2019 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC ECO mode

Shift recommendation
The gearshift recommendations assist you inadopting an economical driving style. The rec-ommended gear is shown in the multifunctiondisplay.
XWhen the corresponding gearshift recom-mendationCappears in the multifunctiondisplay of the instrument cluster, shift to rec-ommended gearD.
Protection against reaching the over-
revving range (Mercedes-AMG vehicles)
!In manual mode, the automatic transmis-sion does not shift up automatically evenwhen the engine limiting speed for the currentgear is reached. When the engine limitingspeed is reached, the fuel supply is cut toprevent the engine from overrevving. Alwaysmake sure that the engine speed does notreach the red area of the tachometer. There isotherwise a risk of engine damage.
Before the engine speed reaches the red area,an upshift indicator will be shown in the multi-function display.
XWhen messageCappears on the multifunc-tion display, pull the right-hand steeringwheel paddle shifter.
Kickdown
XFor maximum acceleration, depress theaccelerator pedal beyond the pressure point.The automatic transmission shifts to a lowergear depending on the engine speed.
XShift back up once the desired speed isreached.
If you apply full throttle, the automatic trans-mission shifts up to the next gear when themaximum engine speed is reached. This pre-vents the engine from overrevving.
Mercedes-AMG vehicles:kickdown is onlypossible in the temporary setting.
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Problems with the transmission
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
The transmission hasproblems shifting gear.The transmission is losing oil.
XHave the transmission checked at a qualified specialist workshopimmediately.
The acceleration abilityis deteriorating.
The transmission no lon-ger changes gear.
The transmission is in emergency mode.
It is possible to shift to a gear and reverse gear only.
XStop the vehicle.
XShift the transmission to position].
XSwitch off the engine.
XWait at least ten seconds before restarting the engine.
XShift the transmission to position[or^.If[is selected, the transmission only shifts to one gear; if^isselected, the transmission shifts to reverse gear.
XHave the transmission checked at a qualified specialist workshopimmediately.
Transfer case
This section is only valid for vehicles with 4-wheel drive (4MATIC). Power is always trans-mitted to both axles.
!Performance tests may only be carried outon a 2-axle dynamometer. The brake systemor transfer case could otherwise be damaged.Contact a qualified specialist workshop for aperformance test.
!Since ESP®engages automatically, the igni-tion must be switched off (the SmartKey orStart/Stop button must be in positionZorG) if
Rthe electrical parking brake is being testedusing a dynamometer
Rthe vehicle is being towed with only oneaxle raised (not permitted for vehicles with4MATIC)
Otherwise, the brake system can be dam-aged.
!Vehicles with 4MATIC must not be towedwith either the front or the rear axle raised, asdoing so will damage the transmission.
Refueling
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Fuel is highly flammable. Risk of fire and
explosion by improper handling of fuel.
You must avoid fire, open flames, smoking
and creating sparks. Switch off the ignition
before refueling and, if present, switch off the
auxiliary heating.
GWARNING
Fuel is poisonous and hazardous to health.
There is a risk of injury.
You must make sure that fuel does not come
into contact with your skin, eyes or clothing
and that it is not swallowed. Do not inhale fuel
vapors. Keep fuel away from children.
If you or others come into contact with fuel,
observe the following:
RWash away fuel from skin immediately
using soap and water.
RIf fuel comes into contact with your eyes,
immediately rinse them thoroughly with
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Ryou secure the vehicle using the electric park-ing brake
Ryou activate DISTRONIC PLUS
After a time, the electric parking brake securesthe vehicle and relieves the service brake.
When the HOLD function is activated, the trans-mission is shifted automatically to position]if:
Rthe driver's seat belt is not fastened and thedriver's door is open
Rthe engine is switched off, unless it is auto-matically switched off by the ECO start/stopfunction
The electric parking brake secures the vehicleautomatically if the HOLD function is activatedwhen the vehicle is stationary and:
Ra system malfunction occurs
Rthe power supply is insufficient
If a malfunction occurs, the transmission mayalso be shifted to position]automatically.
