2022 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC SUV Owners Manual

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Rear axle steering cur-
rently malfunctioning * The rear-axle steering is temporarily unavailable. The turning circle may become wider. 
Stop the vehicle in accordance with the tr aPc conditions and restart the vehicle.
If the display message does not disappear: 
Drive on carefully. 
Consult a q
ualiNed specialist workshop.
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Rear axle steering Malfunc-
tion Visit workshop * The rear axle steering is malfunctioning.
The r
ear axle has no steering capability.
The steering wheel may be at an angle when you drive in a straight line. 
Adapt your speed and drive on carefully. 
Consult a q
ualiNed specialist workshop immediately.
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Rear axle steering Malfunc-
tion Stop immediately * The rear axle steering is malfunctioning.
The r
ear axle has no steering capability.
The steering wheel may be tilted considerably when you drive in a straight line.
Depending on the steering wheel's tilted position, the steering wheel will also vibrate and a continuous warning tone
will sound. &
WARNING Risk of accident if s
teering capability is impaired
If the steering does not function as intended, the vehicle's operating safety is jeopardised. 486
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Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and tr aPc conditions. Do
not continue driving under any circumstances. 
Consult a q
ualiNed specialist workshop. 
When stopping, bear the enlarged vehicle width in mind.
Snow chain mode Maxi-
mum speed exceeded * The maximum permissible speed for snow chain mode has been exceeded. 
Drive more slowly.
Q * At least one door is open. 
Close all doors.
f * The bonnet is open. &
WARNING Risk of accident due t
o driving with the bonnet unlocked
The bonnet may open and block your view. 
Never release the bonnet when driving. 
Before every trip, ensure that the engine bonnet is locked. 
Stop the vehicle immediately in accordance with the tr
aPc conditions. 
Close the bonnet. Display messages and warning/indicator lamps
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e * The tailgate is open. &
DANGER Risk of poisoning fr om exhaust gases
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust gases, such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust gases can enter the vehi-
cle int
erior if the tailgate is open when the engine is running, especially if the vehicle is in motion. 
Always switch oM t
he engine before opening the tailgate. 
Never drive with the tailgate open. 
Close the tailgate.
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Rear left seat backrest not
locked (Ex

ample) * The seat backrest of the corresponding seat is not engaged. 
Fold the seat backrest back until it engages.

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Restart the vehicle.
If the display message still appears: 
Consult a qualiNed specialist workshop. Engine
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To switch off the vehicle,
press the Start/Stop but-
ton for at least 3 seconds
or 3 times * You have pressed the start/stop button while the vehicle is in motion. 
Information about switching oM t
he vehicle while driving ( page 180).
Cannot start vehicle See
Owner's Manual * The vehicle cannot be started. 
Switch the vehicle oM and switc
h it back on 
If the display message still appears, consult a q
ualiNed specialist workshop. Display messages and warning/indicator lamps
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Make sure that the air supply to the radiator is not obstructed. 
Avoiding high loads on the engine, drive to the nearest q ualiNed specialist workshop. In doing so, ensure that the
coolant temperature display remains below 120°C.

Transmission
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Only select P when vehicle
is stationary * It is possible to select the park position
j onl y if the vehicle is stationary. 
Depress the brake pedal to stop. 
Shis t
he transmission to park position j when the vehicle is stationary.
Apply brake to deselect P
position * You have attempted to
shis t
he transmission out of park position j and into another transmission position. 
Depress the brake pedal. 
Select transmission position h, k or neutr
al i.
Apply brake and start vehi-
cle to shift out of P or N * You have attempted to
shis t
he transmission out of park position j or neutral i and into another transmission posi-
tion. 
Depress the brake pedal. 
Start the vehicle. 
Change the transmission position.
Apply brake to engage D or
R * You have attempted to select transmission position
h or k.
Depress the brake pedal. 
Select transmission position h or k.
Apply brake to engage R * You have attempted to select transmission position k.
Depress the brake pedal. 492
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Select transmission position k.
Apply parking brake to
park Visit workshop * A malfunction has occurred in the emergency power supply to park position
j.
Consult a qualiNed specialist workshop. 
Until then, always select park position j manuall
y before you switch oM the vehicle. 
Before leaving the vehicle, apply the electric parking brake.
Risk of vehicle rolling away
Driver's door open Trans-
mission not in P * The driver's door is not fully closed and transmission position
h, k or neutr
al i is selected.
The vehicle may roll away. 
Select park position j when switc
hing oM the vehicle.
Risk of vehicle rolling away
Apply parking brake to park * The transmission is malfunctioning. Park position
j canno
t be selected.
Park the vehicle safely. 
Use the electric parking brake to secure the vehicle against rolling away. 
On gradients, turn the front wheels so that the vehicle will roll towards the kerb if it starts moving.
Risk of vehicle rolling away
N activated manually No
automatic switch to P * While the vehicle was at a standstill or driving at very low speed, neutral
i w
as engaged with the engine running or
the vehicle switched on.
* NOTE Damag
e to the vehicle due to rolling away When the vehicle is switched
oM or t
he driver's door is opened, automatic engagement of park position j is deac-
tivated. Display messages and warning/indicator lamps
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