2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC COUPE steering

Index....................................................... 4
Digital Operator's Manual..................25
Introduction .......................................... .25
Operation ............................................... 25
Introduction ......................................... 26
Protecting the environment ...................2 6
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .............. .26
Operator's Manual ................................. 27
Service and vehicle operation ................2 7
Operating safety .................................... 29
QR codes for the rescue card ................3 1
Data stored in the vehicle ...................... 31
Information on copyright ....................... 33
At a glance ........................................... 34
Cockpit .................................................. 34
Instrument cluster ................................. 35
Multifunction steering wheel ................. 36
Center console ...................................... 37
Overhead control panel .........................4 0
Door control panel ................................. 41
Safety ................................................... 42
Panic alarm ............................................ 42
Occupant safety .................................... 42
Children in the vehicle ........................... 58
Pets in the vehicle ................................. 63
Driving safety systems ........................... 63
Protection against theft .........................7 5
Opening and closing...........................76
SmartKey ............................................... 76
Doors ..................................................... 82
Cargo compartment .............................. .83
Side windows ......................................... 88
Sliding sunroof ....................................... 92
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors ....95
Correct driver's seat position ................ 95
Seats ..................................................... 95
Steering wheel ..................................... 101
Mirrors ................................................. 103 Memory function ................................. 106
Lights and windshield wipers
..........108
Exterior lighting ................................... 108
Interior lighting .................................... 112
Replacing bulbs ................................... 112
Windshield wipers ................................ 114
Climate control ................................. 118
Overview of climate control systems ... 118
Operating the climate control sys-
tems .................................................... 119
Air vents .............................................. 124
Driving and parking ..........................126
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle ..... 126
Driving ................................................. 126
DYNAMIC SELECT switch .................... 134
Automatic transmission ....................... 136
Refueling ............................................. 143
Parking ................................................ 149
Driving tips .......................................... 152
Driving systems ................................... 157
Towing a trailer .................................... 197
On-board computer and displays ....203
Important safety notes ........................ 203
Displays and operation ........................ 203
Menus and submenus ......................... 207
Display messages ................................ 221
Warning and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ............................... 251
Multimedia system ...........................263
General notes ...................................... 263
Important safety notes ........................ 263
Function restrictions ............................ 263
Operating system ................................ 264
Stowage and features ......................273
Stowage areas ..................................... 273
Features .............................................. 284
2Contents

