2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC automatic transmission

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and P Solutions
The yellow $ warning lamp and th e red I (US A only) or $
(Canada only) indicator lamp ligh t up.
The electric parking brak e is malfunctioning .
To release: X
Switc h off th e ignition and tur n it bac k on .X
Releas e th e electric parking brak e manually.
or X
Releas e th e electric parking brak e automatically ( Y
page 156).
If th e electric parking brak e still canno t be released:X
Do no t drive on .X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop .
The red I (US A only) or $ (Canada only) indicator lamp flashes
and th e yellow $ warning lamp lights up.
The electric parking brak e is malfunctioning .
To release: X
Switc h off th e ignition and tur n it bac k on .X
Releas e th e electric parking brak e manually.
To apply : X
Switc h off th e ignition and tur n it bac k on .X
Apply th e electric parking brak e manually.
If th e red I (US A only) or $ (Canada only) indicator lamp con-
tinue s to flash: X
Do no t drive on .X
Secur e th e vehicl e against rollin g away ( Y
page 357).X
Shift th e transmission to position ] .X
Turn th e fron t wheels toward s th e curb.X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop .Display messages 23 1
On-board computer and displays Z

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and P Solutions
The yellow $ warning lamp lights up. The red I (US A only)
or $ (Canada only) indicator lamp flashes for about te n seconds
after th e electric parking brak e has been applie d or released. It then
goe s out or remain s lit .
The electric parking brak e is malfunctioning .X
Switc h off th e ignition and tur n it bac k on .X
Apply th e electric parking brake.
If it is no t possibl e to engage th e electric parking brake:X
Shift th e transmission to position ] .X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop .
If it is no t possibl e to release th e electric parking brak e manually:X
Releas e th e electric parking brak e automatically ( Y
page 156).
If th e electric parking brak e still canno t be released:X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop .
The yellow $ warning lamp lights up. If you manually apply or
release th e electric parking brake, th e red I (US A only) or $
(Canada only) indicator lamp flashes .
The electric parking brak e is malfunctioning . It is no t possibl e to apply
th e electric parking brak e manually.X
Shift th e transmission to position ] , as th e electric parking brak e
is no t applie d automatically.X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop .
If it is no t possibl e to release th e electric parking brak e manually:X
Releas e th e electric parking brak e automatically ( Y
page 156).
I (USA
only)
$ ( Canada
only)
Parkin g Brake Inop‐
erativ e The yellow $ warning lamp lights up. The red I (US A only)
or $ (Canada only) indicator lamp flashes for about te n seconds
after th e electric parking brak e has been applie d or released. It then
goe s out or remain s lit .
The electric parking brak e is malfunctioning , e.g. because of over-
voltag e or undervoltage. X
Remove th e caus e for th e overvoltage or undervoltage, e.g. by
charging th e battery or restarting th e engine.X
Engage or release th e electric parking brake.
If it remain s impossible to apply or release th e electric parking brake:X
Switc h off th e ignition and tur n it bac k on .X
Engage or release th e electric parking brake.
If th e electric parking brak e still canno t be released:X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop .
If th e electric parking brak e still canno t be applied:X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop .232
Display messages
On-board computer and displays

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and P Solutions
Tir e Pressure Moni‐
tor Inoperative No
Wheel Sensor s The wheels mounte d do no t hav e a suitable tire pressur e sensor . The
tire pressur e monitor is deactivated.X
Moun t wheels wit h suitable tire pressur e sensors.
The tire pressur e monitor is activated automatically after drivin g for
a few minutes.
Tir e Press. Monito r
Inoperative The tire pressur e monitor is faulty.X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop .
Vehicle Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and P Solutions
Shift to 'P' or 'N'
to Start Engine You hav e attempte d to start th e engin e wit h th e transmission in posi-
tion ^ or [ .X
Shift th e transmission to position ] or \\ .
Apply Brake to
Shift fro m 'P' You hav e attempte d to shift th e transmission to position [ , ^ or \\
without depressing th e brak e pedal .X
Depress th e brak e pedal .
To Deselect P or N,
Depres s Brake and
Start Engine Wit h th e engin e switched off , you hav e attempte d to shift th e trans -
mission out of position ] or \\ int o another transmission position .X
Depress th e brak e pedal .X
Start th e engine.
Transmission Not in
P Ris k of Vehicl e
Rollin g Awa y The driver's door is open or no t full y closed and th e transmission is in
position ^ , \\ or [ .
A warning tone also sounds.
G WARNIN G
The vehicl e may rol l away.
There is a ris k of an accident.X
Shift th e transmission to position ] .X
Secur e th e vehicl e against rollin g away ( Y
page 154).X
Clos e th e driver's door completely.
Onl y Shift to 'P'
whe n Vehicl e is Sta ‐
tionar y The vehicl e is moving .X
Pull ove r and stop th e vehicl e safely as soo n as possible, payin g
attention to roa d and traffic conditions.X
Shift th e transmission to position ] .252
Display messages
On-board computer and displays

