2022 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC SUV Owners Manual


Start the vehicle using the smartphone.
Aser e
very engine start, the engine runs for
ten minutes.
You can carry out a maximum of two consecutive
s
tarting attempts. You must start the engine with
the key before trying to start the vehicle again
with the smartphone.
You can switch oM the vehicle at any time as fol-
lows:
= Via the Smartphone App
= By pressing the Ü or U button on the
key
% Further information can be found in the
smar
tphone app.
Securing the vehicle against starting before carry-
ing out maint
enance or repair work: 
Switch on the hazard warning light system.
or 
Unlock the doors.
or 
Open a side window or the sliding sunroof. Running-in notes
To preserve the engine during the Nr

st 1,500 km:
= Drive at varying road speeds and engine
speeds.
= Do not drive at speeds greater than
140 km/h.
= Drive the vehicle in driving mode A
or .
= Shis to the next highest gear at the very latest
when the needle reaches the last third before
the red area in the rev counter.
= Do not shis down manually in order to brake.
= Avoid overstraining the vehicle, e.g. driving at
full throttle.
= Do not depress the accelerator pedal past the
pressure point (kickdown).
= Only increase the engine speed gradually and
accelerate the vehicle to full speed aser
1,500 km.
This also applies when the engine or parts of the
drivetrain have been replaced. Please also observe the following running-in
no

tes:
= In certain driving and driving safety systems,
the sensors adjust automatically while a cer-
tain distance is being driven aser the vehicle
has been delivered or aser repairs. Full sys-
tem eMectiveness is not reached until the end
of this teach-in process.
= Brake pads, brake discs and tyres that are
either new or have been replaced only achieve
optimum braking eMect and grip aser several
hundred kilometres of driving. Compensate for
the reduced braking eMect by applying greater
force to the brake pedal. Notes on optimised acceleration
If all necessary requirements and activation con-
ditions ar

e fulNlled, the best possible acceleration
can be achieved from a standstill.
Do not use the optimised acceleration on public
roads. Individual wheels could spin and you could
lose control of the vehicle. There is an increased
risk of skidding and/or accident. 182
Driving and parking

Be sure to observe the safety notes and informa-
tion on ESP
n
( pag
e 240).Pulling away with optimised acceleration
&
WARNING Risk of skidding and ha
ving an
accident from wheels spinning
When you use optimised acceleration, individ-
ual wheels could spin and y
ou could lose con-
trol of the vehicle.
If ESP n
is deactivated, there is a risk of skid-
ding and accident! 
Make sure that no persons or obstacles
ar
e in the close vicinity of your vehicle. Requirements:
= t

he vehicle is run in ( page 182).
= the vehicle and tyres are in good condition.
= you are on a high-grip roadway.
= the engine and transmission are at normal
operating temperature. *
NOTE Incr
eased wear due to optimised
acceleration When pulling away with optimised accelera-
tion, all com

ponents of the drivetrain are sub-
jected to a very high load.
This can lead to increased component wear. 
Do not always pull away with optimised
acceler

ation. 
Engage the h dr
ive position ( page 204). 
Move the steering wheel to the straight-ahead
position. 
Select the sportiest available drive program
B or C(  pag

e 199). 
Deactivating ESP n
( pag
e 242). 
Depress and hold the brake pedal Nr
mly with
your les foot. 
With your right foot, fully depress the acceler-
at

or pedal. 
Aser no mor
e than Nve seconds, take your les
foot quickly oM the brake, but keep the accel-
erator pedal depressed.
The vehicle will pull away at maximum acceler-
ation. 
Switch on ESP n
once t
he acceleration proce-
dure is complete.
Ending optimised acceleration 
Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. 
Reactivate ESP n
.
% Aser y
ou pull away with optimised accelera-
tion, components of the drivetrain can
become very hot, which means that optimised
acceleration values may be reached again
only aser a few minutes. Notes on driving
&
WARNING Risk of accident due t
o objects
in the driver's footwell
Objects in the driver's footwell may impede
pedal tr
avel or block a depressed pedal. Driving and parking
183

This jeopardises the operating and road safety
of t he vehicle. 
Stow all objects in the vehicle securely
so t
hat they cannot get into the driver's
footwell. 
Always Nt t
he Ooor mats securely and as
prescribed in order to ensure that there
is always suPcient room for the pedals. 
Do not use loose Ooor mats and do no
t
place Ooor mats on top of one another. &
WARNING Risk of accident due t
o incor-
rect footwear
Incorrect footwear includes, for example: = shoes wit

h platform soles
= shoes with high heels
= slippers
There is a risk of an accident. 
Always wear suitable footwear so that
y

ou can operate the pedals safely. &
WARNING Risk of accident if t
he vehicle is
switched oM while driving
If you switch oM t
he vehicle while driving,
safety functions are restricted or no longer
available.
This may aMect the power steering system and
the brake force boosting, for example.
You will need to use considerably more force
to steer and brake, for example. 
Do not switch oM t
he vehicle while driv-
ing. &
DANGER Risk of f
atal injuries due to
exhaust gases
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
g
ases such as carbon monoxide. Breathing in
these exhaust gases is hazardous to health
and results in poisoning. 
Never leave the engine and, if present,
t

he stationary heater, running in an
enclosed space without suPcient venti-
lation. &
WARNING Risk of skidding and of an acci-
dent due t
o shising down on slippery road
surfaces
If you shis do
wn on slippery road surfaces to
increase the engine braking eMect, the drive
wheels may lose traction. 
Do not shis do
wn on slippery road surfa-
ces to increase the engine braking
eMect. &
DANGER Risk of f
atal injury due to poison-
ous exhaust gases
If the tailpipe is blocked or suPcient v
entila-
tion is not possible, poisonous exhaust gases
such as carbon monoxide may enter the vehi-
cle. This is the case, for example, if the vehicle
gets stuck in the snow. 
Keep the tailpipe and the area around
t

he vehicle free from snow when the
engine or the stationary heater is run-
ning. 184
Driving and parking


Open a window on the side of the vehicle
f
acing away from the wind to ensure an
adequate supply of fresh air. &
WARNING Risk of accident due t
o the
brake system overheating
If you leave your foot on the brake pedal when
dr
iving, the brake system may overheat.
This increases the braking distance and the
brake system can even fail. 
Never use the brake pedal as a footrest. 
Do not depress the brake pedal and the
acceler
ator pedal at the same time while
driving. *
NOTE Engine damag
e due to excessively
high engine speeds The engine will be damaged if you drive with
t

he engine in the overrevving range. 
Do not drive with the engine in the over-
r
evving range. *
NOTE Causing w
ear to the brake linings by
permanently depressing the brake pedal 
Do not permanently depress the brake
pedal while dr

iving. 
To use braking eMect of t
he engine, shis
to a lower gear in good time. *
NOTE Damag
e to the drivetrain and
engine when pulling away 
Do not warm up the engine while the
v

ehicle is stationary. Pull away immedi-
ately. 
Avoid high engine speeds and driving at
full t

hrottle until the engine has reached
its operating temperature. *
NOTE Damag
e to the catalytic converter
due to non-combusted fuel The engine is not running smoothly and is mis-
Nr

ing.
Non-combusted fuel may get into the catalytic
converter. 
Only depress the accelerator pedal
slightl

y. 
Have the cause r
ectiNed immediately at
a qualiNed specialist workshop. *
NOTE R
educed battery life due to frequent
short-distance trips The 12 V battery may not be
suPcientl
y
charged when the vehicle is used only for
short-distance trips. This reduces the life of
the battery. 
Drive longer distances regularly to
c

harge the battery. *
NOTE Damag
e to the vehicle due to not
observing the maximum permitted head-
room clearance If the vehicle height is greater than the maxi-
mum per
mitted headroom clearance, the roof
and other parts of the vehicle may be dam-
aged. Driving and parking
185


Observe the signposted headroom clear-
ance. 
If the vehicle height is greater than the
per mitted headroom clearance, do not
enter. 
Observe the changed vehicle height with
add-on r
oof equipment. %
Please bear in mind that all the speed values
s

tated in this Owner's Manual are approxi-
mate and are subject to a certain tolerance.
Notes on driving with a roof load, trailer or fully
laden v
ehicle
When driving with a loaded roof luggage rack or
trailer as well as with a fully laden or fully occu-
pied vehicle, the vehicle's driving and steering
characteristics change.
You should bear the following in mind:
= Do not exceed the permissible roof load and
towing capacity. Also observe the information
in the Technical Data.
= Distribute the roof load and the load inside the
vehicle evenly, placing heavy objects at the bottom. Also comply with the notes on loading
t
he vehicle ( page 120).
= Drive attentively, and avoid abrupt starts, brak-
ing and steering as well as rapid cornering.
Advice on driving on salt-strewn roads
The braking eMect is limited on salt-strewn road
surfaces.
Therefore, observe the following notes:
= Due to salt build-up on the brake disks and
brake pads, the braking distance can increase
considerably or result in one-sided braking.
= Maintain a much greater safety distance to the
vehicle travelling ahead.
Remove salt build-up as follows:
= Brake occasionally, paying attention to the
traPc conditions
= Carefully depress the brake pedal at the end
of the journey and when starting the next jour-
ney
Notes on aquaplaning
Aquaplaning can take place if a certain depth of
water has built up on the road surface. Observe the following notes during heavy precipi-
t ation or in conditions in which aquaplaning may
occur:
= Reduce speed
= Avoid tyre ruts
= Avoid sudden steering movements
= Brake carefully
% Also observe the notes on regularly checking
wheels and tyr

es ( page 421).
Notes on driving through water on the road
W
ater ingress can damage the engine, electrics
and transmission.
Water can also enter the air intake of the engine
and cause engine damage.
Observe the following if you have to drive through
water:
= Observe the maximum permissible fording
depth ( page 452).
= Drive at a maximum speed of 10 km/h; water
can otherwise enter the vehicle interior or
engine compartment. 186
Driving and parking

=
V ehicles travelling in front, or oncoming vehi-
cles, can create waves which may exceed the
maximum permissible depth of the water.
The braking eMect of the brakes is reduced aser
fording. Brake carefully, paying attention to the
traPc conditions until braking power has been
fully restored. Function of rear axle steering
%
This function is an on-demand feature
(  pag

e 22).
The rear axle steering is an electromechanical
auxiliar
y steering on the rear axle which adjusts
the steering of the rear wheels according to the
position of the front wheels, depending on the
speed. This results in greater manoeuvrability and
improved driving stability, e.g. when cornering.
Rear axle steering has the following characteris-
tics:
= reduced steering eMort and turning circle
resulting in reduced parking eMort
= improved driving stability, e.g. when cornering =
mor
e direct steering resulting in improved
handling of the vehicle
Observe the notes on snow chains and snow
chain mode ( page 422). Notes on
oM-r
oad driving &
WARNING Risk of accident if y
ou do not
keep to line of fall on inclines
If you drive at an angle or turn on an incline,
t
he vehicle could slip sideways, tip and roll-
over. 
Always drive on inclines in the line of fall
(s

traight up or down) and do not turn. &
WARNING Risk of Nr
e due to Oammable
material coming into contact with hot
parts of the exhaust system
If combustible materials, e.g. leaves, grass or
twigs, come int
o contact with hot parts of the
exhaust system, they may ignite. 
When driving oM-r
oad or on unpaved sur-
faces, check the underside of the vehicle
at regular intervals. 
In particular, remove any trapped parts
of plants or o
ther Oammable material. 
If damage should occur, immediately
inf
orm a qualiNed specialist workshop. When driving oM-r

oad, sand, mud and water or
water mixed with oil, etc., may get into the brakes.
This may lead to a reduction in braking eMect or
even a total brake failure as a result of increased
wear. The braking characteristics will vary
depending on the material that has entered the
system. Clean the brakes aser driving oM-road. If
you then notice reduced braking eMect or hear
scraping noises, have the brake system checked
at a qualiNed specialist workshop. Adapt your driv-
ing style to the changed braking characteristics. Driving and parking
187

