2019 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC clock

The vehicle will be fully unlocked if it had previ-ously been fully unlocked. If only the driver'sdoor had been previously unlocked, only thedoor which has been opened from the inside isunlocked.
Automatic locking feature
XTo deactivate:press and hold buttonCforapproximately five seconds until a tonesounds.
XTo activate:press and hold buttonDforapproximately five seconds until a tonesounds.
If you press one of the two buttons and do nothear a tone, the relevant setting has alreadybeen selected.
The vehicle is locked automatically when theignition is switched on and the wheels are turn-ing.
You could therefore be locked out if:
Rthe vehicle is being pushed
Rthe vehicle is being towed
Rthe vehicle is being tested on a dynamometer.
You can activate and deactivate the automaticlocking mechanism via the multimedia system(see the Digital Operator's Manual).
Locking/unlocking the driver's door
with the mechanical key
iIf you want to centrally lock the vehicle usingthe mechanical key, begin by pressing thelocking button for the interior locking mech-anism while the driver's door is open. Thenlock the driver's door using the mechanicalkey.
XInsert the mechanical key into openingCinthe protective cap.
XPull and hold the door handle.
XPull the protective cap on the mechanical keyas straight as possible away from the vehicleuntil it releases.
XRelease the door handle.
XTo lock:turn the mechanical key clockwise asfar as it will go to positionG.
XTo unlock:turn the mechanical key counter-clockwise as far as it will go to positionG.
If you use the mechanical key to unlock andopen the driver's door, the anti-theft alarm sys-tem will be triggered. Switch off the alarm(Ypage 75).
Cargo compartment
Important safety notes
GDANGER
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust
gases can enter the vehicle interior if the tail-
gate is open while the engine is running, espe-
84Cargo compartment
Opening and closing

XInsert new bulb into bulb holderD.
XInsert bulb holderDinto groove with lug attop.
XPush bulb holderDdown until it engagesaudibly.
XPress on housing coverCand turn it clock-wise.
Turn signals
XRemove the cover in the front wheel housing(Ypage 115).
XTurn bulb holderCcounter-clockwise usingthe grip under the headlamp casing andremove it downwards with bulb.
XTurn defective bulb counter-clockwise andremove it from bulb holderC.
XInsert new bulb into bulb holderC.
XInsert bulb holderC, turn it clockwise andlock.
XReplace the cover in the front wheel housing(Ypage 115).
Removing and installing the cover in the
front wheel housing
You must remove the cover of the front wheelhousing before you can change the front turnsignal lamp.
XTo remove:switch off the lights.
XTurn the front wheels inwards.
XTurn rotary knobC180° outwards until itstops using a suitable object.CoverDis released.
XFold coverDup.
XTo install:insert coverDinto the left, rightand two lower catches.
XTurn rotary knobC180° inwards until itstops using a suitable object.CoverDis locked.
Windshield wipers
Switching the windshield wipers
on/off
!Do not operate the windshield wipers whenthe windshield is dry, as this could damagethe wiper blades. Moreover, dust that has col-lected on the windshield can scratch the glassif wiping takes place when the windshield isdry.
If it is necessary to switch on the windshieldwipers in dry weather conditions, always usewasher fluid when operating the windshieldwipers.
!If the windshield wipers leave smears on thewindshield after the vehicle has been washedin an automatic car wash, wax or other resi-dues may be the reason for this. Clean thewindshield using washer fluid after washingthe vehicle in an automatic car wash.
!Intermittent wiping with rain sensor: due tooptical influences and the windshield becom-ing dirty in dry weather conditions, the wind-shield wipers may be activated inadvertently.This could then damage the windshield wiperblades or scratch the windshield.
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Lights and windshield wipers
Z

Do not add any more fuel after the pump stopsfilling for the first time. Otherwise, fuel may leakout.
Closing the fuel filler flap
XReplace the cap on the filler neck and turnclockwise until it engages audibly.
XClose the fuel filler flap.
Close the fuel filler flap before locking the vehi-cle.
If you are driving with the fuel filler cap open, the

Stowage compartments in the front
Glove compartment
XTo open:pull handleCand open glove boxflapD.
XTo close:fold glove box flapDup until itengages.
Objects in A4 format or an iPad®, for example,can be stored in the glove box. For vehicles witha perfume atomizer (Ypage 127) the storagespace of the glove box is restricted.
The glove box can only be locked and unlockedusing the mechanical key (Ypage 79).
XTo lock:insert the mechanical key into thelock and turn it 90° clockwise to positionH.
XTo unlock:insert the mechanical key into thelock and turn it 90° counter-clockwise topositionG.
Eyeglasses compartment
XTo open:press markingC.The eyeglasses compartment opens down.
Make sure that the eyeglasses compartment isalways closed while the vehicle is in motion.
Stowage compartment in the front center
console
XBriefly press trimDin the direction of thearrow.CoverCswings up.
Stowage compartment under the armrest
XTo open:press buttonCat front.The stowage space opens.
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Stowage and features
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Mercedes-Benz Specifications for ServiceProducts is available at any authorizedMercedes-Benz Center.
The following cause engine failure or damageto the exhaust system:
RUse of engine oils and oil filters that havenot been expressly approved for the servicesystem
RReplacement of engine oil and oil filter afterthe replacement interval specified by theservice system has expired
RUse of engine oil additives
!Do not add too much oil. adding too muchengine oil can result in damage to the engineor to the catalytic converter. Have excessengine oil siphoned off.
Add engine oil (example)
XTurn capCcounter-clockwise and remove it.
XAdd engine oil.If the oil level is at or below the MIN mark onthe oil dipstick, add 1.1 US qt (1.0l)of engineoil.
XReplace capCon the filler neck and tightenclockwise.Ensure that the cap locks into place securely.
XCheck the oil level again with the oil dipstick(Ypage 301).
Further information on engine oil (Ypage 360).
Additional service products
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Certain components in the engine compart-
ment, such as the engine, radiator and parts
of the exhaust system, can become very hot.
Working in the engine compartment poses a
risk of injury.
Where possible, let the engine cool down and
touch only the components described in the
following.
GWARNING
The engine compartment contains moving
components. Certain components, such as
the radiator fan, may continue to run or start
again suddenly when the ignition is off. There
is a risk of injury.
If you need to do any work inside the engine
compartment:
Rswitch off the ignition
Rnever reach into the area where there is a
risk of danger from moving components,
such as the fan rotation area
Rremove jewelry and watches
Rkeep items of clothing and hair, for exam-
ple, away from moving parts
GWARNING
The cooling system is pressurized, particularly
when the motor is warm. If you open the cap,
you could be scalded if hot coolant sprays out.
There is a risk of injury.
Let the engine cool down before you open the
cap. Wear protective gloves and protective
eyewear when opening. Open the cap slowly
to release pressure.
GWARNING
Opening the hood when the engine is over-
heated or when there is a fire in the engine
compartment could expose you to hot gases
or other service products. There is a risk of
injury.
Let an overheated engine cool down before
opening the hood. If there is a fire in the
engine compartment, keep the hood closed
and contact the fire department.
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Maintenance and care

