2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC SUV instrument cluster

Index....................................................... 4
Digital Operator's Manual..................26
Introduction .......................................... .26
Operation ............................................... 26
Introduction ......................................... 27
Protecting the environment ...................2 7
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .............. .27
Operator's Manual ................................. 28
Service and vehicle operation ................2 8
Operating safety .................................... 30
QR codes for the rescue card ................3 2
Data stored in the vehicle ...................... 32
Information on copyright ....................... 34
At a glance ........................................... 35
Cockpit .................................................. 35
Instrument cluster ................................. 36
Multifunction steering wheel ................. 37
Center console ...................................... 38
Overhead control panel .........................4 1
Door control panel ................................. 42
Safety ................................................... 43
Panic alarm ............................................ 43
Occupant safety .................................... 43
Children in the vehicle ........................... 59
Pets in the vehicle ................................. 64
Driving safety systems ........................... 64
Protection against theft .........................7 6
Opening and closing...........................77
SmartKey ............................................... 77
Doors ..................................................... 83
Cargo compartment .............................. .84
Side windows ......................................... 90
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel ...................................................... 93
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors ....98
Correct driver's seat position ................ 98
Seats ..................................................... 98
Steering wheel ..................................... 104 Mirrors ................................................. 106
Memory function ................................. 109
Lights and windshield wipers
..........111
Exterior lighting ................................... 111
Interior lighting .................................... 115
Replacing bulbs ................................... 115
Windshield wipers ................................ 119
Climate control ................................. 123
Overview of climate control systems ... 123
Operating the climate control sys-
tems .................................................... 124
Air vents .............................................. 129
Driving and parking ..........................131
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle ..... 131
Driving ................................................. 131
DYNAMIC SELECT switch .................... 139
Automatic transmission ....................... 141
Refueling ............................................. 148
Parking ................................................ 154
Driving tips .......................................... 157
Driving systems ................................... 162
Towing a trailer .................................... 202
On-board computer and displays ....208
Important safety notes ........................ 208
Displays and operation ........................ 208
Menus and submenus ......................... 212
Display messages ................................ 227
Warning and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ............................... 256
Multimedia system ...........................268
General notes ...................................... 268
Important safety notes ........................ 268
Function restrictions ............................ 268
Operating system ................................ 269
Stowage and features ......................278
Stowage areas ..................................... 278
Features .............................................. 290
2Contents

Replacingbulbs ............................ .118
Bag hook ............................................ 284
Ball coupling
Installing ........................................ 204
Removing ....................................... 206
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 65
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist
(Brake Assist PLUS with Cross-
Traffic Assist)
Function/notes ................................ 66
Important safety notes .................... 66
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 80
Important safety notes .................... 80
Replacing ......................................... 80
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 327
Display message ............................ 241
Important safety notes .................. 325
Jump starting ................................. 328
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 221
Display message ............................ 246
Notes/function .............................. 193
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Blootooth
®
Connecting a different mobile
phone ............................................ 276
BlueTEC
see DEF
Bluetooth
®
Searching for a mobile phone ........2 75
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 68
Telephony ...................................... 275
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 233
Notes ............................................. 368
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake linings
Display message ............................ 233 Brakes
ABS ..................................................6 5
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 69
BAS .................................................. 65
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 66
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 368
Display message ............................ 228
EBD .................................................. 73
Hill start as sist ............................... 136
HO

LD function ............................... 171
Important safety notes .................. 159
Maintenance .................................. 160
Parking brake ................................ 155
Riding tips ...................................... 159
Warning lamp ................................. 258
Breakdown
Where will I find...? ........................ 319
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 35
Buttons on the steering wheel ......... 209
C
California
Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 28
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Calling up the climate control bar
Multimedia system ........................ 272
Calling up the climate control
menu
Multimedia system ........................ 272
Camera
see 360° camera
see Rear view camera
Car
see Vehicle
Care
360° camera ................................. 316
Car wash ........................................ 311
Carpets .......................................... 318
Display ........................................... 316
Exhaust pipe .................................. 316
Exterior lights ................................ 315
6Index

