parking brake MERCEDES-BENZ GLC SUV 2017 X253 Owner's Manual

1, 2, 3 ...
4ETS (Electronic Traction System)see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 175
12 V socket
see Socket (12 V)
115 V socket ...................................... 294
360° camera
Cleaning .........................................3 16
Display in the multimedia system .. 188
Function/notes .............................1 87
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 228
Function/notes ................................ 65
Warning lamp ................................. 259
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 58
Activating media mode
General notes ................................ 276
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 125
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 221
Display message ............................ 246
Function/notes .............................1 97
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 221
Display message ............................ 245
Function/information .................... 200
Active light function
Display message ............................ 239
Active Parking Assist
Canceling ....................................... 182
Detecting parking spaces .............. 179
Exiting a parking space .................. 181
Function/notes ............................. 178
Important safety notes .................. 178
Parking .......................................... 180
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 73 Adaptive Brake Assist
Function/notes ................................ 69
Adaptive Damping System
Function/notes ............................. 174
Adaptive Damping System (ADS) ..... 173
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 240
Function/notes ............................. 113
Switching on/off ........................... 114
Additional speedometer ................... 223
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 368
Address book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 268
Adjusting the volume
Multimedia system ........................ 269
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
P

ASSENGER 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 filter (display message) .............. 243
Air suspension
see AIR BODY CONTROL
Air vents
Important safety notes .................. 129
Rear ............................................... 130
Setting ........................................... 129
Setting the center air vents ........... 130
Setting the side air vents ............... 130
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
4Index

Replacingbulbs ............................ .118
Bag hook ............................................ 284
Ball coupling
Installing ........................................ 204
Removing ....................................... 206
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 65
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist
(Brake Assist PLUS with Cross-
Traffic Assist)
Function/notes ................................ 66
Important safety notes .................... 66
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 80
Important safety notes .................... 80
Replacing ......................................... 80
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 327
Display message ............................ 241
Important safety notes .................. 325
Jump starting ................................. 328
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 221
Display message ............................ 246
Notes/function .............................. 193
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Blootooth
®
Connecting a different mobile
phone ............................................ 276
BlueTEC
see DEF
Bluetooth
®
Searching for a mobile phone ........2 75
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 68
Telephony ...................................... 275
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 233
Notes ............................................. 368
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake linings
Display message ............................ 233 Brakes
ABS ..................................................6 5
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 69
BAS .................................................. 65
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 66
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 368
Display message ............................ 228
EBD .................................................. 73
Hill start as sist ............................... 136
HO

LD function ............................... 171
Important safety notes .................. 159
Maintenance .................................. 160
Parking brake ................................ 155
Riding tips ...................................... 159
Warning lamp ................................. 258
Breakdown
Where will I find...? ........................ 319
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 35
Buttons on the steering wheel ......... 209
C
California
Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 28
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Calling up the climate control bar
Multimedia system ........................ 272
Calling up the climate control
menu
Multimedia system ........................ 272
Camera
see 360° camera
see Rear view camera
Car
see Vehicle
Care
360° camera ................................. 316
Car wash ........................................ 311
Carpets .......................................... 318
Display ........................................... 316
Exhaust pipe .................................. 316
Exterior lights ................................ 315
6Index

EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 73
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 70
Important safety information ........... 65
Overview .......................................... 64
PRE-SAFE
®Brake ............................. 73
STEER CONTROL ............................. 75
Driving system
AIR BODY CONTROL ...................... 172
AMG sports suspension based on
AIR BODY CONTROL ...................... 174
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 187
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 197
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 200
Active Parking Assist ..................... 178
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 191
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 193
Cruise control ................................ 162
Display message ............................ 244
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 164
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ............... 169
Driving Assistance Plus package ... 197
HOLD function ............................... 171
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 195
Lane Tracking package .................. 193
PARKTRONIC ................................. 175
Rear view camera .......................... 182
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 192
Driving tips
Automatic transmission ................. 143
Brakes ........................................... 159
Break-in period .............................. 131
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 169
Downhill gradient ........................... 159
Drinking and driving ....................... 157
Driving in winter ............................. 161
Driving on flooded roads ................ 161
Driving on wet roads ...................... 161
Exhaust check ............................... 158
Fuel ................................................ 157
General .......................................... 157
Hydroplaning ................................. 161
Icy road surfaces ........................... 161
Important safety notes .................. 131 Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 160
Snow cha
ins .................................. 338
Subjecting brakes to a load ........... 160
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ..... 131
Towing a trailer .............................. 203
Wet road surface ........................... 160
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 217
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 268
DYNAMIC SELECT switch
Automatic transmission ................. 139
Climate control (3-zone automatic
climate control) ............................. 124
E
EASY-ENTRY featureFunction/notes ............................. 105
EASY-EXIT feature
Function/notes ............................. 105
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 230
Function/notes ................................ 73
ECO display
Function/notes ............................. 158
On-board computer ....................... 213
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 137
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 136
Deactivating/activating ................. 137
General information ....................... 136
Important safety notes .................. 136
Introduction ................................... 136
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP
®(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-dent ................................................. 58
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 84
Vehicle ............................................. 84
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 55
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ............................................ 89
10Index