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
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Bag hook............................................ 279
Ball coupling
Installing ........................................ 199
Removing ....................................... 201
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 64
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist
(Brake Assist PLUS with Cross-
Traffic Assist)
Function/notes ................................ 65
Important safety notes .................... 65
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 79
Important safety notes .................... 79
Replacing ......................................... 79
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 321
Display message ............................ 236
Important safety notes .................. 319
Jump starting ................................. 322
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 216
Display message ............................ 241
Notes/function .............................. 188
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Blootooth
®
Connecting a different mobile
phone ............................................ 271
BlueTEC
see DEF
Bluetooth
®
Searching for a mobile phone ........ 270
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 263
Telephony ...................................... 270
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 228
Notes ............................................. 362
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake linings
Display message ............................ 228
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 64 Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 68
BAS .................................................. 64
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 65
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 362
Display message ............................ 223
EBD .................................................. 72
Hill start assist ............................... 131
HOLD function ............................... 166
Important safety notes .................. 154
Maintenance .................................. 155
Parking brake ................................ 150
Riding tips ...................................... 154
Warning lamp ................................. 253
Breakdown
Where will I find...? ........................ 313
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Brightness contro l (
instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 34
Buttons on the steering wheel ......... 204
C
California
Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 27
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Calling up the climate control bar
Multimedia system ........................ 267
Calling up the climate control
menu
Multimedia system ........................ 268
Camera
see 360° camera
see Rear view camera
Car
see Vehicle
Care
360° camera ................................. 310
Car wash ........................................ 305
Carpets .......................................... 312
Display ........................................... 310
Exhaust pipe .................................. 310
Exterior lights ................................ 309
General notes ................................ 305
Interior ........................................... 310
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Matte finish ................................... 308
Paint ..............................................307
Plastic trim ....................................3 11
Power washer ................................ 307
Rear view camera .......................... 310
Roof lining ...................................... 312
Seat belt ........................................ 312
Seat cover ..................................... 311
Selector lever ................................ 311
Sensors ......................................... 309
Side running board ........................ 309
Steering wheel ............................... 311
Trim pieces ....................................3 11
Washing by hand ........................... 306
Wheels ...........................................3 08
Windows ........................................ 308
Wiper blades .................................. 309
Wooden trim .................................. 311
Cargo compartment
Opening/closing (from outside,
HANDS-FREE ACCESS) .................... 86
Plug-in module (telescopic rods) .... 282
Cargo compartment cover
Important safety notes .................. 279
Notes/how to use ......................... 279
Cargo compartment enlargement ... 276
Cargo compartment floor
Important safety notes .................. 282
Locking and unlocking ................... 283
Opening/closing ............................ 283
Stowage well (under) ..................... 282
Cargo compartment plug-in mod-
ule (telescope bars) .......................... 282
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 278
CD
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 63
CD player (on-board computer) ........212
Center console
Lower section .................................. 39
Upper section .................................. 37
Central locking
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........7 6
Change of address .............................. 28
Change of owner
ship
.......................... 28
Changing the media source .............211 Charge-air pressure (on-board
computer, Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles)
.................................................... 219
Child
Restraint system .............................. 59
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 62
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 60
On the front-passenger seat ............ 61
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 61
Top Tether ....................................... 60
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 62
Rear doors ....................................... 63
Children
Special seat belt retractor ............... 58
Children in the vehicle
Important safety notes .................... 58
Cigarette lighter ................................ 287
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 309
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 310
Climate control
Control panel for dual-zone auto-
matic climate control ..................... 118
Controlling automatically ............... 120
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 120
Cooling with air dehumidification
(multimedia system) ...................... 268
Defrosting the windows ................. 122
Defrosting the windshield .............. 121
ECO start/stop function ................ 119
General notes ................................ 118
Indicator lamp ................................ 120
Ionization ....................................... 124
Ionization (multimedia system) ...... 268
Notes on using the automatic cli-
mate control .................................. 119
Overview ........................................ 267
Overview of systems ...................... 118
Perfume atomizer .......................... 123
Perfume atomizer (multimedia
system) .......................................... 268
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 122
Problems with cooling with air
dehumid ifica
tion ............................ 120
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Important safety notes .................. 361
Low outside temperatures .............361
Purity ............................................. 361
DEF
®
Additives ........................................ 361
Diagnostics connection ......................30
Diesel .................................................. 36 0
Digital Operator's Manua l
Help ................................................ .25
Introduction .....................................2 5
Digital speedomete r........................ .208
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 136
Display
see Display messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 304
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 222
Driving systems .............................2 39
Engine ............................................ 235
General notes ................................ 221
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 222
Introduction ................................... 221
Lights ............................................. 234
Safety systems .............................. 223
SmartKey ....................................... 250
Tires ............................................... 245
Vehicle ...........................................2 47
Distance recorder .............................2 07
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 260
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 67
Distance warning system
see COLLISION PREVENTION
ASSIST PLUS
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activating ....................................... 160
Activation conditions ..................... 160
Cruise control lever ....................... 160
Deactivating ................................... 164
Display message ............................ 242
Displays in the instrument clus ter .. 163
Dri

ving tips ....................................1 64
Driving with DISTRONIC PLUS ....... 161
Function/notes .............................1 59
Important safety notes .................. 159 Setting a speed .............................. 162
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 162
Stopping ........................................ 162
with Steering Assist and Stop&Go
Pilot ............................................... 164
Doors
Automatic locking (switch) ...............8 3
Central locking/unlocking
(Sm artKey) ...................................... .76
Control panel .................................. .41
Display message ............................ 249
Emergency locking ........................... 83
Emergency unlocking ....................... 83
Important safety notes .................... 82
Opening (from inside) ...................... 82
Drinking and driving ......................... 152
Drive program
Automatic transmission ................. 139
SETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 219
Drive programs
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 137
DYNAMIC SELECT switch .............. 134
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 305
Driving Assistance PLUS package ... 192
Driving on flooded roads .................. 156
Driving safety system
Crosswind Assist ............................. 72
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 64
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 72
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 68
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 64
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 65
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS ................................................ 66
Distance warning function ............... 67
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 72
ESP®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 69
Important safety information ........... 64
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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

