2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC SUV display

Overview of bulb types .................. 117
Replacing front bulbs (vehicles
with halogen headlamps) ............... 117
Turn signals (front) .........................118
Reporting safety defects .................... 33
Rescue card ......................................... 33
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 255
Warning lamp ................................. 274
Residual heat (climate control) ........131
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 ......................226
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
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Service messagesee ASSYST PLUS
Service products
Brake fluid .....................................3 80
Coolant (engine) ............................ 380
Engine oil ....................................... 379
Fuel ................................................ 377
Important safety notes .................. 377
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 381
Washer fluid ................................... 381
Setting the date/time format
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 80
Setting the language
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 80
Setting the time
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 80
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 235
On-board computer ....................... 231
SETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................. 236
Side impact air bag .............................5 1
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 251
Side running board
Cleaning ......................................... 328
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 327
Convenience closing feature ............ 92
Convenience opening feature ..........9 2
Important safety information ........... 91
Opening/closing .............................. 91
Problem (malfunction) .....................9 4
Resettin g........................................ .93
Reversin gfeature ............................ .91
SIRIUS services
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 280
Ski and snowboard bag .................... 292
Sliding sunroof
Important safet

y notes .................... 94
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 97
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 81
Changing the programming .............8 0
Checking the battery ...................... .81
Convenience closing feature ............ 93
Convenience opening feature .......... 92
Display message ............................ 267
Door central locking/unlocking ...... .78
Important safety notes .................... 78
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 80
Loss .................................................8 2
Mechanical key ................................ 80
Overview .......................................... 78
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 136
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 82
Starting the engine ........................ 138
Smartphone
Starting the engine ........................ 139
SMS
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 280
Snow chains ...................................... 351
Socket (12 V)
Cargo compartment ....................... 305
Center console .............................. 305
General notes ................................ 305
Rear compartment .........................3 05
Sound
Switching on/off ........................... 281
Special seat belt retractor .................. 60
Specialist workshop ............................ 32
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional spee dometer ........................ 235
Di

gital ............................................ 225
In the Instrument cluster ................. 37
Segments ...................................... 220
Selecting the display unit ...............2 34
SPORT handling mode
Deactivating/activating
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ................ 71
Warning lamp ................................. 273
Sports exhaust system
AMG ............................................... 142
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 251
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Switching on/off ........................... 113
Start button
Display message ............................ 268
Start/Stop button
Key positions ................................. 137
Starting the engine ........................ 138
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 138
STEER CONTROL .................................. 76
Steering
Display message ............................ 267
Warning lamps ............................... 279
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL
see STEER CONTROL
Steering Pilot
Display message ............................ 261
with Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ...... 177
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 105
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 105
Button overview ............................... 38
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 221
Cleaning ......................................... 329
EASY ENTRY/EXIT feature ............. 106
Important safety notes .................. 105
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 110
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ................... 106
Switching on/off ........................... 105
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 152
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 237
Stowage areas ................................... 290
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 291
Center console .............................. 291
Cup holders ................................... 302
Door ............................................... 292
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 291
Glove box ....................................... 291
Important safety information ......... 290
Map pockets .................................. 292
Rear ............................................... 292
Stowage net ................................... 292
see Stowage areas Stowage net
....................................... 292
Summer tires
In winter ........................................ 351
Sun visor ............................................ 303
Suspension settings
AIR BODY CONTROL ...................... 184
Suspension tuning
AMG sports suspension based on
AIR BODY CONTROL ...................... 186
SETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 236
SUV
(Sport Utility Vehicle) ....................... 31
Switc hing ai
r-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 131
Switching on media mode
Via the device list .......................... 288
T
Tachometer ........................................ 221
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 251
Tailgate
Display message ............................ 266
Emergency unlocking ....................... 90
HANDS-FREE ACCESS ..................... 88
Important safety notes .................... 85
Limiting the opening angle ............... 90
object detection ............................... 86
Opening dimensions ...................... 382
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 89
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 87
Opening/closing (manually from
outside) ............................................ 86
Reversing feature ............................. 86
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 37
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 377
Drawbar load (maximum) ............... 384
Information .................................... 375
Trailer loads ................................... 384
Vehicle data ................................... 382
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TelephoneAccepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 230
Authorizing a mobile phone (con-
necting) ......................................... 288
Connecting a mobile phone
(device manager) ........................... 287
Display message ............................ 267
Introduction ................................... 230
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 230
Number from the phone book ........ 230
Redialing ........................................ 231
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 230
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 280
see Mobile phone
Temperature
Coolant (display in the instrument
cluster) .......................................... 221
Engine oil (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 235
Outside temperature ...................... 221
Setting (climate control) ................ 128
Transmission oil (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 235
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 237
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 356
Checking manually ........................ 355
Display message ............................ 262
Maximum ....................................... 355
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 337
Notes ............................................. 353
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 337
Recommended ............................... 352
Using the TIREFIT kit ...................... 336
Tire pressure loss warning system
General notes ................................ 355
Important safety notes .................. 355
Restarting ...................................... 356
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 358
Function/notes ............................. 356
General notes ................................ 356
Important safety notes .................. 357
Radio type approval for the tire
pressure monitor ........................... 359 Restarting ...................................... 358
Warning lamp ................................. 278
Warning message .......................... 358
Tire pres sure s
ensors
Display message ............................ 263
Tire-change tool kit ........................... 333
TIREFIT kit
Important safety notes .................. 335
Storage location ............................ 333
Tire pressure not reached .............. 337
Tire pressure reached .................... 337
Using ............................................. 336
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 368
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 367
Bar (definition) ............................... 367
Changing a wheel .......................... 369
Characteristics .............................. 367
Checking ........................................ 349
Curb weight (definition) ................. 368
Definition of terms ......................... 367
Direction of rotation ...................... 369
Display message ............................ 262
Distribution of the vehicle occu-
pants (definition) ............................ 369
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 367
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 366
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 367
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) ........................................... 368
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
ing) (definition) .............................. 368
Important safety notes .................. 349
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 367
Information on driving .................... 349
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 368
Labeling (overview) ........................ 364
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 369
Load index ..................................... 366
Load index (definition) ................... 368
Maximum load on a tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 368
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Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) .....................................368
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) .............................3 68
Maximum tire load ......................... 366
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 368
MOExtended tires .......................... 351
Optional equipment weight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 369
PSI (pounds per square inch) (def-
inition) ...........................................3 68
Replacing ....................................... 369
Service life ..................................... 350
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 368
Snow chains .................................. 351
Speed rating (definition) ................ 368
Storing ...........................................3 70
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 367
Summer tires in winter .................. 351
Temperature .................................. 363
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 369
Tire bead (definition) ......................3 68
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 368
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 367
Tire size (data) ............................... 373
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 364
Tire tread ....................................... 350
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 368
Total load limit (definition) ............. 369
Traction ......................................... 363
Traction (definition) ....................... 369
Tread wear ..................................... 363
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 362
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 367
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 369
Wheel and tire combination ........... 373
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 367
see Flat tire
Top Tether ............................................ 62
Touchpad
Changing the station/music
track .............................................. 283
C

