2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC COUPE engine

Maintenance and care......................303
Engine compartment ........................... 303
ASSYST PLUS ...................................... 307
Care ..................................................... 308
Breakdown assistance .....................316
Where will I find...? .............................. 316
Flat tire ................................................ 318
Battery (vehicle) .................................. 322
Jump-starting ....................................... 325
Towing and tow-starting ...................... 327
Fuses ...................................................3 30
Wheels and tires............................... 333
Important safety notes ........................ 333
Operation ............................................ 333
Winter operation .................................. 335
Tire pressure ....................................... 336
Loading the vehicle .............................. 343
All about wheels and tires ................... 346
Changing a wheel ................................ 353
Wheel/tire combination ......................3 57
Technical data................................... 359
Information regarding technical data ... 359
Vehicle electronics .............................. 359
Identification plates .............................3 60
Service products and filling capaci-
ties ...................................................... 361
Vehicle data ......................................... 366
Trailer tow hitch ................................... 367
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1, 2, 3 ...
4ETS (Electronic Traction System)see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 173
12 V socket
see Socket (12 V)
115 V socket ...................................... 291
360° camera
Cleaning .........................................3 12
Display in the multimedia system .. 187
Function/notes .............................1 85
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 226
Function/notes ................................ 65
Warning lamp ................................. 257
Acceleration
see Kickdown
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 58
Accident warning
see Driving safety system
Activating media mode
General notes ................................ 274
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 121
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 218
Display message ............................ 244
Function/notes .............................1 95
Active Brake Assist
Activating or deactivating .............. 218
Display message ............................ 231
Function/notes ................................ 66
Active Brake Assist with cross-
traffic function
Activating or deactivating .............. 218
Display message ............................ 232
Function/notes ................................ 72
Important safety notes .................... 72
Warning lamp ................................. 263 Active Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 219
Display message ............................ 243
Function/information .................... 198
Active light function
Display message ............................ 237
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 72
Adaptive Brake Assist
Function/notes ................................ 67
Adaptive Damping System
Function/notes ............................. 172
Adaptive Damping System with
continuous damping adjustment
(ADS PLUS) ........................................ 170
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 238
Function/notes ............................. 110
Switching on/off ........................... 111
Additional speedometer ................... 221
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 364
Address book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 266
Adjusting the volume
Multimedia system ........................ 267
A

fter-sales service center
see ASSYST PLUS
Air bags
Deployment ..................................... 55
Display message ............................ 235
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 49
Important safety notes .................... 48
Introduction ..................................... 48
Knee bag .......................................... 50
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 51
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 44
Side impact air bag .......................... 50
Window curtain air bag .................... 50
AIR BODY CONTROL
Display message ............................ 242
Function/notes ............................. 170
Lowering the rear of the vehicle .... 172
Raising the rear of the vehicle ....... 172
Setting the normal vehicle level ..... 172
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Setting the raised vehicle level ...... 171
Air suspension
see AIR BODY CONTROL
Air vents
Important safety notes .................. 127
Rear ............................................... 128
Setting ........................................... 127
Setting the center air vents ........... 128
Setting the side air vents ............... 128
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Airbag
Warning lamp ................................. 260
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 75
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 75
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 75
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
All-wheel drive
see 4MATIC (permanent four-
wheel drive)
AMG
Switchable performance exhaust
system ........................................... 136
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 221
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
AppCode
see QR code
Armrest
Stowage compartment .................. 277
Ashtray ............................................... 289
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 217
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 218
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........ 307
Driving abroad ............................... 308
Hiding a service message .............. 307
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 308
Service message ............................ 307
Special service requirements ......... 308 ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 75
Function ........................................... 75
Switching off the alarm .................... 75
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 219
Display message ............................ 242
Displaying level .............................. 190
Function/notes ............................. 189
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Quali fied sp
ecialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 237
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care) ............... 308
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 135
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 135
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 108
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 143
Changing gear ............................... 143
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 140
Display message ............................ 250
Double-clutch function .................. 143
Drive program ................................ 144
Drive program display .................... 142
Driving tips .................................... 143
DYNAMIC SELECT switch .............. 138
Emergency running mode .............. 149
Engaging drive position .................. 141
Engaging neutral ............................ 141
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 141
Engaging reverse gear ................... 141
Engaging the park position ............ 140
Gearshift recommendation ............ 148
Gliding mode ................................. 143
Kickdown ....................................... 143
Manual shifting .............................. 146
Oil temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 221
Overview ........................................ 140
Permanent setting ......................... 146
Problem (malfunction) ................... 149
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Pulling away ................................... 133
Starting the engine ........................ 132
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 146
Trailer towing ................................. 144
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ................... 142
Transmission positions .................. 142
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 149
Axle load, permissible (trailer tow-
ing) ...................................................... 368
B
