2019 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC display

DNeutral
Do not shift the transmission to\\while driving. Otherwise, the auto-matic transmission could be dam-aged.
No power is transmitted from theengine to the drive wheels.
Releasing the brake pedal will allowyou to move the vehicle freely, e.g. topush it or tow it.
If ESP®is deactivated or faulty: shiftthe transmission to position\\if thevehicle is in danger of skidding, e.g.on icy roads.
If you switch the engine off with thetransmission in position^or[,the automatic transmission shifts to\\automatically.
!Coasting in neutral\\maycause damage to the drive train.
:Drive
The automatic transmission changesgear automatically. All forward gearsare available.
Driving tips
Changing gear
The automatic transmission shifts through theindividual gears automatically when it is in trans-mission position[. This automatic gear shift-ing behavior is determined by:
Rthe selected drive program
Rthe position of the accelerator pedal
Rthe road speed
Accelerator pedal position
Your style of driving influences how the auto-matic transmission shifts gear:
Rlittle throttle: early upshifts
Rmore throttle: late upshifts
Double-clutch function
When shifting down, the double-clutch functionis active regardless of the currently selecteddrive program. The double-clutch function
reduces load change reactions and is conduciveto a sporty driving style. The sound generated bythe double-clutch function depends on the driveprogram selected.
Kickdown
Use kickdown for maximum acceleration.
XDepress the accelerator pedal beyond thepressure point.The automatic transmission shifts to a lowergear depending on the engine speed.
XEase off the accelerator pedal once thedesired speed is reached.The automatic transmission shifts back up.
Gliding mode
Gliding mode is available depending on theequipment.
Gliding mode is characterized by the following:
RThe combustion engine is disconnected fromthe drive train.
RThe engine speed corresponds to the idlingspeed.
RThe multifunction display hides the gear indi-cator and displays transmission position[in green (Ypage 142).
RMercedes-AMG vehicles:symbolCappears as the drive program symbol in themultifunction display
In drive programEor in drive programC(Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 4MATIC/GLC 63 S 4MATIC) you can deactivate and acti-vate gliding mode using the ECO button(Ypage 137).
Gliding mode can be activated under the follow-ing conditions:
RThe speed is within a suitable range.
RThe course of the road is suitable, e.g. thereare no steep up or downhill gradients.
RYou are no longer depressing the acceleratorpedal.
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Drive program C (Comfort)
Drive programCis characterized by the follow-ing:
Rthe vehicle delivers comfortable, economicalhandling characteristics.
Rthe vehicle pulls away more gently in forwardand reverse gears, unless the acceleratorpedal is depressed fully.
Rthe vehicle has improved driving stability, forexample on slippery road surfaces.
Roptimal fuel consumption resulting from theautomatic transmission shifting up sooner.The vehicle is driven in the low engine speedrange and the wheels are less likely to spin.
Rgliding mode is available.
Rthe ECO start/stop function is switched on(Ypage 136).
Drive program I (Individual)
In drive programIthe following properties of thedrive program can be selected:
Rthe drive (engine management)
and therefore indirectly the availability ofglide mode and the ECO start/stop functionas well as the properties of the driver assis-tance systems
Rthe transmission management
RESP®(Ypage 68)
Rthe suspension
and therefore indirectly the steering
Ractivation of the exhaust flap
To permanently shift the gears manually in driveprogramIusing the steering wheel paddle shift-ers, select theM(Manual) setting for the trans-mission management.
Information about configuring drive programIwith the multimedia system can be found under"DYNAMIC SELECT" in the vehicle's DigitalOperator's Manual.
Manual gear shifting
General notes
You can change gear yourself using the steeringwheel paddle shifters. The transmission must bein position[for this.
Depending on which steering wheel paddleshifter is pulled, the automatic transmission
immediately shifts into the next gear down orup, if permitted.
To use manual shifting, you have two options:
Rtemporary setting
Rpermanent setting
If you activate manual gearshifting, the multi-function display will show the current gear andcinstead of transmission position[.
If you deactivate manual gearshifting, the gearswill be shifted automatically again.
Temporary setting
XTo activate:shift the DIRECT SELECT lever toposition[.