RACE START
Important safety notes
iRACE START is only available for theMercedes-AMG GLC 63 4MATIC+ andMercedes-AMG GLC 63 S 4MATIC+ models.
iRACE START must not be used on normalroads. RACE START must only be activatedand used on dedicated road circuits, outsideof public road use.
iRACE START is only available after the vehi-cle has been run-in (Ypage 130).
RACE START enables optimal acceleration froma standing start. For this, a suitably high-griproad surface is required and the vehicle and tiresmust be in good working order.
GWARNING
If you use RACE START, individual tires may
start to spin and the vehicle could skid.
Depending on the selected ESP®mode, there
is an increased risk of skidding and having an
accident. Make sure that no persons, animals
or obstacles are within range of the vehicle.
iObserve the safety notes on driving safetysystems (Ypage 65).
Be sure to read the safety notes and informa-
tion on ESP®(Ypage 68).
Activation conditions
You can activate RACE START if:
Rthe doors are closed
Rthe hood is closed
Rthe tailgate is closed
Rthe engine is running and the engine andtransmission are at operating temperature
Rthe steering wheel is in the straight-aheadposition.
Rthe vehicle is on a level surface
Rthe vehicle is stationary, the brake pedal isdepressed (left foot) and the parking brake isreleased
Rthe transmission is in position[
Rthe drive programS,S+orRaceis selected.(Ypage 139)
Activating RACE START
XQuickly depress the accelerator pedal fully.The engine speed is increased.
iIf the activation conditions are not fulfilled,RACE START cannot be carried out. TheRACERACESTART Not Possible See Operator'sSTART Not Possible See Operator'sManualManualmessage appears in the multifunctiondisplay.
XTheRACERACESTARTSTARTReleaseReleasebrakebraketotostartstartmessage appears on the multifunction dis-play.
iIn this phase you can adjust RACE STARTdepending on the road conditions: you canvary the engine speed by pulling on one of thesteering wheel paddle shifters. The segmentsin the multifunction display flicker rapidly.
iIf you do not release the brake pedal withina short time, RACE START will be canceled.TheRACE START CanceledRACE START Canceledmessageappears in the multifunction display.
XTake your foot off the brake, but keep theaccelerator pedal depressed.The vehicle pulls away at maximum acceler-ation.
TheRACE START ActiveRACE START Activemessage appearson the multifunction display.
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RACE START is deactivated when the vehiclereaches a speed of approximately 30 mph (Can-ada: 50 km/h).
RACE START is deactivated immediately if yourelease the accelerator pedal during RACESTART or if any of the activation conditions areno longer fulfilled. TheRACE START CanceledRACE START Canceledmessage appears in the multifunction display.
iIf RACE START is used repeatedly within ashort period of time, it is only available againafter the vehicle has been driven a certaindistance.
AIR BODY CONTROL
General notes
AIR BODY CONTROL is an air suspension systemwith variable damping for improved driving com-fort. All-round level control ensures the bestpossible suspension and constant ground clear-ance, even with a laden vehicle. When you drivefast, the vehicle is lowered automatically toimprove driving safety and to reduce fuel con-sumption. There is also the option to manuallyadjust the vehicle level.
AIR BODY CONTROL consists of:
Rair suspension system with variable springrate
Rautomatic level control
Rspeed-dependent lowering to reduce fuelconsumption
Rmanual level control
RADS PLUS (Adaptive Damping System withcontinuous damping adjustment)
RDYNAMIC SELECT switch (Ypage 139) andlevel button (Ypage 173)
Available suspension settings
C(Comfort)Rthe suspension setting iscomfortable
Rthe vehicle is set to normallevel
RMercedes-AMG GLC 434MATIC:at speeds above100 mph (160 km/h), thevehicle level lowers
RMercedes-AMG GLC 634MATIC+/GLC 63 S4MATIC+:at speeds above112 mph(180 km/h), thevehicle level lowers
RAll other models:at speedsabove 86 mph, (138 km/h)the vehicle level lowers
RMercedes-AMG GLC 434MATIC:at speeds less than87 mph (140 km/h), thevehicle is raised again
RMercedes-AMG GLC 634MATIC+/GLC 63 S4MATIC+:at speeds lessthan 75 mph (120 km/h),the vehicle is raised again
RAll other models:at speedsbelow 50 mph (80 km/h),the vehicle is raised again
RMercedes-AMG GLC 634MATIC+/GLC 63 S4MATIC+:the 4MATIC+ issynchronised dynamically
E(Econ-omy)
Rthe suspension setting iscomfortable
Rthe vehicle is set to low level
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S(Sport)Rthe suspension setting ismore taut
Rthe vehicle is set to low level
RMercedes-AMG GLC 634MATIC+/GLC 63 S4MATIC+:the 4MATIC+ issynchronised more dynami-cally
S+(SportPlus)
Mercedes-AMG GLC63 4MATIC+/GLC63 S4MATIC+:RACE
Rthe suspension setting iseven more taut
Rthe vehicle is set to low level
RMercedes-AMG GLC 634MATIC+/GLC 63 S4MATIC+:the 4MATIC+ issynchronised more dynami-cally
Important safety notes
GWARNING
When the vehicle is being lowered, people
could become trapped if their limbs are
between the vehicle body and the wheels or
underneath the vehicle. There is a risk of
injury.
