2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC COUPE Owner's Manual

Vehicle occupants could be struck in the
event of sudden braking or an accident, for
instance, if you:
Rtransport other heavy or sharp-edged
objects in the skibag
Rdo not secure the skibag with the lashing
straps
There is a risk of accident and injury.
Store only skis in the skibag. Always secure
the skibag with the lashing straps so that it
cannot move around.
A maximum of four pairs of skis or two snow-
boards can be transported in the ski and snow-
board bag.
Securing the ski/snowboard bag in the
cargo compartment
XFold the middle rear seat backrest forwards
(Ypage 279).
XSlide the ski and snowboard bag between the
two outside rear seat backrests. Ensure that
the wheels of the ski/snowboard bag are in
the cargo compartment.
XOpen the ski/snowboard bag with zip :and
place the skis or snowboards inside it.
XClose the ski and snowboard bag.
XPull tensioning strap ;tight by the loose end
until the skis or snowboards are held firmly
inside the ski/snowboard bag.
XEngage tensioning strap =in a diagonal pat-
tern on hooks ?in cargo tie-down rings Aas
shown.
EASY-PACK Quickfold rear bench seat
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If the rear bench seat/rear seat and seat
backrest are not engaged they could fold for-
wards, e.g. when braking suddenly or in the
event of an accident.
RThe vehicle occupant would thereby be
pushed into the seat belt by the rear bench
seat/rear seat or by the seat backrest. The
seat belt can no longer offer the intended
level of protection and could even cause
injuries.
RObjects or loads in the trunk/cargo com-
partment cannot be restrained by the seat
backrest.
There is an increased risk of injury.
Before every trip, make sure that the seat
backrests and the rear bench seat/rear seat
are engaged.
!When folding the rear seat backrest for-
wards, ensure that there are no items lying on the seat cushions. These items could other-
wise be damaged or could themselves dam-
age the rear seats.
Observe the loading guidelines (
Ypage 276).
The outside and the middle rear seat backrests
can be folded down separately to increase the
cargo compartment capacity. The division ratio
is 40/20/40.
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Both outside seat backrests in the rear com-
partment are electrically unlocked with the
release handles either in the cargo compart-
ment or beside the seat backrests in the rear
compartment (vehicles with EASY-PACK tailgate
only). The corresponding rear seat backrests
then fold forward automatically.
Folding the rear seat backrests forward
Preparation
XVehicles without memory function: if neces-
sary, move the driver's or front-passenger
seat forward.
XVehicles with memory function: when one or
both parts of the rear seat backrest are folded
forward, the respective front seat moves
forward slightly, when necessary, in order to
avoid contact.
When the engine is running, the driver's seat
does not move forward.
XFully insert the rear seat backrest head
restraints.
XHook seat belt buckle tongue:through seat
belt retainer ;.
Release handle in the cargo compartment
XPull the left or right release handle :.
The corresponding backrest folds forward.
XMove the driver's or front-passenger seat
back if necessary.
Release handle next to the seat backrest
The release handle beside the seat backrest is
only present in vehicles with an EASY-PACK tail- gate.
XPull the left or right release handle :beside
the seat backrests.
The corresponding backrest folds forward.
XMove the driver's or front-passenger seat
back if necessary.
Middle rear seat backrest
XPull release lever ;forward.
Rear seat backrest :is released.
XFold rear seat backrest :forward.
XMove the driver's or front-passenger seat
back if necessary.
Folding the rear seat backrest back
!Make sure that the seat belt does not
become trapped when folding the rear seat
backrest back. Otherwise, it could be dam-
aged.
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Left and right seat backrest:
XMove the driver's or front-passenger seat
forward if necessary.
XFold rear seat backrest:back until it
engages.
If the rear seat backrest is not engaged and
locked, this will be shown in the multifunction display in the instrument cluster. A warning
tone also sounds.
XAdjust the head restraints if necessary
(Ypage 99).
XMove the driver's or front-passenger seat
back if necessary.
Middle rear seat backrest:
XMove the driver's or front-passenger seat
forward if necessary.