Back button ....................................... 267
Backup lamp
Display message ............................ 237
Bag hook ............................................ 282
Ball coupling
Installing ........................................ 202
Removing ....................................... 204
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 66
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 80
Important safety notes .................... 80
Replacing ......................................... 80
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 324
Display message ............................ 239
Important safety notes .................. 322
Jump starting ................................. 325
Belt warning ......................................... 48
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 218
Display message ............................ 244
Notes/function .............................. 191
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Blower
see Climate control
Bluetooth
®
Searching for a mobile phone ........ 273
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 266
Brake
Active Brake Assist with cross-
traffic function ................................. 72 Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake assistance
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 231
Notes ............................................. 364
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake linings
Display message ............................ 231
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 65
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 67
BAS .................................................. 66
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 364
Display message ............................ 226
EBD .................................................. 72
Hill start assist ............................... 134
HOLD function ............................... 168
Important safety notes .................. 156
Maintenance .................................. 157
Parking brake ................................ 153
Riding tips ...................................... 156
Warning lamp ................................. 256
Breakdown assistance
Where will I find...? ........................ 316
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 35
Buttons o
n the steering wheel ......... 207
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 ........................ 271
Calling up the climate control
menu
Multimedia system ........................ 271
Camera
see 360° camera
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ECO start/stop function ................ 121
General notes ................................ 118
Indicator lamp ................................ 122
Ionization ....................................... 127
Ionization (multimedia system) ...... 271
Notes on using the automatic cli-
mate control .................................. 120
Overview ........................................ 270
Overview of systems ...................... 118
Perfume atomizer .......................... 126
Perfume atomizer (multimedia
system) .......................................... 271
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 125
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 122
Rear control panel ......................... 119
Refrigerant ..................................... 365
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 366
Setting the air distribution ............. 123
Setting the air vents ...................... 127
Setting the airflow ......................... 123
Setting the climate mode ............... 122
Setting the climate mode (multi-
media system) ............................... 271
Setting the temperature ................ 122
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 125
Switching on/off ........................... 121
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 125
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 124
Switching the synchronization
function on and off ........................ 123
Synchronization function (multi-
media system) ............................... 271
Climate control settings
Multimedia system ........................ 270
Climate control system
Climate control .............................. 121
Coat hooks ......................................... 285
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 35
Code for Apps
see QR code
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 313
Combination switch .......................... 109 Connecting a USB device
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 266
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 211
Controller ........................................... 267
Controlling the speed
see Distance Pilo t DISTRONIC
C

onvenience closing feature .............. 91
Convenience opening feature ............ 91
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 306
Display message ............................ 238
Filling capacity ............................... 365
Important safety notes .................. 364
Temperature display in the instru-
ment cluster .................................. 207
Warning lamp ................................. 261
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 34
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 237
Function/notes ............................. 110
Crosswind Assist ................................. 71
Cruise control
Cruise control lever ....................... 159
Deactivating ................................... 160
Display message ............................ 247
Driving system ............................... 159
Function/notes ............................. 159
General notes ................................ 159
Important safety notes .................. 159
Setting a speed .............................. 160
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 160
Storing the current speed or call-
ing up the last stored speed .......... 160
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 288
Important safety notes .................. 287
Rear compartment ......................... 288
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ..................................................... 31
Customer Relations Department ....... 31
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D
Data
see Technica ldat a
Dat acarrier
Selecting ........................................ 21 5
Daytime runnin glamps
Displa ymessage ............................ 23 7
Function/notes ............................ .108
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 220
Diagnostics connection ......................31
Digital Operator's Manua l
Help ................................................ .26
Introduction .....................................2 6
Digital speedomete r........................ .211
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 140
Display
see Display messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 307
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 225
Driving systems .............................2 42
Engine ............................................ 238
General notes ................................ 225
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 225
Introduction ................................... 225
Lights ............................................. 237
Safety systems .............................. 226
SmartKey ....................................... 253
Tires ............................................... 248
Vehicle ...........................................2 50
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC
Activating ....................................... 162
Activation conditions ..................... 162
Cruise control lever ....................... 162
Display Message ............................ 245
Displays in the instrument cluster .. 165
Driving tips ....................................1 66
Driving with Distance Pi
lot
DISTRONIC ....................................1 63
Function/notes .............................1 61
Important safety notes .................. 161
Setting a speed .............................. 164
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 164 Stopping ........................................ 164
Switching off .................................. 166
with Steering Pilot ......................... 167
Distance recorder .............................2 10
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 263
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 67
Distance warning system
see Active Brake Assist
Doors
Automatic locking (switch) ...............8 4
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ...................................... .77
Control panel .................................. .42