Make sure no one is underneath the vehicle or
in the immediate vicinity of the wheel arches
when the vehicle is being lowered.
iIf one of the doors is open, the vehicle is notlowered.
Vehicle level
Setting the raised vehicle level
Mercedes-AMG vehicles:it is possible tochoose between the "Normal" and "Raised"
vehicle levels below a speed of 30 mph(50 km/h). Select the "Normal" setting for nor-mal road surfaces and "Raised" for driving withsnow chains or on particularly poor road surfa-ces. Your selection remains stored even if youremove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
All other models:it is possible to choosebetween the "Normal" and "Raised" vehicle lev-els below a speed of 50 mph (80 km/h). Selectthe "Normal" setting for normal road surfacesand "Raised" for driving with snow chains or onparticularly poor road surfaces. Your selectionremains stored even if you remove the Smart-Key from the ignition lock.
XStart the engine.
If indicator lampDis not lit:
XPress buttonC.Indicator lampDlights up.
The vehicle is set to high level.
TheVehicleVehicleRisingRisingmessage appears in themultifunction display.
iThe message disappears after ten seconds,irrespective of the level reached. If necessary,the vehicle is raised further.
Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 4MATIC:the "Raisedlevel" setting is canceled if you:
Rdrive at speeds greater than 44 mph(70 km/h)
Rdrive for approximately three minutes atspeeds greater than 37 mph (60 km/h)
Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 4MATIC+/GLC 63 S4MATIC+:the "Raised level" setting is canceledif you:
Rdrive at speeds greater than 44 mph(70 km/h)
Rdrive for approximately three minutes atspeeds greater than 37 mph (60 km/h)
All other models:the "Raised level" setting iscanceled if you:
Rdrive faster than 75 mph (120 km/h)
Rdrive for approximately three minutes at aspeed above 50 mph (80 km/h)
The "Raised level" remains active when you arenot driving within these speed ranges.
Setting the normal vehicle level
XStart the engine.
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XTo exit the menu:briefly press the8button.The multimedia system changes to the nexthigher menu level in the current operatingmode.
XTo call up the highest level menu:press the8button for longer than two seconds.
Touchpad
Switching the touchpad on/off
Multimedia system:
XSelectVehicleVehicle{System Set‐System Set‐tingstings{TouchpadTouchpad{Activate Touch‐Activate Touch‐padpad.The touchpad is switched onsor offS.
Operating the touchpad
CTouch-sensitive surface
DFavorites button

Calling up the climate control bar
Multimedia system:
XSelectVehicleVehicle.The vehicle menu is displayed.
XSlide6the controller repeatedly until theclimate control bar is activated.
Calling up the climate control menu
Multimedia system:
XSelectVehicleVehicle.The vehicle menu is displayed.
XSlide6the controller repeatedly until theclimate control bar is activated.
XTo select from climate control barD: turnand press the controller.The menu for selecting the climate controlfunction is activated.
XTo select the climate control function: turnand press the controller.The selected climate control functionappears.
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 toX(Ypage 123).
XCall up the climate control menu(Ypage 273).
XTo selectClimate ModeClimate Mode: turn and press thecontroller.
XTo change the setting: turn the controller.
XTo exit the menu:press the8button.
