2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC SUV Owner's Manual

XPress the:or9 button to adjust the
brightness to a level from Level+5(bright) to
Level -5(dark).
XPress the aor% button to save the
setting.
Light submenu
Switching the daytime running lamps on/
off
This function is not available in Canada.
XPress òon the steering wheel to open the
menu list.
XPress :or9 on the steering wheel to
select the Settingsmenu.
XConfirm by pressing aon the steering
wheel.
XPress :or9 to select the Lightssubmenu.
XPressato confirm.
XUsing :or9, select the DaytimeRunning Lightsfunction.
If the DaytimeRunningLightsfunction has
been switched on, the multifunction display
shows the cone of light and the Wsymbol
in yellow.
XPress the abutton to save the setting.
Further information on daytime running
lampsDaytime
RunningLights(Ypage 111).
Instrument cluster submenu
Selecting the distance unit
The DisplayUnitSpeed-/Odometerfunction
allows you to choose whether certain displays
appear in kilometers or miles in the multifunc-
tion display.
XPress the òbutton on the steering wheel
to open the menu list.
XPress the :or9 button on the steering
wheel to select the Settingsmenu.
XConfirm by pressing aon the steering
wheel.
XUse : or9 to select the InstrumentClustersubmenu.
XPressato confirm.
XPress :or9 to select the DisplayUnit Speed-/Odometerfunction.
The current setting kmorMilesappears.
XPress the abutton to save the setting.
The selected unit of measurement for distance
applies to:
RDigital speedometer in the Tripmenu
ROdometer and the trip odometer
RTrip computer
RCurrent consumption and the range
RNavigation instructions in the Navimenu
RCruise control
RDISTRONIC PLUS with Steering Assist and
Stop&Go Pilot
RASSYST PLUS service interval display
Switching the additional speedometer
on/off
If the additional speedometer is switched on,
the speed is shown in the status bar in the mul-
tifunction display instead of the outside tem-
perature.
The speed display is inverse to the speedome-
ter.
XPress theòbutton on the steering wheel
to open the menu list.
XPress the :or9 button on the steering
wheel to select the Settingsmenu.
XConfirm by pressing aon the steering
wheel.
XUse : or9 to select the InstrumentClustersubmenu.
XPressato confirm.
XUsing :or9, select the AdditionalSpeedometer [km/h]function.
The current selection appears.
XTo activate/deactivate: press theabut-
ton again.
Restoring the factory settings
XPress the òbutton on the steering wheel
to open the menu list.
XPress the :or9 button on the steering
wheel to select the Settingsmenu.
XConfirm by pressing aon the steering
wheel.
XUse : or9 to select the FactorySettingssubmenu.
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XPressato confirm.
The Reset All Settings?function
appears.
XPress :or9 to select NoorYes.
XPress ato confirm the selection.
If you have selected Yes, the multifunction
display shows a confirmation message.
For safety reasons, the Daytime Running
Lightsfunction in theLightssubmenu is only
reset when the vehicle is stationary.
AMG menu (Mercedes-AMG vehicles)
Warm-up
:Digital speedometer
;Gear indicator
=Charge-air pressure
?Engine oil temperature
ATransmission oil temperature
XPress the òbutton on the steering wheel
to open the menu list.
XPress the :or9 button on the steering
wheel to select the AMGmenu.
XConfirm by pressing aon the steering
wheel.
Engine and transmission oil tempera-
tures: when the engine and transmission are
at normal operating temperature, oil temper-
atures ?and Aare displayed in white in the
multifunction display.
If the multifunction display shows oil temper-
ature ?orA in blue, the engine or the
transmission are not yet at normal operating
temperature. Avoid driving at full engine out-
put during this time.
G-Meter
While the vehicle is in motion, the G-Meter
shows the forces that are exerted on the driver
both laterally and in the direction of travel.
The maximum values are indicated in red in the
guideline system.
XPress òon the steering wheel to open the
menu list.
XPress the :or9 button on the steering
wheel to select the AMGmenu.
XConfirm by pressing aon the steering
wheel.
XPress the 9button repeatedly until the G-
Meter appears.
The maximum values of the G-Meter are
saved.
XTo reset the G-Meter: pressaagain.
XUsing :or9 select Yeson the steer-
ing wheel.
XPress ato confirm.
