2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC COUPE emergency towing

AirbagWarning lamp ................................ .257
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 75
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 75
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 75
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
AMG
Performance Seat ............................ 99
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 219
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Armrest
Stowage compartment .................. 274
Ashtray ............................................... 286
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................2 14
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................2 15
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........3 04
Driving abroad ............................... 305
Hiding a service message .............. 304
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 305
Service message ............................ 304
Special service requirements ......... 305
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 75
Function ...........................................7 5
Switching off the alarm .................... 75
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 216
Display message ............................ 239
Displaying level .............................. 187
Function/notes ............................. 186
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 234
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care) ............... 305Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function)
.................................... 132
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 131
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 108
Automatic transmission
Accel erato
r pedal position ............. 138
Changing gear ............................... 138
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 136
Display message ............................ 247
Double-clutch function .................. 138
Drive program ................................ 139
Drive program display .................... 137
Driving tips .................................... 138
DYNAMIC SELECT switch .............. 134
Emergency running mode .............. 143
Engaging drive position .................. 137
Engaging neutral ............................ 137
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 136
Engaging reverse gear ................... 137
Engaging the park position ............ 136
Gearshift recommendation ............ 142
Gliding mode ................................. 139
Kickdown ....................................... 139
Manual shifting .............................. 140
Oil temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 219
Overview ........................................ 136
Permanent setting ......................... 141
Problem (malfunction) ................... 143
Pulling away ................................... 130
Starting the engine ........................ 129
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 140
Trailer towing ................................. 139
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ................... 137
Transmission positions .................. 138
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 143
Axle load, permissible (trailer tow-
ing) ...................................................... 365
B
Back button ....................................... 264
Backup lamp
Display message ............................ 234
Index5

Overview .......................................... 63
PRE-SAFE®Brake ............................. 72
STEER CONTROL ............................. 74
Driving system
AIR BODY CONTROL ......................1 67
AMG sports suspension based on
AIR BODY CONTROL ......................1 69
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 182
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 192
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 195
Active Parking Assist ..................... 173
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 186
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 188
Cruise control ................................ 157
Display message ............................ 239
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 159
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ...............1 64
Driving Assistance Plus package ... 192
HOLD function ............................... 166
Lane Keeping Assist ......................1 90
Lane Tracking package .................. 188
PARKTRONIC ................................. 170
Rear view camera .......................... 177
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 187
Driving tips
Automatic transmission ................. 138
Brakes ...........................................1 54
Break-in period .............................. 126
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 164
Downhill gradient ........................... 154
Drinking and driving ....................... 152
Driving in winter .............................1 56
Driving on flooded roads ................ 156
Driving on wet roads ......................1 56
Exhaust check ............................... 153
Fuel ................................................ 152
General .......................................... 152
Hydroplaning ................................. 156
Icy road surfaces ........................... 156
Important safety notes .................. 126
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 155
Snow chains .................................. 332
Subjecting bra kes to a l
oad ........... 155
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ..... 126
Towing a trailer .............................. 198 Wet road surface ........................... 155
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 212
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 63
DYNAMIC SELECT switch
Automatic transmission ................. 134
Climate control (3-zone automatic
climate control) .............................1 19
E
EASY-ENTRY feature
Function/notes .............................1 02
EASY-EXIT feature
Function/notes .............................1 02
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 225
Function/notes ................................ 72
ECO display
Function/notes .............................1 53
On-board computer ....................... 208
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 132
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 131
Deactivating/activating ................. 132
General information ....................... 131
Important safety notes .................. 131
Introduction ................................... 131
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP
®(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 57
Emergency release
Driver's door ....................................8 3
Vehicle .............................................8 3
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 54
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ............................................ 88
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 27
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 258
Display message ............................ 235
ECO start/stop function ................ 131
10Index