DEFAddin g.......................................... .151
Display message ............................ 243
Displaying level and range ............. 219
Filling capacity ............................... 367
Important safety notes .................. 367
Low outside temperatures ............. 367
Purity ............................................. 367
DEF
®
Additives ........................................ 367
Diagnostics connection ......................31
Diesel .................................................. 36 6
Digital Operator's Manua l
Help ................................................ .26
Introduction .....................................2 6
Digital speedomete r........................ .213
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 141
Display
see Display messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 310
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 227
Driving systems .............................2 44
Engine ............................................ 240
General notes ................................ 227
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 227
Introduction ................................... 227
Lights ............................................. 239
Safety systems .............................. 228
SmartKey ....................................... 255
Tires ............................................... 250
Vehicle ...........................................2 52
Distance recorder .............................2 12
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 265
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 68
Distance warning system
see COLLISION PREVENTION
ASSIST PLUS
DI STRONIC PL

US
Activating ....................................... 165
Activation conditions ..................... 165
Cruise control lever ....................... 165
Deactivating ................................... 169
Display message ............................ 247 Displays in the instrument cluster .. 168
Driving tips ....................................1
69
Driving with DISTRONIC PLUS ....... 166
Function/notes .............................1 64
Important safety notes .................. 164
Setting a speed .............................. 167
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 167
Stopping ........................................ 167
with Steering Assist and Stop&Go
Pilot ............................................... 169
Doors
Automatic locking (switch) ...............8 4
Central locking/unlocking
(Sm artKey) ...................................... .77
Control panel .................................. .42
Display message ............................ 254
Emergency locking ........................... 84
Emergency unlocking ....................... 84
Important safety notes .................... 83
Opening (from inside) ...................... 83
Drinking and driving ......................... 157
Drive program
Automatic transmission ................. 144
SETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 225
Drive programs
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 142
DYNAMIC SELECT switch .............. 139
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 311
Driving Assistance PLUS package ... 197
Driving on flooded roads .................. 161
Driving safety system
Crosswind Assist ............................. 73
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 65
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 73
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 69
BAS (

