2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC automatic transmission

Index ....................................................... 4
Digital Operator's Manual .................. 27
Introduction .......................................... .2 7
Operation ............................................... 27
Introduction ......................................... 28
Protecting the environment .................. .2 8
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .............. .2 8
Operator's Manual ................................. 29
Service and vehicle operation ............... .2 9
Operating safety .................................... 31
QR code for rescue card ........................ 33
Data stored in the vehicle ..................... .3 3
Information on copyright ....................... 35
At a glance ........................................... 36
Cockpit .................................................. 36
Instrument cluster ................................ .3 7
Multifunction steering wheel ................. 38
Center console ...................................... 39
Overhead control panel ........................ .4 2
Door control panel ................................. 43
Safety ................................................... 44
Panic alarm ............................................ 44
Occupant safety .................................... 44
Children in the vehicle ........................... 60
Pets in the vehicle ................................. 65
Driving safety systems ........................... 66
Protection against theft ........................ .7 6
Opening and closing ........................... 78
SmartKey ............................................... 78
Doors ..................................................... 84
Cargo compartment .............................. .8 5
Side windows ......................................... 91
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel ...................................................... 94
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .... 99
Correct driver's seat position ................ 99
Seats ..................................................... 99
Steering wheel ..................................... 105 Mirrors ................................................. 107
Memory function ................................. 110
Lights and windshield wipers .......... 112
Exterior lighting ................................... 112
Interior lighting .................................... 116
Replacing bulbs ................................... 116
Windshield wipers ................................ 120
Climate control ................................. 124
Overview of climate control systems ... 124
Operating the climate control sys-
tems .................................................... 127
Air vents .............................................. 133
Driving and parking .......................... 135
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle ..... 135
Driving ................................................. 135
DYNAMIC SELECT switch .................... 144
Automatic transmission ....................... 146
Refueling ............................................. 155
Parking ................................................ 158
Driving tips .......................................... 160
Driving systems ................................... 169
Towing a trailer .................................... 214
On-board computer and displays .... 220
Important safety notes ........................ 220
Displays and operation ........................ 220
Menus and submenus ......................... 224
Display messages ................................ 239
Warning and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ............................... 268
Multimedia system ........................... 280
General notes ...................................... 280
Important safety notes ........................ 280
Function restrictions ............................ 280
Operating system ................................ 281
Stowage and features ...................... 290
Stowage areas ..................................... 290
Features .............................................. 3022
Contents

Air suspension
see AIR BODY CONTROL
Air vents
Im portant safety notes .................. 133
Rear .............................................. .1 34
Setting .......................................... .1 33
Setting the center air vents ........... 134
Setting the side air vents .............. .1 34
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Airbag
Warning lamp ................................. 274
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 77
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 77
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 77
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
All-wheel drive
see 4MATIC (permanent four-
wheel drive)
AMG
Switchable performance exhaust
system .......................................... .1 42
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 235
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
AppCode
see QR code
Approach/departure angle .............. 168
Armrest
Stowage compartment .................. 291
Ashtray ............................................... 304
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .2 31
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .2 32
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ....... .3 23
Driving abroad ............................... 323
Hiding a service message .............. 323
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 323
Service message ............................ 322 Special service requirements ......... 323
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 77
Function .......................................... .7 7
Switching off the alarm .................... 77
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactiva ting ................. 233
Disp lay message ............................ 256
Displaying level .............................. 204
Function/notes ............................. 203
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 251
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care) ............... 324
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 141
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 141
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 112
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 149
Changing gear ............................... 149
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 146
Display message ............................ 264
Double-clutch function .................. 149
Drive program ................................ 150
Drive program display .................... 148
Driving tips .................................... 149
DYNAMIC SELECT switch .............. 144
Emergency running mode .............. 155
Engaging drive position .................. 147
Engaging neutral ............................ 147
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 147
Engaging reverse gear ................... 147
Engaging the park position ............ 146
Gearshift recommendation ............ 154
Gliding mode ................................. 149
Kickdown ....................................... 149
Manual shifting .............................. 152
Oil temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 235
Overview ........................................ 146
Permanent setting ......................... 152 Index 5