Oilsee Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu .................................... .224
Assistance graphic menu ...............2 19
Assistance menu ........................... 220
Display messages .......................... 227
Displaying a service message ........3 10
Displays and operation .................. 208
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 168
Factory settings ............................. 223
G-Meter ......................................... 224
Head-up display ............................. 211
Head-up display menu ................... 222
Important safety notes .................. 208
Instrument cluster menu ............... 223
Lights menu ................................... 223
Media menu ................................... 216
Menu overview .............................. 212
Message memory .......................... 227
Navigation menu ............................ 214
RACETIMER ................................... 225
Radio menu ................................... 216
Service menu ................................. 219
Settings menu ............................... 220
Standard display ............................ 212
Telephone menu ............................ 218
Trip menu ...................................... 212
Video DVD operation ..................... 217
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 118
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 ........................... 64P
Paddle shifterssee Steering wheel paddle shifters
Paint code number ............................ 363
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 313
Panic alarm .......................................... 43
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Important safety notes .................... 93
Operating ......................................... 94
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 96
Rain closing feature ......................... 95
Reversing feature ............................. 94
Panoramic roof
Operating the roller sunblinds .......... 95
Parcel net ........................................... 286
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 154
Parking brake ................................ 155
Parking position for the exterior
mirror on the front-passenger
side ................................................ 108
Rear view camera .......................... 182
Switching off the engine ................ 155
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
see 360° camera
see Active Parking Assist
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
see Rear view camera
Parking Assist
Display message ............................ 246
Parking brake
Applying automatically ................... 156
Applying or releasing manually ...... 156
Display message ............................ 230
Electric parking brake .................... 155
Emergency braking ........................ 157
General notes ................................ 155
Releasing automatically ................. 156
Warning lamp ................................. 262
Parking lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 112
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 177
Driving system ............................... 175
16Index

Function/notes ............................. 175
Important safety notes .................. 175
Problem (malfunction) ................... 178
Range of the sensors ..................... 176
Warning display ............................. 177
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................ 237
Indicator lamps ................................ 44
Problems (malfunction) .................. 237
Perfume atomizer
Operating ....................................... 128
Problem (malfunction) ................... 129
Setting the perfume intensity
(multimedia system) ...................... 272
Vial ................................................ 128
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 64
Phone book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 268
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 317
Power washers .................................. 313
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Display message ............................ 234
Operation ......................................... 57
PRE-SAFE
®Brake
Activating/deactivating ................. 221
Display message ............................ 234
Function/notes ................................ 73
Important safety notes .................... 74
Warning lamp ................................. 265
PRE-SAFE
®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS)
Operation ......................................... 58
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 76
Immobilizer ...................................... 76
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 27
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 135
General notes ................................ 135
Hill start assist ............................... 136
Trailer ............................................ 135
Q
QR codeMercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 32
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 31
Quick access for audio and tele-
phone
Changing the station/music
track .............................................. 271
R
RACE TIMER (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................. 225
Radar sensor system
Display message ............................ 235
Radiator cover ................................... 307
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 216
Radio mode
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 268
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 30
Rain closing feature (panorama
roof with power tilt/sliding panel) .... 95
Reading lamp ..................................... 115
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ...................... 130
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 239
Switching on/off ........................... 112
Rear seat
Adjusting the angle of the backr-
ests ................................................ 283
Rear seat backrest
Display message ............................ 254
Rear seats
Display message ............................ 254
Rear view camera
"Reverse parking" function ............ 184
Cleaning instructions ..................... 316
Coupling up a trailer function ........ 186
Display in the multimedia system .. 183
General notes ................................ 182
Index17