XPull steering wheel paddle shifterCorD.
The temporary setting is active for a certainamount of time. In certain conditions, the mini-mum amount of time is extended, e.g. in thecase of lateral acceleration, overrun mode ordriving on steep terrain.
XTo deactivate:pull steering wheel paddleshifterDand hold it in place.
or
XUse the DIRECT SELECT lever to switch thetransmission position.
or
XUse the DYNAMIC SELECT switch to changethe drive program.
Permanent setting
!Mercedes-AMG vehicles:the automatictransmission does not shift up automaticallyeven when the engine limiting speed for thecurrent gear is reached. When the engine lim-iting speed is reached, the fuel supply is cut toprevent the engine from overrevving. Alwaysmake sure that the engine speed does not
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reach the red area of the tachometer. There isotherwise a risk of engine damage.
Manual mode button (except Mercedes-AMG vehi-cles)
Manual mode button (Mercedes-AMG vehicles)
XTo activate/deactivate:shift the DIRECTSELECT lever to position[.
XPress buttonC.Mercedes-AMG vehicles:when indicatorlampDlights up, automatic transmissionmanual mode is activated.
The manual mode activated with buttonCremains activated when the drive program ischanged.
Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 4MATIC+/GLC 63 S 4MATIC+:only if theD(Automatic)setting has been preselected for the trans-mission is manual mode deactivated whenyou change to drive programI.
Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 4MATIC+/GLC 63 S4MATIC+:you can also preset manual mode fordrive programI. To do so, select theM(Manual)setting when configuring the transmission.When driving in drive programI, you perma-nently shift the gears manually using the steer-ing wheel paddle shifters.
Information about configuring drive programIwith the multimedia system can be found under
"DYNAMIC SELECT" in the vehicle's DigitalOperator's Manual.
Shifting gears
XTo shift up:pull steering wheel paddleshifterD.The automatic transmission shifts up to thenext gear.
If the maximum engine speed in the gear cur-rently engaged is reached and you continue toaccelerate, the automatic transmission auto-matically shifts up in order to prevent enginedamage (except Mercedes-AMG vehicles).
Mercedes-AMG vehicles:if the temporarysetting has been activated and you continueto accelerate when the maximum enginespeed has been reached, the automatic trans-mission automatically shifts up. If the perma-nent setting is activated, the automatic trans-mission does not shift up automatically evenwhen the engine limiting speed for the currentgear is reached. Observe the protectionagainst reaching the overrevving range on themultifunction display. Always make sure thatthe engine speed does not reach the red areaof the tachometer.
XTo shift down:pull steering wheel paddleshifterC.The automatic transmission shifts down tothe next gear.
Automatic down shifting occurs when coast-ing.
If the engine were to exceed the maximumengine speed when shifting down, the auto-matic transmission protects against enginedamage by not shifting down.
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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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Bear in mind that at a speed of only 30 mph(approximately 50 km/h), the vehicle covers adistance of 44 ft (approximately 14m)per sec-ond.
Drive sensibly – save fuel
Observe the following tips to save fuel:
XThe tires should always be inflated to the rec-ommended tire pressure.
XRemove unnecessary loads.
XRemove roof racks when they are not needed.
XWarm up the engine at low engine speeds.
XAvoid frequent acceleration or braking.
XHave all maintenance work carried out asindicated by the service intervals in the Main-tenance Booklet or by the service interval dis-play.
Fuel consumption also increases when driving incold weather, in stop-start traffic and in hilly ter-rain.
Drinking and driving
GWARNING
Drinking and driving and/or taking drugs and
driving are very dangerous combinations.
Even a small amount of alcohol or drugs can
affect your reflexes, perceptions and judg-
ment.
The possibility of a serious or even fatal acci-
dent is greatly increased when you drink or
take drugs and drive.
Do not drink or take drugs and drive or allow
anyone to drive who has been drinking or tak-
ing drugs.
Emission control
GDANGER
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling
these exhaust gases is hazardous to health
and can result in poisoning. There is a risk of
fatal injury. Therefore, never leave the engine
running an enclosed space without adequate
ventilation.
Certain engine systems are designed to keepthe level of poisonous components in exhaustfumes within legal limits.
