2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC wiper blades

Calling up the climate control
menu
Multimedia system ........................ 284
Camera
see 360° camera
see Rear view camera
Car
see Vehicle
Car wash
see Care
Care
360° camera ................................ .3 28
Car wash ........................................ 324
Carpets .......................................... 331
Display .......................................... .3 29
Exhaust pipe .................................. 328
Exterior lights ................................ 327
General notes ................................ 324
Interior .......................................... .3 29
Matte finish ................................... 326
Paint .............................................. 326
Plastic trim ................................... .3 29
Power washer ................................ 325
Rear view camera .......................... 328
Roof lining ...................................... 331
Seat belt ........................................ 330
Seat cover ..................................... 330
Selector lever ................................ 329
Sensors ......................................... 328
Side running board ........................ 328
Steering wheel ............................... 329
Trim pieces ................................... .3 30
Washing by hand ........................... 325
Wheels .......................................... .3 26
Windows ........................................ 327
Wiper blades .................................. 327
Wooden trim .................................. 330
Cargo compartment
Opening/closing (from outside,
HANDS-FREE ACCESS) .................... 88
Plug-in module (telescopic rods) .... 299
Cargo compartment cover
Important safety notes .................. 296
Notes/how to use ......................... 296
Cargo compartment enlargement ... 293
Cargo compartment floor
Important safety notes .................. 300
Opening/closing ............................ 300 Stowage well (under) ..................... 300
C argo compartment plug-in mod-
ule (telescope bars) .......................... 299
Cargo net
Attaching ....................................... 297
Important safety information ......... 297
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 295
CD
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .2 80
CD player (on-board computer) ....... .2 29
Center console
Lower section (Mercedes-AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 41
Upper section .................................. 39
Central locking
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ....... .7 8
Change of address .............................. 30
Change of ownership .......................... 30
Changing the media source ............ .2 28
Charge-air pressure (on-board
computer, Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles) .................................................... 235
Child
Restraint system .............................. 61
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 64
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 62
On the front-passenger seat ............ 63
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 64
Top Tether ....................................... 62
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 64
Rear doors ....................................... 65
Children
Special seat belt retractor ............... 60
Children in the vehicle
Important safety notes .................... 60
Cigarette lighter ................................ 304
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 327
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 329
Climate control
Control panel for 3-zone auto-
matic climate control ..................... 125 Index 7

Vehicle level
AIR BODY CONTROL ...................... 185
Display message ............................ 256
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 229
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 280
VIN
Seat ............................................... 377
Type plate ...................................... 376
W Warning and indicator lamps
ABS ................................................ 271
Active Brake Assist ........................ 277
Airbag ............................................ 274
Brakes ........................................... 270
Coolant .......................................... 275
Distance warning ........................... 277
Engine diagnostics ......................... 274
ESP ®
.............................................. 271
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 273
Fuel tank ........................................ 274
General notes ................................ 268
Overview .......................................... 37
Parking brake ................................ 274
PASSENGER AIR BAG ...................... 45
Reserve fuel ................................... 274
Restraint system ............................ 274
Seat belt ........................................ 269
SPORT handling mode ................... 273
Steering ......................................... 279
Tire pressure monitor .................... 278
Warranty .............................................. 29
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 267
Weather display (COMAND)
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 280
Wheel and tire combinations
Tires ............................................... 373
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 373
Wheel chock ...................................... 370
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 369
Checking ........................................ 349
Cleaning ......................................... 326 Important safety notes .................. 349
Information on driving .................... 349
Interchanging/changing ................ 369
Mounting a new wheel ................... 372
Mounting a wheel .......................... 370
Removing a wheel .......................... 372
Snow chains .................................. 351
Storing ........................................... 370
Tightening torque ........................... 373
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 373
Window curtain air bag
Display message ............................ 248
Operation ......................................... 51
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 130
Windshield washer fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid ....................... 322
Important safety notes .................. 381
Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) ................... 123
Rear window wiper ........................ 121
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 121
Switchi ng on/off ........................... 120
Wi
nter driving
Important safety notes .................. 351
Slippery road surfaces ................... 165
Snow chains .................................. 351
Winter operation
Radiator cover ............................... 319
Summer tires ................................. 351
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 351
Wiper arm
Moving to a vertical position .......... 121
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 327
Important safety notes .................. 121
Replacing ....................................... 121
Replacing (rear window) ................ 122
Replacing (windshield) ................... 121
Without changing gears
Display message ............................ 265
Wooden trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 330 Index 25