Locking (in an emergency) ............... 84
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 77
Lowering ........................................ 360
Maintenance .................................... 29
Operating safety .............................. 30
Operation outside the USA/
Canada ............................................ 29
Parking .......................................... 154
Parking for a long period ................ 157
Pulling away ................................... 135
Raising ........................................... 357
Reporting problems ......................... 31
Securing from rolling away ............ 357
Technical data ............................... 362
Towing away .................................. 330
Transporting .................................. 332
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 84
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 77
Vehicle data ................................... 370
Vehicle data
Dimensions .................................... 370
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 84
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 363
Vehicle level
AIR BODY CONTROL ...................... 173
Display message ............................ 244
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 217
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 268
VIN
Seat ............................................... 364
Type plate ...................................... 363
W
Warning and indicator lampsABS ................................................ 259
Air bags ......................................... 262
Brakes ........................................... 258
Coolant .......................................... 263
Distance warning ........................... 265
Engine diagnostics ......................... 263
ESP
®.............................................. 259
ESP®OFF ....................................... 261
Fuel tank ........................................ 263 General notes ................................ 256
Overview .......................................... 36
Parking brake ................................ 262
PASSENGER AIR BAG ...................... 44
Reserve fuel ................................... 263
Restraint system ............................ 262
Seat belt ........................................ 256
SPORT handling mode ................... 261
Steering ......................................... 267
Tire pressure monitor .................... 266
Warranty .............................................. 28
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 254
Weather display (COMAND)
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 268
Wheel and tire combinations
Tires ............................................... 360
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 360
Wheel chock ...................................... 357
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 356
Checking ........................................ 336
Cleaning ......................................... 314
Important safety notes .................. 336
Information on driving .................... 336
Interchanging/changing ................ 356
Mounting a new wheel ................... 359
Mounting a wheel .......................... 357
Removing a wheel .......................... 359
Snow chains .................................. 338
Storing ........................................... 357
Tightening torque ........................... 360
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 360
Window curtain air bag
Display message ............................ 236
Operation ......................................... 50
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 126
Windshield washer fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid ....................... 310
Important safety notes .................. 369
Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) ................... 122
24Index

Cockpit
FunctionPage
:Steering wheel paddle shift-
ers145
;Combination switch112
=Horn
?Instrument cluster36
ADIRECT SELECT lever141
BClimate control systems123
COverhead control panel41
DControl panel for multimedia
system and vehicle functions38
EIgnition lock132
Start/Stop button133
FAdjusts the steering wheel104
GCruise control lever162
FunctionPage
HElectric parking brake155
IDiagnostics connection31
JOpens the hood306
KLight switch111
LControl panel for:
Activating Steering Assist
and Stop&Go Pilot169
Switching on Active Lane
Keeping Assist200
Deactivating PARKTRONIC175
Switching on the 360° cam-
era187
Switching on the Head-up
Display211
Vehicles without a driver
assistance system: map/
coin holder
Cockpit35
At a glance

Instrument cluster
FunctionPage
:Speedometer wit hsegments20 8
Warning and indicator lamps:
å ESP®OF F259
÷ ESP®25 9
· Distanc ewarning26 5
Ð Powersteering assis-
tance malfunctioning26 7
6 Restrain tsystem44
ü Seat belt no tfastene d256
K High-beam headlamps112
L Low-beam headlamps112
T Parking lamp s112
R Rear fog lamp112
h Tirepressur emonitor26 6
;#! Turn signals112
=Multifunction display210
?Tachometer209
Warning and indicator lamps:
! Electric parking brak e
(yellow)26 2
FunctionPag e
! ABSmalfunctioning25 9
; CheckEngin e263
% Diesel engine: preglow134
Electric parking brak e
applie d(red)26 2
F USAonly
! Canad aonly
Brake s(red)25 8
$ USAonly
J Canad aonly
M SPORT handlin gmod e
(Mercedes-AM Gvehicles)26 1
ACoolan ttemperature gauge20 9
Warning and indicator lamps:
? Coolan tto ohot/cold26 3
BFue llevel indicator
Warning and indicator lamps:
8 Reserve fuel level wit h
fuel filler flap location indica-
to r(right )
263
iInformation on displayin gth eoutside tem-
peratur ein th emultifunction display can be foun
dunder "Outside temperature display"
(Ypage 209).
36Instrument cluster
At a glance

