2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC COUPE Owner's Manual

Distance PilotDISTRONI Cwit hSteering
Pilo t
General notes
Distanc ePilo tDISTRONIC wit hSteerin gPilo t
aids you in keepin gth evehicle in th emiddle of
th elan eby means of moderat esteerin ginter-
vention sin aspeed range from 0 –125mph
(0 -20 0km/h).
It monitors th eare ain fron tof your vehicle by
means of multifunction camera :,fixed at th e
to pof th ewindshield .
In aspeed range from 0 -37 mph (0-60 km/ h),
Steering Pilot focuses on the vehicle in front,
taking into account lane markings, e.g. when
following vehicles in a traffic jam.
At speeds of more than 37 mph (60 km/h),
Steering Pilot focuses on clear lane markings
(left and right), focusing on the vehicle in front
only if clear lane markings are not present.
If these conditions are not present, Steering
Pilot cannot provide assistance.
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC must be active in
order for the function to be available.
Important safety notes
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC and Steering Pilot can neither reduce the risk of an accident if you fail
to adapt your driving style nor override the laws
of physics. Distance Pilot DISTRONIC with
Steering Pilot cannot take into account road,
weather or traffic conditions. Distance Pilot
DISTRONIC with Steering Pilot is only an aid.
You are responsible for maintaining a safe dis-
tance to the ve
hicle in front, for vehicle speed,
for braking in good time and for staying in lane.
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC with Steering Pilot
does not detect road and traffic conditions and
does not detect all road users. If you are follow-
ing a vehicle which is driving towards the edge of
the road, your vehicle could come into contact with the curb or other road boundaries. Be par-
ticularly aware of other road users, e.g. cyclists,
that are directly next to your vehicle.
Obstacles such as traffic markers on a con-
struction site that are on the lane or projecting
out into the lane are not detected.
An inappropriate steering intervention, e.g. after
intentionally driving over a lane marking, can be
corrected at any time if you steer slightly in theopposite direction.
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering Pilot cannot
continuously keep your vehicle in lane. In some
cases, steering intervention is not sufficient to
bring the vehicle back to the lane. In such cases,
you must steer the vehicle yourself to ensure
that it does not leave the lane.
The system may be impaired or may not function
if:
Rthere is poor visibility, e.g. due to insufficient
illumination of the road, or due to snow, rain,
fog or spray
Rthere is glare, e.g. from oncoming traffic, the
sun or reflection from other vehicles (e.g. if
the road su rface i
s wet)
Rthe windshield is dirty, fogged up, damaged or
covered, for instance by a sticker, in the vicin-
ity of the camera
Rthere are no or several unclear lane markings
for one lane, e.g. roadworks
Rthe lane markings are worn away, dark or cov-
ered up, e.g. by dirt or snow
Rthe distance to the vehicle in front is too short
and thus the lane markings cannot be detec-
ted
Rthe lane markings change quickly, e.g. lanes
branch off, cross one another or merge
Rthe road is narrow and winding
Rthere are highly variable shade conditions on
the roadway
The system is switched to passive and no longer
assists you by performing steering interventions
if:
Ryou actively change lane
Ryou switch on the turn signal
Ryou take your hands off the steering wheel or
do not steer for a prolonged period of time
After you have finished changing lanes, Steering
Pilot is automatically active once more.
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Steering Pilot cannot provide assistance:
Ron very sharp corners
Rwhen towing a trailer
Rwhen a loss of tire pressure or a defective tire
has been detected and displayed
Pay attention also to the important safety notes on Distance Pilot DISTRONIC (
Ypage 161).
The steering interventions are carried out with a
limited steering moment. The system requires
the driver to keep his hands on the steering
wheel and to steer himself.
If you do not steer yourself or if you take your
hands off the steering wheel for a prolonged
period of time, the system will first alert you with
a visual warning. A steering wheel symbol
appears in the multifunction display. If you have
still not started to steer and have not taken hold
of the steering wheel, a warning tone also
sounds to remind you to take control of the
vehicle after five seconds at the latest. Steering
Pilot is then switched to passive. Distance Pilot
DISTRONIC remains active.
Activating Steering Pilot
XPress button ;.
Indicator lamp :lights up. The Steering
PilotOnmessage appears on the multifunc-
tion display. Steering Pilot is activated.
Information in the multifunction display
If Steering Pilot is activated but not ready for a
steering intervention, steering wheel symbol :
appears in gray. If the system provides you with support by means of steering interventions,
symbol :is shown in green.
Deactivating Steering Pilot
XPress button ;.
Indicator lamp :goes out. The Steering
Pilot Offmessage appears on the multi-
function display. Steering pilot is deactivated.
When Distance Pilot DISTRONIC is deactivated
or not available, Steering Pilot is deactivated
automatically.
HOLD function
General notes
The HOLD function can assist the driver in the
following situations:
Rwhen pulling away, especially on steep slopes
Rwhen maneuvering on steep slopes
Rwhen waiting in traffic
The vehicle is kept stationary without the driver having to depress the brake pedal.
The braking effect is canceled and the HOLD
function deactivated when you depress the
accelerator pedal to pull away.
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Important safety notes
GWARNING
If th evehicl eis only braked usin gth eHOLD
function ,th evehicl emay rol laway in th efol -
lowin gsituation swhen you leav eth evehicle:
Rif there is amalfunction in th esystem or in
th evoltag esuppl y
Rif theHOLD function is deactivated by
depressing th eaccelerato rpedal or brak e
pedal ,e.g. by avehicl eoccupant
Rif th eelectrical system in th eengin ecom-
partment, th ebattery or th efuses are tam -
pered wit hor th ebattery is disconnected
Ther eis aris kof an accident.
Always deactivat eth eHOLD function and
secure th evehicl eagainst rollin gaway before
you leav eit.
!When DISTRONI CPLU Sor th eHOLD func-
tion is activated, th evehicl ebrakes automat -
ically in certain situations.
To avoi ddamag eto th evehicle, deactivat e
DISTRONI CPLU Sand th eHOLD function in
th efollowin gor similar situations:
Rwhen towin gth evehicl e
Rin thecar wash
Deactivating th eHOLD function (
Ypage 169).
Activation conditions
You can activateth eHOLD function if all of th e
followin gcondition sare fulfilled :
Rthevehicl eis stationary.
Rth eengin eis runnin gor if it has been auto -
matically switched off by th eECO start/sto p
function .
Rthedriver' sdoor is closed or your seat belt is
fastened.
Rth eelectric parking brak eis released.
Rth etransmission is in position h,kori.
RDISTRONI CPLU Sis deactivated.
Activating the HOLD function
XMak esur ethat th eactivation condition sare
met .
XDepress th ebrak epedal .
XQuickly depress th ebrak epedal further
until :appear sin th emultifunction display.
The HOLD function is activated. You can
release th ebrak epedal .
If depressing th ebrak epedal th efirst time does
no tactivat eth eHOLD function ,wait briefly and
then tr yagain .
Deactivating the HOLD function
The HOLD function is deactivated automatically
if:
Ryou depress th eaccelerato rand th etrans -
mission is in position hork
Rthetransmission is in position j
Ryou depress thebrak epedal again wit h acer-
tai namoun tof pressur euntil display ë
disappear sfrom th emultifunction display
Ryou secure th evehicl eusin gth eelectric park -
ing brak e
Ryou activat eDISTRONI CPLU S
Afte r atime, th eelectric parking brak esecures
th evehicl eand relieves th eservic ebrake.
When th eHOLD function is activated, th etrans -
mission is shifte dautomatically to position j
if:
Rth edriver' sseat belt is no tfastene dand th e
driver' sdoor is open
Rth eengin eis switched off ,unless it is auto -
matically switched off by th eECO start/sto p
function
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The electric parking brake secures the vehicle
automatically if the HOLD function is activated
when the vehicle is stationary and:
Ra system malfunction occurs
Rthe power supply is insufficient
If a malfunction occurs, the transmission may
also be shifted to position jautomatically.
AIR BODY CONTROL
General notes
AIR BODY CONTROL is an air suspension system
with variable damping for improved driving com-
fort. All-round level control ensures the best
possible suspension and constant ground clear-
ance, even with a laden vehicle. When you drive
fast, the vehicle is lowered automatically to
improve driving safety and to reduce fuel con-
sumption. There is also the option to manually
adjust the vehicle level.
AIR BODY CONTROL consists of:
Rair suspension system with variable spring
rate
Rautomatic level control
Rspeed-dependent lowering to reduce fuel
consumption
Rmanual level control
RADS PLUS (Adaptive Damping System with
continuous damping adjustment)
RDYNAMIC SELECT switch (Ypage 138) and
level button (Ypage 171)
Available suspension settings
C (Comfort)Rthe suspension setting is
comfortable
Rthe vehicle is set to normal
level
RMercedes-AMG GLC 43
4MATIC: at speeds above
100 mph (160 km/h), the
vehicle level lowers
RMercedes-AMG GLC 63
4MATIC+/GLC 63 S
4MATIC+: at speeds above
112 mph (180 km/h) , the
vehicle level lowers
RAll other models: at speeds
above 86 mph, (138 km/h)
the vehicle level lowers
RMercedes-AMG GLC 43
4MATIC: at speeds less than
87 mph (140 km/h), the
vehicle is raised again
RMercedes-AMG GLC 63
4MATIC+/GLC 63 S
4MATIC+: at speeds less
than 75 mph (120 km/h),
the vehicle is raised again
RAll other models: at speeds
below 50 mph (80 km/h),
the vehicle is raised again
RMercedes-AMG GLC 63
4MATIC+/GLC 63 S
4MATIC+: the 4MATIC+ is
synchronised dynamically
E (Econ-
omy)Rthe suspension setting is
comfortable
Rthe vehicle is set to low level
Rat higher speeds, the vehicle level does not continue to
lower
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S(Sport)Rthe suspension setting is
more taut
Rthe vehicle is set to low level
Rat higher speeds, the vehicle
level does not continue to
lower
RMercedes-AMG GLC 63
4MATIC+/GLC 63 S
4MATIC+: the 4MATIC+ is
synchronised more dynami-
cally
S+ (Sport
Plus)
Mercedes-
AMG GLC
63 4MATIC
+/GLC
63 S
4MATIC+:
RACERthe suspension setting is
even more taut
Rthe vehicle is set to low level
Rat higher speeds, the vehicle
level does not continue to
lower
RMercedes-AMG GLC 63
4MATIC+/GLC 63 S
4MATIC+: the 4MATIC+ is
synchronised more dynami-
cally
Important safety notes
GWARNING
When the vehicle is being lowered, people
could become trapped if their limbs are
between the vehicle body and the wheels or
underneath the vehicle. There is a risk of
injury.
Make sure no one is underneath the vehicle or
in the immediate vicinity of the wheel arches
when the vehicle is being lowered.
iIf one of the doors is open, the vehicle is not
lowered.
Vehicle level
Setting the raised vehicle level
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: it is possible to
choose between the "Normal" and "Raised"
vehicle levels below a speed of 30 mph
(50 km/h). Select the "Normal" setting for nor-
mal road surfaces and "Raised" for driving with
snow chains or on particularly poor road surfa-
ces. Your selection remains stored even if you
remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
All other models: it is possible to choose
between the "Normal" and "Raised" vehicle lev-
els below a speed of 50 mph (80 km/ h). Select
the "Normal" setting for normal road surfaces
and "Raised" for driving with snow chains or on
particularly poor road surfaces. Your selection
remains stored even if you remove the Smart-
Key from the ignition lock.
XStart the engine.
If indicator lamp ;is not lit:
XPress button :.
Indicator lamp ;lights up.
The vehicle is set to high level.
The Vehicle Rising
message appears on
the multifunction display.
iThe message disappears after ten seconds,
irrespective of the level reached. If necessary,
the vehicle is raised further.
Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 4MATIC: the "Raised
level" setting is canceled if you:
Rdrive at speeds greater than 44 mph
(70 km/h)
Rdrive for approximately three minutes at
speeds greater than 37 mph (60 km/h)
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Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 4MATIC+/GLC 63 S
4MATIC+:the "Raised level" setting is canceled
if you:
Rdrive at speeds greater than 44 mph
(70 km/h)
Rdrive for approximately three minutes at
speeds greater than 37 mph (60 km/h)
All other models: the "Raised level" setting is
canceled if you:
Rdrive faster than 75 mph (120 km/h)
Rdrive for approximately three minutes at a
speed above 50 mph (80 km/h)
The "Raised level" remains active when you are
not driving within these speed ranges.
Setting the normal vehicle level
XStart the engine.
If indicator lamp ;is lit:
XPress button :.
Indicator lamp ;goes out. The vehicle is
adjusted to the height of the currently selec-
ted drive program (
Ypage 138).
Lowering the rear of the vehicle (except
Mercedes-AMG vehicles)
Lowering using the button in the left-hand-
side cargo compartment trim
XApply the electric parking brake.
XShift the transmission to position j.
XPull switch:briefly.
Indicator lamp ;flashes until the vehicle has
been lowered.
The vehicle is lowered.
When the vehicle has been lowered, indicator
lamp ;remains lit. Lowering is interrupted if:
Ra vehicle door is opened
Rbutton
:was briefly pulled again
Rthe vehicle is moving faster than 1 mph
(2 km/h)
The vehicle is automatically set to the level of
the most recently selected drive program
(
Ypage 138) if you drive faster than 1 mph
(2 km/h).
Raising the rear of the vehicle (except
Mercedes-AMG vehicles)
Raising using the button in the left-hand-
side cargo compartment trim
XPull switch :briefly.
Indicator lamp ;goes out.
The vehicle is raised.
The vehicle is automatically set to the level of
the most recently selected drive program
(
Ypage 138) if you drive faster than 1 mph
(2 km/h).
XIf the vehicle can no longer be raised
when stationary: start the engine.
The process will then be continued.
If you drive off when the rear of the vehicle has
been lowered, the ÁVehicle Rising
Please Waitmessage may appear on the mul-
tifunction display.
AMG sports suspension based on AIR
BODY CONTROL (Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles)
General notes
The electronically controlled damping system
works continuously. This improves driving
safety and ride comfort.
The damping is tuned individually to each wheel
and depends on:
Ryour driving style, e.g. sporty
Rthe road surface condition, e.g. bumps
Ryour individual selection of Sport, Sport+ or
Comfort
The suspension setting is adjusted using the
corresponding button in the center console.
iThe mode can also be set using the
DYNAMIC SELECT switch (Ypage 138).
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This is possible only if the same mode is
selected for the suspension by pressing the
button on the center console for AMG sports
suspension based on AIR BODY CONTROL
and the DYNAMIC SELECT switch. This is the
case, for example, when both are set to Com-fort mode.
Each time you start the engine with the Smart-
Key or the Start/Stop button, Comfort mode is
activated. For further information about starting
the engine, see (
Ypage 132).
Sport mode
"Sport" mode ensures a more taut suspension
setting. Select this mode when employing a
sporty driving style, e.g. on winding country
roads.
XPress button :.
Indicator lamp =lights up. You have selected
Sport mode.
The AMG Suspension System SPORT
mes-
sage appears in the multifunction display.
Sport + mode
"Sport +" mode ensures a very taut suspension
setting.
If indicator lamps ;and =are off:
XPress button :twice.
Indicator lamps ;and =light up. You have
selected Sport + mode.
The AMG
SuspensionSystemSPORT +mes-
sage appears in the multifunction display.
If indicator lamp =lights up:
XPress button :once.
Second indicator lamp ;lights up. You have
selected Sport + mode. The
AMG
SuspensionSystemSPORT +mes-
sage appears in the multifunction display.
Comfort mode
In "Comfort" mode, the driving characteristics of
your vehicle are comfortable. Select this mode if
you favor a more comfortable driving style.
XPress button :repeatedly until indicator
lamps ;and =go out.
You have selected Comfort mode.
The AMG
SuspensionSystemCOMFORTmes-
sage appears in the multifunction display.
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel drive)
4MATIC ensures permanent drive for all four
wheels. Together with ESP®, it improves the
traction of your vehicle whenever a drive wheel
spins due to insufficient grip.
