2019 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC ABS

1, 2, 3 ...
4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive).................................................. 175
12 V socket
see Socket (12 V)
115 V socket...................................... 292
360° camera
Cleaning .........................................309
Display in the multimedia system .. 189
Function/notes .............................187
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 228
Function/notes ................................ 65
Warning lamp ................................. 259
Acceleration
see Kickdown
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 58
Accident warning
see Driving safety system
Activating media mode
General notes ................................ 276
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification................. 122
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 220
Display message ............................ 246
Function/notes .............................197
Active Brake Assist
Activating or deactivating .............. 220
Display message ............................ 234
Function/notes ................................ 66
Active Brake Assist with cross-
traffic function
Activating or deactivating .............. 220
Display message ............................ 234
Function/notes ................................ 72
Important safety notes .................... 72
Warning lamp ................................. 265
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
Activating ....................................... 164
Activation conditions ..................... 164
Cruise control lever ....................... 163
Deactivating ................................... 167
Display message ............................ 247
displays on the instrument clus-
ter ..................................................166
Driving tips ....................................167
Driving with Active Distance
Assist DISTRONIC .......................... 164
Function/notes .............................162
Important safety notes .................. 162
Setting a speed .............................. 165
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 166
Stopping ........................................ 165
With Active Steering Assist ............ 168
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 221
Display message ............................ 245
Function/information.................... 200
Active light function
Display message ............................ 239
Active Parking Assist
Canceling ....................................... 179
Detecting parking spaces .............. 176
Display message ............................ 246
Exiting a parking space .................. 178
Function/notes............................. 175
Important safety notes .................. 175
Parking .......................................... 177
Active Steering Assist
Display message ............................ 249
With Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC .................................... 168
ADAPTIVE BRAKE................................. 72
Adaptive Brake Assist
Function/notes................................ 67
Adaptive Damping System
Function/notes............................. 174
Adaptive Damping System with
continuous damping adjustment
(ADS PLUS)........................................ 172
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 240
Function/notes............................. 111
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Switching on/off........................... 112
Additional speedometer................... 223
Additives (engine oil)........................ 361
Address book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 268
Adjusting the volume
Multimedia system ........................ 269
After-sales service center
see ASSYST PLUS
Air bags
Deployment ..................................... 55
Display message ............................ 237
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 49
Important safety notes .................... 48
Introduction ..................................... 48
Knee bag .......................................... 50
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 51
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 44
Side impact air bag.......................... 50
Window curtain air bag.................... 50
AIR BODY CONTROL
Display message ............................ 244
Function/notes............................. 172
Lowering the rear of the vehicle .... 174
Raising the rear of the vehicle ....... 174
Setting the normal vehicle level ..... 173
Setting the raised vehicle level ...... 173
Air suspension
see AIR BODY CONTROL
Air vents
Important safety notes .................. 128
Rear ............................................... 129
Setting ........................................... 128
Setting the center air vents ........... 129
Setting the side air vents ............... 129
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Airbag
Warning lamp ................................. 262
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 75
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 75
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 75
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
All-wheel drive
see 4MATIC (permanent four-
wheel drive)
AMG
Performance Seat .......................... 100
Switchable performance exhaust
system ........................................... 137
AMG menu (on-board computer)..... 223
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
AppCode
see QR code
Armrest
Stowage compartment .................. 279
Ashtray............................................... 291
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter).................................................. 219
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter).................................................. 220
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........ 304
Driving abroad ............................... 305
Hiding a service message .............. 304
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 304
Service message ............................ 303
Special service requirements ......... 304
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 75
Function ........................................... 75
Switching off the alarm .................... 75
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 221
Display message ............................ 244
Displaying level .............................. 192
Function/notes............................. 191
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 239
see Lights
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Automatic car wash (care)...............305
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function)....................................136
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function).......................... 136
Automatic headlamp mode.............. 109
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 144
Changing gear ............................... 144
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 141
Display message ............................ 252
Double-clutch function .................. 144
Drive program ................................ 145
Drive program display.................... 142
Driving tips .................................... 144
DYNAMIC SELECT switch .............. 139
Emergency running mode .............. 150
Engaging drive position .................. 142
Engaging neutral ............................ 142
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 141
Engaging reverse gear ................... 142
Engaging the park position ............ 141
Gearshift recommendation ............ 149
Gliding mode................................. 144
Kickdown ....................................... 144
Manual shifting .............................. 147
Oil temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 223
Overview ........................................ 141
Permanent setting ......................... 147
Problem (malfunction) ................... 150
Pulling away ................................... 134
Starting the engine ........................ 133
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 147
Trailer towing ................................. 145
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ................... 142
Transmission positions .................. 143
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode....................................... 150
Axle load, permissible (trailer tow-
ing)...................................................... 365
B
Back button....................................... 269
Backup lamp
Display message ............................ 239
Bag hook............................................ 283
Ball coupling
Installing ........................................ 204
Removing ....................................... 206
BAS (Brake Assist System)................. 66
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 80
Important safety notes .................... 80
