keyless MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 2019 Owners Manual

Handwriting recognition
Switching text reader function
on/off ............................................ 271
Touchpad ....................................... 270
Hazard warning lamps...................... 111
Head restraints
Adjusting (electrically) .....................99
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 99
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 99
Adjusting the fore-and-aft posi-
tion manually ................................... 99
Important safety notes.................... 98
Head-up display
Adjusting the brightness ................ 222
Displays and operating .................. 211
Function/notes............................. 211
Important safety notes .................. 211
Selecting displays .......................... 221
Setting the position ....................... 222
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 107
Switching on or off ......................... 211
Headlamps
Display message ............................ 239
Fogging up ..................................... 112
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High beam flasher............................. 110
High-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 111
Display message ............................ 239
Replacing bulbs............................. 114
Switching on/off........................... 110
Hill start assist.................................. 135
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 170
Activation conditions ..................... 170
Deactivating ................................... 170
Display message ............................ 247
Function/notes............................. 170
General notes ................................ 170
Home address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 268
Hood
Closing ........................................... 300
Display message ............................ 254
Important safety notes .................. 299
Opening ......................................... 299
Horn...................................................... 35
HUD
see Head-up display
Hydroplaning..................................... 159
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer.......................................... 75
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Insect protection on the radiator.... 300
Inspection
see ASSYST PLUS
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 36
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 36
Instrument cluster lighting.............. 208
Interior lighting
Automatic control .......................... 113
Control ........................................... 113
Overview ........................................ 113
Reading lamp ................................. 113
iPod®
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 268
J
Jack
Using ............................................. 351
Jump starting (engine)...................... 322
K
Key positions
SmartKey ....................................... 131
Start/Stop button .......................... 132
KEYLESS-GO
Activating ......................................... 78
Convenience closing feature ............ 91
Deactivation ..................................... 78
Locking ............................................ 78
Removing the Start/Stop button ... 132
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SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 80
Changing the programming .............79
Checking the battery .......................80
Convenience closing feature ............ 91
Convenience opening feature .......... 91
Display message ............................ 255
Door central locking/unlocking .......77
Important safety notes .................... 77
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 79
Loss .................................................81
Mechanical key ................................ 79
Overview .......................................... 77
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 131
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 81
Starting the engine ........................ 133
Smartphone
Starting the engine ........................ 134
SMS
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 268
Snow chains...................................... 332
Socket (12 V)
Cargo compartment ....................... 292
Center console .............................. 292
General notes ................................ 292
Rear compartment .........................292
Sound
Switching on/off ........................... 269
Special seat belt retractor.................. 59
Specialist workshop............................ 31
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................ 223
Digital ............................................ 213
In the Instrument cluster ................. 36
Segments ...................................... 208
Selecting the display unit ...............222
SPORT handling mode
Deactivating/activating
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ................ 70
Warning lamp ................................. 261
Sports exhaust system
AMG ............................................... 137
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 239
Switching on/off ........................... 110
Start button
Display message ............................ 256
Start/Stop button
Key positions ................................. 132
Starting the engine ........................ 133
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine)................................ 133
Starting the engine
see Starting (engine)
STEER CONTROL.................................. 75
Steering
Display message ............................ 255
Warning lamps ............................... 267
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL
see STEER CONTROL
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 102
Adjusting (manually)...................... 102
Button overview ............................... 37
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 209
Cleaning ......................................... 311
EASY ENTRY/EXIT feature ............. 103
Important safety notes .................. 102
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 107
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ................... 103
Switching on/off........................... 102
Steering wheel paddle shifters........ 147
Stopwatch (RACETIMER)................... 225
Stowage areas................................... 278
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 279
Center console .............................. 279
Cup holders ................................... 289
Door ............................................... 280
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 279
Glove box ....................................... 279
Important safety information ......... 278
Map pockets .................................. 280
Rear ............................................... 280
Stowage net ................................... 280
see Stowage areas
Stowage net....................................... 280
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STEER CONTROL
General information
STEER CONTROL helps you by transmitting anoticeable steering force to the steering wheelin the direction required for vehicle stabilization.