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and P Solutions
Servic e Required Do
Not Shift Gears
Visit Dealer You canno t chang e th e transmission position due to a malfunction .
A warning tone also sounds.
If transmission position [ is selected:X
Drive to a qualified specialist workshop without shifting th e trans -
mission from position [ .
If transmission position ^ , \\ or ] is selected:X
Secur e th e vehicl e against rollin g away ( Y
page 154).X
Notify a qualified specialist workshop or breakdown service.
Reversing Not Possi‐
ble Servic e Required You canno t shift int o transmission position ^ due to a malfunction .
The transmission position s ] , \\ or [ continu e to be available.
A warning tone also sounds. X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop .
Transmission Mal ‐
function Sto p A malfunction has occurred in th e mechanical transmission compo -
nents.
A warning tone also sounds. The transmission automatically shift s to
position \\ . X
Pull ove r and stop th e vehicl e safely as soo n as possible, payin g
attention to roa d and traffic conditions.X
Shift th e transmission to position ] .X
Secur e th e vehicl e against rollin g away ( Y
page 154).X
Notify a qualified specialist workshop or breakdown service.
Sto p Vehicl e Leave
Engine Runnin g Wai t
Transmission Cool‐
ing The transmission has overheated. Pullin g away can be temporarily
impaire d or no t possible.X
Pull ove r and stop th e vehicl e safely as soo n as possible, payin g
attention to roa d and traffic conditions. Do no t continu e drivin g
under any circumstances. X
Leav e th e engin e running.X
Wait until th e display message disappear s before pullin g away.
e The tailgat e is open .
G WARNIN G
Whe n th e engin e is running, exhaust gase s can ente r th e vehicl e inte-
rio r if th e tailgat e is open .
There is a ris k of poisoning .X
Clos e th e tailgate. Display messages 25 3
On-board computer and displays Z

Warning/
indicator
lamp Q Signal type
Possible causes/consequences and P Solutions
%
Q The yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
ABS (anti-lock braking system) is malfunctioning.
If there is an additional warning tone, the EBD (electronic brake force distribution)
is malfunctioning.
Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also malfunction.
G WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed
above. The front and rear wheels could therefore lock if you brake hard, for exam-
ple.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affected. The braking
distance in an emergency braking situation can increase.
If ESP ®
is not operational, ESP ®
is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident. X
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display. X
Drive on carefully. X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
If the ABS control unit is faulty, there is also a possibility that other systems, such
as the navigation system or the automatic transmission, will not be available.
'M

To avoid damage to the vehicle, deactivate
DISTRONIC PLUS and the HOLD function in
the following or similar situations: R
when towing the vehicle R
in the car wash
! Never clean your vehicle in a Touchless
Automatic Car Wash as these use special
cleaning agents. These cleaning agents can
damage the paintwork or plastic parts.
! Make sure that: R
the side windows and sliding sunroof are
closed completely R
the blower is switched off R
the windshield wiper switch is in position 0R
the 360° camera or the rear view camera is
deactivated
The vehicle may otherwise be damaged.
! If the SmartKey is within the rear detection
range of KEYLESS-GO, the following situa-
tions, for example, could lead to the uninten-
tional opening of the tailgate: R
using a car wash R
using a power washer
Make sure that the SmartKey is at least 3 m
away from the vehicle.
! If the SmartKey is within the rear detection
range of KEYLESS-GO, the following situa-
tions, for example, could lead to the uninten-
tional opening of the tailgate: R
using a car wash R
using a power washer
Make sure that the SmartKey is at least 10 ft
(3 m) away from the vehicle.
! Make sure that the automatic transmission
is in neutral position \\ when washing your
vehicle in a tow-through car wash. The vehicle
may otherwise be damaged. R
Operating with the SmartKey:
Do not remove the SmartKey from the igni-
tion lock. Do not open the driver's door
when the engine is switched off or at very
low speeds. Otherwise, when in transmis-
sion position [ or ^ , the automatic
transmission will automatically switch to
park position ] and block the wheels.R
Operating with the Start/Stop button:
Do not open the driver's door when the
engine is switched off or at very low speeds. Otherwise, when in transmission
position [ or ^ , the automatic transmis-
sion will automatically switch to park posi-
tion ] and block the wheels.
Observe the following to make sure that the
automatic transmission stays in neutral position
\\ :
Operating with the SmartKey and Start/Stop
button: X
Make sure that the ignition is switched on. X
Make sure that the vehicle is stationary. X
Depress and hold the brake pedal.
Operating with the Start/Stop button only: X
Engage park position ] .X
Release the brake pedal. X
Remove Start/Stop button from ignition lock
( Y
page 133). X
Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock. X
Switch on the ignition. X
Depress and hold the brake pedal.
Operating with the SmartKey and Start/Stop
button: X
Shift to neutral \\ .X
Release the brake pedal. X
Release the electric parking brake, if neces-
sary. X
Switch off the ignition and leave the SmartKey
in the ignition lock.
You can wash the vehicle in an automatic car
wash from the very start.
If the vehicle is very dirty, pre-wash it before
cleaning it in an automatic car wash.
After using an automatic car wash, wipe off wax
from the windshield and the wiper blades. This
will prevent smears and reduce wiping noises
caused by residue on the windshield.
Washing by hand In some countries, washing by hand is only
allowed at specially equipped washing bays.
Observe the legal requirements in each country. X
Do not use hot water and do not wash the
vehicle in direct sunlight. X
Use a soft sponge to clean. X
Use a mild cleaning agent, such as a car
shampoo approved by Mercedes-Benz.312
Care
Maintenance and care