Problem (malfunction) .................. .1 55
Pulling away ................................... 139
Starting the engine ........................ 138
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 152
Trailer towing ................................. 150
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ................... 148
Transmission positions .................. 148
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 155
Axle load, permissible (trailer tow-
ing) ...................................................... 384
BBack button ....................................... 281
Backup lamp
Display message ............................ 251
Replacing bulbs ............................ .1 19
Bag hook ............................................ 296
Ball coupling
Installing ........................................ 216
Removing ....................................... 218
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 67
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 81
Important safety notes .................... 81
Replacing ......................................... 81
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 340
Display message ............................ 253
Important safety notes .................. 338
Jump starting ................................. 341
Belt warning ......................................... 49
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 232
Display message ............................ 258
Notes/function .............................. 205
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Blower
see Climate control
Bluetooth ®
Searching for a mobile phone ....... .2 88
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .2 80 Brake
Active Brake Assist with cross-
traffic function ................................. 73
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake assistance
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 245
Notes ............................................. 380
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake linings
Display message ............................ 245
Brakes
ABS ................................................. .6 6
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 68
BAS .................................................. 67
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 380
Display message ............................ 240
EBD .................................................. 73
Hill start assist ............................... 140
HOLD function ............................... 178
Important safety notes .................. 163
Maintenance .................................. 164
Parking brake ................................ 159
Ridi ng ti ps ...................................... 163
W
arning lamp ................................. 270
Breakdown assistance
Where will I find...? ........................ 332
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 36
Buttons on the steering wheel ......... 221
C
California
Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 29
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Calling up the climate control bar
Multimedia system ........................ 2846
Index

Setting a speed .............................. 170
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 169
Storing the current speed or call-
ing up the last stored speed .......... 170
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 302
Important safety notes .................. 302
Rear compartment ......................... 302
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ..................................................... 32
Customer Relations Department ....... 32
D Data
see Technical data
Data carrier
Selecting ........................................ 229
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 251
Function/notes ............................. 112
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 234
Diagnostics connection ...................... 32
Digital Operator's Manual
Help ................................................. 27
Introduction ..................................... 27
Digital speedometer ......................... 225
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 146
Display
see Display messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 322
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 239
Driving systems ............................. 256
Engine ............................................ 252
General notes ................................ 239
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 239
Introduction ................................... 239
Lights ............................................. 251
Safety systems .............................. 240
SmartKey ....................................... 267
Tires ............................................... 262
Vehicle ........................................... 264 Distance Pilot DISTRONIC
Activating ....................................... 172
Activation conditions ..................... 172
Cruise control lever ....................... 172
Display Message ............................ 259
Displays in the instrument cluster .. 175
Driving tips .................................... 176
Driving with Distance Pilot
DISTRONIC .................................... 173
Function/notes ............................. 170
Important safety notes .................. 171
Setting a speed .............................. 174
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 174
Stopping ........................................ 174
Switching off .................................. 176
with Steering Pilot ......................... 177
Distance recorder ............................. 224
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 277
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 68
Distance warning system
see Active Brake Assist
Doors
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 85
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 78
Control panel ................................... 43
Display message ............................ 266
Emergency lo cking ........................... 85
Eme rg ency unlocking ....................... 85
Important safety notes .................... 84
Opening (from inside) ...................... 84
Drinking and driving ......................... 161
Drive program
Automatic transmission ................. 150
SETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 236
Drive programs
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 148
DYNAMIC SELECT switch .............. 144
Drive system
DSR ............................................... 180
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 323
Driving Assistance PLUS package ... 209Index 9

