2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC SUV Owner's Manual

display in the instrument cluster. A warning
tone also sounds.
XAdjust the head restraints if necessary
(Ypage 102).
XMove the driver's or front-passenger seat
back if necessary.
Middle rear seat backrest:
XMove the driver's or front-passenger seat
forward if necessary.
XFold seat backrest:back until it engages.
Red lock status indicator ;is no longer visi-
ble.
XAdjust the head restraints if necessary
(Ypage 102).
XMove the driver's or front-passenger seat
back if necessary.
Locking the center rear seat backrest
In order to prevent the cargo compartment from
being accessed by unauthorized persons, the
center seat backrest can be locked using a
catch. The center seat backrest can only be fol-
ded forward together with the left seat backrest.
XTo lock: fold the left and center seat backr-
ests forward. Make sure that the center and left seat backrests are engaged and joined
together.
XSlide catch
:upwards.
The release mechanism of the center seat
backrest is locked.
XTo unlock: fold the left and center seat backr-
ests forward.
XSlide catch :downwards.
Adjusting the angle of the rear seat
backrests (cargo position)
Vehicles with the stowage space package: to
enlarge the cargo compartment, you can adjust
the rear seat backrests to a 10 degrees steeper
angle (cargo position).
XFold the seat backrest forward (Ypage 293).
XMove handle :in the direction of the arrow.
XPush back seat backrest ;as far as han-
dle :until the backrest engages.
The cargo position has been reached.
Securing loads
Cargo tie-down rings
Observe the following notes on securing loads:
RObserve the loading guidelines (Ypage 290).
RSecure the load using the cargo tie-down
rings.
RDistribute the load on the cargo tie-down
rings evenly.
RDo not use elastic straps or nets to secure a
load, as these are only intended as an anti-slip protection for light loads.
RDo not route tie-downs across sharp edges orcorners.
RPad sharp edges for protection.
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:Cargo tie-downrings inthe rear-compart-
ment footwe ll(veh icleswit h cargo net)
:Cargo tie-do wnrings inthe cargo compart-
ment
Bag hook
GWAR NING
The bag hooks cannot restrain heavy objects
or items of luggage. Objects or items of lug-
gage could beflung around and there byhit
veh icle occupants when braking or abrupt ly
changing directions. There isa risk of injury.
Only hang light objects on the bag hooks.
Never hang hard, sharp-edged or fragile
objects on the bag hooks.
!The bag hook can bear a maximum load of
6. 6lbs (3kg) and should not beused to secure
a load.
:Bag hook
Cargo compartment cover
Important safety notes
GWARNING
On its own, the cargo compartment cover
cannot secure or restrain heavy objects,
items of luggage and heavy loads. You could
be hit by an unsecured load during sudden
changes in direction, braking or in the event of
an accident. There is an increased risk of
injury or even fatal injury.
Alwa ys store objects so that they cannot be
flung aroun d.Secure objects, luggage or
loads against slipping or tipping over, e.g. by
using tie downs, even if you are using the
cargo compartment cover.
!When loading the vehicle, make sure that
you donot stack the load inthe cargo com-
partment higher than the lower edge of the
side windows. Do not place heavy objects on
top of the cargo compartment cover.
The cargo compartment cover is secured behind
the rear bench seat backrest.
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Extending and retracting the cargo
compartment cover
XTo extend:pull cargo compartment cover
back by grab handle :and clip it into retain-
ers ;on the left and right.
XTo retract: unhook the cargo compartment
cover from retainers ;on the left and right
and guide it forward by grab handle :until it
is fully retracted.
Installing/removing the cargo compart-
ment cover
XTo remove: make sure that cargo compart-
ment cover :is rolled up.
XPush in the end cap of cargo compartment
cover :in the direction of the arrow on the
right-hand side using the grip =.
XPush cargo compartment cover :into oppo-
site anchorage ;.
XRemove cargo compartment cover :up.
XTo install: place cargo compartment
cover :into anchorage ;on the left-hand
side.
XPush in the opposite end cap of cargo com-
partment cover :in the direction of the
arrow and insert the cargo compartment cover
:into the right-hand anchorage from
above ;.
Cargo net
Important safety notes
GWARNING
On its own, the cargo net cannot secure or
restrain heavy objects, items of luggage and
heavy loads. You could be hit by an unsecured
load during sudden changes in direction,
braking or in the event of an accident. There is
an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Always store objects so that they cannot be
flung around. Secure objects, luggage or
loads against slipping or tipping over, e.g. by
using tie downs, even if you are using the
cargo net.
It is important to use a cargo net if you load the
vehicle with small objects above the seat backr-
ests. For safety reasons, always use a cargo net
when transporting loads.
Damaged cargo nets can no longer fulfill their
protective function and must be replaced. Visit a
qualified specialist workshop.
