2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC SUV drive mode

To start the vehicle without actively using the
SmartKey:
Rthe Start/Stop button must be inserted in the
ignition lock.
Rthe SmartKey must be in the vehicle.
Rthe vehicle must not be locked with the
SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO. (Ypage 79)
Do not keep the SmartKey:
Rwith electronic devices, e.g. a mobile phone
or another SmartKey.
Rwith metallic objects, e.g. coins or metal foil.
Rinside metallic objects, e.g. a metal case.
This can affect the functionality of the Smart-
Key.
If you lock the vehicle with the SmartKey remote control or with KEYLESS-GO, after a short time:
Ryou will not be able to switch on the ignition
with the Start/Stop button.
Ryou will no longer be able to start the engine
with the Start/Stop button until the vehicle is
unlocked again.
If you lock the vehicle centrally using the button
on the front door (
Ypage 84), you can continue
to start the engine with the Start/Stop button.
The engine can be switched off while the vehicle
is in motion by pressing and holding the Start/
Stop button for three seconds. This function
operates independently of the ECO start/stop
automatic engine switch-off function.
Key positions with the Start/Stop button
:Start/Stop button
;Ignition lock
As soon as the ignition is switched on, all the
indicator lamps in the instrument cluster light
up. Warning and indicator lamps: see
(
Ypage 268). If Start/Stop button
:has not yet been
pressed, this corresponds to the SmartKey
being removed from the ignition.
XTo switch on the power supply: press
Start/Stop button :once.
The power supply is switched on. You can now activate the windshield wipers, for example.
The power supply is switched off again if:
Rthe driver's door is opened and
Ryou press Start/Stop button :twice when in
this position
XTo switch on the ignition: press Start/Stop
button :twice.
The ignition is switched on.
The ignition is switched off again if:
Ryou do not start the engine from this position within 15 minutes
Ryou press Start/Stop button :once when in
this position
The power supply is switched off again if:
Rthe driver's door is opened and
Ryou press Start/Stop button :once when in
this position
Removing the Start/Stop button
You can remove the Start/Stop button from the ignition lock and start the vehicle as normal
using the SmartKey.
It is possible to switch between Start/Stop but-
ton mode and key operation only when the
transmission is in position j.
XRemove Start/Stop button :from ignition
lock ;.
You do not have to remove the Start/Stop but-
ton from the ignition lock when you leave the
vehicle. You should, however, always take the
SmartKey with you when leaving the vehicle. As
long as the SmartKey is in the vehicle:
Rthe vehicle can be started using the Start/
Stop button
Rthe electrically powered equipment can be
operated
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General notes
:ECO start/stop display
The ECO start/stop function is activated when-
ever you start the engine using the SmartKey or
the Start/Stop button.
If the engine has been switched off automati-
cally by the ECO start/stop function, the è
ECO symbol is shown in the multifunction dis-
play.
Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 4MATIC+/GLC 63 S
4MATIC+: the ECO start/stop function is auto-
matically switched on only in drive program C.
The ECO start/stop function is activated when- ever you switch on the engine using the Smart-
Key or the Start/Stop button.
Automatic engine switch-off
If the vehicle is braked to a standstill with the
transmission in hori, the ECO start/stop
function switches off the engine automatically.
The ECO start/stop function is operational
when:
Rthe indicator lamp in the ECO button is lit
green
Rthe outside temperature and the atmospheric
air pressure is within the range that is suitable
for the system
Rthe engine is at normal operating temperature
Rthe set temperature for the vehicle interior
has been reached
Rthe battery is sufficiently charged
Rthe system detects that the windshield is not
fogged up when the air-conditioning system is switched on
Rthe hood is closed
Rthe driver's door is closed and the driver's
seat belt is fastened
All of the vehicle's systems remain active when
the engine is stopped automatically.
The HOLD function can also be activated if the
engine has been switched off automatically. It is
then not necessary to continue applying the brakes during the automatic stop phase. When
you depress the accelerator pedal, the engine
starts automatically and the braking effect of
the HOLD function is deactivated.
Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 4MATIC+:
the number
of consecutive automatic engine stops is unlimi-
ted.
All other models: automatic engine switch-off
can take place a maximum of four times in a row
(initial switch-off, then three subsequent switch-
offs).
Automatic engine start
The engine starts automatically if:
Ryou switch off the ECO start/stop function by pressing the ECO button
RMercedes-AMG GLC 63 4MATIC+: you
switch to drive program S+orS
Rall other models: you switch to drive pro-
gram S+
Ryou permanently activate manual gearshifting
(Ypage 152)
Rin transmission position hori, the brake
pedal is released and the HOLD function is not
active
Ryou depress the accelerator pedal
Ryou engage reverse gear k
Ryou move the transmission out of position j
Ryou unfasten your seat belt or open the driv-
er's door
Rthe vehicle starts to roll
Rthe brake system requires this
Rthe temperature in the vehicle interior devi-
ates from the set range
Rthe system detects moisture on the wind-
shield when the air-conditioning system is
switched on
Rthe condition of charge of the battery is too
low
Shifting the transmission to position jdoes
not start the engine.
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Deactivating or activating theECO
start/stop function
Mercedes-AMG vehicles
XTo deactivate :press EC Obutto n:.
Indicator lamp ;goe sout .
XTo activate :press EC Obutto n:.
Indicator lamp ;lights up.
If indicator lamp ;is off, th eEC Ostart/sto p
function has bee nswitched of fmanually or as
th eresult of amalfunction .The engin ewill then
no tbe switched of fautomatically when th evehi-
cl e stops .
The EC Ostart/sto pfunction is deactivated, if:
RMercedes-AMG GLC 43 4MATIC :you switch
to drive program S+(Ypage 144)
RMercedes-AMG GLC 63 4MATIC+: you
switch to drive program S+orS
(
Ypage 144)
Ryou permanentl yactivat emanual gearshiftin g
(Ypage 152)
If you hav epermanentl yactivated manual gear -
shiftin gand then press EC Obutto n:, theEC O
start/sto pfunction is switched on .
All other models
XTo deactivate:press EC Obutto n:.
Indicator lamp ;goe sout .
XTo activate :press EC Obutto n:.
Indicator lamp ;lights up.
If indicator lamp ;is off, th eEC Ostart/sto p
function has bee ndeactivated manually or as
th eresult of amalfunction .The engin ewill then
no tbe switched of fautomatically when th evehi-
cl e stops .
Selecting drive program S+deactivates th eEC O
start/sto pfunction .If you press EC Obutto n:,
th eEC Ostart/sto pfunction is activated.
AMG Performance adjustable exhaust
syste m(Mercedes-AMG vehicles )
The volume of theAM GPerformanc eadjustable
exhaus tsyste mchanges dependin gon th eposi-
tion of th eswitchable exhaus tflap .The exhaus t
fla pis adjusted automatically accordin gto th e
selecte ddrive program (
Ypage 144).
You can also adjust th eposition of th eexhaus t
fla pand therefore th evolume of th eexhaus t
syste mmanually.
The automatic adjustmen tof th eexhaus tflap is
always active when you chang edrive program,
regardles sof th emanual setting .
Each time you start th eengin ewit hth eSmart -
Key or th eStart/Sto pbutton, th equietest set -
ting is activated.
Settin gth evolume :
XPress butto n:.
If you selec tth eloudest setting ,indicator
lamp lights up ;.
Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 4MATIC+/GLC 63 S
4MATIC+: you can preset th evolume of th e
exhaus tsystem fo rdrive program I(Individual) .
Information on DYNAMI CSELECT and on con-
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ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
The engine is not running
smoothly and is misfir-
ing.There is a malfunction in the engine electronics or in a mechanical
component of the engine management system.
XOnly depress the accelerator pedal slightly.
Otherwise, non-combusted fuel may get into the catalytic converter
and damage it.
XHave the cause rectified immediately at a qualified specialist work-
shop.
The coolant temperature
display indicates a value
within the red band.The coolant level is too low. The coolant is too hot and the engine is no
longer being cooled sufficiently.
XStop as soon as possible and allow the engine and the coolant to
cool down.
