2019 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC engine oil

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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Automatic engine switch-off .......... 136
Deactivating/activating ................. 137
General information ....................... 136
Important safety notes.................. 135
Introduction ................................... 135
Electronic brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP®(Electronic Stability Program)
Electronic Traction System
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 58
Emergency braking
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Emergency release
Driver's door.................................... 84
Vehicle ............................................. 84
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 55
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ............................................ 89
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 28
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 262
Display message ............................ 240
ECO start/stop function ................ 135
Engine number ............................... 358
Irregular running ............................ 138
Jump-starting ................................. 322
Starting (important safety notes)... 133
Starting problems .......................... 138
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 133
Starting via smartphone ................ 134
Starting with the Start/Stop but-
ton ................................................. 133
Switching off .................................. 153
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 327
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 138
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 301
Additives ........................................ 361
Checking the oil level ..................... 300
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 301
Checking the oil level using the
on-board computer........................ 301
Display message ............................ 242
Filling capacity ............................... 361
General notes ................................ 360
Notes about oil grades ................... 360
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 300
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 223
Engine oil additives
see Additives (engine oil)
Entering an address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 268
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
see ESP®(Electronic Stability Program)
ESP®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 224
Characteristics ................................. 69
Crosswind Assist ............................. 71
Deactivating/activating (button
in Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............. 70
Deactivating/activating (notes,
except Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ...... 69
Display message ............................ 228
Function/notes................................ 68
General notes .................................. 68
Important safety information ........... 68
Trailer stabilization ........................... 71
Warning lamp ................................. 259
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem)...................................................... 68
Exhaust
see Exhaust pipe
Exhaust check................................... 156
Exhaust pipe
Cleaning ......................................... 309
Exterior lighting
Cleaning ......................................... 308
Setting options .............................. 109
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 104
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Start function ................................... 79
Unlocking ......................................... 78
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 144
Manual gearshifting ....................... 149
Knee bag.............................................. 50
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Change Assist
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Lane detection (automatic)
see Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 196
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 221
Display message ............................ 245
Function/information .................... 195
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Tracking package..................... 193
Lap time (RACETIMER)...................... 225
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors................................................ 61
Level control
Display message ............................ 245
see AIR BODY CONTROL
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage)................................................... 239
Light function, active
Display message ............................ 239
Light switch
Operation ....................................... 109
Lights
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 111
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 109
Cornering light function ................. 111
Fogged up headlamps.................... 112
General notes ................................ 109
Hazard warning lamps ................... 111
High beam flasher .......................... 110
High-beam headlamps................... 110
Light switch ................................... 109
Low-beam headlamps.................... 110
Parking lamps ................................ 110
Rear fog lamp ................................ 110
Setting exterior lighting ................. 109
Standing lamps .............................. 110
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 222
Turn signals ................................... 110
see Interior lighting
Loading guidelines............................ 278
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 84
Emergency locking ........................... 84
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 83
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Low-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 239
Replacing bulbs............................. 114
Switching on/off........................... 110
Lubricant additives
see Additives (engine oil)
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 100
M
M+S tires............................................ 332
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions).................................................. 307
mbrace
Display message ............................ 233
Mechanical key
Function/notes................................ 79
General notes .................................. 79
Inserting .......................................... 79
Locking vehicle ................................ 84
Removing ......................................... 79
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 84
Media Interface
see Digital Operator's Manual
Memory card (audio)......................... 217
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Occupant safety
Air bags ...........................................48
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 58
Belt warning .....................................48
Children in the vehicle .....................59
Important safety notes .................... 43
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem .................................................. 43
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 51
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 44
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 64
PRE-SAFE®(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 57
PRE-SAFE®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 58
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 44
Seat belt .......................................... 44
OCS
Conditions ....................................... 51
Faults ............................................... 54
Operation .........................................51
System self-test ............................... 53
Odometer........................................... 212
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC .................................... 166
AMG menu ..................................... 223
Assistance graphic menu ............... 219
Assistance menu ........................... 220
Display messages .......................... 227
Displaying a service message ........ 304
Displays and operation .................. 208
Factory settings ............................. 223
G-Meter ......................................... 224
Head-up display ............................. 211
Important safety notes .................. 208
Instrument cluster menu ............... 222
Lights menu ................................... 222
Media menu ................................... 216
Menu overview .............................. 212
Message memory .......................... 227
Navigation menu ............................ 214
RACETIMER ................................... 225
Radio menu ................................... 216
Service menu ................................. 219
Settings menu ............................... 219
Standard display ............................ 212
Telephone menu ............................ 218
Trip menu ...................................... 212
Video DVD operation ..................... 217
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 30
Important safety notes .................... 30
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operation
Digital Operator's Manual ................ 26
Operator's Manual
Overview .......................................... 28
Vehicle equipment ........................... 28
Outside temperature display........... 209
Overhead control panel...................... 41
Override feature
Rear side windows........................... 64
P
Paddle shifters
see Steering wheel paddle shifters
Paint code number............................ 357
Paintwork (cleaning instructions)... 307
Panic alarm.......................................... 43
Parcel net........................................... 285
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 152
Parking brake ................................ 154
Parking position for the exterior
mirror on the front-passenger
side ................................................ 106
Rear view camera .......................... 182
Switching off the engine ................ 153
see Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
see 360° camera
see Active Parking Assist
see Exterior mirrors
see Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
see Rear view camera
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 181
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Search & Send
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 268
Seat