PRE-SAFE®takes the following measures
depending on the hazardous situation detected:
Rthe front seat belts are pre-tensioned.
Rif the vehicle skids, the side windows and the
panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel
are closed.
Rvehicles with the memory function for the
front-passenger seat: the front-passenger
seat is adjusted if it is in an unfavorable posi-
tion.
If the hazardous situation passes without result-
ing in an accident, PRE-SAFE
®slackens the belt
pre-tensioning. All settings made by PRE-SAFE®
can then be reversed.
If the seat belt pre-tensioning is not reduced:
XMove the seat backrest or seat back slightly
when the vehicle is stationary.
The seat belt pre-tensioning is reduced and
the locking mechanism is released.
The seat-belt adjustment is an integral part of
the PRE-SAFE
®convenience function. Informa-
tion about the convenience function can be
found under "Belt adjustment" (
Ypage 47).
PRE-SAFE®PLUS (anticipatory occu-
pant protection system PLUS)
Introduction
PRE-SAFE®PLUS is only available in vehicles
with the Driving Assistance package.
Using the radar sensor system, PRE-SAFE
®
PLUS is able to detect that a head-on or rear-end
collision is imminent. In certain hazardous sit-
uations, PRE-SAFE
®PLUS takes pre-emptive
measures to protect the vehicle occupants.
Important safety notes
The intervention of PRE-SAFE®PLUS cannot
prevent an imminent collision.
The driver is not warned about the intervention
of PRE-SAFE
®PLUS.
PRE-SAFE®PLUS does not intervene:
Rif the vehicle is backing up
Rwhen the vehicle is towing a trailer and there
is a risk of a rear-end collision
When driving, or when parking or exiting a park- ing space with assistance from Active Parking Assist, PRE-SAFE
®PLUS will not apply the
brakes.
Function
PRE-SAFE®PLUS intervenes in certain situa-
tions if the radar sensor system detects an
imminent head-on or rear-end collision.
PRE-SAFE
®PLUS takes the following measures
depending on the hazardous situation detected:
Rif the radar sensor system detects that a
head-on collision is imminent, the seat belts
are pre-tensioned.
Rif the radar sensor system detects that a rear-
end collision is imminent:
-the brake pressure is increased if the driver
applies the brakes when the vehicle is sta-
tionary.
-the seat belts are pre-tensioned.
The PRE-SAFE®PLUS braking application is can-
celed:
Rif the accelerator pedal is depressed when a
gear is engaged
Rif the risk of a collision passes or is no longer
detected
Rif DISTRONIC PLUS indicates an intention to
pull away
If the hazardous situation passes without result-
ing in an accident, the original settings are
restored.
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent
Immediately after an accident, the following
measures are implemented, depending on the
type and severity of the impact:
Rthe hazard warning lamps are activated
Rthe emergency lighting is activated
Rthe vehicle doors are unlocked
Rthe front side windows are lowered
Rvehicles with a memory function: the electri-
cally adjustable steering wheel is raised
Rthe engine is switched off and the fuel supply
is cut off
Rvehicles with mbrace: automatic emergency
call
58Occupant safety
Safety

Children in the vehicle
Important safety notes
Accident statistics show that children secured
in the rear seats are safer than children secured
in the front-passenger seat. For this reason,
Mercedes-Benz strongly advises that you install
a child restraint system on a rear seat. Children are generally better protected there.
If a child younger than twelve years old and
under 5 ft (1.50 m) in height is traveling in the
vehicle:
Ralways secure the child in a child restraint
system suitable for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
The child restraint system must be appropri-
ate to the age, weight and size of the child
Rbe sure to observe the instructions and safety
notes in this section in addition to the child
restraint system manufacturer's installation
instructions
Rbe sure to observe the instructions and safetynotes on the "Occupant classification system
(OCS)" (
Ypage 51)
GWARNING
If you leave children unsupervised in the vehi-
cle, they could set it in motion by, for example:
Rrelease the parking brake.
Rshift the automatic transmission out of the
parking position P.
Rstart the engine.
In addition, they may operate vehicle equip-
ment and become trapped. 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 unsupervised in the vehicle.
GWARNING
If persons, particularly children are subjected to prolonged exposure to extreme heat or
cold, there is a risk of injury, possibly even
fatal. Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
GWARNING
If the child restraint system is subjected to
direct sunlight, parts may get very hot. Chil-
dren may burn themselves on these parts,
particularly on the metal parts of the child
restraint system. There is a risk of injury.
If you leave the vehicle, taking the child with
you, always ensure that the child restraint
system is not exposed to direct sunlight. Pro- tect it with a blanket, for example. If the child
restraint system has been exposed to direct
sunlight, let it cool down before securing the
child in it. Never leave children unattended in
the vehicle.
Always ensure that all vehicle occupants have
their seat belts fastened correctly and are sitting
properly. Particular attention must be paid to
children.
Observe the safety notes on the seat belt
(
Ypage 45 )and the notes on correct use of seat
belts (Ypage 46).
A booster seat may be necessary to achieve
proper seat belt positioning for children over
41 lb s(18 kg) until they reach a height where a
three-point seat belt can be properly fastened
without a booster seat.
Special seat belt retractor
GWARNING
If the seat belt is released while driving, the
child restraint system will no longer be
secured properly. The special seat belt retrac- tor is disabled and the inertia real draws in a
portion of the seat belt. The seat belt cannot
be immediately refastened. There is an
increased risk of injury, possibly even fatal.
Stop the vehicle immediately, paying atten-
tion to road and traffic conditions. Reactivate
the special seat belt retractor and secure the
child restraint system properly.
All seat belts in the vehicle, except the driver's
seat belt, are equipped with a special seat belt
retractor. When activated, the special seat belt
retractor ensures that the seat belt cannot
slacken once the child seat is secured.
Children in the vehicle59
Safety
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