2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC COUPE key

iThe steering wheel only moves up if it has
not already reached the upper steering lim-
iter.
Position of the steering wheel for driv-
ing
The steering wheel is moved to the last selected
position when:
Rthe driver's door is closed and you insert the
SmartKey into the ignition lock
Ryou close the driver's door when the ignition
is switched on
Ryou press the Start/Stop button once in vehi-
cles with KEYLESS-GO or the KEYLESS-GO
start function
iThe steering wheel only returns to the last
set position if the driving position is stored
after the seat or steering column has been
adjusted (
Ypage 106).
The most recent driving position of the steering
wheel is stored if:
Rthe ignition is switched off
Rthe setting is stored using the memory func-
tion (Ypage 106)
Crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature
If the crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature is trig-
gered in an accident, the steering column will
move up when the driver's door is opened or the
SmartKey is removed from the ignition lock. This
makes it easier to exit the vehicle and rescue the
occupants.
The crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature is
operational only if the EASY-EXIT/ENTRY fea-
ture is activated in the multimedia system (see
Digital Operator's Manual).
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors
Important safety notes
GWARNING
You could lose control of your vehicle if you do the following while driving:
Radjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel or mirrors
Rfasten the seat belt
There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steer-
ing wheel and mirror and fasten your seat belt before starting the engine.
GWARNING
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side reduces the size of the image. Visible
objects are actually closer than they appear.
This means that you could misjudge the dis-
tance from road users traveling behind, e.g.
when changing lane. There is a risk of an acci-
dent.
For this reason, always make sure of the
actual distance from the road users traveling
behind by glancing over your shoulder.
Adjusting the exterior mirrors
XTurn the SmartKey to position 1or2 in the
ignition lock (Ypage 127).
XExterior mirror on the front-passenger side:
press button ;.
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Exterior mirror on the driver's side: press but-
ton=.
The indicator lamp lights up in the button that
has been pressed.
The indicator lamp goes out again after some
time. You can adjust the selected exterior
mirror using button :as long as the indicator
lamp is lit.
XPress button :up, down, or to the left or
right until you have adjusted the exterior mir- ror to the correct position. You should have a
good overview of traffic conditions.
The convex exterior mirrors provide a larger field
of vision.
After the engine has been started, the exterior
mirrors are automatically heated if the rear win-
dow defroster is switched on and the outside
temperature is low.
Folding the exterior mirrors in or out
electrically
XTurn the SmartKey to position 1or2 in the
ignition lock (Ypage 127).
XBriefly press :.
Both exterior mirrors fold in or out.
iMake sure that the exterior mirrors are
always folded out fully while driving. They
could otherwise vibrate.
iIf you are driving faster than 30 mph
(47 km/h), you can no longer fold in the exte-
rior mirrors.
Resetting the exterior mirrors
If the battery has been disconnected or com-
pletely discharged, the exterior mirrors must be
reset. The exterior mirrors will otherwise not
fold in if you have activated the Automatic
Mirror Foldingfunction in the multimedia
system.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 1or2 in the
ignition lock (Ypage 127).
XBriefly press :.
Folding the exterior mirrors in or out
automatically
When theAutomatic Mirror Foldingfunc-
tion is activated in the multimedia system (see
Digital Operator's Manual):
Rthe exterior mirrors fold in automatically as
soon as you lock the vehicle from the outside.
Rthe exterior mirrors fold out again automati-
cally as soon as you unlock the vehicle.
iIf the exterior mirrors have been folded in
manually, they do not fold out.
Exterior mirror pushed out of position
If an exterior mirror has been pushed out of
position, proceed as follows:
XVehicles without electrically folding exte-
rior mirrors: manually move the exterior mir-
ror into the correct position.
XVehicles with electrically folding exterior
mirrors: press and hold button :until you
hear a click and then the mirror engaging in
position (
Ypage 104).
The mirror housing is engaged again and you
can adjust the exterior mirrors as usual
(
Ypage 103).
If an exterior mirror has been pushed out of
position, proceed as follows:
XPress and hold button :until you hear a click
and the mirror engages audibly into position
(
Ypage 104).
The mirror housing is engaged again and you
can adjust the exterior mirrors as usual
(
Ypage 103).
Automatic anti-glare mirrors
GWARNING
Electrolyte may escape if the glass in an auto-
matic anti-glare mirror breaks. The electrolyte
is harmful and causes irritation. It must not
come into contact with your skin, eyes, res-
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piratory organs or clothing or be swallowed.