Correct driver's seat position ........... 96
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt .........................47
Adjusting the height ......................... 47
center rear-compartment seat......... 47
Cleaning ......................................... 311
Correct usage .................................. 46
Fastening ......................................... 47
Important safety guidelines ............. 45
Introduction ..................................... 44
Releasing ......................................... 47
Warning lamp ................................. 257
Warning lamp (function) ................... 48
Seats
Adjusting (AMG Performance
Seat) .............................................. 100
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 98
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 100
Adjusting the head restraint ............ 98
Calling up a stored setting (mem-
ory function) .................................. 107
Cleaning the cover ......................... 311
Folding the backrest (rear com-
partment) forwards/back .............. 281
Important safety notes .................... 96
Seat heating .................................. 100
Seat heating problem .................... 101
Seat ventilation .............................. 101
Seat ventilation problem ................ 101
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 107
Securing a load
see Securing cargo
Securing cargo.................................. 283
Selecting a gear
see Automatic transmission
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 311
see Automatic transmission
Sensors (cleaning instructions)....... 309
Service menu (on-board com-
puter).................................................. 219
Service message
see ASSYST PLUS
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 361
Coolant (engine) ............................ 361
Engine oil ....................................... 360
Fuel ................................................ 358
Important safety notes .................. 358
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 362
Washer fluid ................................... 362
Setting the date/time format
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 268
Setting the language
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 268
Setting the time
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 268
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 223
On-board computer ....................... 219
SETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles).................. 224
Side impact air bag............................. 50
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage)................................................... 239
Side running board
Cleaning ......................................... 309
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 308
Convenience closing feature ............ 91
Convenience opening feature .......... 91
Important safety information ........... 89
Opening/closing .............................. 90
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 92
Resetting ......................................... 92
Reversing feature ............................. 90
SIRIUS services
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 268
Ski and snowboard bag.................... 280
Sliding sunroof
Important safety notes .................... 93
Opening/closing .............................. 93
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 94
Resetting ......................................... 94
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Summer tires
In winter ........................................332
Sun visor............................................ 290
Suspension settings
AIR BODY CONTROL ......................172
Suspension tuning
AMG sports suspension based on
AIR BODY CONTROL ......................174
SETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ...............224
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off................................................. 126
Switching on media mode
Via the device list.......................... 276
T
Tachometer........................................ 209
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 239
Tailgate
Display message ............................ 254
Emergency unlocking ....................... 89
HANDS-FREE ACCESS ..................... 87
Important safety notes .................... 84
Limiting the opening angle ............... 89
object detection............................... 85
Opening dimensions ...................... 363
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 88
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 85
Reversing feature ............................. 85
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 36
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 358
Drawbar load (maximum) ............... 364
Information .................................... 356
Trailer loads................................... 364
Vehicle data ................................... 363
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 218
Authorizing a mobile phone (con-
necting) ......................................... 275
Connecting a mobile phone
(device manager) ........................... 275
Display message ............................ 255
Introduction ................................... 218
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 218
Number from the phone book ........ 218
Redialing ........................................ 219
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 218
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 268
see Mobile phone
Temperature
Coolant (display in the instrument
cluster) .......................................... 209
Engine oil (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 223
Outside temperature ...................... 209
Setting (climate control)................ 123
Transmission oil (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 223
Timing (RACETIMER)......................... 225
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 337
Checking manually ........................ 336
Display message ............................ 250
Maximum ....................................... 336
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 318
Notes ............................................. 334
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 318
Recommended ............................... 333
Using the TIREFIT kit ...................... 317
Tire pressure loss warning system
General notes ................................ 336
Important safety notes .................. 336
Restarting ...................................... 337
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 339
Function/notes............................. 337
General notes ................................ 337
Important safety notes .................. 338
Radio type approval for the tire
pressure monitor ........................... 340
Restarting ...................................... 339
Warning lamp ................................. 266
Warning message .......................... 339
Tire pressure sensors
Display message ............................ 251
Tire-change tool kit........................... 314
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Quick access for Audio .................. 271
Switching ....................................... 270
Switching input line ....................... 270
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 327
Important safety notes .................. 324
Towing a trailer
Axle load, permissible.................... 365
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 310
Coupling up a trailer...................... 204
Decoupling a trailer ....................... 206
Driving tips .................................... 203
ESP®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 71
Important safety notes .................. 202
Installing the ball coupling ............. 204
Lights display message .................. 239
Power supply ................................. 206
Pulling away with a trailer.............. 135
Removing the ball coupling ............ 206
Trailer loads................................... 364
Towing away
Important safety guidelines ........... 324
Installing the towing eye ................ 325
Notes for 4MATIC vehicles ............ 327
Removing the towing eye ............... 326
Transporting the vehicle ................ 326
With both axles on the ground ....... 326
Towing eye......................................... 314
Traction system
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
Traffic reports
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 268
Traffic Sign Assist
Activating/deactivating the warn-
ing function .................................... 220
Display message ............................ 247
Function/notes............................. 193
Important safety notes .................. 193
Instrument cluster display ............. 193
Trailer coupling
see Towing a trailer
Trailer loads and drawbar nose-
weights............................................... 206
Trailer towing
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 199
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 202
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 195
Permissible trailer loads and
drawbar noseweights ..................... 206
Transfer case..................................... 150
Transmission
Display message ............................ 253
see Automatic transmission
Transmission oil
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 223
Transmission position display......... 142
Transporting the vehicle.................. 326
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions).................................................. 311
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter).................................................. 213
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 212
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 214
Trunk
see Cargo compartment
Turn signals
Display message ............................ 239
Replacing bulbs (front) ................... 115
Switching on/off........................... 110
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 356
Installation ..................................... 356
Transmission output (maximum) .... 356
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
Unlocking
Emergency unlocking ....................... 84
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 83
USB devices
Connecting to the Media Inter-
face ............................................... 277
V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)........ 290
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 31
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