Maximum load on a tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 349
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) .....................................349
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) .............................3 49
Maximum tire load ......................... 347
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 349
MOExtended tires .......................... 332
Optional equipment weight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 350
PSI (pounds per square inch) (def-
inition) ...........................................3 49
Replacing ....................................... 350
Service life ..................................... 331
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 349
Snow chains .................................. 332
Speed rating (definition) ................ 349
Storing ...........................................3 51
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 348
Summer tires in winter .................. 332
Temperature .................................. 344
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 350
Tire bead (definition) ......................3 49
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 349
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 348
Tire size (data) ............................... 354
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 345
Tire tread ....................................... 331
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 349
Total load limit (definition) ............. 350
Traction ......................................... 344
Traction (definition) ....................... 350
Tread wear ..................................... 344
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 343
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 348
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 350
Wheel and tire combination ........... 354
Wheel rim (defi nition) .................... 348
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e Flat tire
Top Tether ............................................ 60
Topping up
DEF ................................................ 146 Touchpad
Changing the station/music
track .............................................. 266
Character suggestions ................... 265
Deleting characters ....................... 265
Entering a space ............................ 265
Entering characters ....................... 265
Gesture control .............................. 265
Handwriting recognition ................ 265
Operating the touchpad ................. 265
Overview ........................................ 265
Quick access for Audio .................. 266
Switching ....................................... 265
Switching input line ....................... 265
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 327
Important safety notes .................. 324
Towing a trailer
Axle load, permissible .................... 365
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 310
Coupling up a trailer ...................... 199
Decoupling a trailer ....................... 201
Driving tips .................................... 198
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 72
Important safety notes .................. 197
Installing the ball coupling ............. 199
Lights display message .................. 234
Power supply ................................. 201
Pulling away with a trailer .............. 130
Removing the ball coupling ............ 201
Trailer loads ................................... 365
Towing away
Important safety guidelines ........... 324
Installing the towing eye ................ 325
Notes for 4MATIC vehicles ............ 327
Removing the towing eye ............... 326
Transporting the vehicle ................ 326
With both axles on the ground ....... 326
Towing eye ......................................... 314
Traffic reports
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 263
Traffic Sign Assist
Display message ............................ 242
Function/notes ............................. 187
Important safety notes .................. 188
Instrument cluster display ............. 188
22Index

Trailer couplingsee Towing a trailer
Trailer loads and drawbar nose-
weights ...............................................2 01
Trailer towing
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 194
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 197
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 190
Permissible trailer loads and
drawbar noseweights ..................... 201
Transfer case ..................................... 143
Transmission
Display message ............................ 248
see Automatic transmission
Transmission oil
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ...............2 19
Transmission position display ......... 137
Transporting the vehicle .................. 326
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) ..................................................3 11
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................2 08
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 207
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 209
Trunk
see Cargo compartment
Trunk load (maximum) ......................364
Turn signals
Display message ............................ 234
Replacing bulbs (front) ................... 114
Switching on/off ........................... 109
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 356
Installation ..................................... 356
Transmission output (maximum) .... 356
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
UnlockingEmergency unlocking ....................... 83
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) .............................8 2USB devices
Connecting to the Media Inter-
face .............................................. .272
V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........285
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 30
Data acquisition ............................... 31
Display message ............................ 247
Electronics ..................................... 356
Equipment ....................................... 27
Individual settings .......................... 215
Limited Warranty .............................3 1
Loading .......................................... 340
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 83
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 76
Lowering ........................................ 354
Maintenance .................................... 28
Operating safety .............................. 29
Operation outside the USA/
Canada ............................................ 28
Parking .......................................... 149
Parking for a long period ................ 152
Pulling away ................................... 130
Raising ........................................... 351
Reporting problems ......................... 30
Securing from rolling away ............ 351
Technical data ............................... 356
Towing away .................................. 324
Transporting .................................. 326
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 83
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 76
Vehicle data ................................... 364
Vehicle data
Dimensions .................................... 364
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 83
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 357
Vehicle level
AIR BODY CONTROL ...................... 168
Display message ............................ 239
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 212
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 263
Index23