This steering assistance is provided in particularif:
Rboth right wheels or both left wheels are on awet or slippery road surface when you brake
Rthe vehicle begins to skid
Important safety notes
iObserve the "Important safety notes" sec-tion (Ypage 65).
No steering support is provided from STEERCONTROL, if:
RESP®is deactivated
RESP®is malfunctioning
Rthe steering is malfunctioning
If ESP®is malfunctioning, you will be assistedfurther by the electrical power steering.
Protection against theft
Immobilizer
The immobilizer prevents your vehicle frombeing started without the correct SmartKey.
XTo activate with the SmartKey:remove theSmartKey from the ignition lock.
XTo activate with KEYLESS-GO start-func-tion or KEYLESS-GO:switch the ignition offand open the driver's door.
XTo deactivate:switch on the ignition.
When leaving the vehicle, always take theSmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Anyonecan start the engine if a valid SmartKey has beenleft inside the vehicle.
iThe immobilizer is always deactivated whenyou start the engine.
In the event that the engine cannot be started(yet the vehicle's battery is charged), the sys-tem is not operational. Contact an authorizedMercedes-Benz Center or call1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) or1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).
ATA (anti-theft alarm system)
XTo arm:lock the vehicle with the SmartKey orKEYLESS-GO.Indicator lampCflashes. The alarm systemis armed after approximately ten seconds.
XTo disarm:unlock the vehicle with the Smart-Key or KEYLESS-GO.
or
XInsert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
or
XPress the Start/Stop button.
The SmartKey must be in the vehicle.
A visual and audible alarm is triggered if thealarm system is armed and you open:
Ra door
Rthe vehicle with the mechanical key
Rthe tailgate
Rthe hood
XTo stop the alarm with the SmartKey:press the6or7button on the Smart-Key.The alarm is stopped.
or
XRemove the Start/Stop button from the igni-tion lock (Ypage 132).
XInsert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.The alarm is stopped.
XTo stop the alarm using KEYLESS-GO:grasp the outside door handle. The SmartKeymust be outside the vehicle.The alarm is stopped.
or
XPress the Start/Stop button on the dash-board. The SmartKey must be inside the vehi-cle.The alarm is stopped.
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SmartKey
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,
they could:
Ropen the doors, thus endangering other
people or road users.
Rget out and disrupt traffic.
Roperate the vehicle's equipment.
Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
Rrelease the parking brake.
Rshifting the automatic transmission out of
park positionP
RStart the engine.
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children or animals unattended in the
vehicle. Always keep the SmartKey out of
reach of children.
GWARNING
If you attach heavy or large objects to the
SmartKey, the SmartKey could be uninten-
tionally turned in the ignition lock. This could
cause the engine to be switched off. There is a
risk of an accident.
Do not attach any heavy or large objects to the
SmartKey. Remove any bulky key rings before
inserting the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
!Keep the SmartKey away from strong mag-netic fields. Otherwise, the remote controlfunction could be affected.
Strong magnetic fields can occur in the vicin-ity of powerful electrical installations.
Do not keep the SmartKey:
Rwith electronic devices, e.g. a mobile phoneor another SmartKey.
Rwith metallic objects, e.g. coins or metal foil.
Rinside metallic objects, e.g. a metal case.
This can affect the functionality of the Smart-Key.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO start function:donot keep the SmartKey in the cargo compart-ment. Otherwise, the SmartKey may not bedetected, e.g. when starting the engine usingthe Start/Stop button.
A brief radio connection between the vehicleand the SmartKey determines whether a validSmartKey is in, or in the direct vicinity of, thevehicle. This occurs, for example:
Rwhen starting the engine
Rwhile driving
Rwhen using HANDS-FREE ACCESS
Rwhen the external door handles are touched
Rduring convenience closing
SmartKey functions
C7Locks the vehicle
DTOpens/closes the tailgate

multimedia system; see the Digital Operator'sManual.
You will receive visual and acoustic locking con-firmation if all components were able to belocked.
When the locator lighting is activated via themultimedia system, it lights up when it is darkafter the vehicle is unlocked with the SmartKey;see the Digital Operator's Manual.
