2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC SUV blind

1, 2, 3 ...
4ETS (Electronic Traction System)see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 175
12 V socket
see Socket (12 V)
115 V socket ...................................... 294
360° camera
Cleaning .........................................3 16
Display in the multimedia system .. 188
Function/notes .............................1 87
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 228
Function/notes ................................ 65
Warning lamp ................................. 259
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 58
Activating media mode
General notes ................................ 276
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 125
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 221
Display message ............................ 246
Function/notes .............................1 97
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 221
Display message ............................ 245
Function/information .................... 200
Active light function
Display message ............................ 239
Active Parking Assist
Canceling ....................................... 182
Detecting parking spaces .............. 179
Exiting a parking space .................. 181
Function/notes ............................. 178
Important safety notes .................. 178
Parking .......................................... 180
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 73 Adaptive Brake Assist
Function/notes ................................ 69
Adaptive Damping System
Function/notes ............................. 174
Adaptive Damping System (ADS) ..... 173
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 240
Function/notes ............................. 113
Switching on/off ........................... 114
Additional speedometer ................... 223
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 368
Address book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 268
Adjusting the volume
Multimedia system ........................ 269
Air bags
Deployment ..................................... 55
Display message ............................ 237
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 49
Important safety notes .................... 48
Introduction ..................................... 48
Knee bag .......................................... 50
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 51
P

ASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 44
Side impact air bag .......................... 50
Window curtain air bag .................... 50
AIR BODY CONTROL
Display message ............................ 244
Function/notes ............................. 172
Lowering the rear of the vehicle .... 174
Raising the rear of the vehicle ....... 174
Setting the normal vehicle level ..... 173
Setting the raised vehicle level ...... 173
Air filter (display message) .............. 243
Air suspension
see AIR BODY CONTROL
Air vents
Important safety notes .................. 129
Rear ............................................... 130
Setting ........................................... 129
Setting the center air vents ........... 130
Setting the side air vents ............... 130
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
4Index

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

EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 73
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 70
Important safety information ........... 65
Overview .......................................... 64
PRE-SAFE
®Brake ............................. 73
STEER CONTROL ............................. 75
Driving system
AIR BODY CONTROL ...................... 172
AMG sports suspension based on
AIR BODY CONTROL ...................... 174
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 187
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 197
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 200
Active Parking Assist ..................... 178
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 191
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 193
Cruise control ................................ 162
Display message ............................ 244
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 164
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ............... 169
Driving Assistance Plus package ... 197
HOLD function ............................... 171
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 195
Lane Tracking package .................. 193
PARKTRONIC ................................. 175
Rear view camera .......................... 182
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 192
Driving tips
Automatic transmission ................. 143
Brakes ........................................... 159
Break-in period .............................. 131
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 169
Downhill gradient ........................... 159
Drinking and driving ....................... 157
Driving in winter ............................. 161
Driving on flooded roads ................ 161
Driving on wet roads ...................... 161
Exhaust check ............................... 158
Fuel ................................................ 157
General .......................................... 157
Hydroplaning ................................. 161
Icy road surfaces ........................... 161
Important safety notes .................. 131 Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 160
Snow cha
ins .................................. 338
Subjecting brakes to a load ........... 160
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ..... 131
Towing a trailer .............................. 203
Wet road surface ........................... 160
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 217
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 268
DYNAMIC SELECT switch
Automatic transmission ................. 139
Climate control (3-zone automatic
climate control) ............................. 124
E
EASY-ENTRY featureFunction/notes ............................. 105
EASY-EXIT feature
Function/notes ............................. 105
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 230
Function/notes ................................ 73
ECO display
Function/notes ............................. 158
On-board computer ....................... 213
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 137
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 136
Deactivating/activating ................. 137
General information ....................... 136
Important safety notes .................. 136
Introduction ................................... 136
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP
®(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-dent ................................................. 58
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 84
Vehicle ............................................. 84
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 55
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ............................................ 89
10Index

Light function, activeDisplay message ............................ 239
Light switch
Operation ...................................... .111
Lights
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 113
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 111
Cornering light function ................. 113
Fogged up headlamps .................... 114
General notes ................................ 111
Hazard warning lamps ................... 113
High beam flasher .......................... 112
High-beam headlamps ................... 112
Light switch ................................... 111
Low-beam headlamps .................... 112
Parking lamps ................................ 112
Rear fog lamp ................................ 112
Setting exterior lighting ................. 111
Standing lamps .............................. 112
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 223
Turn signals ................................... 112
see Interior lighting
Loading guidelines ............................ 278
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 84
Emergency locking ........................... 84
From inside (central locking but-
ton) ..................................................8 3
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Low-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 239
Replacing bulbs ............................ .116
Switching on/off ........................... 112
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 102
M
M+S tires ............................................ 338
Malfunction message
see Display messages Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions)
..................................................3 14
mbrace
Call priority ....................................2 98
Display message ............................ 233
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 299
Downloading routes ....................... 301
Emergency call .............................. 296
General notes ................................ 295
Geo fencing ................................... 302
Info call button .............................. 298
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............3 00
Remote fault diagnosis .................. 300
Remote vehicle locking .................. 300
Roadside assistance button ........... 297
Search & Send ............................... 299
Self-test ......................................... 296
Speed alert .................................... 301
System .......................................... 295
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 302
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 300
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 79
General notes .................................. 79
Inserting .......................................... 79
Locking vehicle ................................ 84
Removing ......................................... 79
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 84
Media Interface
see Digital Operator's Manual
Memory card (audio) ......................... 217
Memory function
Seats, steering wheel, exterior
mirrors ........................................... 109
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
360°camera .................................. 187
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 197
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 200
Active Parking Assist ..................... 178
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 191
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 193
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 164
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ............... 169
General notes ................................ 162
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 195
PARKTRONIC ................................. 175
14Index

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

Object detection (function/
notes) ............................................ 186
Switching on/off ........................... 183
Wide-angle function ....................... 186
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ...................1 27
Switching on/off ........................... 127
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blade .............. 121
Switching on/off ........................... 120
Rear-view mirror
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 108
Recuperation display ........................ 213
Reflective safety jacket .................... 319
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 369
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 36
Important safety notes .................. 148
Refueling process .......................... 149
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opener ....................... 302
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 303
Replacing bulbs
Backup lamp .................................. 118
High-beam headlamps ................... 117
Important safety notes .................. 115
Installing/removing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 117
Low-beam headlamps .................... 116
Opening/closing side trim panels. .118
Overview of bulb types .................. 116
Replacing front bulbs (vehicles
with halogen headlamps) ............... 116
Turn signals (front) ......................... 117
Reporting safety defects .................... 32
Rescue card ......................................... 32
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 242
Warning lamp ................................. 263
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 235
Introduction ..................................... 43 Warning lamp ................................. 262
Warning lamp (function) ................... 44
Reversing feature
Panorama sliding sunroof ................ 94
Roller sunblinds ............................... 95
Side window s ................................... 90
T

ailgate ............................................ 85
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 29
Roller sunblind
Operating ......................................... 96
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel ..................................... 95
Rear side windows ......................... 291
Resetting ......................................... 96
Roof carrier ........................................ 289
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 318
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 370
Route guidance
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 268
Route guidance active ...................... 214
S
Safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 59
see Occupant safety
see Operating safety
SD card
Inserting/removing ........................ 276
Selecting ........................................ 217
SD memory card
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 268
Search & Send
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 268
Seat
Correct driver's seat position ........... 98
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 47
Adjusting the height ......................... 47
center rear-compartment seat ......... 47
Cleaning ......................................... 318
Correct usage .................................. 46
Fastening ......................................... 47
18Index

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
Index23

Overhead control panel
FunctionPage
:pSwitches the left-hand
reading lamp on/off115
;| Switches the automatic
interior lighting control
on/off
115
=G SOS button (mbrace
system)296
?c Switches the front inte-
rior lighting on/off115
Au Switches the rear inte-
rior lighting on/off115
Bp Switches the right-
hand reading lamp on/off115
Cï Info call button
(mbrace system)298
FunctionPage
DEyeglasses compartment279
E3 Operates the pano-
rama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
94
Operates the roller sunblinds95
FRear-view mirror
Automatic anti-glare108
GButtons for the garage door
opener303
HMicrophone for mbrace sys-
tem, telephone and the Voice
Control System, see the sep-
arate operating instructions
IF Breakdown assistance
call button (mbrace system)297
Overhead control panel41
At a glance