2019 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC Owners Manual

XTurn the SmartKey to positionHin the igni-tion lock (Ypage 131).
XTo switch on/off:turn the lever in the direc-tion of arrowCorD.Indicator lamp

iThe steering wheel only moves up if it hasnot already reached the upper steering lim-iter.
Position of the steering wheel for driv-
ing
The steering wheel is moved to the last selectedposition when:
Rthe driver's door is closed and you insert theSmartKey into the ignition lock
Ryou close the driver's door when the ignitionis switched on
Ryou press the Start/Stop button once in vehi-cles with KEYLESS-GO or the KEYLESS-GOstart function
iThe steering wheel only returns to the lastset position if the driving position is storedafter the seat or steering column has beenadjusted (Ypage 107).
The most recent driving position of the steeringwheel is stored if:
Rthe ignition is switched off
Rthe setting is stored using the memory func-tion (Ypage 107)
Crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature
If the crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature is trig-gered in an accident, the steering column willmove up when the driver's door is opened or theSmartKey is removed from the ignition lock. Thismakes it easier to exit the vehicle and rescue theoccupants.
The crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature isoperational only if the EASY-EXIT/ENTRY fea-ture is activated in the multimedia system (seeDigital Operator's Manual).
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors
Important safety notes
GWARNING
You could lose control of your vehicle if you do
the following while driving:
Radjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel or mirrors
Rfasten the seat belt
There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steer-
ing wheel and mirror and fasten your seat belt
before starting the engine.
GWARNING
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side reduces the size of the image. Visible
objects are actually closer than they appear.
This means that you could misjudge the dis-
tance from road users traveling behind, e.g.
when changing lane. There is a risk of an acci-
dent.
For this reason, always make sure of the
actual distance from the road users traveling
behind by glancing over your shoulder.
Adjusting the exterior mirrors
XTurn the SmartKey to positionGorHin theignition lock (Ypage 131).
XExterior mirror on the front-passenger side:press buttonD.
104Mirrors
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors

Exterior mirror on the driver's side: press but-ton

piratory organs or clothing or be swallowed.
There is a risk of injury.
If you come into contact with the electrolyte,
observe the following:
RRinse off the electrolyte from your skin
immediately with water.
RImmediately rinse the electrolyte out of
your eyes thoroughly with clean water.
RIf the electrolyte is swallowed, immediately
rinse your mouth out thoroughly. Do not
induce vomiting.
RIf electrolyte comes into contact with your
skin or hair or is swallowed, seek medical
attention immediately.
RImmediately change out of clothing which
has come into contact with electrolyte.
RIf an allergic reaction occurs, seek medical
attention immediately.
The exterior mirror on the driver's side and therear-view mirror automatically go into anti-glaremode if:
Rthe ignition is switched on
Rincident light from headlamps strikes the sen-sor in the rear-view mirror
The mirrors do not go into anti-glare mode ifreverse gear is engaged or if the interior lightingis switched on.
Parking position for the exterior mir-
ror on the front passenger side
Storing the parking position
You can set the front-passenger side exteriormirror such that you can see the rear wheel onthat side as soon as you engage reverse gear.You can store this position.
Storing using reverse gear
CMemory buttonM
DButton for the exterior mirror setting

Calling up a stored parking position set-
ting
XTurn the SmartKey to positionHin the igni-tion lock (Ypage 131).
XAdjust the exterior mirror on the front-passenger side using button

RSeat
RSteering wheel
RExterior mirrors
RHead-up display
iIf you release the memory position switch,the seat, steering wheel and mirror settingfunctions stop immediately. The head-up dis-play continues to be adjusted.
108Memory function
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors

Exterior lighting
General notes
USA only: if you wish to drive during the daytimewithout lights, switch off theDaytime Run‐Daytime Run‐ning Lightsning Lightsfunction via the on-board com-puter (Ypage 222).
Setting the exterior lighting
Setting options
Exterior lighting can be set using the:
Rlight switch (Ypage 109)
Rcombination switch (Ypage 110)
Ron-board computer (Ypage 222)
Light switch
Operation
GcLeft-hand standing lamps
HdRight-hand standing lamps
I`Parking lamps, license plate andinstrument cluster lighting
JXAutomatic headlamp mode, controlledby the light sensor
KXLow-beam/high-beam headlamps

When the engine is running and the vehicle isstationary: if you move the selector lever from adriving position to], the daytime driving lightsand low-beam headlamps go out after threeminutes.
When the engine is running, the vehicle is sta-tionary and in bright ambient light: if you turn thelight switch to the`position, the daytimerunning lamps and parking lamps switch on.
If the engine is running and you turn the lightswitch to theXposition, the manual settingstake precedence over the daytime runninglamps.
Low-beam headlamps
GWARNING
When the light switch is set toX, the low-
beam headlamps may not be switched on
automatically if there is fog, snow or other
causes of poor visibility due to the weather
conditions such as spray. There is a risk of an
accident.
In such situations, turn the light switch to
X.
Even if the light sensor does not detect that it isdark, the parking lamps and low-beam head-lamps switch on when the ignition is switched onand the light switch is set to theXposition.This is a particularly useful function in the eventof rain and fog.
XTo switch on the low-beam headlamps:turn the SmartKey to positionHin the igni-tion lock or start the engine.
XTurn the light switch to theXposition.The greenXindicator lamp in the instru-ment cluster lights up.
Rear fog lamp
The rear fog lamp improves visibility of yourvehicle for the traffic behind in the event of thickfog. You must observe the legal requirementsfor the country in which you are currently drivingwhen operating the rear fog lamp.
XTo switch on the rear fog lamp:turn theSmartKey in the ignition lock to positionHorstart the engine.
XTurn the light switch to theXorXposition.
XPress the^button.The yellow^indicator lamp on the instru-ment cluster lights up.
Parking lamps
!If the battery charge is very low, the parkinglamps or standing lamps are automaticallyswitched off to enable the next engine start.Always park your vehicle safely and in a well litarea, in accordance with the relevant legalstipulations. Avoid using the`parkinglamps over a period of several hours. If pos-sible, switch on the right-handdor left-handcstanding lamps.
XTo switch on the parking lamps:turn thelight switch to the`position.The green`indicator lamp on the instru-ment cluster lights up.
Standing lamps
Switching on the standing lamps ensures thecorresponding side of the vehicle is illuminated.
XTo switch on the parking lamp:turn theSmartKey to positionZin the ignition lock orremove the SmartKey.
XTurn the light switch to thec(left-handside of the vehicle) ord(right-hand side ofthe vehicle) position.
Combination switch
CHigh-beam headlamps
DTurn signal, right
110Exterior lighting
Lights and windshield wipers