LightsAdaptive Highbeam Assist ............ .110
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 108
Cornering light function ................. 110
Fogged up headlamps .................... 111
General notes ................................ 108
Hazard warning lamps ................... 110
High beam flasher .......................... 109
High-beam headlamps ................... 109
Light switch ................................... 108
Low-beam headlamps .................... 109
Parking lamps ................................ 109
Rear fog lamp ................................ 109
Setting exterior lighting ................. 108
Standing lamps .............................. 109
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 217
Turn signals ................................... 109
see Interior lighting
Loading guidelines ............................ 273
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 83
Emergency locking ........................... 83
From inside (central locking but-
ton) ..................................................8 2
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Low-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 234
Replacing bulbs ............................ .113
Switching on/off ........................... 109
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ..................................................9 9
M
M+S tires............................................ 332
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 308
mbrace
Call priority ....................................2 93
Display message ............................ 228 Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 293
Downloading routes ....................... 296
Emergency call .............................. 290
General notes ................................ 289
Geo fencing ................................... 296
Info call button .............................. 292
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............2
95
Remote fault diagnosis .................. 295
Remote vehicle locking .................. 294
Roadside assistance button ........... 291
Search & Send ............................... 293
Self-test ......................................... 290
Speed alert .................................... 296
System .......................................... 290
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 296
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 294
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 78
General notes .................................. 78
Inserting .......................................... 78
Locking vehicle ................................ 83
Removing ......................................... 78
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 83
Media Interface
see Digital Operator's Manual
Memory card (audio) ......................... 212
Memory function
Seats, steering wheel, exterior
mirrors ........................................... 106
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
360°camera .................................. 182
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 192
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 195
Active Parking Assist ..................... 173
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 186
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 188
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 159
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ............... 164
General notes ................................ 157
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 190
PARKTRONIC ................................. 170
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 56
PRE-SAFE
®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 57
14Index

Rear viewcamera .......................... 17 7
Traffic Sig nAssis t.......................... 18 7
Messag ememory (on-board com -
puter ).................................................. 22 2
Messages
see Display message s
see Warnin gand indicato rlamp s
Mirro rturn signal
Cleanin g........................................ .309
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Connecting (Bluetooth
®inter-
face) .............................................. 270
Connecting another mobile
phone ............................................ 271
Frequencies ................................... 356
Installation ..................................... 356
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 213
Transmission output (maximum) .... 356
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ...........................................7 8
MOExtended tires .............................. 315
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 354
Mounting a new wheel ................... 353
Preparing the vehicle .....................3 51
Raising the vehicle ......................... 351
Removing a wheel .......................... 353
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 351
MP3
Operation ....................................... 212
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 63
Multifunction display
Function/notes .............................2 05
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 204Overview .......................................... 36
Multimedia system
Switching on and off ......................2 64
Music files
see also Digital Operator's Ma

n-
ual .................................................. 263
N
Navigation
Displaying (on-board computer) ..... 209
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 209
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 263
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 126
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Conditions ....................................... 50
Faults ............................................... 53
Operation ......................................... 50
System self-test ............................... 52
Occupant safety
Air bags ........................................... 47
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 57
Children in the vehicle ..................... 58
Important safety notes .................... 42
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem .................................................. 42
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 50
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 43
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 63
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 56
PRE-SAFE
®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 57
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 43
Seat belt .......................................... 43
OCS
Conditions ....................................... 50
Faults ............................................... 53
Operation ......................................... 50
System self-test ............................... 52
Odometer ........................................... 207
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 219
Assistance graphic menu ............... 214
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