These systems only work at peak efficiency ifthey are serviced exactly in accordance with themanufacturer's specifications. Always havework on the engine carried out at a qualifiedspecialist workshop. Mercedes-Benz recom-mends that you use an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for this purpose. In particular, workrelevant to safety or on safety-related systemsmust be carried out at a qualified specialistworkshop.
The engine settings must not be changed underany circumstances. Furthermore, all specificservice work must be carried out at regularintervals and in accordance with the Mercedes-Benz service requirements. Details can be foundin the Maintenance Booklet.
ECO display
The ECO display shows you how economicalyour driving style is. The ECO display assists youin achieving the most economical driving stylefor the selected settings and prevailing condi-tions. Your driving style can significantly influ-ence the vehicle's consumption.
CAcceleration
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This helps you to avoid overheating thebrakes and wearing them out excessively.
When you take advantage of engine braking, adrive wheel may not turn for some time, e.g.on a slippery road surface. This could causedamage to the drive train. This type of damageis not covered by the Mercedes-Benz war-ranty.
Heavy and light loads
GWARNING
If you rest your foot on the brake pedal while
driving, the braking system can overheat. This
increases the stopping distance and can even
cause the braking system to fail. There is a
risk of an accident.
Never use the brake pedal as a footrest. Never
depress the brake pedal and the accelerator
pedal at the same time.
!Depressing the brake pedal constantlyresults in excessive and premature wear tothe brake pads.
If the brakes have been subjected to a heavyload, do not stop the vehicle immediately. Driveon for a short while. This allows the airflow tocool the brakes more quickly.
Wet roads
If you have driven for a long time in heavy rainwithout braking, there may be a delayed reac-tion from the brakes when braking for the firsttime. This may also occur after the vehicle hasbeen washed or driven through deep water.
You have to depress the brake pedal morefirmly. Maintain a greater distance from thevehicle in front.
After driving on a wet road or having the vehiclewashed, brake firmly while paying attention tothe traffic conditions. This will warm up thebrake discs, thereby drying them more quicklyand protecting them against corrosion.
Limited braking performance on salt-
treated roads
If you drive on salted roads, a layer of salt resi-due may form on the brake discs and brakepads. This can result in a significantly longerbraking distance.
RIn order to prevent any salt build-up, apply thebrakes occasionally while paying attention tothe traffic conditions.
RCarefully depress the brake pedal and thebeginning and end of a journey.
RMaintain a greater distance to the vehicleahead.
Servicing the brakes
!The brake fluid level may be too low, if:
Rif the red brake warning lamp lights up inthe instrument cluster and
Ryou hear a warning tone while the engine isrunning
Observe additional warning messages in themultifunction display.
The brake fluid level may be too low due tobrake pad wear or leaking brake lines.
Have the brake system checked immediately.Consult a qualified specialist workshop toarrange this.
!Vehicles with 4MATIC:function or per-formance tests may only be carried out on a 2-axle dynamometer. If you wish to operate thevehicle on such a dynamometer, please con-sult a qualified specialist workshop inadvance. You could otherwise damage thedrive train or the brake system.
!Vehicles with 4MATIC:the ESP®systemoperates automatically. If the electric parkingbrake is tested on a brake dynamometer, theengine and ignition must be switched off: turnthe SmartKey in the ignition lock to position

the cruise control lever upCor downDbeyond the pressure point.Every time the cruise control lever is pressedupCor downD, the last speed stored isincreased or reduced.
iIf you accelerate to overtake, Active Dis-tance Assist DISTRONIC adjusts the vehicle'sspeed to the last speed stored after you havefinished overtaking.
Setting a specified minimum distance
You can set the specified minimum distance forActive Distance Assist DISTRONIC by varyingthe time span between one and two seconds.This determines the distance that Active Dis-tance Assist DISTRONIC is to maintain from thevehicle in front, depending on the road speed.You can see this distance in the multifunctiondisplay (Ypage 166).
Make sure that you maintain the minimum dis-tance to the vehicle in front as required by law.Adjust the distance to the vehicle in front if nec-essary.
XTo increase:turn controlDin direction