Brake Assist System) .............. 65
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 66
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS ................................................ 67
Distance warning function ............... 68
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High-beam headlampsAdaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 113
Display message ............................ 239
Replacing bulbs ............................. 117
Switching on/off ........................... 112
Hill start assist .................................. 136
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 172
Activation conditions .....................1 72
Deactivating ................................... 172
Display message ............................ 247
Function/notes .............................1 71
General notes ................................ 171
Home address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 68
Hood
Closing ...........................................3 07
Display message ............................ 254
Important safety notes .................. 306
Opening ......................................... 306
Horn ...................................................... 35
HUD
see Head-up display
Hydroplaning ..................................... 161
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 76
Indicator and warning lamps
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS .............................................. 265
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Insect protection on the radiator .... 307
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 36
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 36
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 208
Interior lighting
Automatic control .......................... 115
Control ...........................................1 15
Overview ........................................ 115
Reading lamp ................................. 115 iPod
®
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2
68
J
Jack
Using ............................................. 357
Jump starting (engine) ......................328
K
Key positions
SmartKey ....................................... 132
Start/Stop button .......................... 133
KEYLESS-GO
Activating ......................................... 78
Convenience closing feature ............ 92
Deactivation ..................................... 78
Locking ............................................ 78
Removing the Start/Stop button ... 133
Start function ................................... 79
Unlocking ......................................... 78
Kickdown
Driving tips ....................................1 44
Manual gearshifting ....................... 147
Knee bag .............................................. 50
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 196
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 221
Display message ............................ 245
Function/information .................... 195
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Tracking package ..................... 193
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 225
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 61
Level control
Display message ............................ 245
see AIR BODY CONTROL
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 239
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Oilsee Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu .................................... .224
Assistance graphic menu ...............2 19
Assistance menu ........................... 220
Display messages .......................... 227
Displaying a service message ........3 10
Displays and operation .................. 208
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 168
Factory settings ............................. 223
G-Meter ......................................... 224
Head-up display ............................. 211
Head-up display menu ................... 222
Important safety notes .................. 208
Instrument cluster menu ............... 223
Lights menu ................................... 223
Media menu ................................... 216
Menu overview .............................. 212
Message memory .......................... 227
Navigation menu ............................ 214
RACETIMER ................................... 225
Radio menu ................................... 216
Service menu ................................. 219
Settings menu ............................... 220
Standard display ............................ 212
Telephone menu ............................ 218
Trip menu ...................................... 212
Video DVD operation ..................... 217
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 118
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 30
Important safety notes .................... 30
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operation
Digital Operator's Manual ................ 26
Operator's Manual
Overview .......................................... 28
Vehicle equipment ........................... 28
Outside temperature display ........... 209
Overhead control panel ...................... 41
Override feature
Rear side windows ........................... 64P
Paddle shifterssee Steering wheel paddle shifters
Paint code number ............................ 363
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 313
Panic alarm .......................................... 43
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Important safety notes .................... 93
Operating ......................................... 94
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 96
Rain closing feature ......................... 95
Reversing feature ............................. 94
Panoramic roof
Operating the roller sunblinds .......... 95
Parcel net ........................................... 286
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 154
Parking brake ................................ 155
Parking position for the exterior
mirror on the front-passenger
side ................................................ 108
Rear view camera .......................... 182
Switching off the engine ................ 155
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
see 360° camera
see Active Parking Assist
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
see Rear view camera
Parking Assist
Display message ............................ 246
Parking brake
Applying automatically ................... 156
Applying or releasing manually ...... 156
Display message ............................ 230
Electric parking brake .................... 155
Emergency braking ........................ 157
General notes ................................ 155
Releasing automatically ................. 156
Warning lamp ................................. 262
Parking lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 112
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 177
Driving system ............................... 175
16Index

Problem (malfunction) ..................... 81
Starting the engine ........................ 134
Smartphone
Starting the engine ........................ 134
SMS
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 268
Snow chains ...................................... 338
Socket (12 V)
Cargo compartment ....................... 293
Center console .............................. 293
General notes ................................ 293
Rear compartment .........................2 93
Sound
Switching on/off ........................... 269
Special seat belt retractor .................. 59
Specialist workshop ............................ 31
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................ 223
Digital ............................................ 213
In the Instrument cluster ................. 36
Segments ...................................... 208
Selecting the display unit ...............2 23
SPORT handling mode
Deactivating/activating
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ................ 71
Warning lamp ................................. 261
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 239
Switching on/off ........................... 112
Start button
Display message ............................ 256
Start/Stop button
Key positions ................................. 133
Starting the engine ........................ 134
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 133
STEER CONTROL .................................. 75
Steering
Display message ............................ 254
Warning lamps ............................... 267
Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot .. 169Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot
(DISTRONIC PLUS)
Display message ............................ 248
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL
see STEER CONTROL
Stee ring w
heel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 105
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 104
Button overview ............................... 37
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 209
Cleaning ......................................... 317
EASY ENTRY/EXIT feature ............. 105
Important safety notes .................. 104
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 109
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ................... 105
Switching on/off ........................... 105
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 145
Stop&Go Pilot and Steering Assist .. 169
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 225
Stowage areas ................................... 278
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 279
Center console .............................. 279
Cup holders ................................... 290
Door ............................................... 280
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 279
Glove box ....................................... 279
Important safety information ......... 278
Map pockets .................................. 280
Rear ............................................... 280
Stowage net ................................... 280
see Stowage areas
Stowage net ....................................... 280
Summer tires
In winter ........................................ 338
Sun visor ............................................ 291
Suspension settings
AIR BODY CONTROL ...................... 173
Suspension tuning
AMG sports suspension based on
AIR BODY CONTROL ...................... 174
SETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 225
20Index

