2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC SUV drive mode

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
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Don't Forget YourKey
The SmartKey is notin th eignition lock. You hav eopened th edriver's
door wit hth eengin eswitched off . Awarning tone sounds
This display message is displayed for amaximum of 60 seconds and is
simply areminder.
XTak eth eSmartKey wit hyou when you leav eth evehicle.
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Key Not Detected(whit edisplay message )
The SmartKey is currentl yundetected.
XChange th elocation of th eSmartKey in th evehicle.
If th eSmartKey still canno tbe detected:
XInser tth eSmartKey int oth eignition loc kand tur nit to th edesire d
position .
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Key Not Detected(reddisplay message )
The SmartKey is no tin th evehicle.
A warning tone also sounds.
If th eengin eis switched off ,you can no longer loc kth evehicl ecen-
trally or start th eengine.
XPull ove rand stop th evehicl esafely as soo nas possible, payin g
attention to roa dand traffic conditions.
XSecur eth evehicl eagainst rollin gaway (Ypage 158).
XLocate th eSmartKey.
XPress aon thesteering whee lto confirm th edisplay message .
Becausethere is interferenc efrom astron gsource of radi owaves, th e
SmartKey is no tdetecte dwhils tth eengin eis running.
A warning tone also sounds.
XPull ove rand stop th evehicl esafely as soo nas possible, payin g
attention to roa dand traffic conditions.
XSecur eth evehicl eagainst rollin gaway (Ypage 158).
XInsertth eSmartKey int oth eignition loc kand drive in SmartKey
mode.
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Remove 'Start 'But ‐ton and Insert Key
The SmartKey is continually undetected.
The SmartKey detection function has atemporar ymalfunction or is
faulty. Awarning tone also sounds.
XInser tth eSmartKey int oth eignition loc kand tur nit to th edesire d
position .
XVisitaqualified specialist workshop .
Warning and indicat orlamps in the instrume nt cluster
General notes
Some systems carry out aself-diagnosis when th eignition is switched on .Therefore ,som eindicator
and warning lamp smay ligh tup or flas htemporarily. This behavio ris non-critical .These indicator
and warning lamp sonly indicat e amalfunction if they ligh tup or flas hafter starting th eengin eor
whils tdriving.
268Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
On-board computer and displays

Warning/
indicator
lampNSignal type
Possible causes/consequences and M
Solutions
åNThe yellow ESP®OFF warning lamp is lit while the engine is running or the ECO
start/stop function is activated.
ESP
®is deactivated.
GWARNING
If ESP
®is switched off, ESP®is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
Further driving systems or driving safety systems are thus restricted, e.g. Active
Blind Spot Assist. The system does not perform braking actions.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
XReactivate ESP®.
In exceptional cases, it may be better to deactivate ESP®:
Rwhen using snow chains
Rin deep snow
Ron sand or gravel
Rwhen driving off-road (vehicles without off-road program)
Observe the important safety notes on ESP®(Ypage 70).
XAdapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions.
If ESP
®cannot be activated:
XDrive on carefully.
XContact a qualified specialist workshop and have ESP®checked.
MN Mercedes-AMG vehicles:
The yellow SPORT handling mode warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
SPORT handling mode is activated.
GWARNING
When SPORT handling mode is switched on, ESP
®is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
XOnly activate SPORT handling mode in accordance with the conditions descri-
bed in the "Activating/deactivating ESP®" section (Ypage 71).
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster273
On-board computer and displays
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Warning/
indicator
lampNSignal type
Possible causes/consequences and M
Solutions
F!NF (USA only), !(Canada only): the red indicator lamp for the electric
parking brake flashes or is lit and/or the yellow warning lamp for the electric
parking brake is lit.
XObserve the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
6N The red restraint system warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
The restraint system is malfunctioning.
GWARNING
The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices may either be triggered uninten-
tionally or, in the event of an accident, may not be triggered.
There is an increased risk of injury.
XObserve the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
XDrive on carefully.
