MERCEDES-BENZ GLC SUV 2022 Owners Manual

soap solution to clean the entire seat cover.
Do no
t spot clean.
= Use cleaning and care products recommen-
ded for Mercedes-Benz.
= Do not use oil-based cleaning and care prod-
ucts. 398
Maintenance and care

Emergency
Removing the safety vest
The safety vests are located in the stowage com-
par
tments in the driver's and front passenger
door. 
Pull out safety vest bag 1 b
y the loop.
Open the safety vest bag and pull out the
saf
ety vest.
% There are also safety vest compartments in
t

he rear door stowage compartments in which
safety vests can be stored. 1
Maximum number of washes
2 Maximum wash temperature
3 Do not bleach
4 Do not iron
5 Do not tumble dry
6 Do not dry clean
7 Class 2 safety vest
The requirements deNned b
y the legal standard
are only fulNlled if the safety vest is the correct
size and is fully closed.
Replace the safety vest in the following cases:
= The reOective strips are damaged or dirty =
The maximum per
missible number of washes
is exceeded
= The Ouorescence has faded Warning triangle

qR
emoving the warning triangle
The warning triangle 1 is locat

ed under the load
compartment Ooor in the load sill. 
Remove warning triangle 1. Breakdown assistance
399

qSetting up the warning triangle

Fold side r
eOectors 1 upwards to form a tri-
angle and attach at the top using upper press-
stud 2. 
Fold legs 3 do
wn and out to the side. First-aid kit
(sos sided) o
verview The Nr
st-aid
bag 1 is located in the load com-
partment on the les in the stowage net. Removing the Nr

e extinguisher &
WARNING Risk of accident due t
o an
incorrectly secured Nre extinguisher in the
driver's footwell
A Nr
e extinguisher may impede pedal travel or
block a depressed pedal. This jeopardises the operating and road safety
of t

he vehicle.
The Nre extinguisher can be Oung around and
injure the driver or other vehicle occupants. 
Always store and secure the Nr
e extin-
guisher in the bracket. 
Do not remove the Nr
e extinguisher while
driving. 
Les-hand dr
ive vehicle: pull tab 1 upwards. 
Right-hand drive vehicle: pull t
ab 1 down-
wards. 
Remove Nr
e extinguisher 2. 400
Breakdown assistance

Flat tyre
Notes on Oat
tyr es &
WARNING Risk of accident due t
o a Oat
tyre
A Oat tyr
e severely aMects the driving charac-
teristics as well as the steering and braking of
the vehicle.
Tyres without run-Oat characteristics: 
Do not drive with a Oat tyr
e.
Change the Oat tyr
e immediately with an
emergency spare wheel or spare wheel.
Alternatively, consult a qualiNed special-
ist workshop.
Tyres with r
un-Oat characteristics: 
Observe the information and warning
no
tes on MOExtended tyres (run-Oat
tyres). In the event of a Oat
tyr
e, the following options are
available depending on your vehicle's equipment:
= Vehicles with a TIREFIT kit: you can repair the
tyre so that it is possible to continue the jour-
ney for a short period of time. To do this, use
the TIREFIT kit (  page 402).
= Vehicles with Mercedes me connect: you can
make a call for breakdown assistance via the
overhead control panel in the case of a break-
down ( page 360).
= All vehicles: change the wheel ( page 430). TIREFIT kit storage location
Plug-in hybrid
The TIREFIT kit
1 is locat
ed in the les-hand load
compartment when delivered. Breakdown assistance
401

Not plug-in hybrid
1
Tyre sealant bottle
2 Tyre inOation com pressor
The TIREFIT kit is located under the load compart-
ment Ooor when deliv

ered.
Depending on the version, the TIREFIT kit may be
located in other positions in the load compart-
ment.
% Depending on the power category (LK), the
tyr
e inOation compressor weighs as follows:
= LK1 !

Observe the following if you come into contact
wit h the tyre sealant: 
Rinse oM t
he tyre sealant from your skin
using water immediately. 
If tyre sealant gets into your eyes, thor-
oughl

y rinse them using clean water
immediately. 
If tyre sealant has been swallowed, thor-
oughl
y rinse out your mouth immediately
and drink plenty of water. Do not induce
vomiting and seek medical attention
immediately. 
Change out of clothing which has come
int

o contact with tyre sealant immedi-
ately. 
If an allergic reaction occurs, seek medi-
cal att

ention immediately. *
NOTE Ov
erheating due to the tyre inOation
compressor running too long 
Do not run the tyre inOation com
pressor
for longer than ten minutes without inter-
ruption. Comply with the manufacturer's safety notes on
t

he sticker on the tyre inOation compressor.
Have the tyre sealant bottle replaced in a qualiNed
specialist workshop every Nve years. 
Do not remove any foreign objects which have
ent

ered the tyre. 
APx par
t 1 of the TIREFIT sticker to the
instrument cluster within the driver's Neld of
vision. 
APx par
t 2 of the TIREFIT sticker near the
valve on the wheel with the defective tyre. 
Pull plug 4 wit
h the cable and hose 5 out
of the tyre inOation compressor housing. 
Push the plug of hose 5 int
o Oange 6 of
tyre sealant bottle 1 until the plug engages. 
Place tyre sealant bottle 1 head do
wnwards
into recess 2 of the tyre inOation compres-
sor. Breakdown assistance
403


Remove the valve cap from valve 7 on the
faulty tyre. 
Screw Nlling hose 8 ont
o valve 7. 
Insert plug 4 int
o a 12!