If you fail to adapt your driving style or if you are inattentive, 4MATIC can neither reduce the risk
of an accident nor override the laws of physics.
4MATIC does not take into account
Rthe road and weather conditions
Rthe traffic situation
4MATIC is only an aid. You are responsible for
the distance to the vehicle in front, for vehicle
speed, for braking in good time and for staying in
your lane.
If a drive wheel spins due to insufficient grip:
ROnly depress the accelerator pedal as far as
necessary when pulling away.
RAccelerate less when driving.
!Never tow the vehicle with one axle raised.
This may damage the transfer case. Damage
of this sort is not covered by the Mercedes-
Benz Limited Warranty. All wheels must
remain either on the ground or be fully raised.
Observe the instructions for towing the vehi-
cle with all wheels in full contact with the
ground.
iIn wintry driving conditions, the maximum
effect of 4MATIC can only be achieved if you
use winter tires (M+S tires), with snow chains
if necessary.
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Parking Pilot
General notes
Parking Pilot is an electronic parking aid with
ultrasound. It measures the road on both sides
of the vehicle. A parking symbol indicates a suit-
able parking space. Active steering intervention
and brake application can assist you during
parking and when exiting a parking space. You
can also still use Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
(
Ypage 177).
Important safety notes
Parking Pilot is only an aid. It is not a replace-
ment for your attention to your immediate sur-
roundings. You are always responsible for safe
maneuvering, parking and exiting a parking
space. Make sure that no persons, animals or
objects are in the path of your vehicle.
When Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is deactiva-
ted, Parking Pilot is also unavailable.
For vehicles with a trailer tow hitch installed, the
minimum length for parking spaces is slightly
longer.
If you have attached a trailer to your vehicle, you
should not use Parking Pilot. Once the electrical
connection is established between your vehicle
and the trailer, Parking Pilot is no longer availa-
ble. Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is deactivated
for the rear area.
GWARNING
While parking or pulling out of a parking
space, the vehicle swings out and can drive
onto areas of the oncoming lane. This could
result in a collision with another road user.
There is a risk of an accident.
Pay attention to other road users. Stop the
vehicle if necessary or cancel the Parking Pilot
parking procedure.
!If they cannot be avoided, drive over obsta-
cles such as curbs slowly and at an obtuse
angle. Otherwise, you may damage the
wheels or tires.
Parking Pilot may also display spaces not suita-
ble for parking, e.g.:
Rwhere parking or stopping is prohibited
Rin front of driveways or entrances and exits
Ron unsuitable surfaces Parking tips:
ROn narrow roads, drive as close to the parking
space as possible.
RParking spaces that are littered or overgrown
might be identified or measured incorrectly.
RParking spaces that are partially occupied by
trailer drawbars might not be identified as
such or be measured incorrectly.
RSnowfall or heavy rain may lead to a parking
space being measured inaccurately.
RPay attention to the warning messages of
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC during the park-
ing procedure (
Ypage 179).
RYou can intervene in the steering procedure
to correct it at any time. Parking Pilot is then
canceled-
RWhen transporting a load that protrudes from
your vehicle, you should not use Parking Pilot-
RNever use Parking Pilot when snow chains are
mounted.
RAlways pay attention to the specified tire
pressure for your vehicle. This has a direct
influence on the parking characteristics of the
vehicle.
Use Parking Pilot for parking spaces that are:
Rparallel or at right angles to the direction of
travel
Ron straight roads, not bends
Ron the same level as the road, e.g. not on the
pavement
Detecting parking spaces
Objects located above the detection range of
Parking Pilot will not be detected when the park-
ing space is measured. These are not taken into
account when the parking procedure is calcula- ted, e.g. overhanging loads, tail sections or load-
ing ramps of trucks. Parking Pilot may therefore
guide you into the parking space too early.
GWARNING
If there are objects above the detection range:
RParking Pilot may steer in too early
Rthe vehicle may not stop in front of these
objects
You may cause a collision as a result. There is
a risk of an accident.
If objects are located above the detection
range, stop and deactivate Parking Pilot.
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