There is a risk of injury.
If you come into contact with the electrolyte,
observe the following:
RRinse off the electrolyte from your skin
immediately with water.
RImmediately rinse the electrolyte out of
your eyes thoroughly with clean water.
RIf the electrolyte is swallowed, immediately
rinse your mouth out thoroughly. Do not
induce vomiting.
RIf electrolyte comes into contact with your
skin or hair or is swallowed, seek medical
attention immediately.
RImmediately change out of clothing which
has come into contact with electrolyte.
RIf an allergic reaction occurs, seek medical
attention immediately.
The exterior mirror on the driver's side and the
rear-view mirror automatically go into anti-glare
mode if:
Rthe ignition is switched on
Rincident light from headlamps strikes the sen-
sor in the rear-view mirror
The mirrors do not go into anti-glare mode if
reverse gear is engaged or if the interior lighting
is switched on.
Parking position for the exterior mir-
ror on the front-passenger side
Storing the parking position
You can set the front-passenger side exterior
mirror such that you can see the rear wheel on
that side as soon as you engage reverse gear.
You can store this position.
Storing using reverse gear
:Memory button M
;Button for the exterior mirror setting
=Button for the front-passenger side exterior
mirror
?Button for the driver's side exterior mirror
XStart the engine.
XPress button=.
XEngage reverse gear.
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side moves to the preset parking position.
XUse button;to adjust the exterior mirror to
a position that allows you to see the rear
wheel and the curb.
The parking position is stored.
iIf you shift the transmission to another posi-
tion, the exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side returns to the driving position.
Saving using the memory button
You can store the parking position of the exte-
rior mirror on the front-passenger side using
memory button M:. The reverse gear must not
be engaged.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock (Ypage 127).
XPress button =.
XUse button;to adjust the exterior mirror to
a position that allows you to see the rear
wheel and the curb.
XPress memory button M: and one of the
arrows on button ;within three seconds.
The parking position is stored if the exterior
mirror does not move.
XIf the mirror moves out of position, repeat the
steps.
XAfter successfully storing, reset the driving
position of the exterior mirror.
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Calling up a stored parking position set-
ting
XTurn the SmartKey to position2in the igni-
tion lock (Ypage 127).
XAdjust the exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side using button =.
XEngage reverse gear.
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side moves to the stored parking position.
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger side
moves back to its original position:
Ras soon as you exceed a speed of 9 mph
(15 km/ h)
Rabout ten seconds after you have disengaged
reverse gear
Rwhen you use button ?to select the exterior
mirror on the driver's side
Memory function
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you use the memory function on the driver's side while driving, you could lose control of
the vehicle as a result of the adjustments
being made. There is a risk of an accident.
Only use the memory function on the driver's
side when the vehicle is stationary.
GWARNING
When the memory function adjusts the seat or steering wheel, you and other vehicle occu-
pants – particularly children – could become
trapped. There is a risk of injury.
While the memory function is making adjust-
ments, make sure that no one has any body
parts in the sweep of the seat or steering
wheel. If somebody becomes trapped, imme-
diately release the memory function position
button. The adjustment process is stopped.
GWARNING
Children could become trapped if they acti-
vate the memory function, particularly when
unattended. There is a risk of injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
The memory function can be used at any time,
e.g. even when the SmartKey is not in the igni-
tion lock.
Storing settings
With the memory function, you can store up to
three different settings, e.g. for three different
people.
The following settings are stored as a single
memory preset:
Rposition of the seat, backrest and head
restraint
Rdriver's side: position of the exterior mirrors
on the driver's and front-passenger sides
Rposition of the head-up display
XAdjust the seat accordingly (Ypage 97).
XOn the driver's side, adjust the steering wheel (Ypage 101) and the exterior mirrors
(Ypage 103).
XPress memory button Mand then press one of
the memory position buttons 1,2or 3within
three seconds.
The settings are stored in the selected preset
position. A tone sounds when the settings
have been completed.
Calling up a stored setting
XPress and hold the relevant memory position
button 1,2or 3until the following compo-
nents are in the saved position:
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Exterior lighting
General notes
USA only: if you wish to drive during the daytime
without lights, switch off theDaytime Run‐
ning Lightsfunction via the on-board com-
puter (Ypage 217).