Do not open the driver's door when the
engine is switched off or at very low
speeds. Otherwise, when in transmission
position [ or ^ , the automatic transmis-
sion will automatically switch to park posi-
tion ] and block the wheels.
Observe the following to make sure that the
automatic transmission stays in neutral \\ :
Operating with the SmartKey and Start/Stop
button: X
Make sure that the ignition is switched on. X
Make sure that the vehicle is stationary. X
Depress and hold the brake pedal.
Operating with the Start/Stop button only: X
Engage park position ] .X
Release the brake pedal. X
Remove the Start/Stop button from ignition
lock ( Y
page 137).X
Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock. X
Switch on the ignition. X
Depress and hold the brake pedal.
Operating with the SmartKey and Start/Stop
button: X
Shift to neutral \\ .X
Release the brake pedal. X
Release the electric parking brake, if neces-
sary. X
Switch off the ignition and leave the SmartKey
in the ignition lock.
You can wash the vehicle in an automatic car
wash from the very start.
If the vehicle is very dirty, pre-wash it before
cleaning it in an automatic car wash.
After using an auto matic car wash, wipe off wax
from
the windshield and the wiper blades. This
will prevent smears and reduce wiping noises
caused by residue on the windshield.
Washing by hand
In some countries, washing by hand is only
allowed at specially equipped washing bays.
Observe the legal requirements in each country. X
Do not use hot water and do not wash the
vehicle in direct sunlight. X
Use a soft sponge to clean. X
Use a mild cleaning agent, such as a car
shampoo approved by Mercedes-Benz. X
Thoroughly hose down the vehicle with a gen-
tle jet of water. X
Do not point the water jet directly towards the
air inlet. X
Use plenty of water and rinse out the sponge
frequently. X
Rinse the vehicle with clean water and dry
thoroughly with a chamois. X
Do not let the cleaning agent dry on the paint-
work.
Carefully remove all deposits of road salt as
soon as possible when driving in winter.
Power washers
G WARNING
The water jet from a circular jet nozzle (dirt
blasters) can cause invisible exterior damage
to the tires or chassis components. Compo-
nents damaged in this way may fail unexpect-
edly. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not use power washers with circular jet
nozzles to clean the vehicle. Have damaged
tires or chassis components replaced imme-
diately.
! Always maintain a distance of at least
11.8 in (30 cm) between the vehicle and the
power washer nozzle. Information about the
correct distance is available from the equip-
ment manufacturer.
Move the power washer nozzle around when
cleaning your vehicle.
Do not aim directly at any of the following: R
tires R
door gaps, roof gaps, joints, etc. R
electrical components R
battery R
plug-type couplings R
lights R
seals R
trim R
ventilation slots
Damaged seals or electrical components can
lead to leaks or failures.
! Vehicles with decorative foil: parts of your
vehicle are covered with decorative foil. Main-
tain a distance of at least 27.5 in (70 cm) Care 325
Maintenance and care Z

nents damaged in this way may fail unexpect-
edly. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not use power washers with circular jet
nozzles to clean the vehicle. Have damaged
tires or chassis components replaced imme-
diately.
! Do not use acidic wheel cleaning products
to remove brake dust. This could damage
wheel bolts and brake components.
! Do not park your vehicle for a long period of
time directly after cleaning, particularly after
cleaning the wheel rim with wheel cleaner.
Wheel cleaner can lead to the increased cor-
rosion of the brake discs and pads. Therefore,
drive for a few minutes after cleaning. By
heating up the brakes, the brake discs and
pads dry. The vehicle can then be parked for a
long period of time.
Cleaning the windows
G WARNING
You could become trapped by the windshield
wipers if they start moving while cleaning the
windshield or wiper blades. There is a risk of
injury.
Always switch off the windshield wipers and
the ignition before cleaning the windshield or
wiper blades.
! Do not use dry cloths, abrasive products,
solvents or cleaning agents containing sol-
vents to clean the inside of the windows. Do
not touch the insides of the windows with
hard objects, e.g. an ice scraper or ring. There
is otherwise a risk of damaging the windows.
! Clean the water drainage channels of the
windshield and the rear window at regular
intervals. Deposits such as leaves, petals and
pollen may under certain circumstances pre-
vent water from draining away. This can lead
to corrosion damage and damage to elec-
tronic components. X
Clean the inside and outside of the windows
with a damp cloth and a cleaning product that
is recommended and approved by Mercedes-
Benz. Cleaning wiper blades
G WARNING
You could become trapped by the windshield
wipers if they start moving while cleaning the
windshield or wiper blades. There is a risk of
injury.
Always switch off the windshield wipers and
the ignition before cleaning the windshield or
wiper blades.
! Do not pull the wiper blade. Otherwise, the
wiper blade could be damaged.
! Do not clean wiper blades too often and do
not rub them too hard. Otherwise, the graph-
ite coating could be damaged. This could
cause wiper noise.
! Hold the wiper arm securely when folding
back. The windshield could be damaged if the
wiper arm smacks against it suddenly. X
Move the wiper arms to a vertical position
( Y
page 121) and fold away from the wind-
shield. X
Carefully clean the wiper blades with a damp
cloth. X
Fold the windshield wiper arms back again
before switching on the ignition.
Cleaning the exterior lighting
! Only use cleaning agents or cleaning cloths
which are suitable for plastic light lenses.
Unsuitable cleaning agents or cleaning cloths
could scratch or damage the plastic light len-
ses. X
Clean the plastic lenses of the exterior light-
ing using a wet sponge and a mild cleaning
agent, e.g. Mercedes-Benz car shampoo or
cleaning cloths.
Cleaning the mirror turn signals
! Only use cleaning agents or cleaning cloths
that are suitable for plastic lenses. Unsuitable
cleaning agents or cleaning cloths could
scratch or damage the plastic lenses of the
mirror turn signals. X
Clean the plastic lenses of the mirror turn sig-
nals in the exterior mirror housing using a wet
sponge and mild cleaning agent, e.g. Care 327
Maintenance and care Z