2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC COUPE clock setting

The vehicle will be fully unlocked if it had previ-
ously been fully unlocked. If only the driver's
door had been previously unlocked, only the
door which has been opened from the inside is
unlocked.
Automatic locking feature
XTo deactivate:press and hold button :for
approximately five seconds until a tone
sounds.
XTo activate: press and hold button ;for
approximately five seconds until a tone
sounds.
If you press one of the two buttons and do not
hear a tone, the relevant setting has already
been selected.
The vehicle is locked automatically when the
ignition is switched on and the wheels are turn-
ing.
You could therefore be locked out if:
Rthe vehicle is being pushed
Rthe vehicle is being towed
Rthe vehicle is being tested on a dynamometer.
You can activate and deactivate the automatic
locking mechanism via the multimedia system
(see the Digital Operator's Manual).
Locking/unlocking the driver's door
with the mechanical key
i
If you want to centrally lock the vehicle using
the mechanical key, begin by pressing the
locking button for the interior locking mech-
anism while the driver's door is open. Then
lock the driver's door using the mechanical
key.
XInsert the mechanical key into opening :in
the protective cap.
XPull and hold the door handle.
XPull the protective cap on the mechanical key
as straight as possible away from the vehicle
until it releases.
XRelease the door handle.
XTo lock: turn the mechanical key clockwise as
far as it will go to position 1.
XTo unlock:turn the mechanical key counter-
clockwise as far as it will go to position 1.
If you use the mechanical key to unlock and
open the driver's door, the anti-theft alarm sys-
tem will be triggered. Switch off the alarm
(
Ypage 75).
Cargo compartment
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. If the tailgate
is open when the engine is running, particu-
larly if the vehicle is moving, exhaust fumes
84Cargo compartment
Opening and closing

Protect bulbs from moisture during operation.
Do not allow bulbs to come into contact with
liquids.
Replace only the bulbs listed (
Ypage 113).
Have the bulbs that you cannot change yourself
replaced at a qualified specialist workshop.
If you require assistance replacing bulbs, con-
sult a qualified specialist workshop.
If the new bulb still does not light up, consult a
qualified specialist workshop.
Headlamps and lights are an important aspect of
vehicle safety. You must therefore make sure
that these function correctly at all times. Have
the headlamp setting checked regularly.
Vehicles with LED headlamps: the front and
rear light clusters of your vehicle are equipped
with LED bulbs. Do not replace the bulbs your-
self. Contact a qualified specialist workshop
which has the necessary specialist knowledge
and tools to carry out the work required.
Overview of bulb types
You can replace the following bulbs. The bulb
type can be found in the legend.
Halogen headlamps
:Low-beam headlamp: H7 55 W
;High-beam headlamp: H7 55 W
=Turn signal lamp: PY 21 W
Replacing front bulbs (vehicles with
halogen headlamps)
Low-beam headlamps
XSwitch off the lights.
XOpen the hood.
XTurn housing cover :counter-clockwise and
remove it.
XPush bulb holder ;up and pull out.
XPull defective bulb out of bulb holder ;.
XInsert new bulb into bulb holder;.
XInsert bulb holder;into groove with lug at
top.
XPush bulb holder ;down until it engages
audibly.
XPress on housing cover :and turn it clock-
wise.
High-beam headlamps
XSwitch off the lights.
XOpen the hood.
XTurn housing cover :counter-clockwise and
remove it.
XPush bulb holder ;upwards and pull out.
XPull defective bulb out of bulb holder ;.
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Lights and windshield wipers
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Setting the air vents
Air vents are located:
Ron the left and right-hand side of the dash-
board
Rin the middle of the dashboard
Rin the rear center console, depending on the
equipment installed
Side air vent (example)
:Side window defroster vent
;Side air vent, left
=Control for left side air vent
XTo open or close:turn control=to the
counter-clockwise or clockwise as far as it will
go.
XTo adjust the air direction: hold side air
vent ;by control =and move it up or down
or to the left or right.
Adjusting the rear air vents (see the Digital
Operator's Manual).
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Climate control

clean water. Seek medical assistance with-
out delay.
RIf fuel is swallowed, seek medical assis-
tance without delay. Do not induce vomit-
ing.
RImmediately change out of clothing which
has come into contact with fuel.
GWARNING
Electrostatic buildup can create sparks and
ignite fuel vapors. There is a risk of fire and
explosion.
Always touch the vehicle body before opening
the fuel filler flap or touching the fuel pump
nozzle. Any existing electrostatic buildup is
thereby discharged.
Do not get into the vehicle again during the refu-
eling process. otherwise electrostatic charge
could build up again.
!Do not use diesel to refuel vehicles with a
gasoline engine. Do not switch on the ignition
if you accidentally refuel with the wrong fuel.
Otherwise, the fuel will enter the fuel system. Even small amounts of the wrong fuel could
result in damage to the fuel system and the
engine. Notify a qualified specialist workshop
and have the fuel tank and fuel lines drained
completely.
!Overfilling the fuel tank could damage the
fuel system.
!Take care not to spill any fuel on painted
surfaces. You could otherwise damage the
paintwork.
!Use a filter when adding fuel from a fuel can.
The fuel lines and/or the fuel injection system
could otherwise be blocked by particles from
the fuel can.
If you overfill the fuel tank, fuel could spray out
when the fuel pump nozzle is removed.
For further information on fuel and fuel quality
(
Ypage 361).
Refueling
General information
Pay attention to the important safety notes
(Ypage 149).
If you unlock/lock the vehicle from the outside,
the fuel filler flap also unlocks/locks.
The position of the 8fuel filler cap is dis-
played on the instrument cluster. The arrow next
to the filling pump indicates the side of the vehi-
cle.
Opening the fuel filler flap
:To open the fuel filler flap
;To insert the fuel filler cap
=Tire pressure table
?Instruction label for fuel type to be refueled
XSwitch off the engine.
XRemove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
or, in vehicles with KEYLESS-GO start-function
or KEYLESS ‑GO
XOpen the driver's door.
The vehicle electronics are now in setting u.
This is the same as "SmartKey removed".
XPress the fuel filler flap in the direction of
arrow :.
The fuel filler flap swings up.
XTurn the fuel filler cap counterclockwise and
remove it.
XInsert the fuel filler cap into the holder on the
inside of fuel filler flap ;.
XCompletely insert the filler neck of the fuel
pump nozzle into the tank, hook in place and
refuel.
XOnly fill the tank until the pump nozzle
switches off.
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Driving and parking

