MERCEDES-BENZ GLK-Class 2013 X204 Owner's Manual

GLK-Class
Operator's Manual
Order no. 6515 0807 13 Part no. 204 584 04 00 Edition C 2013É2045840400tËÍ
2045840400GLK-Class

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Index
....................................................... 4Introduction
......................................... 22 At
ag lance ........................................... 29 Safety
................................................... 39 Opening and closing
...........................73 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
....95 Lights and windshield wipers
..........109 Climate control
................................. 125 Driving and parking
..........................139 On-board computer and displays
....215 Stowage and features
......................269 Maintenance and care
......................297 Breakdown assistance
.....................311 Wheels and tires
............................... 327 Technical data
................................... 363 Contents
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1, 2, 3 ...
115 Vsocket ...................................... 281
12 Vsocket
see Sockets
360° camera
Function/notes ............................. 193
4ETS
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic
Traction System) A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 232
Function/notes ................................ 64
Important safety notes ....................64
Warning lamp ................................. 259
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification .................131
Active Blin dSpot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 225
Display message ............................ 249
Function/informatio n.................... 202
Trailer towing ................................. 205
Active Driving Assistance package .202
Active Lane Keeping Assist Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 225
Display message ............................ 248
Function/informatio n.................... 205
Trailer towing ......................... 202, 208
Active light function .........................113
Active Parking Assist Canceling ...................................... .188
Detecting parking spaces ..............185
Display message ............................ 249
Exiting aparking spac e.................. 187
Important safety notes ..................184
Parking .......................................... 186
Towing atrailer .............................. 188
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 243
Function/notes ............................. 114
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 227
Additives (engine oil) ........................370Airb
ags
Display message ............................ 238
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger )....................................... 44
Important safety notes ....................42
Knee bag .......................................... 44
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 47
Pelvis airb ag................................... 46
Safety guidelines ............................. 41
Side impact airb ag.......................... 45
Windo wcurtain air bag .................... 46
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Airf ilter (display message) ..............246
AIRF LOW ........................................... 132
Airv ents
Glove box ....................................... 137
Important safet ynotes .................. 137
Rea r............................................... 138
Setting ........................................... 137
Setting the center air vents ...........137
Setting the side air vents ...............137
see Climate control
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Anti-loc kbraking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-theft alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Approach/departure angle ..............168
Ashtray ............................................... 279
Assistance menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 224
ASSYST PLUS Displaying a service message ........298
Hiding a service message ..............298
Notes ............................................. 298
Resetting the service interval
displa y........................................... 298
Service message ............................ 298
Special service requirements ......... 299
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ...................71
Function .......................................... .71
Switching off the alarm ....................714
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ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating .................225
Display message ............................ 247
Function/notes ............................. 197
Audio menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 222
Audio system see separate operating instructions
Authorized Centers
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshops
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 242
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 145
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) ..........................145
Automatic headlamp mode ..............111
Automatic transmission Automatic drive program ...............152
Changing gea r............................... 151
DIRECT SELECT leve r..................... 148
Display message ............................ 254
Driving tips .................................... 151
Emergency running mode ..............154
Engaging drive position .................. 150
Engaging neutra l............................ 149
Engaging par kposition
automatically ................................. 149
Engaging revers egear ................... 149
Engaging the par kposition ............ 149
Kickdow n....................................... 151
Overview ........................................ 148
Problem (malfunction) ...................154
Progra mselecto rbutton ................ 151
Pulling away ................................... 143
Shift range s................................... 152
Starting the engine ........................143
Steering wheel paddle shifters ......152
Trailer towing ................................. 151
Transmissio nposition display ........149
Transmission positions ..................150
Automatic transmission
emergency mode ............................... 154 B
Backup lamp Changing bulbs .............................. 120
Display message ............................ 241
Bag hook ............................................ 274
Ball coupling Installing ........................................ 210
Removing ....................................... 213
Storing ........................................... 213
BAS (Brake Assist System) .................65
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .................................................... 65
Battery (SmartKey) Checking .......................................... 77
Important safety notes ....................76
Replacing ......................................... 77
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 316
Display message ............................ 245
Important safety notes ..................314
Jump starting ................................. 318
Blinds
see Roller sunblind
Blin dSpot Assist
Activating/deactivating .................225
Display message ............................ 249
Notes/function .............................. 198
Trailer towing ................................. 200
see Active Blind Spot Assist
BlueTEC
Adding DEF .................................... 158
BlueTEC (DEF) .................................... 369
Brake Assist see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 234
Notes ............................................. 370
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 240
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 64
BAS .................................................. 65
BAS PLUS ........................................ 65
Brake fluid (notes) .........................370
Display message ............................ 232
Driving tips .................................... 164
Important safety notes ..................164 Index
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Maintenanc
e.................................. 165
Parking brake ........................ 161, 165
Warning lamp ................................. 259
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away/tow-starting
Bulbs
see Changing bulbs C
California Important notice for retail
customers and lessees ....................24
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Carpets .......................................... 310
Car wash ........................................ 304
Display ........................................... 308
Exterior lights ................................ 307
Gea rors electo rlever .................... 308
Interior ........................................... 308
Matte finish ................................... 305
Notes ............................................. 303
Paint .............................................. 305
Plastic trim .................................... 308
Power washer ................................ 304
Rea rview camera .......................... 307
Roof lining ...................................... 310
Seat bel t........................................ 309
Seat cover ..................................... 309
Sensors ......................................... 307
Steering wheel ............................... 308