Checking coolant level
Checking the coolant level (example)
XPark the vehicle on a level surface.
Only check the coolant level when the vehicleis on a level surface and the engine has cooleddown.
XTurn the SmartKey to positionHin the igni-tion lock (Ypage 131).
or
XPress the Start/Stop button twice on vehicleswith KEYLESS-GO or the KEYLESS-GO startfunction (Ypage 132).
XCheck the coolant temperature display in theinstrument cluster (Ypage 36).The coolant temperature must be below158 ‡ (70 †).
XTurn the SmartKey to positionZin the igni-tion lock (Ypage 131).
or
XPress the Start/Stop button once on vehicleswith KEYLESS-GO or the KEYLESS-GO startfunction (Ypage 132).
XSlowly turn capChalf a turn counter-clock-wise and allow excess pressure to escape.
XTurn capCfurther counter-clockwise andremove it.If the coolant is at the level of marker bar

XRemove the towing eye from the retainer(Ypage 314).
XMercedes-AMG vehicles:use a suitableobject, e.g. a screwdriver, to pry off coverCon the front bumper from underneath. Takethe cover from the opening, but do notremove it.
Press the mark on coverCon the rearbumper inward and remove.
XAll other vehicles:press the mark oncoverCinward and remove.
XScrew in the towing eye clockwise as far as itwill go and tighten it.
Vehicles with a trailer tow hitch do not have abracket for the screw-in towing eye at the back.Connect the towbar to the trailer tow hitch(Ypage 204).
Removing the towing eye
XUnscrew and remove the towing eye.
XAttach coverCto the bumper and press untilit engages.
Towing a vehicle with both axles on
the ground
The automatic transmission automatically shiftsto position]when you open the driver's orfront-passenger door or when you remove theSmartKey from the ignition lock. It is essential toobserve the following steps to ensure that theautomatic transmission remains in position\\during towing.
XMake sure that the vehicle is stationary.
XTurn the SmartKey to positionHin the igni-tion lock.
XDepress and hold the brake pedal.
XShift the automatic transmission to position\\.
XLeave the SmartKey in positionHin the igni-tion lock.
XRelease the brake pedal.
XRelease the electric parking brake.
XSwitch on the hazard warning lamps(Ypage 111).
In order to signal a change of direction whentowing the vehicle with the hazard warninglamps switched on, use the combination switchas usual. In this case, only the indicator lamps
for the direction of travel flash. After resettingthe combination switch, the hazard warninglamp starts flashing again.
Transporting the vehicle
General notes
!When the vehicle is loaded for transport, thefront and rear axles must be stationary and onthe same transportation vehicle. Positioningover the connection point of the transportvehicle is not permitted. The drive train mayotherwise be damaged.
!You may only secure the vehicle by thewheels, not by parts of the vehicle such asaxle or steering components. Otherwise, thevehicle could be damaged.
The towing eye or trailer tow hitch can be usedto pull the vehicle onto a trailer or transporter ifyou wish to transport it.
XTurn the SmartKey to positionHin the igni-tion lock.
XShift the automatic transmission to position\\.
As soon as the vehicle has been loaded:
XPrevent the vehicle from rolling away byapplying the electric parking brake.
XShift the automatic transmission to position].
XTurn the SmartKey to positionZin the igni-tion lock and remove it.
XSecure the vehicle.
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Breakdown assistance

Dashboard fuse box
The fuse box is under a cover on the side of thedashboard. You can obtain further informationfrom an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Fuse box in the front passenger foot-
well
XOpen the front-passenger door.
XTo open:fold coverCout towards the rearand remove it.
XTo close:clip in coverCat the rear.
XFold coverCforwards until it engages.
Fuse box in the engine compartment
GWARNING
When the hood is open and the windshield
wipers are set in motion, you can be injured by
the wiper linkage. There is a risk of injury.
Always switch off the windshield wipers and
the ignition before opening the hood.
XOpen the hood (Ypage 299).
XTo open:turn fastenersDon coverCcoun-ter-clockwise as far as they will go.
XRemove fuse box coverCup.
XUse a dry cloth to remove any moisture fromthe fuse box.
XLoosen screws