XTo open the tailgate automatically fromoutside the vehicle:press and hold theTbutton until the tailgate opens.
XTo close the tailgate automatically fromoutside the vehicle:if the SmartKey is loca-ted in the immediate vicinity of the vehicle,press theTbutton on the SmartKey.When the tailgate closes you can then releasethe button.
KEYLESS-GO
General notes
Bear in mind that the engine can be started byany of the vehicle occupants if there is a Smart-Key in the vehicle (Ypage 133).
Locking/unlocking centrally
You can start, lock or unlock the vehicle usingKEYLESS-GO. To do this, you only need carry theSmartKey with you. You can combine the func-tions of KEYLESS-GO with those of a conven-tional SmartKey. Unlock the vehicle by usingKEYLESS-GO, for instance, and lock it using the7button on the SmartKey.
The driver's door and the door at which the han-dle is used, must both be closed. The SmartKeymust be outside the vehicle. When locking orunlocking with KEYLESS-GO, the distancebetween the SmartKey and the correspondingdoor handle must not be greater than 3 ft (1 m).
A brief radio connection between the vehicleand the SmartKey determines whether a validSmartKey is in, or in the direct vicinity of, thevehicle. This occurs, for example:
Rwhen starting the engine
Rwhile driving
Rwhen using HANDS-FREE ACCESS
Rwhen the external door handles are touched
Rduring convenience closing
XTo unlock the vehicle:touch the inner sur-face of the door handle.
XTo lock the vehicle:touch sensor surfaceCorD.
Make sure that you do not touch the innersurface of the door handle.
XConvenience closing feature:touchrecessed sensor surfaceDfor an extendedperiod.
Further information on the convenience clos-ing feature (Ypage 91).
XTo unlock the tailgate:push the top of staron the tailgate.
Deactivating and activating
If you do not intend to use a SmartKey for anextended period of time, you can deactivate theKEYLESS-GO function of the SmartKey. TheSmartKey will then use very little power, therebyconserving battery power. For the purposes ofactivation/deactivation, the vehicle must not benearby.
XTo deactivate:press the7button on theSmartKey twice in rapid succession.The battery check lamp (Ypage 80) of theSmartKey flashes twice briefly and lights uponce, then KEYLESS-GO is deactivated.
XTo activate:press any button on the Smart-Key.
or
XInsert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.KEYLESS-GO and all of its associated featuresare available again.
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KEYLESS-GO start function
General notes
Bear in mind that the engine can be started byany of the vehicle occupants if there is a Smart-Key in the vehicle (Ypage 133).
Changing the settings of the locking
system
You can change the settings of the locking sys-tem. This means that only the driver's door andthe fuel filler flap are unlocked when the vehicleis unlocked. This is useful if you frequently travelalone.
XTo change the setting:press and hold downthe6and7buttons simultaneouslyfor approximately six seconds until the bat-tery check lamp (Ypage 80) flashes twice.
If the setting of the locking system is changedwithin the signal range of the vehicle, pressingthe7or6button:
Rlocks or
Runlocks the vehicle
The SmartKey now functions as follows:
XTo unlock:press the6button once.
XTo unlock centrally:press the6buttontwice.
XTo lock:press the7button.
XTo restore the factory settings:press andhold the6and7buttons simultane-ously for approximately six seconds until thebattery check lamp (Ypage 80) flashestwice.
The KEYLESS-GO functions can be changed asfollows:
XTo unlock the driver's door:touch the innersurface of the door handle on the driver'sdoor.
XTo unlock centrally:touch the inner surfaceof the door handle on the front-passengerdoor or the rear door.
XTo lock centrally:touch the outer sensorsurface on one of the door handles.
Mechanical key
General notes
If the vehicle can no longer be locked orunlocked with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO,use the mechanical key.
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).
If you unlock the vehicle using the mechanicalkey, the fuel filler flap will not be unlocked auto-matically.
XTo unlock the fuel filler flap:insert theSmartKey into the ignition lock.
Removing the mechanical key
XPush release catchCin the direction of thearrow and at the same time remove mechan-ical keyDfrom the SmartKey.