Replacing ......................................... 80
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 321
Display message ............................ 241
Important safety notes .................. 319
Jump starting ................................. 322
Belt warning......................................... 48
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 220
Display message ............................ 246
Notes/function .............................. 193
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Blower
see Climate control
Bluetooth®
Searching for a mobile phone ........ 275
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 268
Brake
Active Brake Assist with cross-
traffic function ................................. 72
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake assistance
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 233
Notes ............................................. 361
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake linings
Display message ............................ 233
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 65
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 67
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Driving Assistance PLUS package...197
Driving on flooded roads.................. 159
Driving safety system
Active Brake Assist .......................... 66
Crosswind Assist .............................71
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .......65
Active Brake Assist with cross-
traffic function................................. 72
ADAPTIVE BRAKE............................. 72
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 67
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 66
Distance warning function ............... 66
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 72
ESP®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 68
Important safety information ........... 65
Overview .......................................... 65
STEER CONTROL ............................. 75
Driving system
Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC .................................... 162
Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC with Active Steering
Assist ............................................. 168
AIR BODY CONTROL ...................... 172
AMG sports suspension based on
AIR BODY CONTROL ...................... 174
Parking assist PARKTRONIC .......... 179
RACE START (Mercedes-AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 171
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 187
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 197
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 200
Active Parking Assist ..................... 175
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 191
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 193
Cruise control ................................ 160
Display message ............................ 244
Driving Assistance Plus package ... 197
HOLD function ............................... 170
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 195
Lane Tracking package .................. 193
Rear view camera .......................... 182
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 193
Driving tips
Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC .................................... 167
Automatic transmission ................. 144
Brakes ........................................... 157
Break-in period .............................. 130
Downhill gradient ........................... 157
Drinking and driving ....................... 156
Driving in winter ............................. 159
Driving on flooded roads ................ 159
Driving on wet roads ...................... 159
Exhaust check ............................... 156
Fuel ................................................ 156
General .......................................... 155
Hydroplaning ................................. 159
Icy road surfaces ........................... 159
Important safety notes .................. 130
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 158
Snow chains .................................. 332
Subjecting brakes to a load ........... 158
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ..... 130
Towing a trailer .............................. 203
Wet road surface ........................... 158
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 217
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 268
DYNAMIC SELECT switch
Automatic transmission ................. 139
Climate control (dual-zone auto-
matic climate control).................... 122
E
EASY-ENTRY feature
Function/notes............................. 103
EASY-EXIT feature
Function/notes............................. 103
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 230
Function/notes................................ 72
ECO display
Function/notes............................. 156
On-board computer ....................... 213
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 136
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Data acquisition ............................... 32
Display message ............................ 252
Electronics .....................................356
Equipment ....................................... 28
Individual settings .......................... 219
Limited Warranty .............................32
Loading .......................................... 340
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 84
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 77
Lowering ........................................ 354
Maintenance .................................... 29
Operating safety .............................. 30
Operation outside the USA/
Canada ............................................ 29
Parking .......................................... 152
Parking for a long period ................ 155
Pulling away................................... 134
Raising ........................................... 351
Reporting problems ......................... 31
Securing from rolling away ............ 351
Technical data ............................... 356
Towing away .................................. 324
Transporting .................................. 326
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 84
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 77
Vehicle data ................................... 363
Vehicle data
Dimensions .................................... 363
Vehicle emergency locking................ 84
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate.............. 357
Vehicle level
AIR BODY CONTROL ...................... 173
Display message ............................ 244
Vehicle maintenance
see ASSYST PLUS
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 217
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 268
VIN
Seat ............................................... 358
Type plate ...................................... 357
W
Warning and indicator lamps
ABS ................................................ 259
Active Brake Assist ........................ 265
Airbag ............................................ 262
Brakes ........................................... 258
Coolant .......................................... 263
Distance warning ........................... 265
Engine diagnostics ......................... 262
ESP®.............................................. 259
ESP®OFF ....................................... 261
Fuel tank ........................................ 262
General notes ................................ 256
Overview .......................................... 36
Parking brake ................................ 262
PASSENGER AIR BAG ...................... 44
Reserve fuel ................................... 262
Restraint system ............................ 262
Seat belt ........................................ 257
SPORT handling mode ................... 261
Steering ......................................... 267
Tire pressure monitor .................... 266
Warranty.............................................. 28
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 255
Weather display (COMAND)
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 268
Wheel and tire combinations
Tires ............................................... 354
Wheel bolt tightening torque........... 354
Wheel chock...................................... 351
Wheels
Changing a wheel.......................... 350
Checking ........................................ 330
Cleaning ......................................... 308
Important safety notes .................. 330
Information on driving .................... 330
Interchanging/changing ................ 350
Mounting a new wheel ................... 353
Mounting a wheel .......................... 351
Removing a wheel.......................... 353
Snow chains .................................. 332
Storing ........................................... 351
Tightening torque ........................... 354
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 354
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occupant in the best position in relation to theair bag.