! Do not use the trailer tow hitch for recovery
or towing. Do not use the towing eye for
recovery. this could damage the vehicle. If in
doubt, have the vehicle recovered using a
crane.
! When towing, pull away slowly and
smoothly. If the tractive power is too high, the
vehicles could be damaged.
! Shift the automatic transmission to position
\\ and do not open the driver's or front pas-
senger's door during towing. The automatic
transmission may otherwise shift to position
] , which could damage the transmission.
! Do not tow with sling-type equipment. This
could damage the vehicle.
! The vehicle can be towed a maximum of
30 miles (50km). The towing speed of 30 mph
(50 km/h) must not be exceeded.
If the vehicle has to be towed more than
30 miles (50km), the entire vehicle must be
raised and transported.
It is better to have the vehicle transported than
to have it towed away.
If the vehicle has suffered transmission damage,
have it transported on a transporter or trailer.
The automatic transmission must be in position
\\ when the vehicle is being towed. If the auto-
matic transmission cannot be shifted to position
\\ , have the vehicle transported on a trans-
porter or trailer.
The battery must be connected and charged.
Otherwise, you: R
cannot turn the SmartKey to position H in
the ignition lock R
cannot release the electric parking brake R
cannot shift the automatic transmission to
position \\
Disarm the automatic locking feature before the
vehicle is towed ( Y
page 84). You could other-
wise be locked out when pushing or towing the
vehicle. Installing/removing the towing eye
Installing the towing eye
G WARNING
The exhaust tail pipe may be very hot. There is
a risk of burns when removing the rear cover.
Do not touch the exhaust pipe. Take particular
care when removing the rear cover.
Mercedes-AMG vehicles
All other vehicles
The brackets for the screw-in towing eye are
located in the bumpers. They are at the rear and
at the front, under covers C .Towing and tow-starting 331
Breakdown assistance Z

X
Remove th e towin g eye from th e retainer
( Y
page 320).X
Mercedes-AM G vehicles: use a suitable
object, e.g. a screwdriver, to pry off cover C
on th e fron t bumper from underneath. Tak e
th e cover from th e opening , but do no t
remove it .
Press th e mar k on cover C on th e rear
bumper inward and remove .X
All other vehicles: press th e mar k on
cover C inward and remove .X
Screw in th e towin g eye clockwise as far as it
will go and tighten it .
Vehicles wit h a trailer to w hitch do no t hav e a
bracke t for th e screw-in towin g eye at th e back.
Connect th e towbar to th e trailer to w hitch
( Y
page 204).
Removing the towing eye X
Unscrew and remove th e towin g eye.X
Attac h cover C to th e bumper and press until
it engages.
Towing a vehicle with both axles on
the ground The automatic transmission automatically shifts
to position ] when you open th e driver' s or
front-passenger door or when you remove th e
SmartKey from th e ignition lock. It is essential to
observ e th e followin g steps to ensur e that th e
automatic transmission remain s in position \\
during towing. X
Mak e sur e that th e vehicl e is stationary.X
Turn th e SmartKey to position H in th e igni-
tion lock. X
Depress and hold th e brak e pedal .X
Shift th e automatic transmission to position
\\ .X
Leav e th e SmartKey in position H in th e igni-
tion lock. X
Releas e th e brak e pedal .X
Releas e th e electric parking brake.X
Switc h on th e hazard warning lamp s
( Y
page 113).
In order to signal a chang e of direction when
towin g th e vehicl e wit h th e hazard warning
lamp s switched on , use th e combination switch
as usual. In this case, only th e indicator lamp s for th e direction of travel flash. Afte r resetting
th e combination switch , th e hazard warning
lamp start s flashin g again .
Transporting the vehicle
General notes
! When th e vehicl e is loade d for transport, th e
fron t and rear axles mus t be stationary and on
th e sam e transportation vehicle. Positioning
ove r th e connection poin t of th e transpor t
vehicl e is no t permitted. The driv e train may
otherwise be damaged.
! You may only secure th e vehicl e by th e
wheels, no t by part s of th e vehicl e suc h as
axl e or steering components. Otherwise, th e
vehicl e could be damaged.
The towin g eye or trailer to w hitch can be used
to pull th e vehicl e onto a trailer or transporte r if
you wish to transpor t it .X
Turn th e SmartKey to position H in th e igni-
tion lock. X
Shift th e automatic transmission to position
\\ .
As soon as th e vehicle ha s been loaded:X
Preven t th e vehicl e from rollin g away by
applyin g th e electric parking brake. X
Shift th e automatic transmission to position
] . X
Turn th e SmartKey to position