For further information about:
RLocking/unlocking the driver's door(Ypage 84)
RUnlocking the tailgate (Ypage 89)
Inserting the mechanical key
XPush mechanical keyDcompletely into theSmartKey until it engages and releasecatchCis back in its basic position.
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ProblemPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
KEYLESS-GO is malfunctioning.
XLock/unlock the vehicle using the remote control function of theSmartKey.
XHave the vehicle and SmartKey checked at a qualified specialistworkshop.
If the vehicle can also not be locked/unlocked using the remote con-trol function:
XLock or unlock the vehicle using the mechanical key (Ypage 84).
XHave the vehicle and SmartKey checked at a qualified specialistworkshop.
The engine cannot bestarted using the Smart-Key.
The on-board voltage is too low.
XSwitch off non-essential consumers, e.g. seat heating or interiorlighting, and try to start the engine again.
If this does not work:
XCheck the starter battery and charge it if necessary (Ypage 321).
or
XJump-start the vehicle (Ypage 322).
or
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
The engine cannot bestarted using the Start/Stop button. The Smart-Key is in the vehicle.
The vehicle is locked.
XUnlock the vehicle and try to start the vehicle again.
The SmartKey battery is discharged or nearly discharged.
XCheck the SmartKey battery (Ypage 80) and replace it if necessary(Ypage 80).
If this does not work:
XStart your vehicle with the SmartKey in the ignition lock.
There is interference from a powerful source of radio waves.
XStart your vehicle with the SmartKey in the ignition lock.
You have lost a Smart-Key.XHave the SmartKey deactivated at a qualified specialist workshop.
XReport the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers.
XIf necessary, have the locks changed as well.
You have lost themechanical key.XReport the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers.
XIf necessary, have the locks changed as well.
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Doors
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,
they could:
Ropen the doors, thus endangering other
people or road users.
Rget out and disrupt traffic.
Roperate the vehicle's equipment.
Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
Rrelease the parking brake.
Rshifting the automatic transmission out of
park positionP
RStart the engine.
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children or animals unattended in the
vehicle. Always keep the SmartKey out of
reach of children.
Unlocking and opening doors from
the inside
You can open a door from inside the vehicleeven if it has been locked. You can only open therear doors from inside the vehicle if they are notsecured by the child-proof locks (Ypage 64). Ifthe vehicle has been locked with the SmartKeyor with KEYLESS-GO, opening a door from theinside will trigger the anti-theft alarm system.Switch off the alarm (Ypage 75).
XTo unlock and open a front door:pull doorhandleD.If the door is locked, locking knobCpops up.The door is unlocked and opens.
XTo unlock a rear door:pull the rear doorhandle.The locking knob on the rear door pops up andthe rear door unlocks.
XTo open a rear door:pull the rear door han-dle again.The rear door opens.
Centrally locking and unlocking the
vehicle from the inside
You can centrally lock and unlock the vehiclefrom the inside. The buttons are on the driver’sdoor.
XTo unlock:press buttonC.
XTo lock:press buttonD.When the front-passenger door is closed, thevehicle is locked.
Meanwhile, the fuel filler flap will not be lockedor unlocked.
You cannot unlock the vehicle centrally from theinside if the vehicle has been locked with theSmartKey or KEYLESS-GO.
If the vehicle has been locked with the SmartKeyor with KEYLESS-GO, opening a door from theinside will trigger the anti-theft alarm system.Switch off the alarm (Ypage 75).
If a locked door is opened from the inside, theprevious unlock status of the vehicle will betaken into consideration if:
Rthe vehicle was locked using the locking but-ton for the central locking, or
Rlocked automatically
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during the closing process. There is a risk of
injury.
Make sure that nobody is in the vicinity of the
closing area during the closing process.
Use one of the following options to stop the
closing process:
Rpress theTbutton on the SmartKey.
Rpull or press the remote operating switch
on the driver's door.
Rpress the closing or locking button on the
tailgate.
Rpress the top of the star on the tailgate.
Vehicles with HANDS-FREE ACCESS:
You can also stop the closing process by per-forming a kicking movement under the rearbumper.
!The tailgate swings upwards and to the rearwhen opened. Therefore, make sure thatthere is sufficient clearance above and behindthe tailgate.