SUV(Sport Utility Vehicle) ....................... 30
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off .................................................1 28
Switching on media mode
Via the device list .......................... 276
T
Tachometer ........................................ 209
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 239
Tailgate
Display message ............................ 253
Emergency unlocking ....................... 89
HANDS-FREE ACCESS ..................... 87
Important safety notes .................... 84
Limiting the opening angle ............... 89
Obstruction detection ...................... 85
Opening dimensions ...................... 370
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 88
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 86
Opening/closing (manually from
outside) ............................................ 85
Reversing feature ............................. 85
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 36
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 364
Drawbar load (maximum) ............... 371
Information .................................... 362
Trailer loads ................................... 371
Vehicle data ................................... 370
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 218
Authorizing a mobile phone (con-
necting) ......................................... 275
Connecting a mobile phone (gen-
eral information) ............................ 275
Display message ............................ 254
Introduction ................................... 218
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 218
Number from the phone book ........ 218
Redialing ........................................ 219
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 218 see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 268
Switching between mobile
phones ........................................... 276
see Mobile phone
Temperature
Coolant (display in the instrument
cluster) .......................................... 209
Engine oil (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 224
Outside temperature ...................... 209
Setting (climate control) ................ 126
Transmission oil (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 224
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 225
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 343
C

hecking manually ........................ 342
Display message ............................ 250
Maximum ....................................... 342
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 324
Notes ............................................. 341
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 324
Recommended ............................... 339
Using the TIREFIT kit ...................... 323
Tire pressure loss warning system
General notes ................................ 342
Important safety notes .................. 342
Restarting ...................................... 343
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 345
Function/notes ............................. 343
General notes ................................ 343
Important safety notes .................. 344
Radio type approval for the tire
pressure monitor ........................... 346
Restarting ...................................... 345
Warning lamp ................................. 266
Warning message .......................... 345
Tire pressure sensors
Display message ............................ 251
Tire-change tool kit ........................... 320
TIREFIT kit
Important safety notes .................. 322
Storage location ............................ 320
Tire pressure not reached .............. 324
Tire pressure reached .................... 324
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Tow-startingEmergency engine starting ............ 333
Important safety notes .................. 330
Towing a trailer
Axle load, permissible .................... 371
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 316
Coupling up a trailer ...................... 204
Decoupling a trailer ....................... 206
Driving tips .................................... 203
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 73
Important safety notes .................. 202
Installing the ball coupling ............. 204
Lights display message .................. 239
Power supply ................................. 206
Pulling away with a trailer .............. 135
Removing the ball coupling ............ 206
Trailer loads ................................... 371
Towing away
Important safety guidelines ........... 330
Installing the towing eye ................ 331
Notes for 4MATIC vehicles ............ 333
Removing the towing eye ............... 332
Transporting the vehicle ................ 332
With both axles on the ground ....... 332
Towing eye ......................................... 320
Traffic reports
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 268
Traffic Sign Assist
Display message ............................ 247
Function/notes ............................. 192
Important safety notes .................. 193
Instrument cluster display ............. 193
Trailer coupling
see Towing a trailer
Trailer loads and drawbar nose-
weights ............................................... 206
Trailer towing
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 202
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 195
Permissible trailer loads and
drawbar noseweights ..................... 206
Transfer case ..................................... 148
Transmission
Display message ............................ 253
see Automatic transmission Transmission oil
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehi
cles) ............... 224
Transmission position display ......... 142
Transporting the vehicle .................. 332
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 317
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 213
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 212
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 214
Trunk
see Cargo compartment
Trunk load (maximum) ...................... 370
Turn signals
Display message ............................ 239
Replacing bulbs (front) ................... 117
Switching on/off ........................... 112
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 362
Installation ..................................... 362
Transmission output (maximum) .... 362
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
UnlockingEmergency unlocking ....................... 84
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 83
USB devices
Connecting to the Media Inter-
face ............................................... 276
V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........ 291
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 31
Data acquisition ............................... 32
Display message ............................ 252
Electronics ..................................... 362
Equipment ....................................... 28
Individual settings .......................... 220
Limited Warranty ............................. 32
Loading .......................................... 346
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