XFold seat backrest :back until it engages.
Red lock status indicator ;is no longer visi-
ble.
XAdjust the head restraints if necessary
(Ypage 99).
XMove the driver's or front-passenger seat
back if necessary.
Locking the center rear seat backrest
In order to prevent the cargo compartment from
being accessed by unauthorized persons, the
center seat backrest can be locked using a
catch. The center seat backrest can only be fol-
ded forward together with the left seat backrest.
XTo lock: fold the left and center seat backr-
ests forward. Make sure that the center and
left seat backrests are engaged and joined
together.
XSlide catch :upwards.
The release mechanism of the center seat
backrest is locked.
XTo unlock: fold the left and center seat backr-
ests forward.
XSlide catch :downwards.
Securing loads
Cargo tie-down rings
Observe the following notes on securing loads:
RObserve the loading guidelines (Ypage 276).
RSecure the load using the cargo tie-down
rings.
RDistribute the load on the cargo tie-down
rings evenly.
RDo not use elastic straps or nets to secure a
load, as these are only intended as an anti-slip protection for light loads.
RDo not route tie-downs across sharp edges orcorners.
RPad sharp edges for protection.
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:Cargo tie-downrings inthe cargo compart-
ment
Bag hook
GWAR NING
The bag hooks cannot restrain heavy objects
or items of luggage. Objects or items of lug-
gage could beflung around and there byhit
veh icle occupants when braking or abrupt ly
changing directions. There isa risk of injury.
Only hang light objects on the bag hooks.
Never hang hard, sharp-edged or fragile
objects on the bag hooks.
!The bag hook can bear a maximum load of
6. 6lbs (3kg) and should not beused to secure
a load.
:Bag hook
Cargo compartment cover
Important safety notes
GWARNING
On its own, the cargo compartment cover
cannot secure or restrain heavy objects,
items of luggage and heavy loads. You could
be hit by an unsecured load during sudden
changes in direction, braking or in the event of
an accident. There is an increased risk of
injury or even fatal injury.
Alwa ys store objects so that they cannot be
flung aroun d.Secure objects, luggage or
loads against slipping or tipping over, e.g. by
using tie downs, even if you are using the
cargo compartment cover.
!When loading the vehicle, make sure that
you donot stack the load inthe cargo com-
partment higher than the lower edge of the
side windows. Do not place heavy objects on
top of the cargo compartment cover.
The cargo compartment cover is secured behind
the rear bench seat backrest.
Extending and retracting the cargo
compartment cover
XTo extend: pull cargo compartment cover :
back and clip itinto retainers ;on the left
and right.
XTo ret ract: unhook the cargo compartment
cover :from left-hand and right-hand retain-
ers ;.
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You can vary the position of the rear of the cargo
compartment cover - parking position (horizon-
tal) or loading position (folded down).
XParking position:guide the grab handle =
forward and insert bracket ?beneath cargo
compartment cover :into guide A.
XLoading position: guide the grab handle =
forward.
XFold rear part Bof cargo compartment
cover :down and press it until you hear it
engage in position.
Installing/removing the cargo compart-
ment cover
XTo remove: make sure that cargo compart-
ment cover :is rolled up.
XPush in the end cap of cargo compartment
cover :in the direction of the arrow on the
right-hand side using the grip =.
XPush cargo compartment cover :into oppo-
site anchorage ;.
XRemove cargo compartment cover :up.
XTo install: place cargo compartment
cover :into anchorage ;on the left-hand
side.
XPush in the opposite end cap of cargo com-
partment cover :in the direction of the arrow and insert the cargo compartment
cover
:into the right-hand anchorage from
above ;.
If the cargo compartment cover is not being
used, it can be stored under the cargo compart-
ment floor.
Parcel net
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you transport objects in the vehicle interior
and these are not adequately secured, they
could slip or be flung around and thereby
strike vehicle occupants. In addition, cup
holders, open stowage spaces and mobile
phone brackets may not always be able to
hold the objects placed in them in the event of
an accident. There is a risk of injury, particu-
larly in the event of sharp braking or sudden
changes of direction.