The seat belt system comprises:
RSeat belts
REmergency Tensioning Devices for the frontseat belts and the outer seat belts in the rear
RSeat belt force limiters for the front seat beltsand the outer seat belts in the rear
If the seat belt is pulled out of the belt outletquickly or with a jerky movement, the beltretractor locks. The belt strap cannot be extrac-ted any further.
The Emergency Tensioning Device tightens theseat belt in an accident, pulling the belt closeagainst the body. However it does not pull thevehicle occupant back in the direction of thebackrest.
The Emergency Tensioning Device does not cor-rect an incorrect seat position or the routing ofan incorrectly fastened seat belt.
When triggered, a seat belt force limiter helps toreduce the force exerted by the seat belt on thevehicle occupant.
The seat belt force limiters for the front seats aresynchronized with the front air bags, whichabsorb part of the deceleration force. This canreduce the force exerted on the vehicle occu-pants during an accident.
!If the front-passenger seat is not occupied,do not engage the seat belt tongue in thebuckle on the front-passenger seat. Other-wise, in the event of an accident the Emer-gency Tensioning Device and the side impactair bag, in addition to other systems, may betriggered and have to be replaced.
Important safety notes
The use of seat belts and child restraint systemsis required by law in:
Rall 50 states
Rthe U.S. territories
Rthe District of Columbia
Rall Canadian provinces
Even where this is not required by law, all vehicleoccupants should correctly fasten their seatbelts before starting the journey.
GWARNING
If the seat belt is not worn correctly, it cannot
perform its intended protective function. An
incorrectly fastened seat belt can also cause
injuries, for example, in the event of an acci-
dent or when braking or changing direction
abruptly. This poses an increased risk of injury
or even fatal injury.
Always ensure that all vehicle occupants have
their seat belts fastened correctly and are sit-
ting properly.
The components of the restraint system work inconjunction with each other. They can onlydeploy their protective function if, at all times, allvehicle occupants:
Rhave fastened their seat belts correctly(Ypage 46)
Rhave the seat and head restraint adjustedproperly (Ypage 96)
GWARNING
The seat belt does not offer the intended level
of protection if you have not moved the back-
rest to an almost vertical position. When brak-
ing or in the event of an accident, you could
slide underneath the seat belt and sustain
abdomen or neck injuries, for example. This
poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal
injury.
Adjust the seat properly before beginning
your journey. Always ensure that the backrest
is in an almost vertical position and that the
shoulder section of your seat belt is routed
across the center of your shoulder.
GWARNING
Persons less than 5 ft (1.50 m) tall cannot
wear the seat belt correctly without an addi-
tional and suitable restraint system. If the
seat belt is not worn correctly, it cannot per-
form its intended protective function. An
incorrectly fastened seat belt can also cause
injuries, for example, in the event of an acci-
dent or when braking or changing direction
abruptly. This poses an increased risk of injury
or even fatal injury.
For this reason, always secure persons under
5 ft (1.50 m) tall in suitable additional restraint
systems.
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Window curtain air bagsCare integrated intothe side of the roof frame and deployed in thearea from the A-pillar to the C-pillar.
When deployed, the window curtain air bagenhances the level of protection for the head.However, it does not protect the chest or arms.
If the restraint system control unit detects a sideimpact, the window curtain air bag is deployedon the side on which the impact occurs.
If the system determines that they can offeradditional protection to that provided by theseat belt, a window curtain air bag may bedeployed in other accident situations(Ypage 55).
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Introduction
The Occupant Classification System (OCS) cat-egorizes the person in the front-passenger seat.Depending on that result, the front-passengerfront air bag is either enabled or deactivated.