XContact a qualified specialist workshop and have the restraint system checked.
For further information about the restraint system, see (
Ypage 44).
Engine
Warning/
indicator
lampNSignal type
Possible causes/consequences and M
Solutions
;NThe yellow Check Engine warning lamp lights up while the engine is running.
There may be a malfunction, for example:
Rin the engine management
Rin the fuel injection system
Rin the exhaust system
Rin the ignition system (for vehicles with gasoline engines)
Rin the fuel system
The emission limit values may be exceeded and the engine may be in emergency
mode.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
In some states, you must immediately visit a qualified specialist workshop as soon as the yellow Check Engine warning lamp lights up. This is due to the legal require-
ments in effect in these states. If in doubt, check whether such legal regulations
apply in the state in which you are currently driving.
XStart the engine three to four times after refueling.
If the yellow Check Engine warning lamp goes out, emergency running mode is
canceled. The vehicle need not be checked.
8N The yellow reserve fuel warning lamp lights up while the engine is running.
The fuel level has dropped into the reserve range.
XRefuel at the nearest gas station.
274Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
On-board computer and displays

Operating system
Overview
General notes
Wearing polarized sunglasses may impair your
ability to read the display.
The display has an automatic temperature-con-
trolled switch-off feature. The brightness is
automatically reduced if the temperature is too
high. The display may temporarily switch off
completely.
Cleaning instructions
!Do not touch the display. The display has a
very sensitive high-gloss surface; there is a
risk of scratching. If you have to clean the
screen, however, use a mild cleaning agent
and a soft, lint-free cloth.
The display must be switched off and have
cooled down before you start cleaning. Do not
apply pressure to the display surface when
cleaning it, as this could cause irreversible dam-
age to the display.
Switching the multimedia system
on/off
XPress the Übutton on the center console
to the right of the controller.
Adjusts the volume
XTurn the thumbwheel to the right of the con-
troller.
The volume is adjusted:
Rfor the currently selected media source
Rduring traffic or navigation announcements
Rin hands-free mode during a phone call
Switching the sound on or off
XPress the thumbwheel to the right of the con-
troller.
or
XPress the 8button on the multifunction
steering wheel.
If the audio output is switched off, the status
line will show the 8symbol. If you switch
the media source or change the volume, the
sound is automatically switched on.
iNavigation announcements will be heard
even if the sound is muted.
Functions
The multimedia system has the following func-
tions:
RRadio mode
RMedia mode with media search
RSound system
RNavigation system
COMAND: navigation via the hard drive
Audio 20: navigation via SD card
RCommunication functions
RSIRIUS Weather (COMAND)
RVehicle functions with system settings
RFavorites functions
Controller
The controller in the center console lets you:
Rselect menu items on the display
Renter characters
Rselect a destination on the map
Rsave entries
The controller can be:
Rturned 3
Rslid left or right 1
Rslid forwards or back 4
Rslid diagonally2
Rpressed briefly or pressed and held 7
Back button
You can use the%button to exit a menu or to
call up the display of the current operating
mode.
XTo exit the menu: briefly press the%
button.
The multimedia system changes to the next
higher menu level in the current operating
mode.
XTo call up the highest level menu: press the
% button for longer than two seconds.
Operating system281
Multimedia system
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Settings in the climate menu
Adjusting the climate mode settings
The climate mode determines the type of air-
flow. The setting is active when the air-condi-
tioning system is set toÃ(
Ypage 128).
XCall up the climate control menu
(Ypage 284).
XTo select Climate Mode: turn and press the
controller.
XTo change the setting: turn the controller.
XTo exit the menu: press the%button.
The climate mode bar displays the current air-
flow setting: DIFFUSE
,MEDIUMor FOCUS.
Starting/stopping the perfume atomizer
The perfume atomizer makes it possible to scent
the air in individual compartments in the vehicle
interior. Further information (
Ypage 132).
XCall up the climate control menu
(Ypage 284).
