2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC SUV lamps

Vehicle
Warning/
indicator
lampNSignal type
Possible causes/consequences and M
Solutions
ÐNThe red power steering warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
The power steering is malfunctioning.
A warning tone also sounds.
GWARNING
You will need to use more force to steer.
There is a risk of an accident.
XCheck whether you are able to apply the extra force required.
If you are able to steer safely:
XDrive on carefully.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
If you are unable to steer safely:
XDo not drive on.
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster267
On-board computer and displays
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XThoroughly hose down the vehicle with a gen-
tle jet of water.
XDo not point the water jet directly towards the
air inlet.
XUse plenty of water and rinse out the sponge
frequently.
XRinse the vehicle with clean water and dry
thoroughly with a chamois.
XDo not let the cleaning agent dry on the paint-work.
Carefully remove all deposits of road salt as
soon as possible when driving in winter.
Power washers
GWARNING
The water jet from a circular jet nozzle (dirt
blasters) can cause invisible exterior damage
to the tires or chassis components. Compo-
nents damaged in this way may fail unexpect-
edly. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not use power washers with circular jet
nozzles to clean the vehicle. Have damaged
tires or chassis components replaced imme-
diately.
!Always maintain a distance of at least
11.8 in (30 cm) between the vehicle and the
power washer nozzle. Information about the
correct distance is available from the equip-
ment manufacturer.
Move the power washer nozzle around when
cleaning your vehicle.
Do not aim directly at any of the following:
RTires
RDoor gaps, roof gaps, joints, etc.
RElectrical components
RBattery
RConnectors
RLamps
RSeals
RTrim
RVentilation slots
Damaged seals or electrical components can
lead to leaks or failures.
!Vehicles with decorative film: parts of your
vehicle are covered with a decorative film.
Maintain a distance of at least 27.5 in (70 cm) between the parts of the vehicle covered with
the film and the nozzle of the high pressure
cleaner.
Information about the correct distance is
available from the equipment manufacturer.
Move the power washer nozzle around when
cleaning your 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:
Rusing a car wash
Rusing 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:
Rusing a car wash
Rusing a power washer
Make sure that the SmartKey is at least 10 ft
(3 m) away from the vehicle.
Cleaning the paintwork
!Do not affix:
Rstickers
Rfilms
Rmagnetic plates or similar items
to painted surfaces. You could otherwise
damage the paintwork.
Scratches, corrosive deposits, areas affected by
corrosion and damage caused by inadequate
care cannot always be completely repaired. In
such cases, visit a qualified specialist workshop.
XRemove dirt immediately, where possible,
while avoiding rubbing too hard.
XSoak insect remains with insect remover and
rinse off the treated areas afterwards.
XSoak bird droppings with water and rinse off
the treated areas afterwards.
XRemove coolant, brake fluid, tree resin, oils,
fuels and greases by rubbing gently with a
cloth soaked in petroleum ether or lighter
fluid.
XUse tar remover to remove tar stains.
XUse silicone remover to remove wax.
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Towing eye
Towing eye:is located in the left-hand stow-
age well under the cargo compartment floor.
XTo remove: open the tailgate.
XOpen the cargo compartment floor
(Ypage 288).
XRemove towing eye :.
Vehicles with a TIREFIT kit
Removing the TIREFIT kit
The TIREFIT kit s located in the left-hand stow-
age compartment.
XTo remove: open the tailgate.
XOpen the cargo compartment floor
(Ypage 288).
XPush retaining clamps :on the cover down
so as to release them.
XFold up cover in the direction of arrow ;.
XRemove tire inflation compressor=and tire
sealant bottle ?.
XUse the TIREFIT kit (Ypage 322).
Vehicles with a tire-change tool kit
General notes
Apart from certain country-specific variations,
the vehicles are not equipped with a tire-change
tool kit.
Some tools for changing a wheel are specific to the vehicle. For more information on which tire
changing tools are required and approved to
perform a wheel change on your vehicle, consult
a qualified specialist workshop.
Necessary tire-changing tools can include, for
example:
RJack
RWheel chock
RLug wrench
RAlignment bolt
Removing the tire-change tool kit
Example
:Ratchet for jack
;Lug wrench
=Jack
?Alignment bolt
ASocket wrench for ratchet
BFolding wheel chock
The tire-change tool kit is located in the left-
hand stowage well, under the cargo compart-
ment floor.
XTo remove: open the tailgate.
XOpen the cargo compartment floor
(Ypage 288).
