2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC COUPE tow

Index....................................................... 4
Digital Operator's Manual..................26
Introduction .......................................... .26
Operation ............................................... 26
Introduction ......................................... 27
Protecting the environment ...................2 7
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .............. .27
Operator's Manual ................................. 28
Service and vehicle operation ................2 8
Operating safety .................................... 30
QR codes for the rescue card ................3 2
Data stored in the vehicle ...................... 32
Information on copyright ....................... 34
At a glance ........................................... 35
Cockpit .................................................. 35
Instrument cluster ................................. 36
Multifunction steering wheel ................. 37
Center console ...................................... 38
Overhead control panel .........................4 1
Door control panel ................................. 42
Safety ................................................... 43
Panic alarm ............................................ 43
Occupant safety .................................... 43
Children in the vehicle ........................... 59
Pets in the vehicle ................................. 64
Driving safety systems ........................... 65
Protection against theft .........................7 5
Opening and closing...........................77
SmartKey ............................................... 77
Doors ..................................................... 83
Cargo compartment .............................. .84
Side windows ......................................... 89
Sliding sunroof ....................................... 93
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors ....96
Correct driver's seat position ................ 96
Seats ..................................................... 96
Steering wheel ..................................... 101
Mirrors ................................................. 104 Memory function ................................. 107
Lights and windshield wipers
..........108
Exterior lighting ................................... 108
Interior lighting .................................... 112
Replacing bulbs ................................... 112
Windshield wipers ................................ 114
Climate control ................................. 118
Overview of climate control systems ... 118
Operating the climate control sys-
tems .................................................... 121
Air vents .............................................. 127
Driving and parking ..........................129
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle ..... 129
Driving ................................................. 129
DYNAMIC SELECT switch .................... 138
Automatic transmission ....................... 140
Refueling ............................................. 149
Parking ................................................ 151
Driving tips .......................................... 154
Driving systems ................................... 159
Towing a trailer .................................... 200
On-board computer and displays ....206
Important safety notes ........................ 206
Displays and operation ........................ 206
Menus and submenus ......................... 210
Display messages ................................ 225
Warning and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ............................... 254
Multimedia system ...........................266
General notes ...................................... 266
Important safety notes ........................ 266
Function restrictions ............................ 266
Operating system ................................ 267
Stowage and features ......................276
Stowage areas ..................................... 276
Features .............................................. 287
2Contents

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
Contents3

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
Index5

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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see Rear view camera
Car
see Vehicle
Car wash
see Care
Care
360° camera ................................. 312
Car wash ........................................3 08
Carpets .......................................... 315
Display ...........................................3 13
Exhaust pipe .................................. 313
Exterior lights ................................ 312
General notes ................................ 308
Interior ...........................................3 13
Matte finish ................................... 311
Paint .............................................. 310
Plastic trim ....................................3 14
Power washer ................................ 310
Rear view camera .......................... 312
Roof lining ...................................... 315
Seat belt ........................................ 315
Seat cover ..................................... 314
Selector lever ................................ 314
Sensors ......................................... 312
Side running board ........................ 312
Steering wheel ............................... 314
Trim pieces ....................................3 14
Washing by hand ........................... 309
Wheels ...........................................3 11
Windows ........................................ 311
Wiper blades .................................. 312
Wooden trim .................................. 314
Cargo compartment
Opening/closing (from outside,
HANDS-FREE ACCESS) .................... 87
Plug-in module (telescopic rods) .... 285
Cargo compartment cover
Important safety notes .................. 282
Notes/how to use ......................... 282
Cargo compartment enlargement ... 279
Cargo compartment floor
Important safety notes .................. 285
Locking and unlocking ................... 286
Opening/closing ............................ 286
Stowage well (under) ..................... 285
Cargo compartment plug-in mod-
ule (telescope bars) .......................... 285
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 281 CD
see also Digital Operator's Ma

n-
ual ..................................................2 66
CD player (on-board computer) ........215
Center console
Lower section (Mercedes-AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 40
Upper section .................................. 38
Central locking
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........7 7
Change of address .............................. 29
Change of ownership .......................... 29
Changing the media source .............214
Charge-air pressure (on-board
computer, Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles) .................................................... 221
Child
Restraint system .............................. 60
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 63
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 61
On the front-passenger seat ............ 62
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 63
Top Tether ....................................... 61
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 63
Rear doors ....................................... 64
Children
Special seat belt retractor ............... 59
Children in the vehicle
Important safety notes .................... 59
Cigarette lighter ................................ 290
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 312
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 313
Climate control
Control panel for 3-zone auto-
matic climate control ..................... 119
Control panel for dual-zone auto-
matic climate control ..................... 118
Controlling automatically ............... 122
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 121
Cooling with air dehumidification
(multimedia system) ...................... 271
Defrosting the windows ................. 124
Defrosting the windshield .............. 124
Index7

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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Snow chains...................................... 335
Socket (12 V)
Cargo compartment ....................... 291
Center console .............................. 290
General notes ................................ 290
Rear compartment .........................2 91
Sound
Switching on/off ........................... 267
Special seat belt retractor .................. 59
Specialist workshop ............................ 31
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................ 221
Digital ............................................ 211
In the Instrument cluster ................. 36
Segments ...................................... 206
Selecting the display unit ...............2 20
SPORT handling mode
Deactivating/activating
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ................ 70
Warning lamp ................................. 259
Sports exhaust system
AMG ............................................... 136
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 237
Switching on/off ........................... 109
Start button
Display message ............................ 254
Start/Stop button
Key positions ................................. 131
Starting the engine ........................ 132
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 132
Starting the engine
see Starting (engine)
STEER CONTROL .................................. 75
Steering
Display message ............................ 253
Warning lamps ............................... 265
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL
see STEER CONTROL
Steering Pilot
Display message ............................ 247 with Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ...... 167
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 102
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 102
Button overview ............................... 37
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 207
Cleaning ......................................... 314
EASY ENTRY/EXIT feature ............. 103
Important safety notes .................. 101
Sto

ring settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 107
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ................... 103
Switching on/off ........................... 102
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 146
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 223
Stowage areas ................................... 276
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 277
Center console .............................. 277
Cup holders ................................... 287
Door ............................................... 278
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 277
Glove box ....................................... 277
Important safety information ......... 276
Map pockets .................................. 278
Rear ............................................... 278
Stowage net ................................... 278
see Stowage areas
Stowage net ....................................... 278
Summer tires
In winter ........................................ 335
Sun visor ............................................ 288
Suspension settings
AIR BODY CONTROL ...................... 170
Suspension tuning
AMG sports suspension based on
AIR BODY CONTROL ...................... 172
SETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 222
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 125
Switching on media mode
Via the device list .......................... 274
T
Tachometer ........................................ 207
20Index