XTo select AirFreshener: turn and press the
controller.
The setting element is active.
XTo start/stop the perfume atomizer: press
the controller.
XTo set the intensity: turn the controller when
the atomizer is switched on.
XTo exit the menu: press the%button.
Switching the ionization on/off
The ionization has a cleansing effect on the air in
the vehicle interior. Further information
(
Ypage 133).
XCall up the climate control menu
(Ypage 284).
XTo select Ionization: turn and press the
controller.
The setting element is active.
XTo switch the ionization on or off: turn the
controller.
XTo exit the menu: press the%button.
Activating or deactivating pre-entry cli-
mate control via the SmartKey
This function is available for plug-in hybrid vehi-
cles.
Before getting in, the driver's seat area or the
whole vehicle interior is briefly warmed or ven-
tilated. The air from the vents is pre-cooled.
XCall up the climate control menu
(Ypage 284).
XTo select Pre-entry Climate Control
via Key: turn and press the controller.
XTo activate or deactivate: turn the control-
ler.
XTo exit the menu: press the%button.
Activating or deactivating pre-entry cli-
mate control at departure time
This function is available for plug-in hybrid vehi-
cles.
The driver's seat and the vehicle interior are
heated or cooled prior to the set departure time.
XCall up the climate control menu
(Ypage 284).
XTo select Pre-entry Climate Ctrl. at
Depart.Time: turn and press the controller.
A rotary menu appears.
XTo select the setting: turn the controller.
XTo exit the menu:press the%button.
Settings in the bottom bar of the cli-
mate control menu
Switching cooling with air dehumidifica-
tion on/off
XCall up the climate control menu
(Ypage 284).
XSlide6the controller repeatedly until the
bottom bar is activated.
XTo select OA/C: turn and press the control-
ler.
XSwitch cooling with air dehumidification on
O or off ª.
iThe current status of the cooling function is
displayed in the climate control bar: A/C ON
– activated, A/C OFF – deactivated.
iDeactivating the cooling with air dehumidi-
fication function reduces fuel consumption.
Synchronizing the climate control set-
tings
Use OSync(synchronization) to select the cli-
mate control setting for all zones together Oor
separately ª.
Operating system285
Multimedia system
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Searching for and authorizing a mobile
phone
Before using your mobile phone with the multi-
media system for the first time, you will need to
search for the phone and then authorize (con-
nect) it. Depending on the mobile phone, author-
ization either takes place by means of Secure
Simple Pairing or by entering a passkey. The
multimedia system automatically makes the
procedure that is relevant for your mobile phoneavailable. The mobile phone is always connec-
ted automatically after authorization. Further
information on using a mobile phone with the
multimedia system (see the Digital Operator's
Manual).
If the multimedia system does not detect your
mobile phone, this may be due to particular
security settings on your mobile phone (see the
manufacturer's operating instructions).
Only one mobile phone can be connected to the
multimedia system at any one time.
Searching for a mobile phone
COMAND:
XSelect PhoneQConnect DeviceQCon‐nect Another Device.
XOne-telephone mode: selectMain Phone.
XTwo-telephone mode: selectAdditional
Phone (Incoming Calls Only)when a
mobile phone is already connected.
XSelect Start Search.
XSelect mobile phone.
Audio 20:
XSelect Tel/®QConn. DeviceQCon‐nect New DeviceQConnect via Vehi‐cle.
XSelect mobile phone.
XOne-telephone mode: selectConnect as
New Main Phone.
XTwo-telephone mode: selectConnect as
Additional Phone.
Connecting a mobile phone
Authorization via Secure Simple Pairing
XThe code on the multimedia system and
mobile phone are the same: if applicable,
select Yes
on the multimedia system.
XConfirm code on the mobile phone. Depend-
ing on the mobile phone used, confirm the
connection to the multimedia system and for
the PBAP and MAP Bluetooth
®profiles. The prompt to confirm may take up to two
minutes to be displayed (see the manufactur-
er's operating instructions).