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Flat tire
Preparing the vehicle
Your vehiclemay be equipped with:
RMOExtended tires (tires wit hrun-flat proper -
ties) (Ypage 321)
Vehicl epreparation is no tnecessar yon vehi-
cle swit hMOExtended tires
RaTIREFI Tkit (Ypage 320)
Vehicles equipped wit hMOExtended tires are
no tequipped wit h aTIREFI Tkit at th efactory. It
is therefor erecommended that you additionally
equip your vehicl ewit h a TIREFI Tkit if you moun t
tires that do no tfeature run-flat properties, e.g.
winte rtires . ATIREFI Tkit may be obtained from
a qualified specialist workshop.
Information on changing and mounting wheels
(
Ypage 357).
XStop th evehicl eon solid, non-slippery and
leve lground ,as far away as possible from
traffic.
XSwitc hon th ehazard warning lamps.
XSecur eth evehicl eagainst rollin gaway
(Ypage 154).
XIf possible ,brin gth efron twheels int oth e
straight-ahead position .
XSwitchoff th eengine.
XRemove th eSmartKey from th eignition lock.
or, in vehicles wit hKEYLESS-GO start-function
or KEYLESS‑ GO
XOpen thedriver' sdoor .
The vehicl eelectronics are no win position
u. This means: "Key removed".
XRemove th eStart/Sto pbutto nfrom th eigni-
ti on loc k (Ypage 133).
XMakesure that th eengin ecanno tbe started
via your smartphon e (Ypage 134).
XMakesure that th epassenger sare no tendan -
gered as they do so. Mak esure that no on eis
near th edanger area while awhee lis bein g
changed. Anyon ewho is no tdirectly assisting
in th ewhee lchang eshould, for example ,
stand behind th ebarrier.
XGet out of th evehicle. Pay attention to traffic
condition swhen doin gso.
XClose th edriver' sdoor .
Vehicles with MOExtended tires (tires
with run-flat characteristics)
General notes
Wit hMOExtended tires (tires wit hrun flat char-
acteristics), you can continue to driv eyour vehi-
cle eve nif there is atotal loss of pressur ein on e
or mor etires .The affected tire must no tsho w
any clearly visible damage.
You can recognize aMOExtended tire by th e
MOExtended markin gwhic happear son th e
sidewall of th etire. You will fin dthis markin g
next to th etire siz edesignation ,th eload-bear -
ing capacit yand th espee dindex (
Ypage 351).
MOExtended tires may only be used in conjunc -
tion wit han active tire pressur eloss warning
system or wit han active tire pressur emonitor.
If apressure loss warning messag eappears
in th emultifunction display:
Robserv eth einstruction sin th edisplay mes -
sage s (Ypage 250).
Rcheck th etire for damag e
Rif driving on,observ eth efollowin gnote s
The driving distanc epossible in run-flat mod eis
approximately 50 mile s(80 km) when th evehi-
cle is partially laden .When th evehicl eis fully
laden it is approximately 19 mile s(30 km).
In addition to th evehicl eload, th edriving dis-
tance possible depend supon :
RVehicl espee d
RRoad condition
ROutside temperature
The driving distanc epossible in run-flat mod e
may be reduce dby extreme driv ing condi
tion
s
or maneuvers, or it can be increased throug h a
moderat estyle of driving .
The driving distanc epossible in run-flat mod eis
counted from th emomen tth etire pressur eloss
warning appear sin th emultifunction display.
You must no texcee d amaximum permissible
spee dof 50 mph (80 km/h).
When replacing on eor all tires ,pleas eobserv e
th efollowin gspecification sfor your vehicle's
tires :
Rsize
Rthetyp eand
Rth e"MOExtended" markin g
If atire has gon eflat and canno tbe replace d
wit h a MOExtended tire, astandard tire may be
used as atemporar ymeasure. Mak esure that
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In order for the battery to achieve the maximum
possible service life, it must always be suffi-
ciently charged.
Like other batteries, the vehicle battery may
discharge over time if you do not use the vehicle.
In this case, have the battery disconnected at a
qualified specialist workshop. You can also
charge the battery with a charger recommended
by Mercedes-Benz. Contact a qualified special-
ist workshop for further information.
Have the battery condition of charge checked
more frequently if you use the vehicle mainly for
short trips or if you leave it standing idle for a
lengthy period. Consult a qualified specialist
workshop if you wish to leave your vehicle
parked for a long period of time.