Setting the exterior lighting
Setting options
Exterior lighting can be set using the:
Rlight switch (Ypage 108)
Rcombination switch (Ypage 109)
Ron-board computer (Ypage 217)
Light switch
Operation
1 WLeft-hand standing lamps
2XRight-hand standing lamps
3TParking lamps, license plate and
instrument cluster lighting
4ÃAutomatic headlamp mode, controlled
by the light sensor
5 LLow-beam/high-beam headlamps
BRRear fog lamp
If you hear a warning tone when you leave the
vehicle, the lights may still be switched on.
XTurn the light switch to the Ãposition.
The exterior lighting (except the parking/stand-
ing lamps) switches off automatically if you:
Rremove the SmartKey from the ignition lock
Ropen the driver's door with the SmartKey in
position u
Automatic headlamp mode
GWARNING
When the light switch is set to Ã, the low-
beam headlamps may not be switched on
automatically if there is fog, snow or other
causes of poor visibility due to the weather
conditions such as spray. There is a risk of an
accident.
In such situations, turn the light switch to
L.
The automatic headlamp feature is only an aid.
The driver is responsible for the vehicle's light-
ing at all times.
à is the favored light switch setting.
The light setting is automatically selected
according to the brightness of the ambient light,
but not in the event of poor visibility due to
weather conditions such as fog, snow or spray.
RWith the SmartKey in position 1in the igni-
tion lock, the parking lamps are switched on
or off automatically depending on the bright-
ness of the ambient light.
RUSA only: if you have switched on the Day‐time Running Lightsfunction via the on-
board computer, and the engine is running,
the daytime running lamps or the parking
lamps and low-beam headlamps are switched
on or off automatically depending on the
ambient light.
RCanada only: depending on the ambient light,
the daytime running lamps or the parking and
low-beam headlamps are switched on/off
automatically when the engine is running.
XTo switch on the automatic headlamps:
turn the light switch to the Ãposition.
USA only: The daytime running lamps improve
the visibility of your vehicle during the day. Here,
the Daytime Running Lights
function must
be switched on via the on-board computer
(
Ypage 217).
If the engine is running and you turn the light
switch to the TorL position, the manual
settings take precedence over the daytime run-
ning lamps.
Canada only: The daytime running lamps
improve the visibility of your vehicle during the
day. The daytime running lamps function is
required by law in Canada. It cannot therefore
be deactivated.
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Lights and windshield wipers

When the engine is running and the vehicle is
stationary: if you move the selector lever from a
driving position toP, the daytime running lamps
and low-beam headlamps go out after three
minutes.
When the engine is running, the vehicle is sta-
tionary and in bright ambient light: if you turn the
light switch to the Tposition, the daytime
running lamps and parking lamps switch on.
If the engine is running and you turn the light
switch to the Lposition, the manual settings
take precedence over the daytime running
lamps.
Low-beam headlamps
GWARNING
When the light switch is set to Ã, the low-
beam headlamps may not be switched on
automatically if there is fog, snow or other
causes of poor visibility due to the weather
conditions such as spray. There is a risk of an
accident.
In such situations, turn the light switch to
L.
Even if the light sensor does not detect that it is
dark, the parking lamps and low-beam head-
lamps switch on when the ignition is switched on and the light switch is set to the Lposition.
This is a particularly useful function in the event
of rain and fog.
XTo switch on the low-beam headlamps:
turn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock or start the engine.
XTurn the light switch to the Lposition.
The green Lindicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up.
Rear fog lamp
The rear fog lamp improves visibility of your
vehicle for the traffic behind in the event of thick
fog. You must observe the legal requirements
for the country in which you are currently driving
when operating the rear fog lamp.
XTo switch on the rear fog lamp: turn the
SmartKey in the ignition lock to position 2or
start the engine.
XTurn the light switch to the LorÃ
position.
XPress the Rbutton.
The yellow Rindicator lamp on the instru-
ment cluster lights up.
Parking lamps
!If the battery charge is very low, the parking
lamps or standing lamps are automatically
switched off to enable the next engine start.
Always park your vehicle safely and in a well lit
area, in accordance with the relevant legal
stipulations. Avoid using the Tparking
lamps over a period of several hours. If pos-
sible, switch on the right-hand Xor left-
hand W standing lamps.
XTo switch on the parking lamps: turn the
light switch to the Tposition.
The green Tindicator lamp on the instru-
ment cluster lights up.
Standing lamps
Switching on the standing lamps ensures the
corresponding side of the vehicle is illuminated.
XTo switch on the standing lamps: turn the
Smart Key to position uin the ignition lock or
remove the SmartKey.
XTurn the light switch to the W(left-hand
side of the vehicle) or X(right-hand side of
the vehicle) position.