Do not add any more fuel after the pump stops
filling for the first time. Otherwise, fuel may leak
out.
Closing the fuel filler flap
XReplace the cap on the filler neck and turn
clockwise until it engages audibly.
XClose the fuel filler flap.Close the fuel filler flap before locking the vehi-
cle.
If you are driving with the fuel filler cap open, the
8
reserve fuel warning lamp flashes. A mes-
sage appears in the multifunction display
(
Ypage 241).
Problems with fuel and the fuel tank
ProblemPossible causes/consequences and MSolutions
Fuel is leaking from the
vehicle.GWARNING
The fuel line or the fuel tank is faulty.
Risk of explosion or fire.
XApply the electric parking brake.
XSwitch off the engine.
XRemove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
or, in vehicles with KEYLESS-GO start-function or KEYLESS ‑GO
XOpen the driver's door.
The vehicle electronics are now in settingu. This is the same as
"SmartKey removed".
XDo not restart the engine under any circumstances.
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
The fuel filler flap cannot
be opened.The fuel filler flap is not unlocked.
XUnlock the vehicle (Ypage 77).
The SmartKey battery is discharged or nearly discharged.
XUnlock the vehicle using the mechanical key (Ypage 79).
The fuel filler flap is unlocked, but the opening mechanism is jammed.
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
Parking
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Flammable material such as leaves, grass or
twigs may ignite if they come into contact with
hot parts of the exhaust system or exhaust
gas flow. There is a risk of fire.
Park the vehicle so that no flammable mate-
rials come into contact with parts of the vehi-
cle which are hot. Take particular care not to
park on dry grassland or harvested grain
fields.
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Driving an d parking
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XRemove thetowin geye from th eretainer
(Ypage 317).
XMercedes-AM Gvehicles: useasuitable
object, e.g. ascrewdriver, to pry off cover :
on th efron tbumper from underneath. Tak e
th ecover from th eopening ,but do no t
remove it .
Press th emar kon cover :on th erear
bumper inward and remove .
XAll other vehicles:press themar kon
cover :inward and remove .
XScrew in thetowin geye clockwise as far as it
will go and tighten it .
Vehicles wit h atrailer to whitch do no thav e a
bracke tfor th escrew-in towin geye at th eback.
Connect th etowbar to th etrailer to whitch
(
Ypage 202).
Removing the towing eye
XUnscrew and remove th etowin geye.
XAttac hcover :to th ebumper and press until
it engages.
Towing a vehicle with both axles on
the ground
The automatic transmission automatically shifts
to position jwhen you open th edriver' sor
front-passenger door or when you remove th e
SmartKey from th eignition lock. It is essential to
observ eth efollowin gsteps to ensur ethat th e
automatic transmission remain sin position i
during towing.
XMak esur ethat th evehicl eis stationary.
XTurn th eSmartKey to position 2in th eigni-
tion lock.
XDepress and hold th ebrak epedal .
XShift th eautomatic transmission to position
i.
XLeav eth eSmartKey in position 2in th eigni-
tion lock.
XReleas eth ebrak epedal .
XReleas eth eelectric parking brake.
XSwitc hon th ehazard warning lamp s
(Ypage 110).
In order to signal achang eof direction when
towin gth evehicl ewit hth ehazard warning
lamp sswitched on ,use th ecombination switch
as usual. In this case, only th eindicator lamp sfor th
edirection of travel flash. Afte rresetting
th ecombination switch ,th ehazard warning
lamp start sflashin gagain .
Transporting the vehicle
Vehicles with ADS PLUS (Adaptive
Damping System PLUS)
GWARNIN G
The weaker damping force sof th evehicl eto
be transporte dcan caus eth evehicle/traile r
combination to swing.
As aresult ,when transporting vehicles wit h
Adaptive Dampin gSyste mPLUS, th evehicle/
trailer combination may start to skid. Conse-
quently, you could lose control of th evehicle.
There is aris kof acciden tand injury.
When transporting ,mak esur ethat:
Rth evehicl eis has been loade donto th e
transporte rcorrectl y
Rthevehicl eis secured at all four wheels wit h
suitable tensioning straps
Ryou do no texceed th emaximum permissi-
ble spee dof 35 mph (60 km/h)
!Afte rloading, th evehicl emus tbe secured at
all four wheels. Otherwise, th evehicl ecould
be damaged.
A minimum distanc eof 8in (20 cm) up and
4 in (10 cm )down mus tbe maintaine dto th e
transpor tplatform.
XSecur eall four wheels after loadin gth evehi-
cle .
General notes
Towing and tow-starting329
Breakdown assistance
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