Remove the SmartKey if you park the vehicle
and do not require any electrical consumers.
The vehicle will then use very little energy, thus
conserving battery power.
Charging the 12 V battery
Vehicles with a lithium-ion battery:
!Only use battery chargers with a maximum
charging voltage of 14.4 V.
All vehicles except vehicles with a lithium-
ion battery:
!Only use battery chargers with a maximum
charging voltage of 14.8 V.
GWARNING
During charging and jump-starting, explosive
gases can escape from the battery. There is a risk of an explosion.
Particularly avoid fire, open flames, creating
sparks and smoking. Ensure there is sufficient
ventilation while charging and jump-starting.
Do not lean over a battery.
GWARNING
Battery acid is caustic. There is a risk of injury.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Do
not inhale any battery gases. Do not lean over
the battery. Keep children away from batter-
ies. Wash away battery acid immediately with
plenty of clean water and seek medical atten-
tion.
GWARNING
A discharged battery can freeze at tempera-
tures below freezing point. When jump-start-
ing the vehicle or charging the battery, gases can escape from the battery. There is a risk of
an explosion.
Allow the frozen battery to thaw out before
charging it or jump-starting.
All vehicles:
!Only charge the battery using the jump-
starting connection point.
The jump-starting connection point is in the
engine compartment (
Ypage 328).
XOpen the hood.
XConnect the battery charger to the positive
terminal and ground point in the same order
as when connecting the donor battery in the
jump-starting procedure (
Ypage 328).
Keep away from fire and open flames. Do not
lean over a battery. Never charge the battery if it
is still installed in the vehicle, unless you use a
battery charger which has been tested and
approved by Mercedes-Benz. A battery charger
unit specially adapted for Mercedes-Benz vehi-
cles and tested and approved by Mercedes-
Benz is available as an accessory. It permits the
charging of the battery in its installed position.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
for further information and availability. Read the
battery charger's operating instructions before
charging the battery.
All vehicles except vehicles with a lithium-
ion battery: if the warning and indicator lamps
on the instrument cluster do not light up at low
temperatures, it is very likely that the dis-
charged battery has frozen. In this case you may
neither jump-start the vehicle nor charge the
battery. The service life of a thawed-out battery
may be shorter. The starting characteristics can
be impaired, particularly at low temperatures.
Have the thawed-out battery checked at a quali-
fied specialist workshop.
Vehicles with a lithium-ion battery: at low
temperatures, do not charge a battery which has
been removed using a battery charger. Allow the
battery to warm up gently first, if necessary.
Otherwise, the service life can be shortened and
the starting characteristics impaired, especially
at low temperatures.
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Jump-starting
For the jump-starting procedure, use only the jump-starting connection point in the engine com-
partment, consisting of a positive terminal and a ground point.
All vehicles except vehicles with a lithium-ion battery:
GWARNING
Battery acid is caustic. There is a risk of injury.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Do not inhale any battery gases. Do not lean over the
battery. Keep children away from batteries. Wash away battery acid immediately with plenty of
clean water and seek medical attention.
GWARNING
During charging and jump-starting, explosive gases can escape from the battery. There is a risk of an explosion.
Particularly avoid fire, open flames, creating sparks and smoking. Ensure there is sufficient ven-
tilation while charging and jump-starting. Do not lean over a battery.
GWARNING
During the charging process, a battery produces hydrogen gas. If a short circuit occurs or sparks
are created, the hydrogen gas can ignite. There is a risk of an explosion.
RMake sure that the positive terminal of a connected battery does not come into contact with
vehicle parts.
RNever place metal objects or tools on a battery.
RIt is important that you observe the described order of the battery terminals when connecting
and disconnecting a battery.
RWhen jump-starting, make sure that the battery poles with identical polarity are connected.
RIt is particularly important to observe the described order when connecting and disconnecting
the jumper cables.
RNever connect or disconnect the battery terminals while the engine is running.
GWARNING
A discharged battery can freeze at temperatures below freezing point. When jump-starting the
vehicle or charging the battery, gases can escape from the battery. There is a risk of an explosion. Allow the frozen battery to thaw out before charging it or jump-starting.
If the warning and indicator lamps do not light up on the instrument cluster when temperatures are low, it is probably because the discharged battery has frozen. In this case, you may neither charge
the battery nor jump-start the vehicle. The service life of a thawed-out battery may be shorter. The
starting characteristics can be impaired, particularly at low temperatures. Have the thawed-out
battery checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
All vehicles:
!Vehicles with a gasoline engine: avoid repeated and lengthy starting attempts. Otherwise, the
catalytic converter could be damaged by non-combusted fuel.
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Do not start the vehicle using a rapid charging device. If your vehicle's battery is discharged, the
engine can be jump-started from another vehicle or from a second battery using jumper cables.
Observe the following points:
RThe battery is not accessible in all vehicles. If the other vehicle's battery is not accessible, jump-
start the vehicle using a second battery or a jump-starting device.
RVehicles with a gasoline engine: only jump-start the vehicle when the engine and exhaust
system are cold.
RAll vehicles except vehicles with a lithium-ion battery: do not start the engine if the battery
is frozen. Let the battery thaw first.
RJump-starting may be performed only using batteries with a nominal voltage of 12 V.
ROnly use jumper cables which have a sufficient cross-section and insulated terminal clamps.
RIf the battery is fully discharged, leave the battery that is being used to jump-start connected for
a few minutes before attempting to start. This charges the battery slightly.
RMake sure that the two vehicles do not touch.
Make sure that:
RThe jumper cables are not damaged.
RBare parts of the terminal clamp do not come into contact with other metal parts while the jumper
cables are connected to the battery.
RThe jumper cables cannot come into contact with parts that can move when the engine is running,
such as the V-belt pulley or the fan.
XSecure the vehicle by applying the electric parking brake.
XShift the transmission to position j.
XMake sure that the ignition is switched off. All indicator lamps in the instrument cluster must be
off. When using the SmartKey, turn the SmartKey to position uin the ignition lock and remove it
(
Ypage 132).
XSwitch off all electrical consumers, e.g. rear window defroster, lighting, etc.
XOpen the hood.
Position number Bidentifies the charged battery of the other vehicle or an equivalent jump-starting
device.
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Notes on 4MATIC vehicles
!
Vehicles with 4MATIC must not be towed
with either the front or the rear axle raised, as
doing so will damage the transmission.
Vehicles with 4MATIC may either be towed away with both axles on the ground or be loaded up
and transported.
If the vehicle's transmission, front, or rear axle is
damaged, have the vehicle transported on a
truck or trailer.
In the event of damage to the electrical sys-
tem: if the battery is defective, the automatic
transmission will be locked in position P. To shift
the automatic transmission to position N, you
must provide power to the vehicle's electrical
system in the same way as when jump-starting
(
Ypage 328).
Have the vehicle transported on a transporter or
trailer.
Tow-starting (emergency engine
starting)
!
Vehicles with automatic transmission must
not be tow-started. You could otherwise dam-
age the automatic transmission.
iYou can find information on "Jump-starting"
under (Ypage 328).
Fuses
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you manipulate or bridge a faulty fuse or if
you replace it with a fuse with a higher amper- age, the electric cables could be overloaded.
This could result in a fire. There is a risk of an
accident and injury.
Always replace faulty fuses with the specified
new fuses having the correct amperage.
Blown fuses must be replaced with fuses of the
same rating, which you can recognize by the
color and value. The fuse ratings are listed in the
fuse allocation chart.
The fuse allocation chart is on the fuse box in the
cargo compartment (
Ypage 334). If a newly inserted fuse also blows, have the
cause traced and rectified at a qualified special-
ist workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
!Only use fuses that have been approved for
Mercedes-Benz vehicles and which have the
correct fuse rating for the system concerned.
Otherwise, components or systems could be
damaged.
!Make sure that no moisture can enter the
fuse box when the cover is open.
!When closing the cover, make sure that it is
lying correctly on the fuse box. Moisture seep-
ing i
n or dirt could otherwise impair the oper-
ation of the fuses.
The fuses in your vehicle serve to close down
faulty circuits. If a fuse blows, all the compo-
nents on the circuit and their functions stop
operating.
Before changing a fuse
Observe the important safety notes
(Ypage 333)
XSwitch off the engine.
XSwitch off all electrical consumers.
XMake sure that the ignition is switched off
(Ypage 133).
or
XWhen using the SmartKey, turn the SmartKey
to position uin the ignition lock and remove
it (
Ypage 132).
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away
(Ypage 154).
All indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
must be off.
The fuses are located in various fuse boxes:
RFuse box on the driver's side of the dashboard
RFuse box in the front-passenger footwell
RFuse box in the engine compartment on the
driver's side
RFuse box under the cargo compartment floor on the right-hand side of the vehicle, when
viewed in the direction of travel
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