Using the cargo net
Preparing the cargo net
The cargo net can be used in two different posi-
tions (behind the B-pillar or the C-pillar):
RThe brackets behind B-pillar :are required
for the cargo compartment enlargement
(
Ypage 293).
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The corresponding cargo tie-down rings to
tighten the net are located in the footwell of
the rear bench seat (
Ypage 295).
RThe brackets behind C‑pillar;are required
for the cargo compartment behind the rear
bench seat.
The corresponding cargo tie-down rings to
tension the net are located in the cargo com-
partment (
Ypage 295).
The cargo net is located in the stowage space
under the cargo compartment floor.
XOpen both Velcro fasteners and remove the
cargo net.
XUnroll and unfold the cargo net.
The upper and lower guide rods must engage
audibly.
Attaching and tightening the cargo net
Cargo net installed behind the C-pillar
XTo attach and tighten: insert guide rod:
into bracket ;and slide forward.
XAttach belt hook ?to the cargo tie-down ring
and pull down on the loose end of the lashing
strap until the cargo net is taut.
XAfter driving a short distance, check the ten-
sion of the cargo net and retighten it if nec-
essary.
XTo release and detach: pull the belt clamp
= up.
XUnhook belt hook ?from the cargo tie-down
ring.
XDetach guide rod :from bracket ;.
Storing the cargo net
XPress the red button on the upper and lower
guide rods.
XFold the cargo net and roll it up.
XClose the two Velcro fasteners on the cargo
net holder.
XPut the cargo net in the stowage space under
the cargo compartment floor.
Parcel net
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you transport objects in the vehicle interior
and these are not adequately secured, they
could slip or be flung around and thereby
strike vehicle occupants. In addition, cup
holders, open stowage spaces and mobile
phone brackets may not always be able to
hold the objects placed in them in the event of
an accident. There is a risk of injury, particu-
larly in the event of sharp braking or sudden
changes of direction.
RAlways stow objects in such a way that they cannot be tossed about in these or similar
situations.
RAlways make sure that objects do not pro-
trude out of the stowage spaces, luggage
nets or stowage nets.
REnsure that closable stowage spaces are
shut before beginning your journey.
RAlways stow and secure heavy, hard, poin-
ted, sharp-edged, fragile or large objects in
the cargo compartment.
Observe the following notes:
RObserve the loading guidelines (Ypage 290).
RTo avoid damaging the side trim panels in the
cargo compartment, maintain a sufficient dis-
tance from the side trim panels in the cargo
compartment when removing and inserting
the cargo compartment floor.
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Installing the parcel net
XOpen cargo compartmentfloor ;
(Ypage 300), rais eby approximately 45 °and
remove to th erear .
XPlac ecargo compartmen tfloor ;onaclean
surface.
XStretch parcel ne t: ove rcargo compart-
men tfloor ;as shown.
Mak esur ethat:
Rparcel ne t: is aligned wit hth ecenter of
cargo compartmen tfloor ;
Rrubber ban d= is belo wmounting s?
Rtab Ais facing forward
XSlide cargo compartmen tfloor ;horizon-
tally int oth ecargo compartmen tuntil mount-
ing s? are positioned in guide sE on bot h
sides.
XRaise cargo compartmen tfloor ;by approx -
imately 45 °so that mounting s? engage
audibly.
Mak esur ethat:
Rrubber ban dC is belo wclas pB. The rubber
ban dmust no tbloc kth eclasp.
Rrubber ban d= is belo wbase D.
XFold cargo compartmen tfloor ;down and
press down until it engages.
Coat hooks on the tailgate
:Coat hoo k
Cargo compartment plug-in module
(telescope bars)
General notes
The cargo compartmen tplug-in module allows
you to use your cargo compartmen tfor avariet y
of purposes.
The followin gaccessory part sare locate dunder
th ecargo compartmen tfloor:
Ra telescopic rod
Rtwo mounting elements
Rtwo brackets
Important safety notes
GWARNIN G
If you driv ewhen th ecargo compartmen tfloor
is open ,objects could be flun garound, thus
striking vehicl eoccupants. Ther eis aris kof
injury, particularly in th eevent of sudde n
braking or asudde nchang ein direction .
Always close th ecargo compartmen tfloor
before ajourney.
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Installation
XOpen cargo compartmentfloor ;
(Ypage 300).
XAttac hbrackets :in th edesired position on
th eside of cargo compartmen tfloor ;.
XClose cargo compartmen tfloor ;.
XTurn mounting elements =to=.
XInser tmounting elements =intobrack-
et s:.
XPull telescopic rod ?apart .
XInserttelescopic rod ?intomounting ele-
ments =.
XTurn bot hmounting elements =to& until
you fee lthem engage .