XCheck the coolant level (Ypage 322). Observe the warning notes
as you do so and add coolant if necessary.
DYNAMIC SELECT switch
Mercedes-AMG vehicles
General information
Use the DYNAMIC SELECT switch to select the
drive program.
Available drive programs for Mercedes-
AMG GLC 43 4MATIC:
S+ Sport PlusParticularly sporty driving
characteristics
SSportSporty driving characteris-
tics
C ComfortComfortable and economi-
cal driving characteristics
EEconomyParticularly economical
driving characteristics
IIndividualIndividual settings
Available drive programs for Mercedes-
AMG GLC 63 4MATIC+/GLC 63 S 4MATIC+:
RACE
(S‑MODEL)Driving characteristics suit-
able for a race circuit
S+ Sport PlusParticularly sporty driving
characteristics
SSportSporty driving characteris-
tics
C ComfortComfortable and economi-
cal driving characteristics
IIndividualIndividual settings
Depending on the drive program selected the
following vehicle characteristics will change:
Rthe drive (engine and transmission manage-
ment)
Rthe suspension
Rthe steering
Rthe driver assistance systems
RESP®(Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 4MATIC+/
GLC 63 S 4MATIC+)
Rthe position of the exhaust flap (Mercedes-
AMG GLC 63 4MATIC+/GLC 63 S 4MATIC+)
Rthe setting of the ECO start/stop function
Rthe availability of gliding mode
Rthe climate control
Further information for automatic drive program
characteristics (
Ypage 150).
Additionally, in drive program Iyou can config-
ure the respective vehicle characteristics using
the multimedia system. You can find informa-
tion about this under "DYNAMIC SELECT" in the
vehicle's Digital Operator's Manual.
Each time you start the engine with the Smart-
Key or the Start/Stop button, drive program Cis
activated. Further information about starting
the engine (
Ypage 138).
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Selecting the drive program
XPush DYNAMIC SELECT switch:forwards
or back until the desired drive program is
selected.
The symbol of the selected drive program is
shown in the multifunction display.
In addition, the current drive program settings
are displayed briefly in the multimedia system display.
You can also change gear yourself using the
steering wheel paddle shifters. For further infor-
mation on the manual drive program
(
Ypage 152).
Additional settings
:Position of the exhaust flap (Ypage 142)
;ECO start/stop function (Ypage 140)
=ESP®(Ypage 69)
?Suspension (Ypage 186)
APermanently activates manual gearshifting
(Ypage 152)
When you press buttons :-A the corre-
sponding setting is selected. The DYNAMIC
SELECT switch setting is overwritten.
If you switch to drive program I, all stored char-
acteristics will be accepted. This is also the case if you have previously pressed one of buttons
:
- A.
iMercedes-AMG GLC 43 4MATIC : for a few
countries, the ECO start/stop function is
deactivated at the factory due to the quality of
the available fuel. In this case, the ECO start/
stop function is not available in any drive pro-
gram, regardless of the display in the multi-
media system display.
All other models
Hybrid vehicles: be sure to observe the notes
in the supplement. Otherwise, you may not rec-
ognize dangers.
Use the DYNAMIC SELECT switch to change the
drive program.
Depending on the drive program selected the
following vehicle characteristics will change:
Rthe drive (engine and transmission manage-
ment)
Rthe suspension
Rthe steering
Rthe ECO start/stop function
Rthe climate control:
-the climate control settings
-the rear window defroster operation period
-the performance of the seat heating
Each time you start the engine with the Smart-
Key or the Start/Stop button, drive program Cis
activated. For further information about starting
the engine, see (
Ypage 138).
XPush DYNAMIC SELECT switch :forward or
back until the desired drive program is selec-
ted.
The symbol of the selected drive program is
shown in the multifunction display.
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ANeutral
Do not shift the transmission toi
while driving. Otherwise, the auto-
matic transmission could be dam-
aged.
No power is transmitted from the
engine to the drive wheels.
Releasing the brake pedal will allow
you to move the vehicle freely, e.g. to
push it or tow it.