Driving downhil l ................................ 16 8
Driving in mountainous terrain
Approach/departur e angle ............ 16 8
Driving off-road
Drivin g downhill ............................ .1 68
see Off-road driving
Driving on flooded roads .................. 165
Driving safety system
Active Brake Assist .......................... 67
Crosswind Assist ............................ .7 3
Driving safet y systems
AB S (Anti-loc k Braking System) ...... .6 6
Active Brake Assist with cross-
traffic function ................................. 73
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 73
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 68
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 67
Distance warning function ............... 67
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 73
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 69
Important safety information ........... 66
Overview .......................................... 66
STEER CONTROL ............................. 76
Driving system
AIR BODY CONTROL ...................... 184
AMG sports suspension based on
AIR BODY CONTROL ...................... 186
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 170
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC with
Steering Pilot ................................. 177
Off-road program ........................... 181
Parking assist PARKTRONIC .......... 191
Parking Pilot .................................. 188
RACE START (Mercedes-AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 183
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 199
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 209
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 212
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 203
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 205
Cruise control ................................ 169
Display message ............................ 256
Driving Assistance Plus package ... 209
HOLD function ............................... 178
Lane Ke eping Assist ...................... 207 Lane
Tracking package .................. 205
Rear view camera .......................... 194
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 205
Driving tips
Automatic transmission ................. 149
Brakes ........................................... 163
Break-in period .............................. 135
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 176
Downhill gradient ........................... 163
Drinking and driving ....................... 161
Driving in winter ............................. 165
Driving on flooded roads ................ 165
Driving on sand .............................. 167
Driving on wet roads ...................... 164
Exhaust check ............................... 161
Fuel ................................................ 161
General .......................................... 160
Hydroplaning ................................. 164
Icy road surfaces ........................... 165
Important safety notes .................. 135
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 163
Off-road driving .............................. 165
Snow chains .................................. 351
Subjecting brakes to a load ........... 163
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ..... 135
Tire ruts ......................................... 167
Towing a trailer .............................. 215
Traveling uphill ............................... 168
Wet road surface ........................... 163
DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation)
Display message ............................ 259
Function/notes ............................. 180
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 229
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 280
DYNAMIC SELECT switch
Automatic transmission ................. 144
Climate control (dual-zone auto-
matic climate control) .................... 127
E
EASY-ENTRY feature
Function/notes ............................. 106
EASY-EXIT feature
Function/notes ............................. 10610
Index

Immobilizer ...................................... 76
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 28
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................ .1 39
General notes ................................ 139
Hill start assist ............................... 140
Trailer ............................................ 140
QQR code
Mercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 33
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 32
Quick access for audio and tele-
phone
Changing the station/music
track .............................................. 283
RRACE START (Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles) .................................................... 183
RACE TIMER (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................. 237
Radar sensor system
Display message ............................ 247
Radiator cover ................................... 319
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 228
Radio mode
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .2 80
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 31
Rain closing feature (panorama
roof with power tilt/sliding panel) .... 96
Reading lamp ..................................... 116
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ..................... .1 34
Setting the airflow ......................... 129
Setting the temperature ................ 128
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 251
Switching on/off ........................... 113 Rear seat
Adjusting the angle of the backr-
ests ................................................ 295
Rear seat (folding the backrest for-
wards/back) ...................................... 293
Rear seat backrest
Display message ............................ 266
Rear seats
Display message ............................ 266
Rear view camera
"Reverse parking" function ............ 196
Cleaning instructions ..................... 328
Coupling up a trailer function ....... .1 98
Display in the multimedia system .. 195
General notes ................................ 194
Object detection (function/
notes) ............................................ 198
Switching on/off ........................... 195
Wide-angle function ....................... 198
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 131
Switching on/off ........................... 130
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blade .............. 122
Switching on/off ........................... 121
Rear-view mirror
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 108
Recuperation display ........................ 225
Re flec tive safety jacket .................... 332
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 381
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 37
Important safety notes .................. 155
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opener ....................... 314
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 315
Replacing bulbs
Backup lamp .................................. 119
High-beam headlamps ................... 118
Important safety notes .................. 116
Installing/removing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 118
Low-beam headlamps .................... 117
Opening/closing side trim panel s. .1 1918
Index