Stowage well under the cargo com-
partment floor
Important safety notes
GWARNIN G
If you driv ewhen th ecargo compartmen tfloor
is open ,objects could be flun garound, thus
striking vehicl eoccupants. Ther eis aris kof
injury, particularly in th eevent of sudde n
braking or asudde nchang ein direction .
Always close th ecargo compartmen tfloor
before ajourney.
The followin gitems are locate dbeneat hth e
cargo compartmen tfloor:
Rth efoldin gbox
Rtire-chang etool kit
RTIREFI Tkit
Rth eEASY-PACK load-securin gkit
Opening/closing the cargo compart-
ment floor
XTo open :open th etailgate.
XHoldin gribbing ;,press handle :down .
Handle :folds up.
XFold out hoo k= on th eunderside of th e
cargo compartmen tfloor in th edirection of
th earrow.
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XAttach hook=to the cargo compartment's
upper seal ?.
XTo close:detach hook =from the cargo
compartment's upper seal ?.
XFasten hook=to the bracket on the under-
side of the cargo compartment floor.
XFold the cargo compartment floor down.
XPress the cargo compartment floor down until
it engages.
Locking/unlocking the cargo compart-
ment floor
1Cargo compartment floor unlocked
2Cargo compartment floor locked
The cargo compartment floor can be locked and
unlocked using the mechanical key.
Roof carrier
Important safety notes
GWARNING
When you load the roof, the center of gravity
of the vehicle rises and the driving character-
istics change. If you exceed the maximum roof
load, the driving characteristics, as well as
steering and braking, will be greatly impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
Never exceed the maximum roof load and
adjust your driving style.
You will find information on the maximum roof
load in the "Technical data" section
(
Ypage 382).
!Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only
use roof carriers that have been tested and
approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. This
helps to avoid damage to the vehicle.
Position the load on the roof carrier in such a
way that the vehicle will not sustain damage
even when it is in motion.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, ensure
that when the roof carrier is installed you can:
Rfully raise the sliding sunroof/panorama
roof with power tilt/sliding panel
Ropen the tailgate fully
An incorrectly secured roof carrier or roof load
may become detached from the vehicle. You
must therefore ensure that you observe the roof
carrier manufacturer's installation instructions.
Vehicles with a panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel: the panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel cannot be opened if a
roof carrier is installed. The panorama roof with
pow
er tilt/sliding panel can still be raised to
allow ventilation of the vehicle interior. If the
panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel
makes contact with a roof carrier approved by
Mercedes-Benz, the sunroof will lower slightly
but remain raised at the rear.
Attaching the roof carrier
XSecure the roof carrier to the roof rails.
XObserve the manufacturer's installation
instructions.
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Features
Cup holder
Important safety notes
GWARNIN G
If you transpor tobject sin th evehicl einterio r
and these are no tadequately secured ,they
could slip or be flun garoun dand thereby
strik evehicl eoccupants. In addition ,cup
holders ,open stowage spaces and mobile
phon ebrackets may no talways be able to
hold th eobject splaced in them in th eevent of
an accident. Ther eis aris kof injury, particu-
larly in th eevent of shar pbraking or sudde n
changes of direction .
RAlways stow objectsin suc h away that they
canno tbe tosse dabout in these or similar
situations.
RAlways mak esure that object sdo no tpro -
trude out of th estowage spaces, luggag e
nets or stowage nets .
REnsure that closable stowage spaces are
shut before beginning your journey.
RAlways stow and secure heavy, hard ,poin -
ted, sharp-edged, fragile or larg eobject sin
th ecargo compartment.
!Only use th ecup holders for containers of
th eright siz eand whic hhave lids. The drinks
could otherwise spill .
!Do notexpos edrinks bottles in th ecup
holder in th ecente rconsole to continuous,
stron gand direct sunlight. The passenger
compartmen tin th earea of th ecente rcon-
sole can otherwise be damaged by th econ-
centrate dand reflecte dsunlight.
Observ eth eloadin g
g
uidelines (Ypage 290).
Cup holder in the front center console
XTo open:open th estowage compartmen t
(Ypage 291).
XTo remove: slide catch=forward and pull
out cup holder ;.
XTo insert:insert cup holder ;and slide bac k
catch =.
XTo close: push cover :of th estowage com-
partmen tclosed.
If you remove th ecup holder insert ,you can use
th eresulting compartmen tfor stowage .
You can remove th ecup holder' srubber mat for
cleaning. Clean wit hclear, lukewarm water only.
Cup holder in the rear seat armrest
!Do no tsit on or support your body weigh ton
th erear seat armres twhen it is folded down ,
as you could otherwise damag eit.
!Close th ecup holder before foldin gth erear
seat armres tup. Otherwise, th ecup holder
could be damaged.
XFold down th erear seat armrest.
XTo open :press th efron tof cup holder :
or ;.
Cup holder :or; extend sautomatically.
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