*
NOTE Damag e caused by driving over
obstacles The vehicle can be damaged by:
= dr

iving onto high kerbs or unpaved roads.
= quickly driving over obstacles such as
kerbs, speed bumps or potholes.
= heavy objects hitting the underbody or
chassis components. 
Do not drive over obstacles that could
damag
e the vehicle. 
Check the vehicle regularly for damage
dur
ing oM-road driving. 
Adjust the vehicle speed to suit the road
sur

face conditions. 
If there is damage, consult a q
ualiNed
specialist workshop immediately. +
ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE
En
vironmental
damage due to non-observance of prohibi-
tion signs Environmental protection has priority. Treat
natur
e with respect. 
Be sure to observe prohibition signs. Check-list before driving
oM-r
oad
Check the following points before driving oM-road:
= Fuel level
= Vehicles with a diesel engine: AdBluen
level
= Engine oil level: Nll engine oil to the maximum
level to ensure full gradeability ( page 387)
= Tyre-change tool kit and spare wheel
= Tyres and wheels
% Further information about special all-terrain
tyr
es for retroNtting can be obtained from a
qualiNed specialist workshop. OM-road dr
iving
Read this section before driving your vehicle
oM-
road. Practise by driving over gentler oM-road ter-
rain Nrst.
= Observe the notes on the cross-country ABS
( page 240).
= Select the F ( page 199) drive program
before driving oM-road.
= Vehicles with AIRMATIC: select a vehicle level
suitable for oM-road terrain ( page 284). To
avoid damaging the vehicle, make sure there
is always suPcient ground clearance.
= Always keep the engine running and in gear
when driving on downhill gradients and slopes.
Observe the notes on driving in mountainous
terrain.
= Do not drive on unknown terrain that is not
easily visible and stay on marked paths.
= Always keep the doors and windows closed
while the vehicle is in motion.
= Deactivate Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC,
cruise control and the variable limiter.
= Adapt your driving style to the terrain. 188
Driving and parking

=
Do no t use the HOLD function on steep down-
hill or uphill gradients with slippery or loose
surfaces.
Driving on sand
When driving on sand, also observe the following
instructions:
= Select a higher vehicle level.
= Shis to a lower gear.
= Drive quickly to overcome the rolling resist-
ance; the vehicle may otherwise dig itself in.
= Drive in the tracks of other vehicles if possi-
ble. Make sure that the following prerequisites
are met:
- the tyre ruts are not too deep
- the sand is Nrm enough
- the ground clearance is suPcient
Fording
Also observe the following information when ford-
ing: = Vehicles with AIRMATIC: select the highest
possible vehicle level (  page 284). =
Dr ive no faster than 10 km/h.
= Observe the maximum permissible depth for
driving through water ( page 452).
= Switch oM automatic climate control
(  page 165).
= Vehicles with stationary heater/ventilation:
switch the stationary heater/ventilation oM
(  page 173).
= Ensure that a bow wave does not form as you
drive.
= Do not stop in the water and do not switch oM
the engine. Ensure the ECO start/stop func-
tion is switched oM ( page 191).
Driving in mountainous terrain
Also observe the following information when driv-
ing in mountainous terrain:
= Observe the values of the approach/depar-
ture angle and the maximum gradient-climbing
ability ( page 452).
= Avoid high engine speeds.
= Use the braking power of the engine when
driving downhill. =
Shis t
o a lower gear on uphill gradients and on
long, steep downhill gradients.
= Activate DSR before driving downhill, if neces-
sary (  page 257).
Check-list aser driving oM-road
Driving oM-road places greater demands on your
vehicle than driving on normal roads. Check the
entire vehicle for damage and foreign bodies
every time aser driving oM-road. Foreign bodies in
the wheels or drivetrain can lead to imbalances
and therefore vibrations.
= If the F driving mode is selected: select
another driving mode.
= Deactivate DSR.
= Lower the vehicle level again to a level suitable
to the road conditions, e.g. to the normal
level.
= Apply the brakes to dry them aser fording.
= Check that the service brake is working nor-
mally aser a long downhill stretch.
= Clean the following components every time
aser driving oM-road:
- licence plate number Driving and parking
189