The system does not deactivate:
Rthe side impact air bag
Rthe window curtain air bag
Rthe Emergency Tensioning Devices
Requirements
To be classified correctly, the front passengermust sit:
Rwith the seat belt fastened correctly
Rin an almost upright position with their backagainst the seat backrest
Rwith their feet resting on the floor, if possible
If the front passenger does not observe theseconditions, OCS may produce a false classifica-tion, e.g. because the front passenger:
Rtransfers their weight by supporting them-selves on a vehicle armrest
Rsits in such a way that their weight is raisedfrom the seat cushion
If it is absolutely necessary to install a childrestraint system on the front-passenger seat, besure to observe the correct positioning of thechild restraint system. Never place objectsunder or behind the child restraint system, e.g. acushion. Fully retract the seat cushion length.The entire base of the child restraint system
must always rest on the seat cushion of thefront-passenger seat. The backrest of theforward-facing child restraint system must lie asflat as possible against the backrest of the front-passenger seat.
The child restraint system must not touch theroof or be subjected to a load by the headrestraint. Adjust the angle of the seat backrestand the head restraint position accordingly.
Only then can OCS be guaranteed to functioncorrectly. Always observe the child restraint sys-tem manufacturer's installation and operatinginstructions.
Occupant Classification System opera-
tion (OCS)
CPASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp
DPASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
The indicator lamps inform you whether thefront-passenger front air bag is deactivated orenabled.
XPress the Start/Stop button once or twice, orturn the SmartKey to positionGorHin theignition lock.The system carries out self-diagnostics.
The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF and PASSENGERAIR BAG ON indicator lamps must light up simul-taneously for approximately six seconds.
The indicator lamps display the status of thefront-passenger front air bag.
RPASSENGER AIR BAG ON lights up for 60 sec-onds, subsequently both indicator lamps areoff (PASSENGER AIR BAG ON and OFF): thefront-passenger front air bag is able to deployin the event of an accident.
RPASSENGER AIR BAG OFF lights up: the front-passenger front air bag is deactivated. It willthen not be deployed in the event of an acci-dent.
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Installing a child restraint system:
XMake sure you observe the child restraintsystem manufacturer's installation instruc-tions.
XPull the seat belt smoothly from the belt out-let.
XEngage seat belt tongue in belt buckle.
Activating the special seat belt retractor:
XPull the seat belt out fully and let the inertiareel retract it again.While the seat belt is retracting, you shouldhear a ratcheting sound. The special seat beltretractor is enabled.
XPush the child restraint system down so thatthe seat belt is tight and does not loosen.
Removing the child restraint system and deac-tivating the special seat belt retractor:
XMake sure you observe the child restraintsystem manufacturer's installation instruc-tions.
XPress the release button of the seat beltbuckle and guide the seat belt tongue backtowards the belt sash guide.The special seat belt retractor is deactivated.
Child restraint system
The use of seat belts and child restraint systemsis required by law in:
Rall 50 states
Rthe U.S. territories
Rthe District of Columbia
Rall Canadian provinces
You can obtain further information about thecorrect child restraint system from any author-ized Mercedes-Benz Center.
GWARNING
If the child restraint system is installed incor-
rectly on a suitable seat, it cannot protect as
intended. The child cannot then be restrained
in the event of an accident, heavy braking or
sudden changes of direction. There is an
increased risk of injury, possibly even fatal.
Make sure that you observe the child restraint
system manufacturer's installation instruc-
tions and the notes on use. Please ensure,
that the base of the child restraint system is
always resting completely on the seat cush-
ion. Never place objects, e.g. cushions, under
or behind the child restraint system. Only use
child restraint systems with the original cover
designed for them. Only replace damaged
covers with genuine covers.
GWARNING
If the child restraint system is installed incor-
rectly or is not secured, it can come loose in
the event of an accident, heavy braking or a
sudden change in direction. The child
restraint system could be thrown about, strik-
ing vehicle occupants. There is an increased
risk of injury, possibly even fatal.
Always install child restraint systems prop-
erly, even if they are not being used. Make
sure that you observe the child restraint sys-
tem manufacturer's installation instructions.
You will find further information on stowingobjects, luggage or loads under "Loading guide-lines" (Ypage 278).
GWARNING
Child restraint systems or their securing sys-
tems which have been damaged or subjected
to a load in an accident can no longer protect
as intended. The child cannot then be
restrained in the event of an accident, heavy
braking or sudden changes of direction. There
is an increased risk of injury, possibly even
fatal.
Replace child restraint systems which have
been damaged or subjected to a load in an
accident as soon as possible. Have the secur-
ing systems on the child restraint system
checked at a qualified specialist workshop,
before you install a child restraint system
again.
The securing systems of child restraint systemsare:
Rthe seat belt system
Rthe LATCH-type (ISOFIX) securing rings
Rthe Top Tether anchorages
If it is absolutely necessary to carry a child onthe front passenger seat, be sure to observe the
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