Overview of bulb types .................. 117
Replacing front bulbs (vehicles
with halogen headlamps) ............... 117
Turn signals (front) ........................ .1 18
Reporting safety defects .................... 33
Rescue card ......................................... 33
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 255
Warning lamp ................................. 274
Residual heat (climate control) ....... .1 31
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 247
Introduction ..................................... 44
Warning lamp ................................. 274
Warning lamp (function) ................... 45
Reversing feature
Panorama sliding sunroof ................ 95
Roller sunblinds ............................... 96
Side windows ................................... 91
Tailgate ............................................ 86
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 30
Roll away protection
see HOLD function
Roller sunblind
Operating ......................................... 97
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel ..................................... 96
Rear side windows ......................... 303
Resetting ......................................... 97
Roof carrier ........................................ 301
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 331
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 382
Route guidance
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .2 80
Route guidance active ..................... .2 26
S
Safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 60
see Occupant safety
see Operating safety
Safety system
see Driving safety systems SD card
Inserting/removing ........................ 289
Selecting ........................................ 229
SD memory card
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .2 80
Search & Send
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .2 80
Seat
Correct driver's seat position ........... 99
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 48
Adjusting the height ......................... 48
center rear-compartment seat ......... 48
Cleaning ......................................... 330
Correct usage .................................. 47
Fastening ......................................... 48
Important safety guidelines ............. 46
Introduction ..................................... 45
Releasing ......................................... 48
Warning lamp ................................. 269
Warning lamp (function) ................... 49
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 101
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 103
Adjusting the head restraint .......... 101
Calling up a stored setting (mem-
ory function) .................................. 110
Cleaning the cover ......................... 330
Folding the backrest (rear com-
partment) forwards/back .............. 293
Important safety notes .................... 99
Seat heating .................................. 103
Seat heating problem .................... 104
Seat ventilation .............................. 104
Seat ventilation problem ................ 104
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 110
Securing cargo .................................. 295
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 329
see Automatic transmission
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 328
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 231 Index 19

Instrument cluster display ............ .2 05
Trailer coupling
see Towing a trailer
Trailer loads and drawbar nose-
weights ............................................... 218
Trailer towing
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 214
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 207
Permissible trailer loads and
drawbar noseweights ..................... 218
Transfer case ..................................... 155
Transmission
Display message ............................ 265
see Automatic transmission
Transmission oil
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. .2 35
Transmission position display ......... 148
Transporting the vehicle .................. 346
Traveling uphill
Brow of hill ..................................... 168
Driving downhill ............................ .1 68
Maximum gradient-climbing capa-
bility ............................................... 168
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) ................................................. .3 30
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .2 25
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 224
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 226
Trunk
see Cargo compartment
Turn signals
Display message ............................ 251
Replacing bulbs (front) ................... 118
Switching on/off ........................... 113
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 375
Installation ..................................... 375
Transmission output (maximum) .... 375
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
Unlocking
Emergency unlocking ....................... 85 From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 84
USB devices
Connecting to the Media Inter-
face ............................................... 289
V Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........ 303
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 32
Data acquisition ............................... 33
Display message ............................ 264
Electronics ..................................... 375
Equipment ....................................... 29
Individual settings .......................... 231
Limited Warranty ............................. 33
Loading .......................................... 359
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 85
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 78
Lowering ........................................ 373
Maintenance .................................... 30
Operating safety .............................. 31
Operation outside the USA/
Canada ............................................ 30
Parking .......................................... 158
Parking for a long period ................ 160
Pulling away ................................... 139
Raising ........................................... 370
Reporting problems ......................... 32
Securing from rolling away ............ 370
Technical data ............................... 375
Towing away .................................. 343
Transporting .................................. 346
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 85
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 78
Vehicle data ................................... 382
Vehicle data
Dimensions .................................... 382
Vehicle data (off-road driving)
Approach/departure angle ............ 384
Maximum gradient climbing abil-
ity .................................................. 384
Maximum water depth ................... 383
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 85
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 37624
Index