2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC-Class Comand Manual

Rear view camera
General notes
The rear view camera covers the immediate sur-
roundings behind the vehicle and assists you
when parking.
The rear view camera is only an aid. It is not a
replacement for your attention to your immedi-
ate surroundings. You are always responsible
for safe maneuvering and parking. When maneu-
vering or parking, make sure that there are no
persons, animals or objects in the area in whichyou are maneuvering.
You can find further information about the rear
view camera in the vehicle Operator's Manual.
Switching automatic mode of the rear
view camera on/off
This function activates the rear view camera
when reverse gear is engaged.
XPress the Øbutton.
or
XPress Vehiclein the main function bar.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
XSlide 6the controller.
XTo select System Settings: turn and press
the controller.
XSelect Rear View Camera.
XSelectActivation by R gear.
The function is switched on Oor off ª,
depending on the previous status.
When you start the vehicle and engage
reverse gear, the camera cover opens auto-
matically if the function is activated. The area
behind the vehicle is shown with guide lines in
the display; see the vehicle Operator's Man-
ual.
For further information on the rear view camera;
see the vehicle Operator's Manual.
Object detection
The rear view camera can detect moving and
stationary objects. If, for example, a pedestrian
or another vehicle is detected, these objects are
marked with bars. The system is able to detect
and mark stationary objects when your vehicle
is moving. Moving objects will always be detec-
ted and marked. Switching object detection on/off
XTo select
ObjectDetectionin the rear view
camera menu: turn and press the controller.
The function is switched on Oor off ª,
depending on the previous status.
Opening the camera cover for clean-
ing
XTo select Open Camera Coverin the rear
view camera menu: turn and press the con-
troller.
The Please Wait...
message appears for
approximately three seconds.
The camera cover opens.
The camera cover closes automatically if:
Rthe ignition is switched off
Rthe vehicle pulls away
Climate control settings
Overview
You can adjust the climate control settings
using the climate control bar (Ypage 48) or
the climate control menu (Ypage 48).
You can set the most important climate control
functions, such as temperature (
Ypage 48),
airflow (Ypage 48) and air distribution
(Ypage 48) using the climate control bar. The
climate control bar is visible in most displays.
You can find all available climate control func-
tions in the climate control menu. You can use
the climate control bar (
Ypage 48) to switch
to the climate control menu.
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Settings in the climate control bar
Overview
Example
:Adjusts temperature and air distribution on
the left and airflow and displays the current
setting
;Calls up the climate control menu, displays
the current cooling and climate mode set-
ting
=Adjusts temperature and air distribution on
the right and displays the current setting
Calling up the climate control bar
XPress the Øbutton.
or
XPress Vehiclein the main function bar.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
XSlide 6the controller repeatedly until the
climate control bar is activated.
Setting the temperature
XCall up the climate control bar (Ypage 48).
XTo select the current temperature on the left
or right: turn and press the controller.
The temperature setting scale appears.
XTo change the setting: turn the controller.
XTo close the temperature setting scale: press the controller.
iYou can also use the climate control menu
to set the temperature (Ypage 48).
Setting the air distribution
XCall up the climate control bar (Ypage 48).
XTo select the current air distribution display
on the left or right, e.g. O: turn and press
the controller.
The air distribution setting scale appears.
XTo change the setting: turn the controller.
XTo close the temperature setting scale: press the controller.
iYou can also use the climate control menu
(Ypage 48) to set the air distribution.
Setting the airflow
XCall up the climate control bar (Ypage 48).
XTo select J: turn and press the controller.
The airflow setting scale appears.
XTo change the setting: turn the controller.
XTo close the temperature setting scale: press the controller.
iYou can also use the climate control menu
(Ypage 48) to set the airflow.
Calling up the climate control menu
Example
XPress the Øbutton.
or
XPress Vehiclein the main function bar.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
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XSlide6the controller repeatedly until the
climate control bar is activated.
XTo select from climate control bar ;: turn
and press the controller.
The menu for selecting climate control func-
tions is activated.
XTo select a climate function: turn and press
the controller.
The selected climate control function
appears.
Settings in the climate menu
Adjusting the climate mode settings
By setting the climate mode you determine the
type of airflow. The setting is active when the air
conditioning system is set to Ã, see the vehi-
cle Operator's Manual.
XCall up the climate control menu (Ypage 48).
XTo select Climate Mode: turn and press the
controller.
XTo change the setting: turn the controller.
XTo exit the menu: press the %button.
The current airflow setting is shown in the cli-
mate control bar: DIFFUSE
,MEDIUMor FOCUS(Ypage 48).
Starting/stopping the perfume atom-
izer
The perfume atomizer makes it possible to scent
the air in individual compartments in the vehicle
interior. Further information (see the vehicle
Operator's Manual).
XCall up the climate control menu (Ypage 48).
XTo select AirFreshener: turn and press the
controller.
The setting element is active.
XTo start/stop the perfume atomizer: press
the controller.
XTo set the intensity: turn the controller when
the atomizer is switched on.
XTo exit the menu: press the %button.