haracter suggestions ................... 282 Deleting characters ....................... 282
Entering a space ............................ 282
Entering characters ....................... 282
Gesture control .............................. 282
Handwriting recognition ................ 282
Operating the touchpad ................. 282
Overview ........................................ 282
Quick access for Audio .................. 283
Switching ....................................... 282
Switching input line ....................... 282
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 347
Important safety notes .................. 343
Towing a trailer
Axle load, permissible .................... 384
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 329
Coupling up a trailer ...................... 216
Decoupling a trailer ....................... 218
Driving tips .................................... 215
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 72
Important safety notes .................. 214
Installing the ball coupling ............. 216
Lights display message .................. 251
Power supply ................................. 218
Pulling away with a trailer .............. 140
Removing the ball coupling ............ 218
Trailer loads ................................... 384
Towing away
Important safety guidelines ........... 343
Installing the towing eye ................ 344
Notes for 4MATIC vehicles ............ 346
Removing the towing eye ............... 345
Transporting the vehicle ................ 346
With both axles on the ground ....... 345
Towing eye ......................................... 333
Traction system
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
Traffic reports
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 280
Traffic Sign Assist
Activating/deactivating the warn-
ing function .................................... 232
Display message ............................ 259
Function/notes ............................. 205
Important safety notes .................. 205
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Instrument cluster display .............205
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
UnlockingEmergency 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 .............. 376
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Vehicle levelAIR 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 lampsABS ................................................ 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
Winter 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
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Cockpit
FunctionPage
:Steering wheel paddle shift-
ers152
;Combination switch113
=Horn
?Instrument cluster37
ADIRECT SELECT lever146
BClimate control systems124
COverhead control panel42
DControl panel for multimedia
system and vehicle functions39
EIgnition lock136
Start/Stop button137
FAdjusts the steering wheel105
GCruise control lever169
HElectric parking brake159
FunctionPage
IDiagnostics connection32
JOpens the hood318
KLight switch112
LControl panel for:
YActivating Distance
Pilot DISTRONIC with Steer-
ing Pilot
177
Ç Switching on Active
Lane Keeping Assist212
c Deactivating Parking
Assist PARKTRONIC193
Ô Switching on the 360°
camera199
Switching on the head-up
display223
Vehicles without a driver
assistance system: map/
coin holder
36Cockpit
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