Trailer tow hitch (example with additional
guide pin)
Depending on the bicycle rack's design, you can transport up to four bicycles on it:
R When attached by clamping onto the ball cou-
pling :, the maximum payload is 75 kg. You
can transport up to three bicycles.
R When attached to the ball coupling :and
also the guide pin ;, the maximum payload is
100 kg. You can transport up to four bicycles.
The payload is calculated from the weight of the
bicycle rack and the load of the bicycle rack. To transport bicycles with a total weight
between 75 kg and 100 kg, use only bicycle
racks with additional support on the guide
pin
;. Important safety notes
G
WARNING
The bicycle rack can detach from the vehicle if
you
R exceed the permissible payload of the
trailer tow hitch
R use the bicycle rack incorrectly
R attach the bicycle rack to the ball coupling
beneath the ball head
There is a risk of an accident.
For your safety and that of other road users,
observe the following:
R Always observe the permissible payload of
the trailer tow hitch.
R Use the bicycle rack only to transport bicy-
cles. Bicycle rack
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions Without changing
Without changing
gear, consult work‐ gear, consult work‐
shop shop You cannot change the transmission position due to a malfunction.
A warning tone also sounds.
If transmission position
Dis selected:
X Drive to a qualified specialist workshop without shifting the trans-
mission from position D.
If transmission position R,Nor Pis selected:
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 167).
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Reversing Reversing
not
not poss.
poss.
Consult workshop
Consult workshop You cannot shift to transmission position
Rdue to a malfunction.
The transmission positions P,Nor Dcontinue to be available.
A warning tone also sounds.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Transmission Mal‐
Transmission Mal‐
function Stop function Stop A malfunction has occurred in the mechanical transmission compo-
nents.
A warning tone also sounds. The transmission shifts automatically to position N.
X Stop the vehicle, paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Shift the transmission to position P.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling (Y page 167).
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Stop vehicle Leave Stop vehicle Leave
engine engine
running
running Wait
Wait
Transmission cool‐
Transmission cool‐
ing ing The transmission has overheated. Pulling away can be temporarily
impaired or not possible.
X Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traffic
conditions. Do not continue driving.
X Leave the engine running.
X Wait until the display message disappears before pulling away. A The tailgate is open.
G WARNING
When the engine is running, exhaust gases can enter the vehicle inte- rior if the tailgate is open.
There is a risk of poisoning.
X Close the tailgate. 276
Display
messagesOn-board computer and displays