Adapt your driving style accordingly and
dr
ive carefully. 
Do not exceed the maximum speed limit
wit
h a tyre that has been repaired using
tyre sealant. 
Observe the maximum permissible speed of
80 km/h

for a tyre sealed with tyre sealant. 
APx t
he upper section of the TIREFIT sticker
to the instrument cluster in a location where it
will be easily seen by the driver.
* NOTE S
taining from leaking tyre sealant Aser
use, e
xcess tyre sealant may leak out
from the Nlling hose. 
Therefore, place the Nlling hose in t
he
plastic bag that contained the TIREFIT
kit. +
ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE
En
vironmental
pollution caused by environmentally irre-
sponsible disposal Tyre sealant contains pollutants. 
Have the tyre sealant bottle disposed of
pr
ofessionally, e.g. at a Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre. 
Switch oM t
he tyre inOation compressor. 
Unscrew the Nlling hose fr
om the valve of the
defective tyre. 
Stow the tyre sealant bottle and the tyre inOa-
tion com

pressor. 
Pull away immediately. 
Stop driving aser appr
oximately ten minutes
and check the tyre pressure using the tyre
inOation compressor.
The tyre pressure must now be at least
130 kPa (1.3 bar/19 psi). &
WARNING Risk of accident due t
o the
speciNed tyre pressure not being attained
If the speciNed tyr
e pressure is not reached,
the tyre is too badly damaged. The tyre seal-
ant cannot repair the tyre in this instance.
The braking and driving characteristics may be
greatly impaired. 
Do not continue driving. 
Consult a q
ualiNed specialist workshop. Countries that have Mercedes-Benz Service24h:
y

ou will Nnd a sticker with the telephone number,
e.g. on the B!


When the tyre pressure is correct, unscrew
t he Nlling hose from the valve of the sealed
tyre. 
Screw the valve cap onto the valve of the
sealed tyr
e. 
Pull the tyre sealant bottle out of the tyre inOa-
tion com

pressor. Press the locking tabs on the
yellow cap together to do this.
The Nlling hose stays on the tyre sealant bot-
tle. 
Drive to the nearest q
ualiNed specialist work-
shop and have the tyre, tyre sealant bottle and
Nlling hose replaced there. Battery (vehicle)
Notes on the 12 V battery
&
WARNING Risk of an accident due t
o work
carried out incorrectly on the battery
Work carried out incorrectly on the battery
can, f
or example, lead to a short circuit. This
can restrict functions relevant for safety sys-
tems and impair the operating safety of your
vehicle.
You could lose control of the vehicle in the fol-
lowing situations in particular:
= when braking
= in the event of abrupt steering manoeuvres
and/or when the vehicle's speed is not
adapted to the road conditions 
In the event of a short circuit or a similar
incident, cont
act a qualiNed specialist
workshop immediately. 
Do not drive on. 
Always have work on the battery carried
out at a q

ualiNed specialist workshop. =
F
urther information on ABS (  page 239)
= Function of ESP n
( page 240)
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recommends
that you only use batteries which have been
approved for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz.
All vehicles except vehicles with a lithium-ion bat-
tery &
WARNING Risk of e
xplosion due to elec-
trostatic charge
Electrostatic charge can ignite the highly
e
xplosive gas mixture in the battery. 
To discharge any electrostatic charge
t
hat may have built up, touch the metal
vehicle body before handling the battery. The highly
Oammable g
as mixture is created while
the battery is charging and during starting assis-
tance. &
WARNING Dang
er of chemical burns from
the battery acid
Battery acid is caustic. 406
Breakdown assistance


Avoid contact with the skin, eyes or
clo
thing. 
Do not lean over the battery. 
Do not inhale battery gases. 
Keep children away from the battery. 
Immediately rinse battery acid oM t
hor-
oughly with plenty of clean water and
seek medical attention immediately. All vehicles
+ ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE
En
vironmental
damage due to improper disposal of bat-
teries Batteries contain pollutants. It is
illeg

al to dispose of them with the household
rubbish. 
Dispose of batteries in an
en

vironmentally responsible manner.
Take discharged batteries to a qualiNed
specialist workshop or to a collection
point for used batteries. If you have to disconnect the 12 V battery, con-
t
act a qualiNed specialist workshop.
Comply with safety notes and take protective
measures when handling batteries. Risk of explosion if the 12 V battery is
used im

properly. Fire, naked
Oames and smoking ar
e pro-
hibited when handling the battery. Avoid
creating sparks. Electrolyte or battery acid is corrosive.
A

void contact with the skin, eyes or cloth-
ing. Wear suitable protective clothing, in
particular gloves, an apron and a face
mask. Immediately rinse electrolyte or acid splashes
oM wit
h clean water. Consult
a doctor immediately. Do not place heavy objects on the surface
of t
he battery or use the battery to sup-
port a person in any way. Wear safety glasses.
Keep children away.
Observe this Owner's Manual.
Observe the following if you do not intend to use
t
he vehicle over an extended period of time:
= Not plug-in hybrid: switch to standby mode.
Activating/deactivating standby mode
(  page 237, 236)
= Alternatively: connect the battery to a battery
charger approved by Mercedes-Benz or con-
sult a qualiNed specialist workshop to discon-
nect the battery. Breakdown assistance
407