Tai lpipes ....................................... 307
Trim pieces .................................... 309
Washing by hand ........................... 304
Wheels ........................................... 305
Windows ........................................ 306
Wiper blades .................................. 306
Wooden trim .................................. 309
Cargo compartment cover ...............274
Cargo compartment
enlargement ...................................... 272Cargo compartment floor
Opening/closing ............................ 277
Stowag ewell (under) ..................... 277
Cargo net
Attaching ....................................... 276
Important safety information .........275
Cargo tie down rings .........................273
Car wash (care) ................................. 304
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 222
Center console Lowe rsection .................................. 35
Uppe rsection .................................. 34
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 228
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........74
Changing bulbs
Cornering light function .................118
High-beam headlamps ...................118
Important safety notes ..................116
Low-beam headlamps ....................118
Overview of bul btypes .................. 117
Parking lamps ................................ 118
Reversing lamps ............................ 120
Standing lamps (front) ...................118
Turn signals (front) ......................... 119
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes ....................63
Rea rdoors ....................................... 63
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 58
Restraint systems ............................ 58
Specia lseat belt retractor ...............61
Child seat
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 61
Top Tether ....................................... 62
Cigarette lighter ................................ 280
Cleaning Mirro rturn signal ........................... 307
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 308
Climate control
Adjusting the airflow (AIR FLOW) ...132
Automatic climate control (3-zone) 130
Controlling automatically ...............132
Cooling with aird ehumidification..131
Defrosting the windows .................1356
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Defrosting the windshield
..............134
Dual-zone automatic climate
control ........................................... 127
Important safety notes ..................126
Indicator lamp ................................ 132
Maximum cooling .......................... 135
Notes on using automatic climate
control ................................... 128, 131
Overview of systems ......................126
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 132
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 136
Rea rcontrol panel ......................... 130
Refrigerant ..................................... 372
Refrigerant filling capacity .............373
Setting the aird istribution.............133
Setting the airflow .........................134
Setting the airv ents...................... 137
Setting the temperature ................133
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 136
Switching on/off ........................... 131
Switching residual hea ton/off ......136
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 135
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 134
Coat hooks ......................................... 276
Cockpit Overview .......................................... 30
see Instrument cluster
Collapsible spare wheel
Inflating ......................................... 360
see Emergency spare wheel
COMAND
see separate operating instructions
Combination switch ..........................112
Compass Calibrating ..................................... 295
Calling up ....................................... 294
Setting ........................................... 294
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 219
Convenience closing feature ..............88
Convenience opening feature ............87Coolan
t(engine)
Checkin gthe level ......................... 302
Display message ............................ 243
Filling capacity ............................... 371
Important safety notes ..................371
Temperature gauge ........................ 216
Warning lamp ................................. 265
Cooling
see Climate control
Cornering light function
Changing bulbs .............................. 118
Display message ............................ 239
Function/notes ............................. 114
Crash-responsive emergency
lighting ............................................... 116
Cruise control Cruise control leve r....................... 170
Deactivating ................................... 171
Display message ............................ 251
Driving system ............................... 169
Function/notes ............................. 169
Important safety notes ..................169
Setting aspeed .............................. 170
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................ .170
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 278
Important safety notes ..................278
Rea rcompartmen t......................... 278
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ...27
Customer Relations Department .......27 D
Dashboard see Instrument cluster
Dashboard lighting
see Instrument cluster lighting
Data
see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 242
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 227
Switching on/off (switch) ..............111
Dealerships
see Qualified specialist workshop
Declarations of conformity ................. 26 Index
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DEF
Addin g........................................... 158
Display message ............................ 246
Filling capacity ............................... 369
Important safety notes ..................369
Delaye dswitch-off
Exterio rlighting (on-board
computer )...................................... 227
Interior lighting .............................. 228
Diagnostics connection ......................26
Diesel ................................................. .368
Digital speedometer .........................220
DIREC TSELECT lever
see Automatic transmission
Display (cleaning instructions) ........308
Display messages ASSYST PLUS ................................ 298
Calling up (on-board computer) .....231
Driving systems ............................. 247
Engine ............................................ 243
General notes ................................ 231
Hiding (on-board computer) ...........231
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 256
Lights ............................................ .239
Safety systems .............................. 232
SmartKey ....................................... 256
Tires ............................................... 252
Vehicle .......................................... .254
Distance display (on-board
computer) .......................................... 224
Distance recorder ............................. 219
see Odometer
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) ....267
DISTRONIC PLUS Activatio ncondition s..................... 173
Deactivating ................................... 177
Display message ............................ 250
Displays in the multifunction
displa y........................................... 176
Driving tips .................................... 177
Function/notes ............................. 171
Important safety notes ..................171
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 175
Warning lamp ................................. 267 Doors
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 228
Automatic locking (switch) .............. .80
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ...................................... .74
Control panel ................................... 37
Display message ............................ 255
Emergency locking ........................... 81
Emergency unlocking .......................81
Important safety notes ....................79
Opening (from inside) ......................79
Drinking and driving .........................162
Drinks holder see Cuph older
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 152
Display ........................................... 149
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ......149
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service .................299
Symmetrical low bea m.................. 110
Driving in mountainous terrain
Approach/departure angl e............ 168
Driving lamps
see Daytime running lamps
Driving off-road
see Off-road driving
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .......64
BAS (Brake Assist System) ..............65
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .............................................. .65
Electroni cbrake force distribution ...69
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) .................................... 66, 67
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ........................................... 66
Important safety information ...........64
Overview .......................................... 64
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ............................ .69
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 193
Active Blind Spot Assist .................202
Active Driving Assistance package 202 8
Index