If ESP
®is deactivated or faulty: shift
the transmission to position iif the
vehicle is in danger of skidding, e.g.
on icy roads.
If you switch the engine off with the
transmission in position korh,
the automatic transmission shifts to
i automatically.
!Coasting in neutral imay
cause damage to the drive train.
7Drive
The automatic transmission changes
gear automatically. All forward gears
are available.
Driving tips
Changing gear
The automatic transmission shifts through the
individual gears automatically when it is in trans-
mission position h. This automatic gear shift-
ing behavior is determined by:
Rthe selected drive program
Rthe position of the accelerator pedal
Rthe road speed
Accelerator pedal position
Your style of driving influences how the auto-
matic transmission shifts gear:
Rlittle throttle: early upshifts
Rmore throttle: late upshifts
Double-clutch function
When shifting down, the double-clutch function
is active regardless of the currently selected
drive program. The double-clutch function reduces load change reactions and is conducive
to a sporty driving style. The sound generated by
the double-clutch function depends on the drive
program selected.
Kickdown
Use kickdown for maximum acceleration.
XDepress the accelerator pedal beyond the
pressure point.
The automatic transmission shifts to a lower
gear depending on the engine speed.
XEase off the accelerator pedal once the
desired speed is reached.
The automatic transmission shifts back up.
Gliding mode
Gliding mode is available depending on the
equipment.
Gliding mode is characterized by the following:
RThe combustion engine is disconnected from
the drive train.
RThe engine speed corresponds to the idling
speed.
RThe multifunction display hides the gear indi-
cator and displays transmission position h
in green (
Ypage 148).
RMercedes-AMG vehicles: the multifunction
display shows status icon :for the drive
program's status icon.
In drive program Eor in drive program C
(Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 4MATIC/
GLC 63 S 4MATIC) you can deactivate and acti-
vate gliding mode using the ECO button
(
Ypage 142).
Gliding mode can be activated under the follow-
ing conditions:
RThe speed is within a suitable range.
RThe course of the road is suitable, e.g. there
are no steep up or downhill gradients.
RYou are no longer depressing the accelerator
pedal.
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Gliding mode is deactivated under the following
conditions:
RYou depress the accelerator pedal.
RYou depress the brake pedal.
RYou change the transmission position
(Ypage 146).
RYou switch to drive programRACE
(Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S 4MATIC), S+orS
(
Ypage 144).
RYou activate manual gearshifting
(Ypage 152).
RYou leave the suitable speed range.
iIf you have selected the "Eco" or "Comfort"
(Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 4MATIC/
GLC 63 S 4MATIC setting for the drive (engine
and transmission management) in drive pro-
gram I, you can also activate gliding mode.
Information on DYNAMIC SELECT and on con-
figuring drive program Iwith the multimedia
system (see the Digital Operator's Manual).
Towing a trailer
XDrive in the middle of the engine speed range
on uphill gradients.
XManual shifting: depending on the uphill or
downhill gradient, shift into a gear
(
Ypage 152), in which the engine will run the
middle of the engine speed range.
This also applies when cruise control or Dis-
tance Pilot DISTRONIC are activated.
Drive programs
All vehicles except Mercedes-AMG GLC
63 4MATIC+/GLC 63 S 4MATIC+
Drive program I (Individual)
In drive program Ithe following properties of the
drive program can be selected:
Rthe drive (engine and transmission manage-
ment)
and therefore indirectly the availability of glid-
ing mode and the properties of the driver
assistance systems
Rthe suspension
Rthe steering
Rthe availability of the ECO start/stop function
Rthe climate control Information about configuring drive program
I
with the multimedia system can be found under
"DYNAMIC SELECT" in the vehicle's Digital
Operator's Manual.
Drive program S+ (Sport Plus)
Drive program S+is characterized by the fol-
lowing:
Rthe vehicle exhibits particularly sporty driving
characteristics.
Rthe vehicle pulls away in first gear.
Rthe automatic transmission shifts up later.
The fuel consumption possibly being higher
as a result of the later automatic transmission shift points.
Rthe suspension exhibits particularly stiff
springing and damping settings (vehicles with
AIR BODY CONTROL).