Two warning tones sound while the tailgate isopening or closing.
The opening dimensions of the tailgate can befound in the "Vehicle data" section(Ypage 363).
Opening automatically
You can open the tailgate automatically usingthe SmartKey or by pressing the top of starCon the tailgate.
XPress and hold theTbutton on the Smart-Key until the tailgate opens.
or
XWith the tailgate unlocked, press the top ofstarC.
or
XWith the tailgate stopped in an intermediateposition, pull the tailgate upwards.You can release the tailgate as soon as thetailgate starts to open.
XWhen the rearview camera is activated:pull on folded-out starC.The tailgate opens.
Closing automatically
CClosing button
DLocking button
XPress closing buttonCin the tailgate.
or
XPull the tailgate down slightly.You can release the tailgate as soon as thetailgate starts to close.
When the driver's door is closed, you can simul-taneously close the tailgate and lock the vehicle.The SmartKey must be at the rear of the vehiclein the detection range of KEYLESS-GO.
XPress locking buttonDin the tailgate.If KEYLESS-GO detects a SmartKey outsidethe vehicle, the tailgate closes. The vehicle islocked.
or
XVehicles with EASY-PACK tailgate andKEYLESS-GO or KEYLESS-GO start func-tion:if the SmartKey is located in the imme-diate vicinity of the vehicle, press theTbutton on the SmartKey.You can release the button as soon as thetailgate starts to close.
If KEYLESS-GO detects a SmartKey in the cargocompartment, the tailgate is unlocked againafter closing.
If KEYLESS-GO detects a second SmartKey out-side the vehicle, the tailgate remains locked.
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If KEYLESS-GO detects a SmartKey in the cargocompartment before the closing procedurestarts, the tailgate remains open.
HANDS-FREE ACCESS
General notes
With KEYLESS-GO and HANDS-FREE ACCESS,you can open or close the tailgate or stop theprocedure without using your hands. This is use-ful if you have your hands full. To do this, makea kicking movement under the bumper with yourfoot.
Observe the following points:
RCarry your KEYLESS-GO key about your per-son. The SmartKey must be at the rear of thevehicle in the detection range of KEYLESS-GO.
RWhen making the kicking movement, makesure that you are standing firmly on theground and that there is sufficient clearanceto the rear of the vehicle. You could otherwiselose your balance, for example on ice.
RAlways ensure that you only make the kickingmovement within the detection range of sen-sorsC.
RStand at least 12 in (30 cm) away from therear area while doing so.
RDo not come into contact with the bumperwhile making the kicking movement. Other-wise, the sensors may not function correctly.
RHANDS-FREE ACCESS does not function dur-ing engine start.
RDirt caused by road salt or snow around sen-sorsCmay restrict functionality.
Using the HANDS-FREE ACCESS with a pros-thetic leg may restrict functionality.
RIf a KEYLESS-GO key is at the rear of the vehi-cle in the detection range of KEYLESS-GO,HANDS-FREE ACCESS could be triggered.The tailgate could thus be opened or closedunintentionally, for example, if you:
-install or remove the ball coupling.
-couple or uncouple a trailer.
-install or remove a rear-mounted bicyclerack.
-load/unload bicycles on/from a rear-mounted bicycle rack.
-sit on the edge of the cargo compartment.
-set something down or lift something upbehind the vehicle.
-polish the rear of the vehicle.
Do not carry the KEYLESS-GO key about yourperson in these situations or in situations sim-ilar to these. This will prevent unintentionalopening or closing of the tailgate.
Important safety notes
GWARNING
The vehicle exhaust system can become very
hot. If you use HANDS-FREE ACCESS, you
could burn yourself by touching the exhaust
system. There is a risk of injury. Always
ensure that you make the kicking movement
only within the detection range of the sensors.
!If the SmartKey is within the rear detectionrange of KEYLESS-GO, the following situa-tions, for example, could lead to the uninten-tional opening of the tailgate:
Rwhen using an automatic car wash
Rwhen using a power washer
Make sure that the SmartKey is at least 10 ft(3 m) away from the vehicle.
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