Switching ionization on/off
The ionization has a cleansing effect on the air in
the vehicle interior. Further information (see the
vehicle Operator's Manual).
XCall up the climate control menu (Ypage 48).
XTo select Ionization: turn and press the
controller.
The setting element is active.
XTo switch the ionization on or off: turn the
controller.
XTo exit the menu: press the %button.
Settings in the bottom bar of the cli-
mate control menu
Activating/deactivating climate con-
trol
This setting is made in the bottom bar of the
climate control menu.
XCall up the climate control menu (Ypage 48).
XSlide 6the controller repeatedly until the
bottom bar is activated.
XTo select OClimate Ctrl On: turn and
press the controller.
The climate control is switched on Oor off
ª depending on the settings.
If the climate control is switched off:
Rthe climate control setting functions are
deactivated.
Rthe blower is switched off.
Rthe air recirculation flaps are closed.
Switching cooling with air dehumidifi-
cation on/off
This setting is made in the bottom bar of the
climate control menu.
XCall up the climate control menu (Ypage 48).
XSlide 6the controller repeatedly until the
bottom bar is activated.
XTo select OA/C: turn and press the control-
ler.
XSwitch cooling with air dehumidification on
O or off ª.
iThe current status of the cooling function is
displayed in the climate control bar: A/C ON
– activated, A/C OFF – deactivated
(
Ypage 48).
iDeactivating the cooling with air dehumidi-
fication function reduces fuel consumption.
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Synchronizing the climate control set-
tings
UseOSync(synchronization) to select the cli-
mate control setting for all zones together Oor
separately ª.
This setting is made in the bottom bar of the
climate control menu.
XCall up the climate control menu (Ypage 48).
XSlide 6the controller repeatedly until the
bottom bar is activated.
XTo select OSync: turn and press the con-
troller.
XSwitch the synchronization function on Oor
off ª.
For further information on synchronizing climate
control settings (see the vehicle Operator's
Manual).
DYNAMIC SELECT
General notes
You can use DYNAMIC SELECTto configure the
following settings for the Individual drive pro-
gram:
RDrive system
RSuspension
RSteering
RClimate control
RECO start/stop function
iIn a few countries, the ECO start/stop func-
tion is deactivated at the factory due to the
available fuel grade. In this case, the ECO
start/stop function is not available regardless
of the display in the multimedia system dis-
play.
The off-road drive program is only available on
vehicles with the Off-Road Engineering package.
You can set the following programs in the Off‐
road Settingsmenu:
RSlippery
ROff-road
RGradient
RRocking free
RTrailer
ROff In addition, current vehicle and engine data is
visualized via the
Vehicle Data
andEngineDatamenus.
There may be fewer settings depending on your
vehicle's equipment.
For further information on the Individual drive
program; see the vehicle Operator's Manual.
Configuration via the DYNAMIC
SELECT switch
iThere may be fewer settings depending on
your vehicle's equipment.
XUse the DYNAMIC SELECT switch to select
the Individual drive program; see the vehicle
Operator's Manual.
A window appears after a short while.
XTo confirm Adjust: press the controller.
The Individual Configurationmenu
appears.
XTo select Drive,Suspension,Steering,
Climate Control, Eco Start/Stop Func‐tion: turn and press the controller.
The menu symbol, text and image show the
selected setting.
Setting off-road program
XTo switch the off-road program on: press
the Ç button.
A window appears after a short while.
XTo confirm Adjust: press the controller.
The Offroad Settingsmenu appears.
XTo select Slippery,Offroad, Incline,
Trailer, Rocking Assistor Off: turn and
press the controller.
The menu symbol, text and image show the
selected setting.
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The Rocking free program can be selected up to
a speed of approximately 12 mph (20 km/h).
The Comfort drive program is selected automat-
ically when you turn off the Off-road program.
For further information on the off-road program;
see the vehicle Operator's Manual.
Displaying vehicle data
i
There may be fewer displays depending on
your vehicle's equipment.
XPress the Øbutton.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
XTo select DYNAMIC SELECT: turn and press
the controller.
The Individual
Configuration,OffroadSettings, Vehicle Dataand Engine Datamenus appear.
XSelect Vehicle Data.
Updates of the following data are displayed:
ROff-road-/type of road to match the selec-
ted drive program
RG-force display of longitudinal and lateral
acceleration
RAccelerator and brake pedal activity
RVehicle level setting animation
RVehicle level display
RActivity of the suspension struts
RWheel angle
ROverrun mode animation
RCompass display
RLongitudinal and latitudinal angle
RDSR
Daytime or night-time view is shown depending
on the automatic light sensor.
Displaying engine data
i
There may be fewer displays depending on
your vehicle's equipment.
XPress the Øbutton.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
XTo select DYNAMIC SELECT: turn and press
the controller.
The Individual
Configuration,OffroadSettings, Vehicle Dataand Engine Datamenus appear.
XSelect Engine Data.