Rgliding mode is not available.
Rthe ECO start/stop function is deactivated
(Ypage 141).
Drive program S (Sport)
Drive program Sis characterized by the follow-
ing:
Rthe vehicle exhibits sporty driving character-
istics.
Rthe vehicle pulls away in first gear.
Rthe automatic transmission shifts up later.
The fuel consumption possibly being higher
as a result of the later automatic transmission
shift points.
Rthe suspension exhibits stiff springing and
damping settings (vehicles with
AIR BODY CONTROL).
Rgliding mode is not available.
Rthe ECO start/stop function is activated
(Ypage 141).
Drive program C (Comfort)
Drive program Cis characterized by the follow-
ing:
Rthe vehicle delivers comfortable, economical
handling characteristics.
Rthe vehicle pulls away more gently in forward
and reverse gears, unless the accelerator
pedal is depressed fully.
Rthe vehicle has improved driving stability, for
example on slippery road surfaces.
Roptimal fuel consumption resulting from the
automatic transmission shifting up sooner.
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The vehicle is driven in the low engine speed
range and the wheels are less likely to spin.
Rgliding mode is not available.
Rthe ECO start/stop function is activated
(Ypage 141).
Drive program E (Economy)
Drive programEis characterized by the follow-
ing:
Rthe vehicle exhibits particularly economical
handling characteristics.
Rthe vehicle pulls away more gently in forward
and reverse gears, unless the accelerator
pedal is depressed fully.
Rthe vehicle has improved driving stability, for
example on slippery road surfaces.
Roptimal fuel consumption resulting from the
automatic transmission shifting up sooner.
The vehicle is driven in the low engine speed
range and the wheels are less likely to spin.
Rduring deceleration, the engine is disconnec-
ted from the drive train. The vehicle uses
kinetic energy and consumes less fuel.
Rthe cooling and heating output of the climate
control system has been reduced.
Rgliding mode is available.
Rthe ECO start/stop function is activated
(Ypage 141).
Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 4MATIC+/GLC
63 S 4MATIC+
Drive program RACE (S‑ MODEL)
TheRACE drive program is characterized by the
following:
Rthe vehicle exhibits driving characteristics
suitable for the racetrack.
Rall vehicle systems are set for maximum
sportiness.
Rthe gearshift recommendation gives you
information for slowly warming up the drive
assemblies and for adopting a fuel-efficient
driving style (
Ypage 152). You can follow the
gearshift recommendations at all times and
shift gear accordingly using the steering
wheel paddle shifters. On the basis of the
gearshift recommendation, using the steering
wheel paddle shifters, you can optimize the
drive train and engine operating mode at any
time.
Rif you have selected a gear manually, this will be maintained until the vehicle speed increa-
ses or decreases dramatically.
Rthe vehicle pulls away in first gear.
Rthe automatic transmission shifts up later.
the fuel consumption possibly being higher as
a result of the later automatic transmission
shift points.
Rthe suspension exhibits particularly hard
springing and damping settings.
Rgliding mode is not available.
Rthe ECO start/stop function is switched off
(Ypage 141).
Drive program S+ (Sport Plus)
Drive program S+is characterized by the fol-
lowing:
Rthe vehicle exhibits particularly sporty driving
characteristics.
Rthe vehicle pulls away in first gear.
Rthe automatic transmission shifts up later.
the fuel consumption possibly being higher as
a result of the later automatic transmission
shift points.
Rthe suspension exhibits particularly hard
springing and damping settings.
Rgliding mode is not available.
Rthe ECO start/stop function is switched off
(Ypage 141).
Drive program S (Sport)
Drive program Sis characterized by the follow-
ing:
Rthe vehicle exhibits sporty driving character-
istics.
Rthe vehicle pulls away in first gear.
Rthe automatic transmission shifts up later.
the fuel consumption possibly being higher as
a result of the later automatic transmission
shift points.
Rthe suspension exhibits stiff springing and
damping settings.
Rgliding mode is not available.
Rthe ECO start/stop function is switched off
(Ypage 141).
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