The climate mode bar displays the current air-flow setting:DIFFUSEDIFFUSE,MEDIUMMEDIUMorFOCUSFOCUS.
Starting/stopping the perfume atomizer
The perfume atomizer makes it possible to scentthe air in individual compartments in the vehicleinterior. Further information (Ypage 127).
XCall up the climate control menu(Ypage 273).
XTo selectAirAirFreshenerFreshener: turn and press thecontroller.The setting element is active.
XTo start/stop the perfume atomizer: pressthe controller.
XTo set the intensity: turn the controller whenthe atomizer is switched on.
XTo exit the menu:press the8button.
Switching the ionization on/off
The ionization has a cleansing effect on the air inthe vehicle interior. Further information(Ypage 128).
XCall up the climate control menu(Ypage 273).
XTo selectIonizationIonization: turn and press thecontroller.The setting element is active.
XTo switch the ionization on or off: turn thecontroller.
XTo exit the menu:press the8button.
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 273).
XSlide6the controller repeatedly until thebottom bar is activated.
XTo selectssA/CA/C: turn and press the control-ler.
XSwitch cooling with air dehumidification onsor offS.
iThe current status of the cooling function isdisplayed 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
UsessSyncSync(synchronization) to select the cli-mate control setting for all zones togethersorseparatelyS.
XCall up the climate control menu(Ypage 273).
XSlide6the controller repeatedly until thebottom bar is activated.
XTo selectssSyncSync: turn and press the con-troller.
XSwitch the synchronization function onsoroffS.
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For further information on synchronizing climatecontrol settings, see (Ypage 124).
Navigation mode
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you operate information systems and com-
munication equipment integrated in the vehi-
cle when driving, you may be distracted from
the traffic situation. You could also lose con-
trol of the vehicle. There is a risk of an acci-
dent.
Only operate this equipment when the traffic
situation permits. If you are not sure that this
is possible, park the vehicle paying attention
to traffic conditions and operate the equip-
ment when the vehicle is stationary.
You must observe the legal requirements for thecountry in which you are currently driving whenoperating the navigation system.
General notes
Among other things, correct functioning of thenavigation system depends on GPS reception. Incertain situations, GPS reception may beimpaired, there may be interference or theremay be no reception at all, e.g. in tunnels orparking garages.
The following descriptions apply to navigationwith COMAND. Further information can befound in the Digital Operator's Manual.
Selecting a route type and route options
Multimedia system:
XSelectNaviNavi{NavigationNavigation.
XSelectZ{Route SettingsRoute Settings.
iIf route guidance is active, first slide6thecontroller and show the menu.
XSelect a route type.
Notes for route types:
REco RouteEco Route
Calculates an economic route.
RDynamic Traffic RouteDynamic Traffic Route(only available inthe USA)
Traffic reports on the route for the route guid-ance are taken into account.
RCalculate Alternative RoutesCalculate Alternative Routes
Different routes are being calculated. InsteadofStartStart, select theContinueContinuemenu item.
XTo avoid/use route options:selectAvoidAvoid
OptionsOptions.
XSelect a route option.
Notes for route options:
RUse Toll RoadsUse Toll Roads
The route calculation includes roads whichrequire you to pay a usage fee (toll).
RUse Carpool LanesUse Carpool Lanes(only available in theUSA)
Prerequisite: your vehicle meets the accessconditions for carpool lanes.
Carpool lanes will be included if the carpoollanes option is activated.
Entering an address
Multimedia system:
XSelectNaviNavi{NavigationNavigation.
XSelectDestinationDestination{Address EntryAddress Entry.
iIf route guidance is active, first slide6thecontroller and show the menu.
Examples for entering an address are:
RCity or ZIP code, street, house number
RCountry, city or ZIP code
RCity or ZIP code, center
RStreet, city or ZIP code, intersection
XSelectCityCity.The city in which the vehicle is currently loca-ted (current vehicle position) is at the top.Below this, you will see locations for whichroute guidance has already been carried out.
XEnter the city.TheCsymbol: the location is contained onthe digital map multiple times.
XTo switch to the list:slide the5control-ler.
XSelect the location.If available, the ZIP code is shown. If there aredifferent ZIP codes available for the location,the corresponding digits are displayed with anXX.
XEnter the street and house number.The address is in the menu.
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