The maximum values of the G-Meter are
deleted.
If the ignition remains switched off for longer
than four hours, the G-Meter will be automati-
cally reset.
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SETUP
Overview
:DriveEco/Comfort/Sport/Sport +/Man‐ual
;Chassis Comfort/Sport/Sport +
=Steering Comfort/Sport
?ECO Start/Stop Active/Inactive/Off
AESP®On/Offor SPORT handling mode
Sport
SETUP shows the following functions and set-
tings:
Rthe gear indicator
Rthe digital speedometer
Rthe drive system setting
Rthe suspension mode
Rthe steering setting
Rthe setting of the ECO start/stop function
Rthe ESP®(Electronic Stability Program) status
Select SETUP
XUse ò on the steering wheel to call up the
list of menus.
XPress the :or9 button on the steering
wheel to select the AMGmenu.
XConfirm by pressing aon the steering
wheel.
XPress 9repeatedly until SETUP appears.
RACETIMER
Displaying and starting RACETIMER
:Lap
;RACETIMER
The RACETIMER is only intended for use on a
closed race circuit. Do not use the function on
public roads.
You can start the RACETIMER when the engine is
running or the ignition is switched on.
XUse ò on the steering wheel to call up the
list of menus.
XPress the :or9 button on the steering
wheel to select the AMGmenu.
XConfirm by pressing aon the steering
wheel.
XPress :or9 repeatedly until the
RACETIMER appears.
XTo start: press the abutton to start the
RACETIMER.
Starting a new lap
:Lap
;RACETIMER
=Quickest lap time
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XPress the:or9 button to select NewLap.
XPressato confirm.
A maximum of 32 laps may be stored.
Stopping the RACETIMER
XPress :or9 to select Stop.
XPressato confirm.
Continuing the RACETIMER
XPress :or9 to select Continue.
XPressato confirm.
Resetting the RACETIMER
XPress :or9 to select Stop.
The RACETIMER is stopped.
XPress :or9 to select Reset.
XPressato confirm.
All laps are deleted.
Lap statistics
:Lap
;Lap time
=Average lap speed
?Lap length
This function is only available if you have stored
at least two laps and have stopped the RACE-
TIMER.
XUse ò on the steering wheel to call up the
list of menus.
XPress the :or9 button on the steering
wheel to select the AMGmenu.
XConfirm by pressing aon the steering
wheel.
XPress the :or9 button to select LapList.
XPressato confirm.
The lap evaluation appears.
XPress the 9or: button to select a dif-
ferent lap evaluation.
The fastest lap is indicated by flashing sym-
bol :.
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Display messages
Introduction
General notes
Display messages appear in th emultifunction display.
Display messages wit hgraphi cdisplays may be shown in simplified form in th eOperator's Manual
and may therefore diffe rfrom th emultifunction display.
Please respon din accordance wit hth edisplay messages and follow th eadditional note sin this
Operator's Manual.
Wit hcertain display messages, you will also hear awarnin gtone .
You can hide th edisplay messages. The display messages are then stored in th emessag ememory.
Rectify th ecause of adisplay messag eas soo nas possible.
Whe nyou stop and par kth evehicle, please observ eth enote son :
RHOLD function (Ypage 171)
RParking(Ypage 154)
Hiding display messages
XPress th ea or% buttonon th esteerin gwheel.
The multifunction display hide sth edisplay message.
High-priorit ydisplay messages are shown in red in th emultifunction display. Some high-priorit y
display messages canno tbe hidden .
The multifunction display shows these messages continuously until th ecauses fo rth emessages
hav ebee nremedied.
Message memory
The on-boar dcompute rsaves certain display messages in th emessage memory .You can cal lup
th edisplay messages:
XPress th eò buttonon th esteerin gwhee lto ope nth emen ulist .
XPress :or9 on thesteerin gwhee lto selec tth eServic emenu.
XConfirmby pressing aon thesteerin gwheel.
XPress th e: or9 buttonto selec tth emessag ememory.
If there are no display messages, th eNo Messagesdisplay appears in th emultifunction display.
Whe nthere are display messages, th enumber of stored messages appears .
XPressato confirm .
XPress the: or9 buttonto scroll through th edisplay messages.
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Safety systems
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
!÷
Currently Unavaila‐ble See Operator'sManual
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) and ESP®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) are temporarily not available.
Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also malfunc-
tion.
In addition, the ÷and! warning lamps light up in the instru-
ment cluster.
For example, the on-board voltage may be insufficient.
GWARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you brake
hard, for example.
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.
XDrive on carefully.
Carefully drive a suitable distance, making slight steering move-
ments at a speed above 12 mph (20 km/h).
If the display message disappears, the functions mentioned above are available again.
If the multifunction display still shows the display message:
XDrive on carefully.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
!÷
Inoperative SeeOperator's Manual
ABS and ESP®are malfunctioning.
Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also malfunc-
tion.
The $ (USA only) or J(Canada only), ÷and! warning
lamps in the instrument cluster may also light up.
GWARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you brake
hard, for example.
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.
XDrive on carefully.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
÷
Inoperative SeeOperator'sManual
ES P®is malfunctioning .
Other drivin gsystems and drivin gsafet ysystems may also malfunc -
tion .
The ÷ warning lamp also lights up in th einstrumen tcluster.
GWARNIN G
The brak esystem continues to function normally, but without th e
function slisted above.
The braking distanc ein an emergenc ybraking situation can thus
increase.
If ES P
®is no toperational, ES P®is unable to stabiliz eth evehicle.
There is an increased ris kof skiddin gand an accident.
XDrive on carefully.
XVisit aqualified specialist workshop immediately.
÷
Currently Unavaila‐ble See Operator' sManual
ESP®is temporarily unavailable .
Other drivin gsystems and drivin gsafet ysystems may also malfunc -
tion .
The ÷ warning lamp also lights up in th einstrumen tcluster.
The self-diagnosis function might no tbe complete, for example.
GWARNIN G
The brak esystem continues to function normally, but without th e
function slisted above. The wheels could therefor eloc kif you brak e
hard, for example.
The braking distanc ein an emergenc ybraking situation can thus
increase.
If ES P
®is no toperational, ES P®is unable to stabiliz eth evehicle.
There is an increased ris kof skiddin gand an accident.
XCarefully drive asuitable distance, making slight steering move-
ments at aspeed abov e12 mph (20 km/ h).
If the display message disappears, the functions mentioned above are available again.
If the multifunction display still shows the display message:
XDrive on carefully.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
T!
÷
Inoperative SeeOperator'sManual
EB D(electronic brak eforce distribution), AB Sand ES P®are malfunc -
tioning .
Other drivin gsystems and drivin gsafet ysystems may also malfunc -
tion .
In addition ,th e÷ and! warning lamp sligh tup in th einstru-
men tcluste rand awarning tone sounds.
GWARNIN G
The brak esystem continues to function normally, but without th e
function slisted above. The fron tand rear wheels could therefor eloc k
if you brak ehard, for example.
The steerabilit yand braking characteristics may be severely affected.
The braking distanc ein an emergenc ybraking situation can increase.
If ES P
®is no toperational, ES P®is unable to stabiliz eth evehicle.
There is an increased ris kof skiddin gand an accident.
XDrive on carefully.
XVisit aqualified specialist workshop immediately.
F(USA
only)
!( Canada
only)
Tur nOn the Igni‐
tio ntoReleas etheParkingBrake
The red F(USAonly) or !(Canada only) indicator lamp lights
up.
You attempte dto release th eelectric parking brak ewhile th eignition
was switched off .
XSwitchon th eignition .
F(USA
only)
!( Canada
only)
Please
Releas ePark‐ing Brake
The red F(USAonly) or !(Canada only) indicator lamp flashes
and awarning tone sounds. Acondition for automatic release of th e
electric parking brak eis no tfulfilled (
Ypage 156).
You are drivin gwit hth eelectric parking brak eapplied.
XReleas eth eelectric parking brak emanually.
The red F(USAonly) or !(Canada only) indicator lamp flashes
and awarning tone sounds.
You are usin gth eelectric parking brak efor emergenc ybraking
(
Ypage 157).
F(USA
only)
!( Canada
only)
Parkin gBrake See
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The yellow !warning lamp lights up.
The electric parking brak eis malfunctioning .
To apply :
XSwitchth eignition off .
XPress theelectric parking brak ehandle for at least te nseconds.
XShift th etransmission to position j.
XConsultaqualified specialist workshop .
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