XIf the codes are different:
selectNoon the
multimedia system.
The process is canceled.
Repeat authorization.
Authorization via passkey entry (access code)
XChoose a one to sixteen-digit number combi-
nation as a passkey.
XEnter the passkey on the multimedia system.
XPress ¬to confirm.
XEnter and confirm the passkey on the mobile
phone. Depending on the mobile phone used,
confirm the connection to the multimedia sys-
tem and for the PBAP and MAP Bluetooth
®
profiles. The prompt to confirm may take up
to two minutes to be displayed (see the man-
ufacturer's operating instructions).
Media mode
General notes
If you wish to play external media sources, the
appropriate media mode must already be turned
on. Further information on media mode (see the
Digital Operator's Manual).
The following external media sources can be
used:
RApple®devices (e.g. iPhone®)
RUSB devices (e.g. USB stick, MP3 player)
RCD
RDVD (COMAND)
RSD cards
RVia devices connected by Bluetooth®
iInformation on the single DVD drive (see the
Digital Operator's Manual).
Activating media mode
Multimedia system:
XSelect MediaQDevices.
The available media sources will be shown.
XSelect the media source.
Playable files are played.
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Multimedia system

Programming
Programming buttons
Pay attention to the "Important safety notes"
(Ypage 314).
Garage door remote controlAis not included
with the integrated garage door opener.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock (Ypage 136).
XSelect one of buttons ;to? to use to con-
trol the garage door drive.
XTo start programming mode: press and
hold one of buttons ;to? on the integrated
garage door opener.
The garage door opener is in programming
mode. After a short time, indicator lamp :
lights up yellow.
Indicator lamp :lights up yellow as soon as
button ;,=or? is stored for the first time.
If the selected button has already been pro-
grammed, indicator lamp :will only light up
yellow after ten seconds have elapsed.
XRelease button ;,=or?. Indicator
lamp :flashes yellow.
XTo program the remote control: point
garage door remote control Atowards but-
tons ;to? on the rear-view mirror at a dis-
tance of 2 to 8 in (5 to 20 cm).
XPress and hold button Bon remote control
A until indicator lamp :lights up green.
When indicator lamp :lights up green: pro-
gramming is finished.
When indicator lamp :flashes green: pro-
gramming was successful. The rolling code
must be synchronized (
Ypage 315).
XRelease button Bon remote control Afor
the garage door drive system.
If indicator lamp :lights up red: repeat the
programing procedure for the corresponding
button on the rear-view mirror. When doing so, vary the distance between remote control
A and the rear-view mirror.
The required distance between remote con-
trol Aand the integrated garage door opener
depends on the garage door drive system.
Several attempts might be necessary. You
should test every position for at least
25 seconds before trying another position.
Synchronizing the rolling code
Pay attention to the "Important safety notes"
(Ypage 314).
If the garage door system uses a rolling code,
you will also have to synchronize the garage
door system with the integrated garage door
opener in the rear-view mirror. To do this you will
need to use the programming button on the door
drive control panel. The programming button
may be located in different places depending on
the manufact

urer. It is usually located on the
door drive unit on the garage ceiling.
Familiarize yourself with the garage door drive
operating instructions, for example under "Pro-
gramming additional remote controls", before
carrying out the following steps.
Your vehicle must be within reach of the garage
door or gate opener drive. Make sure that nei-
ther your vehicle nor any persons/objects are
present within the sweep of the door or gate.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock (Ypage 136).
XGet out of the vehicle.
XPress the programming button on the door
drive unit.
Usually, you now have 30 seconds to initiate
the next step.
XGet into the vehicle.
XPress previously programmed button ;,=
or ? on the integrated garage door opener
repeatedly and in quick succession until the
door closes.
The rolling code synchronization is then com-
plete.