The following current data is displayed:
REngine output
REngine torque
REngine oil temperature
ROn-board electrical system voltage
Individual configuration setting
options
You can choose from the following settings for
the drive:
CComfort
SSport
S+Sport +
EEco
You can choose from the following settings for
the suspension:
CComfort
SSport
S+Sport +
You can make the following settings for the
steering:
CComfort
SSport
You can choose from the following settings for
climate control:
EEco
CComfort
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You can choose from the following settings for
the ECO start/stop function:
OnSwitches the ECO
start/stop function
on
OffSwitches the ECO
start/stop function
off
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Your multimediasyste mequipment
These operatin ginstruction sdescribe all th e
standar dan doptional equipment of your multi-
media system, as available at th etime of going
to press. Country-specifi cdifference sare pos -
sible. Bear in min dthat your vehicle may no t
feature all function sdescribed here. Thi salso
applies to safety-relevan tsystems an dfunc-
tions.
Read th einformation on qualifie dspecialis t
workshop sin th evehicle Operator's Manual.
Introduction
Important safet ynotes
GWARNING
If you operat einformation systems an dcom-
munication equipment integrated in th evehi-
cl e whil edriving, you will be distracted from
traffic conditions. You could also los econtro l
of th evehicle. There is aris kof an accident.
Only operat eth eequipment when th etraffic
situation permits. If you are no tsur ethat this
is possible, par kth evehicle payin gattention
to traffic condition san doperat eth eequip-
men twhen th evehicle is stationary.
You mus tobserv eth elegal requirements fo rth e
country in whic hyou are currentl ydrivin gwhen
operatin gth emultimedia system.
The multimedia syste mcalculates th erout eto
th edestination without taking th efollowin ginto
account, fo rexample:
Rtraffic lights
Rstop an dyield signs
Rmergin glanes
Rparking or stoppin gin ano parking/n ostop-
pin gzone
Rother road an dtraffic rule san dregulation s
Rnarrow bridge s
The multimedia syste mmay giv eincorrec tnav-
igation commands if th eactual street/traffic
situation doe sno tcorrespon dwit hth edigita l
map's data. Fo rexample, arout emay hav ebee n
dive
rted or th edirection of aone-way stree tmay
hav echanged . Fo
rthis reason ,you mus talways observ eroad
an dtraffic rule san dregulation sdurin gyour
journey. Road an dtraffic rule san dregulation s
always hav epriorit yover th esystem' sdrivin g
recommendations.
Navigation announcement sare intended to
direc tyou whil edrivin gwithout divertin gyour
attention from th eroad an ddriving.
Please always use this feature instead of con-
sultin gth emap display fo rdirections. Lookin g
at th eicon sor map display can distract you from
traffic condition san ddriving, an dincrease th e
ris kof an accident.
General notes
Operationa lreadines sof th enavigation
syste m
The navigation syste mmus tdetermin eth eposi-
tion of th evehicle befor efirst use or wheneve r
operational status is restored .Therefore, you
may hav eto drive fo r awhil ebefor eprecise
rout eguidance is possible.
GP Sreception
Amon gother things, correc tfunctionin gof th e
navigation syste mdepends on GPS reception .In
certain situations, GPS reception may be
impaired, there may be interferenc eor there
may be no reception at all, e.g. in tunnels or
parking garages .
iUsing roof carriers may impair th ecorrec t
functionin gof aroof antenn a(phone, satellite
radio, GPS).
Entry restriction
Fo rvehicles in certain countries, there is adat a
entr yrestriction .
The restriction is active from avehicle speed of
abov eapproximately 3mph (5 km/ h).As soon
as the speed falls below approximately 2 mph
(3 km/h), the restriction becomes inactive.
When the restriction is active, certain entries
cannot be made. Menu items are shown in gray
and cannot be selected.
For example:
Rentering the destination city and street
Rentering a destination via the map
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Navigation
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Rentering POIs in the vicinity of a city or via a
name search
Rediting entries
Other entries are possible, such as entering
points of interest in the vicinity of the destina-
tion or current position.
Switching to navigation mode
:Traffic reports can be received or traffic
reports are available
XPress the ßbutton.
If route guidance is active, the map is shown
in full-screen mode. The map shows the vehi-
cle's current position.
If no route guidance is active, the menu is also
displayed. Destination
is highlighted.
Access from one of the other main functions:
XTo activate the menu: slide5the con-
troller (e.g. in radio mode).
XTo select Navi: turn and press the controller.
The navigation menu appears.
XPress the controller.
The map shows the vehicle's current position.
Access within navigation:
XFrom any menu, press the ßbutton.
The navigation menu appears.
XPress the controller.
Showing/hiding the menu
Using the menu, you can make a destination
entry or select the navigation settings, for exam-
ple.
XTo show: slide6the controller when the
map appears.
or
XSwipe down the touchpad with one finger.
If there has been no route calculated, Des‐
tinationis marked.
If a route has been calculated, yis
marked.
XTo hide: press the %button.
or
XSlide 5the controller.
Full screen symbol :appears.
XPress the controller.
Moving the map
Requirement: the map is in full screen mode, the
menu is faded out (Ypage 54).
XPress the controller.
The crosshair is shown.
XSlide 1, 4or2 the controller.
The map moves in the corresponding direc-
tion under the crosshair.
iEnter a destination using the map
(Ypage 64).
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Navigation