RAlways stow objects in such a way that they cannot be tossed about in these or similar
situations.
RAlways make sure that objects do not pro-
trude out of the stowage spaces, luggage
nets or stowage nets.
REnsure that closable stowage spaces are
shut before beginning your journey.
RAlways stow and secure heavy, hard, poin-
ted, sharp-edged, fragile or large objects in
the cargo compartment.
Observe the following notes:
RObserve the loading guidelines (Ypage 276).
RTo avoid damaging the side trim panels in the
cargo compartment, maintain a sufficient dis-
tance from the side trim panels in the cargo
compartment when removing and inserting
the cargo compartment floor.
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Installing the parcel net
XOpen thecargo compartmen tfloor
(Ypage 286) and fol dforward.
XLif tup cargo compartmen tfloor :and pull it
up and out of th efron tguides.
XPull cargo compartmen tfloor :bac k
slightly, tilt to th eside and remove from th e
cargo compartment.
XPlac ecargo compartmen tfloor :onaclean
surfac eas shown.
XStretch rubber ban d? ove rth efron tpart of
th ecargo compartmen tfloor. Position rubber
ban d? directly under mounting s=.
Tab ;must be facing up.
XFold cargo compartmen tfloor :together
and slide horizontally int oth ecargo compart-
men tas far as it will go.
XLif tup cargo compartmen tfloor :so that
mounting s= engage audibly in guide sB on
bot hsides.
XMak esur ethat rubber ban d? is belo wbase
A.
XLowe rth ecargo compartmen tfloor and fol d
out rear part C.Position rubber ban dE
belo wclas pD as shown.
XFold down rear part Cof cargo compartmen t
floor :and press firmly int oth elock.
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Coat hooks on the tailgate
:Coat hook
Cargo compartment plug-in module
(telescope bars)
General notes
The cargo compartment plug-in module allows
you to use your cargo compartment for a variety
of purposes.
The following accessory parts are located under
the cargo compartment floor:
Ra telescopic rod
Rtwo mounting elements
Rtwo brackets
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you drive when the cargo compartment floor is open, objects could be flung around, thus
striking vehicle occupants. There is a risk of
injury, particularly in the event of sudden
braking or a sudden change in direction.
Always close the cargo compartment floor
before a journey.
Installation
XOpen cargo compartment floor ;
(Ypage 285).
XAttach brackets :in the desired position on
the side of cargo compartment floor ;.
XClose cargo compartment floor;.
XTurn mounting elements=to=.
XInsert mounting elements =into brack-
ets :.
XPull telescopic rod ?apart.
XInsert telescopic rod ?into mounting ele-
ments =.
XTurn both mounting elements =to& until
you feel them engage.
Stowage well under the cargo com-
partment floor
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you drive when the cargo compartment floor is open, objects could be flung around, thus
striking vehicle occupants. There is a risk of
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injury, particularly in the event of sudden
braking or a sudden change in direction.
Always close the cargo compartment floor
before a journey.
The following items are located beneath the
cargo compartment floor:
Rthe folding box
Rtire-change tool kit
RTIREFIT kit
Rthe EASY-PACK load-securing kit
Opening/closing the cargo compart-
ment floor
XTo open: open the tailgate.
XPress handle :on ribbing ;down.
Handle :folds up.
XPull handle :and fold the cargo compart-
ment floor forward.
XFold out hook ?on the underside of the
cargo compartment floor and attach it to head restraint guide A.
XTo close:unclip the hook ?from the head
restraint guide A.
XHold tab=and fold the cargo compartment
floor back.
XPress the cargo compartment floor down until
it engages.
Locking/unlocking the cargo compart-
ment floor
1Cargo compartment floor unlocked
2Cargo compartment floor locked
The cargo compartment floor can be locked and
unlocked using the mechanical key.
Roof carrier
Important safety notes
GWARNING
When you load the roof, the center of gravity
of the vehicle rises and the driving character-
istics change. If you exceed the maximum roof
load, the driving characteristics, as well as
steering and braking, will be greatly impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
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