Notes on programming the remote con-
trol
Canadian radio frequency laws require a "break" (or interruption) of the transmission signals
after broadcasting for a few seconds. Therefore,
these signals may not last long enough for the
integrated garage door opener. The signal is not
recognized during programming. Comparable
Features315
Stowage and features
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Flat tire
Preparing the vehicle
Your vehiclemay be equipped with:
RMOExtended tires (tires wit hrun-flat proper -
ties) (Ypage 334)
Vehicl epreparation is no tnecessar yon vehi-
cle swit hMOExtended tires
RaTIREFI Tkit (Ypage 333)
Vehicles equipped wit hMOExtended tires are
no tequipped wit h aTIREFI Tkit at th efactory. It
is therefor erecommended that you additionally
equip your vehicl ewit h a TIREFI Tkit if you moun t
tires that do no tfeature run-flat properties, e.g.
winte rtires . ATIREFI Tkit may be obtained from
a qualified specialist workshop.
Vehicles wit han mbrace system (US Aonly) that
are no tequipped wit h aTIREFI Tkit :in th eevent
of aflat tire, contact th eCustome rAssistanc e
Cente rof th embrace emergenc ycall system
(
Ypage 308).
Information on changing and mounting wheels
(
Ypage 370).
XStop th evehicl eon solid, non-slippery and
leve lground ,as far away as possible from
traffic.
XSwitc hon th ehazard warning lamps.
XSecur eth evehicl eagainst rollin gaway
(Ypage 158).
XIf possible ,brin gth efron twheels int oth e
straight-ahead position .
XSwitchoff th eengine.
XRemove th eSmartKey from th eignition lock.
or, in vehicles withKEY
LESS-GO start-function
or KEYLESS‑ GO
XOpen thedriver' sdoor .
The vehicl eelectronics are no win position
u. whic his th esam eas th eSmartKey having
been removed.
XRemove th eStart/Sto pbutto nfrom th eigni-
tion loc k (Ypage 137).
XMakesure that th eengin ecanno tbe started
via your smartphon e (Ypage 139).
XMakesure that th epassenger sare no tendan -
gered as they do so. Mak esure that no on eis
near th edanger area while awhee lis bein g
changed. Anyon ewho is no tdirectly assisting
in th ewhee lchang eshould, for example ,
stand behind th ebarrier.
XGet out of th evehicle. Pay attention to traffic
condition swhen doin gso.
XClose th edriver' sdoor .
Vehicles with MOExtended tires (tires
with run-flat characteristics)
General notes
Wit hMOExtended tires (tires wit hrun flat char-
acteristics), you can continue to driv eyour vehi-
cle eve nif there is atotal loss of pressur ein on e
or mor etires .The affected tire must no tsho w
any clearly visible damage.
You can recognize aMOExtended tire by th e
MOExtended markin gwhic happear son th e
sidewall of th etire. You will fin dthis markin g
next to th etire siz edesignation ,th eload-bear -
ing capacit yand th espee dindex (
Ypage 364).
MOExtended tires may only be used in conjunc -
tion wit han active tire pressur eloss warning
system or wit han active tire pressur emonitor.
If apressure loss warning messag eappears
in th emultifunction display:
Robserv eth einstruction sin th edisplay mes -
sage s (Ypage 262)
Rcheck th etire for damag e
Rif driving on,observ eth efollowin gnote s
The driving distanc epossible in run-flat mod eis
approximately 50 mile s(80 km) when th evehi-
cle is partially laden .When th evehicl eis fully
laden it is approximately 19 mile s(30 km).
In addition to th evehicl eload, th edriving dis-
tance possible depend supon :
Rvehicl espee d
Rroad condition
Routside temperature
The driving distanc epossible in run-flat mod e
may be reduce dby extreme driv ing condi
tion
s
or maneuvers, or it can be increased throug h a
moderat estyle of driving .
The driving distanc epossible in run-flat mod eis
counted from th emomen tth etire pressur eloss
warning appear sin th emultifunction display.
You must no texcee d amaximum permissible
spee dof 50 mph (80 km/h).
334Flat tire
Breakdown assistance