2021 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC COUPE engine

Coolant
Note
s on coolant
Obser vethe no tes on operating fluids
(/ page 357). &
WARNING Risk offire ‑ and inju ryfrom
antifreeze
If antifreeze comes into contact with hot
component parts in the engine compart‐
ment, it may ignite. #
Allow the engine tocool down before
yo uto p up the antif reeze. #
Make sure that no antifreeze spills out
next tothefiller opening. #
Thoroughly clean the antif reeze from
component parts before starting the
ve hicle. *
NO
TEDama gecaused byincor rect cool‐
ant #
Only use coolant that has been pre‐
mixed with therequ ired antifreeze pro‐
te ction.
Information on coolant is available at thefo l‐
lowing locations:
R inthe Mercedes-Benz Specification for
Operating Fluids 310.1
- at https://be vo.mercedes-benz.com
- inthe Mercedes-Benz BeVo app
R at a qualified specialist workshop *
NO
TEOverheating at high outside tem‐
peratures If an inapp
ropriate coolant is used, the
engine cooling sy stem is not suf ficiently pro‐
te cted against overheating and cor rosion at
high outside temp eratures. #
Alw ays use coolant appr ovedby
Mercedes-Benz. #
Obser vethe instructions in the
Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Oper‐
ating Fluids 310.1. Ha
ve the coolant regularly replaced at a qualified
specialist workshop.
Proportion of antifreeze concentrate in the
engine cooling sy stem:
R a minimum of 50% (antifreeze pr otection
down toappr oximately -37°C)
R a maximum of 55% (antifreeze pr otection
down to-45°C) Note
s on windscreen washer fluid Obser
vethe no tes on operating fluids
(/ page 357). &
WARNING ‑ Risk of fire and injury due to
windscreen washer concentrate
Wi ndsc reen washer concentrate is highly
fl ammable. It could ignite if it comes into
con tact with hot engine component parts or
th eex haust sy stem. Te
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All models
Ve
hicle width exclud‐
ing outside mir rors 18
90 mm
Ve hicle height 1600 mm
Wheelbase 2873 mm We
ights and loads Please obser
vethefo llowing no tesfo rth e speci‐
fi ed vehicle data:
R Items of optional equipment increase the
unladen weight and reduce the pa yload.
R Vehicle-specific weight information can be
fo und on theve hicle identification plate
(/ page 355).
Obser vetheve hicle data specified below :
optional equipment increases the unladen
we ight and reduces the pa yload. Model
Maximumroof load
All models 75kg Tr
ailer hitch Gene
ral no tes on the trailer hit ch Modifications
tothe engine cooling sy stem may
be necessar y,depending on theve hicle model.
The retrofitting of a trailer hitch is only pe rmissi‐
ble if a towing capacity is specified in your vehi‐
cle documents.
Fu rther information can be obtained at a quali‐
fi ed specialist workshop. Mounting dimensions
1
Fastening points
2 Overhang dimension
3 Rear axle centre line Te
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M MSolutions
Á Key not detected (red dis‐
play message) *T
hekey cannot be de tected and may no longer be in theve hicle.
The key is no lon ger in theve hicle and you swit choff the engine:
R You can no lon gerst art the engine.
R You cannot centrally lock theve hicle. #
Ensure that theke y is in theve hicle.
If th eke y de tection function has a malfunction due toast ro ng radio signal source: #
Stop theve hicle immediately in accordance with the traf fic conditions. #
Place theke y in the slot forst arting the engine with theke y (/ page154).
Place the key in the
marked space See Owner's
Manual *K
eydetection is malfunctioning. #
Change the location of theke y in theve hicle. #
Place theke y in the slot forst arting the engine with theke y (/ page154). Displ
aymessa ges and warning/indicator lamps 375

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M MSolutions
Hazard warning lamps mal-
functioning *T
he hazard warning lamp switch is malfunctioning. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Climate control
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M MSolutions
& inoperative See Owner's
Man. *T
hestationary heater is temp orarily malfunctioning. #
When theve hicle is stationary on a le vel sur face and the engine has cooled down, make up tofour attem ptsto
switch on thest ationary heater, waiting se veral minutes between each attem pt. #
Ifth est ationary heater does not swit chon, consult a qualified specialist workshop.
&
inoperative Battery low *T
he on-board electrical sy stem voltage is too lo w.
The stationary heater has swit ched itself off. #
Drive an extended di stance until the battery has reached a suf ficient charge leve l again.
&
inoperative Refuel vehicle *T
here is too little fuel in the fuel tank. The stationary heater cannot be swit ched on. #
Refuel theve hicle. 380
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps

Ve
hicle Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M MSolutions
d Vehicle is operational
Switch off ignition before
exiting *Y
ou are leaving theve hicle in a ready-to-drive state. #
When you lea vetheve hicle, switch off the ignition, secure theve hicle against rolling away and take theke y with
yo u. #
Ifyo u do not lea vetheve hicle, switch off the electrical consumers, e.g. the seat heating. Otherwise, the12 ‑V
battery may discharge and starting the engine may be possible only with the help of a second battery (jump
st art).
ï
Operation only possible in
transmission position P *
The ball neck will not swivel because transmission position h,kor neut rali is selec ted. #
Depress the brake pedal. #
Enga gepark position j.
ï
Trailer coupling in motion *T
he ball neck is retracting/extending.
Do not attem pttospeed up, slow down or initiate the swivel mo vement using your hand, foot or other aids. During
th e swivel mo vement, do not couple a trailer.
When the ball neck has reached an operational position, the display message will disappear. Display messages and
warning/indicator lamps 381

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M MSolutions #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Active bonnet malfunction
See Owner's Manual
*T
he active bonnet (pedestrian pr otection) is malfunctioning or inoperative af ter having already been triggered. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
C *A
t least one door is open. #
Close all doors.
? *T
he bonnet is open. &
WARNING Risk of accident due todriving with the bonn etunlo cked
The bonn etmay open and block your vie w. #
Neverre lease the bonn etwhen driving. #
Before every trip, ensure that the engine bonn etis loc ked. #
Stop theve hicle immediately in accordance with the traf fic conditions. #
Close the bonn et.
A *T
hetailgate is open. 384
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M MSolutions &
DANG ER Risk of exhaust gas poisoning
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust gases can enter the
ve hicle interior if theta ilgate is open when the engine is running, especial lyifth eve hicle is in motion. #
Alw ays switch off the engine before opening theta ilgate. #
Never drive with theta ilgate open. #
Close theta ilgate.
_ Rear left seat backrest not
locked (Example) *T
he seat backrest of the cor responding seat is not engaged. #
Foldthe seat backrest back until it engages.
¥ Top up washer fluid *T
hewasher fluid le vel in thewa sher fluid reser voir has dropped below the minimum. #
Top up thewa sher fluid (/ page 304). Display messages and
warning/indicator lamps 385

Engine
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M MSolutions
To switch off the engine,
press Start/Stop button
for at least 3 seconds or 3
times. *Y
ou ha vepressed thest art/ stop button while theve hicle is in motion. #
Information about switching off the engine while driving (/ page153).
+
Top up coolant See Own-
er’s Manual *T
he coolant le vel is too lo w.
* NO
TEEngine damage duetoinsuf ficient coolant #
Avoid long journe yswith insuf ficient coolant. #
Add coolant (/ page 304). #
Have the engine cooling sy stem checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
ÿ
Coolant Stop vehicle
Switch engine off *T
he coolant is too hot. #
Stop theve hicle immediately in accordance with the traf fic conditions and switch off the engine. 386
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps