1, 2, 3 ...
4ETS (Electronic Traction System) see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 190
4MATIC off-road system ...................190
12 V socket
see Socket (12 V)
230 V power socket .......................... 319
360° camera
Cleaning ......................................... 335
Display in the multimedia system .. 204
Function/notes ............................ .202 A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 250
Function/notes ................................ 68
Warning lamp ................................. 283
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 56
Activating media mode
General notes ................................ 303
Activating/deactivating air-recir-
culation mode ................................... .134
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 130
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 241
Display message ............................ 268
Function/notes ............................ .213
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 242
Display message ............................ 268
Function/notes ............................ .216
Active light function ......................... 118
Active Light System
Display message ............................ 261
Active Parking Assist
Cancelling ...................................... 197
Detecting parking spaces .............. 194
Display message ............................ 269 Exiting a parking space .................. 197
Function/notes ............................
.194
Important safety notes .................. 194
Parking .......................................... 196
Towing a trailer .............................. 194
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 77
Adaptive Brake Assist
Function/notes ................................ 72
Adaptive brake lights .......................... 73
Adaptive Damping System
Function/notes ............................ .190
Adaptive Damping System (ADS) ..... 188
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 262
Function/notes ............................ .119
Switching on/off ........................... 119
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus
Display message ............................ 262
Function/notes ............................ .119
Switching on/off ........................... 120
AdBlue ®
Additive ......................................... 376
Display message ............................ 265
Displaying level and range ............. 240
Filling capacity ............................... 376
Important safety notes .................. 376
Low outside temperatures ............. 376
Purity ............................................. 376
Topping up ..................................... 164
Additional speedometer ................... 244
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 377
Address book
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 292
Adjusting the headlamp range ......... 117
Adjusting the volume
Multimedia system ........................ 293
AIR BODY CONTROL
Display message ............................ 266
Function/notes ............................ .187
Lowering the rear of the vehicle .... 189
Raising the rear of the vehicle ....... 189
Air conditioning
General notes ................................ 127
Air filter (white display message) .... 265
Air vents
Important safety notes .................. 141
Rear ............................................... 141 4
Index
Setting ........................................... 141
Setting the centre air vents ........... 141
Setting the side air vents ............... 141
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Airbag
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation .......................... 49
Introduction ..................................... 46
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 42
Airbags
Display message ............................ 259
Front airbag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 47
Important safety guidelines ............. 46
Kneebag ........................................... 48
Sidebag ............................................ 48
Triggering ......................................... 53
Windowbag ...................................... 48
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 79
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 79
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 79
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
AMG
Performance Seat .......................... 106
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 245
AMG Performance exhaust system
can be selected ................................. 150
Anti-glare film .................................... 324
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Aquaplaning ....................................... 173
Armrest
Stowage compartment .................. 307
Ashtray ............................................... 317
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 239
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 240
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........ 330
Driving abroad ............................... 331
Hiding a service message .............. 330 Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 330
Service message ............................ 330
Special service requirements ......... 331
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 79
Function ........................................... 79
Switching off the alarm .................... 79
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 242
Display message ............................ 266
Function/note s............................. 207
Authorised workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 261
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 148
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 148
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation
Display message ............................ 259
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation system
Operation ......................................... 49
Problems ......................................... 53
System self-test ............................... 52
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 115
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 156
Changing gear ............................... 156
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 154
Display message ............................ 275
Double-clutch function .................. 156
Drive program display .................... 155
Drive programs .............................. 157
Driving tip s.................................... 156
DYNAMIC SELECT switch .............. 152
Emergency running mod e.............. 161
Engaging drive position .................. 155
Engaging neutral ............................ 154
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 154
Engaging reverse gear ................... 154
Engaging the park position ............ 154
Gearshift recommendation ............ 160 Index
5
If you wish to exit the vehicle, always turn off
the ignition and secure the vehicle against
rolling away.
General notes :
ECO start/stop display
Hybrid vehicles: observe the notes on the ECO
start/stop function in the separate Owner's
Manual.
Excluding Mercedes-AMG vehicles: the ECO
start/stop function is switched on whenever
you start the engine using the key or the Start/ Stop button.
If the è ECO symbol is shown on the multi-
function display, the ECO start/stop function
switches the engine off automatically if the vehi-
cle stops moving.
If the ECO start/stop function has been
switched off manually (Y page 149) or as the
result of a malfunction, the èorç ECO
symbol is not displayed.
Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 4MATIC Coupé: the
ECO start/stop function is available only in drive programs Cand E.
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: the ECO start/stop
function is switched on whenever you restart
the engine using the key or the Start/Stop but-
ton. This is the case if:
R the ignition was switched off for more than
four hours or
R the ECO start/stop function had been
switched on before the engine was switched
off
Automatic engine switch-off If the vehicle is braked to a standstill with the
transmission in hori, the ECO start/stop
function switches off the engine automatically.
The HOLD function can be activated if the
engine has been switched off automatically. It is then not necessary to continue applying the
brakes during the automatic stop phase. When you depress the accelerator pedal, the engine
starts automatically and the braking effect of
the HOLD function is deactivated.
The ECO start/stop function is operational and
the
è ECO symbol is shown on the multi-
function display if:
R the indicator lamp in the ECO button is lit
green
R the outside temperature and the atmospheric
air pressure are within a range that is suitablefor the system
R the engine is at normal operating temperature
R the set temperature for the vehicle interior
has been reached
R the battery is sufficiently charged
R the system does not detect moisture on the
windscreen when the air-conditioning system
is switched on
R the bonnet is closed
R the driver's door is closed and the driver's
seat belt is fastened
If all conditions for automatic engine switch-off
are not fulfilled, the çECO symbol is shown.
All the vehicle's systems remain active when the engine is switched off automatically.
The engine can be switched off automatically a
maximum of four times (initial stop, then three
subsequent stops) in succession. The çECO
symbol is shown on the multifunction display
after the engine has been started automatically
for the fourth time. When the èECO symbol
is shown on the multifunction display, automatic engine switch-off is possible again.
Automatic engine start The engine is started automatically if:
R
you switch off the ECO start/stop function by
pressing the ECO button
R Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 4MATIC Coupé:
you switch to drive program S+orS
R all other models: you switch to drive pro-
gram S+
R Mercedes-AMG vehicles: you permanently
activate manual gearshifting (Y page 158)
R in transmission position hori, the brake
pedal is released and the HOLD function is not active
R you depress the accelerator pedal
R you engage reverse gear k148
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R
you move the transmission out of position j
R you unfasten your seat belt or open the driv-
er's door
R the vehicle starts to roll
R the brake system requires this
R the temperature in the vehicle interior devi-
ates from the set range
R the system detects moisture on the wind-
screen when the air-conditioning system is
switched on
R the battery's charge status is too low
Shifting the transmission to position jdoes
not start the engine.
If you shift the transmission from ktoh, the
ECO start/stop function is available as soon as
the è ECO symbol appears on the multifunc-
tion display.
Switching the ECO start/stop function
off/on Mercedes-AMG vehicles
X
To switch off: press ECO button :.
Indicator lamp ;and the èorç ECO
symbol on the multifunction display go out.
X To switch on: press ECO button :.
Indicator lamp ;lights up.
If all conditions for automatic engine switch-
off (Y page 148) are fulfilled, the èECO
symbol is shown on the multifunction display.
If all conditions for automatic engine switch-
off (Y page 148) are not fulfilled, the ç
ECO symbol is shown on the multifunction
display. If this is the case, the ECO start/stop
function is not available.
If indicator lamp ;is off, the ECO start/stop
function has been switched off manually or as
the result of a malfunction. The engine will then not be switched off automatically when the vehi-
cle stops.
The ECO start/stop function is switched off if:
R you switch to drive program S+orS
(Y page 152)
R you permanently activate manual gearshifting
(Y page 158)
If you have permanently activated manual gear- shifting and then press ECO button :, the ECO
start/stop function is switched on.
All other models X
To switch off: press ECO button :.
Indicator lamp ;and the èorç ECO
symbol on the multifunction display go out.
X To switch on: press ECO button :.
Indicator lamp ;lights up. If all conditions
for automatic engine switch-off (Y page 148)
are fulfilled, the èECO symbol is shown
on the multifunction display.
If all conditions for automatic engine switch-
off (Y page 148) are not fulfilled, the ç
ECO symbol is shown on the multifunction
display. If this is the case, the ECO start/stop
function is not available.
If indicator lamp ;is off, the ECO start/stop
function has been switched off manually or as
the result of a malfunction. The engine will then
not be switched off automatically when the vehi- cle stops.
Selecting drive program S+switches off the
ECO start/stop function. If you press ECO but-
ton :, the ECO start/stop function is switched
on. Driving
149Driving and pa rking Z