Display message ............................ 252
Emergency locking ........................... 84
Emergency unlocking ....................... 84
Important safety notes .................... 83
Opening (from inside) ...................... 83
Drinking and driving ......................... 155
Drive program
Automatic transmission ................. 144
SETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 222
Drive programs
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 142
DYNAMIC SELECT switch .............. 138
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 308
Driving Assistance PLUS package ... 195
Driving on flooded roads .................. 158
Driving safety system
Active Brake Assist .......................... 66
Crosswind Assist ............................. 71
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 65
Active Brake Assist with cross-
traffic function ................................. 72
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 72
Ad
aptive Brake Assist ...................... 67
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 66
Distance warning function ............... 66
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 72
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ESP®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 68
Important safety information ........... 65
Overview .......................................... 65
STEER CONTROL ............................. 75
Driving system
AIR BODY CONTROL ...................... 170
AMG sports suspension based on
AIR BODY CONTROL ...................... 172
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 161
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC with
Steering Pilot ................................. 167
Parking assist PARKTRONIC .......... 177
Parking Pilot .................................. 174
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 185
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 195
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 198
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 189
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 191
Cruise control ................................ 159
Display message ............................ 242
Driving Assistance Plus package ... 195
HOLD function ............................... 168
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 193
Lane Tracking package .................. 191
Rear view camera .......................... 180
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 191
Driving tips
Automatic transmission ................. 143
Brakes ........................................... 156
Break-in period .............................. 129
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 166
Downhill gradient ........................... 156
Drinking and driving ....................... 155
Driving in winter ............................. 158
Driving on flooded roads ................ 158
Driving on wet roads ...................... 158
Exhaust check ............................... 155
Fuel ................................................ 155
General .......................................... 154
Hydroplaning ................................. 158
Icy road surfaces ........................... 158
Important safety notes .................. 129
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 157
Snow chains .................................. 335
Subjecting brakes to a load ........... 157 The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ..... 129
Towing a trailer .............................. 201
Wet road surface ........................... 157
DVD video
Operating (on-b
oard computer) ..... 215
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 266
DYNAMIC SELECT switch
Automatic transmission ................. 138
Climate control (dual-zone auto-
matic climate control) .................... 121
E
EASY-ENTRY featureFunction/notes ............................. 103
EASY-EXIT feature
Function/notes ............................. 103
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 228
Function/notes ................................ 72
ECO display
Function/notes ............................. 155
On-board computer ....................... 211
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 135
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 135
Deactivating/activating ................. 136
General information ....................... 135
Important safety notes .................. 134
Introduction ................................... 134
Electronic brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP
®(Electronic Stability Program)
Electronic Traction System
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 58
Emergency braking
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 84
Vehicle ............................................. 84
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Emergency Tensioning DevicesActivation ........................................ .55
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ............................................ 89
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 28
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp .......... .260
Display message ............................ 238
ECO start/stop function ................ 134
Engine number ............................... 361
Irregular running ............................ 137
Jump-starting ................................. 325
Starting (important safety notes) ... 132
Starting problems .......................... 137
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 132
Starting via smartphone ................ 133
Starting with the Start/Stop but-
ton ................................................. 132
Switching off .................................. 152
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 330
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 137
Engine oil
Adding ...........................................3 05
Additives ........................................ 364
Checking the oil level ..................... 304
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 305
Display message ............................ 240
Filling capacity ............................... 364
General notes ................................ 363
Notes about oil grades ................... 363
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 304
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ...............2 21
Engine oil additives
see Additives (engine oil)
Entering an address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 66
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
see ESP
®(Electronic Stability Program)
ESP®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 222
Characteristics ............................ ..... 69C
rosswind Assist .............................7
1
Deactivating/activating (button
in Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............7 0
Deactivating/activating (notes,
except Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ...... 69
Display message ............................ 226
Function/notes ................................ 68
General notes .................................. 68
Important safety information ........... 68
Trailer stabilization ........................... 71
Warning lamp ................................. 257
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 68
Exhaust
see Exhaust pipe
Exhaust check ................................... 155
Exhaust pipe
Cleaning ......................................... 313
Exterior lighting
Cleaning ......................................... 312
Setting options .............................. 108
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 104
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 105
Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 105
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 105
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 105
Setting ........................................... 105
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 107
Storing the parking position .......... 106
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 277
F
Favorites
Overview ........................................ 269
Features ............................................. 287
Flat tire
Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel ................................... 353
MOExtended tires .......................... 318
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 318
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 319
Floormats ........................................... 302
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 359
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