Combination switch
:High-beam headlamps
;Turn signal, right
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Interior lighting
Overview of interior lighting
Front overhead control panel
:p Left-han dfron treading lamp
;| Automatic interio rlighting control
=c Frontinterior lighting
?u Rear interio rlighting
Ap Right-hand fron treading lamp
Control panel in the grab handle (rear
compartment)
:Readin glamp
;p Switches th ereading lamp on/off
Interior lighting control
General notes
In order to preven tth evehicle's battery from
discharging ,th einterio rlighting function sare
automatically deactivated after som etime
except for when th eSmartKey is in position 2
in th eignition lock. The color and brightness of th
eambien tlighting
are set usin gth emultimedia system (see Digital
Operator's Manual).
Automatic interior lighting control
XTo switch on or off :press th e| button.
When th eautomatic interior lighting control is
activated, th ebutto nis flus hwit hth eover-
head control panel.
The interior lighting automatically switches on if
you:
Runlock th evehicl e
Ropenadoor
Rremove th eSmartKey from th eignition loc k
The interior lighting is switched on for aset time
when th eSmartKey is remove dfrom th eignition
lock. This delaye dswitch-off can be adjusted via
th emultimedia system (see Digital Operator's
Manual).
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes
GWARNIN G
Bulbs, lamp sand connectors can get ver yhot
when operating .If you chang e abulb, you
could burn yourself on these components.
Ther eis aris kof injury.
Allow these component sto cool down before
changing abulb.
Do no tuse abulb if it has been dropped or if it s
glass tub ehas been scratched.
The bulb may explod eif:
Ryou touch it
Rit is hot
Ryou dro pit
Ryou scratch it
Use bulbs only in closed lamp sthat hav ebeen
designed for this purpose .Only instal lspar e
bulbs of th esam etyp eand th especifie dvolt-
age.
Mark son th eglass tub ereduce th eservic elife
of th ebulbs .Do no ttouch th eglass tub ewit h
your bare hands. If necessary, clean th eglass
tub ewhen cold wit halcohol or spirit and rub it
off wit h alint-free cloth .
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Lights and windshield wipers

For this reason, you should always switch off
the windshield wipers in dry weather.
1$Windshield wiper off
2ÄIntermittent wipe, normal
3ÅIntermittent wipe, frequent
4°Continuous wipe, slow
5¯Continuous wipe, fast
BíSingle wipe
î Wipe with washer fluid
XSwitch on the ignition.
XTurn the combination switch to the corre-
sponding position.
Vehicles with a rain sensor: in theÅor
Ä position, the appropriate wipe frequency
is automatically set according to the intensity of
the rain. In the Åposition, the rain sensor is
more sensitive than in the Äposition, caus-
ing the windshield wiper to wipe more fre-
quently.
If the wiper blades are worn, the windshield will
no longer be wiped properly. This could prevent
you from observing the traffic conditions.
Replacing the wiper blades
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If the windshield wipers begin to move while
you are changing the wiper blades, you could be trapped by the wiper arm. There is a risk of
injury.
Always switch off the windshield wipers and
ignition before changing the wiper blades.
!Never open the hood if a windshield wiper
arm has been folded away from the wind-
shield.
Never fold a windshield wiper arm without a
wiper blade back onto the windshield.
Hold the windshield wiper arm firmly when
you change the wiper blade. If you release the
windshield wiper arm without a wiper blade
and it falls onto the windshield, the windshield
may be damaged by the force of the impact.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have
the wiper blades changed at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
!To avoid damaging the wiper blades, make
sure that you touch only the wiper arm of the
wiper.
Changing the windshield wiper blades
Adjusting the wiper blades so that they
are vertical
On vehicles without KEYLESS-GO or KEY-
LESS‑GO start function:
XTurn the SmartKey to position 1or2 in the
ignition lock (Ypage 127).
XSet the windshield wipers to the °posi-
tion on the combination switch.
XWhen the wiper arms are vertical to the hood,
turn the SmartKey to position uin the igni-
tion lock and remove SmartKey.
XFold the wiper arm away from the windshield.
On vehicles with KEYLESS-GO or KEY-
LESS‑GO start function:
XSwitch off the engine.
XRemove your foot from the brake pedal.
XSet the windshield wiper to the °position
on the combination switch.
XPress the Start/Stop button repeatedly until
the windshield wiper starts.
XWhen the wiper arms are vertical to the hood,
press the Start/Stop button.
XFold the wiper arm away from the windshield.
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