PRE-SAFE®takes the following measures
depending on the hazardous situation detected:
Rthe front seat belts are pre-tensioned.
Rif the vehicle skids, the side windows and the
sliding sunroof are closed.
Rvehicles with the memory function for the
front-passenger seat: the front-passenger
seat is adjusted if it is in an unfavorable posi-
tion.
If the hazardous situation passes without result-
ing in an accident, PRE-SAFE
®slackens the belt
pre-tensioning. All settings made by PRE-SAFE®
can then be reversed.
If the seat belt pre-tensioning is not reduced:
XMove the seat backrest or seat back slightly
when the vehicle is stationary.
The seat belt pre-tensioning is reduced and
the locking mechanism is released.
The seat-belt adjustment is an integral part of
the PRE-SAFE
®convenience function. Informa-
tion about the convenience function can be
found under "Belt adjustment" (
Ypage 46).
PRE-SAFE®PLUS (anticipatory occu-
pant protection system PLUS)
Introduction
PRE-SAFE®PLUS is only available in vehicles
with the Driving Assistance package.
Using the radar sensor system, PRE-SAFE
®
PLUS is able to detect that a head-on or rear-end
collision is imminent. In certain hazardous sit-
uations, PRE-SAFE
®PLUS takes pre-emptive
measures to protect the vehicle occupants.
Important safety notes
The intervention of PRE-SAFE®PLUS cannot
prevent an imminent collision.
The driver is not warned about the intervention
of PRE-SAFE
®PLUS.
PRE-SAFE®PLUS does not intervene:
Rif the vehicle is backing up
Rwhen the vehicle is towing a trailer and there
is a risk of a rear-end collision
When driving, or when parking or exiting a park- ing space with assistance from Active Parking Assist, PRE-SAFE
®PLUS will not apply the
brakes.
Function
PRE-SAFE®PLUS intervenes in certain situa-
tions if the radar sensor system detects an
imminent head-on or rear-end collision.
PRE-SAFE
®PLUS takes the following measures
depending on the hazardous situation detected:
Rif the radar sensor system detects that a
head-on collision is imminent, the seat belts
are pre-tensioned.
Rif the radar sensor system detects that a rear-
end collision is imminent:
-the brake pressure is increased if the driver
applies the brakes when the vehicle is sta-
tionary.
-the seat belts are pre-tensioned.
The PRE-SAFE®PLUS braking application is can-
celed:
Rif the accelerator pedal is depressed when a
gear is engaged
Rif the risk of a collision passes or is no longer
detected
Rif DISTRONIC PLUS indicates an intention to
pull away
If the hazardous situation passes without result-
ing in an accident, the original settings are
restored.
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent
Immediately after an accident, the following
measures are implemented, depending on the
type and severity of the impact:
Rthe hazard warning lamps are activated
Rthe emergency lighting is activated
Rthe vehicle doors are unlocked
Rthe front side windows are lowered
Rvehicles with a memory function: the electri-
cally adjustable steering wheel is raised
Rthe engine is switched off and the fuel supply
is cut off
Rvehicles with mbrace: automatic emergency
call
Occupant safety57
Safety
Z

Switching off the engine
Important safety notes
GWARNING
The automatic transmission switches to neu-
tral position Nwhen you switch off the engine.
The vehicle may roll away. There is a risk of an
accident.
After switching off the engine, always switch
to parking position P. Prevent the parked vehi-
cle from rolling away by applying the parking
brake.
Vehicles with automatic transmission
XApply the electric parking brake.
XShift the transmission to position j.
XWith the SmartKey:turn the SmartKey to
position uin the ignition lock and remove it.
The immobilizer is activated.
XWith the Start/Stop button: press the
Start/Stop button (Ypage 128).
The engine stops and all the indicator lamps in
the instrument cluster go out.
When the driver's door is closed, this corre-
sponds to key position 1. When the driver's
door is open, this corresponds to key position
u, "Key removed".
If you switch the engine off with the transmis-
sion in position korh the automatic trans-
mission shifts to iautomatically.
With the SmartKey: if you then open the driv-
er's door or the front-passenger door or remove the SmartKey from the ignition, the automatic
transmission shifts to jautomatically.
With the Start/Stop button: if you then open
the driver's door or the front-passenger door,
the automatic transmission shifts to jauto-
matically.
If you want the automatic transmission to
remain in neutral i, for example, when having
the vehicle cleaned in an automatic car wash
with a towing system:
XVehicles with KEYLESS-GO or KEYLESS-
GO start function: remove the Start/Stop
button from the ignition lock.
XInsert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
XAll vehicles: switch the ignition on.
XDepress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed.
XEngage neutral i.
XRelease the brake pedal.
XRelease the electric parking brake.
XSwitch off the ignition and leave the SmartKey
in the ignition lock.
The engine can be switched off in an emergency
while the vehicle is in motion by pressing and
holding the Start/Stop button for three sec-
onds. This function operates independently of
the ECO start/stop automatic engine switch-off
function.
Electric parking brake
General notes
GWARNING
If you leave children unsupervised in the vehi-
cle, they could set it in motion by, for example:
Rrelease the parking brake.
Rshift the automatic transmission out of the
parking position P.
Rstart the engine.
In addition, they may operate vehicle equip-
ment and become trapped. There is a risk of
an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
The function of the electric parking brake is
dependent on the on-board voltage. If the on-
board voltage is low or there is a malfunction in
the system, it may not be possible to apply the
released parking brake.
XIf this is the case, only park the vehicle on
level ground and secure it to prevent it rolling
away.
XShift the transmission to position j.
It may not be possible to release an applied
parking brake if the on-board voltage is low or
there is a malfunction in the system. Contact a
qualified specialist workshop.
The electric parking brake performs a function
test at regular intervals while the engine is
150Parking
Driving and parking