light MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 2017 Owners Manual

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and P Solutions
= Sto p Vehicl e See
Operator' s Manual The battery is no longer bein g charged and th e condition of charg e is
to o low.
A warning tone also sounds. X
Pull ove r and stop th e vehicl e safely and switch off th e engine, pay-
ing attention to roa d and traffic conditions.X
Secur e th e vehicl e against rollin g away ( Y
page 154).X
Observ e th e instruction s in th e = See Operator' s Manual
display message .X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop .
= Sto p Vehicl e Leave
Engine Runnin g The battery condition of charg e is to o low.X
Pull ove r and stop th e vehicl e safely as soo n as possible, payin g
attention to roa d and traffic conditions. Do no t continu e drivin g
under any circumstances. X
Leav e th e engin e running.X
Wait until th e display message disappear s before pullin g away.
= Start Engine See
Operator' s Manual The engin e is switched off and th e condition of charg e is to o low.X
Switc h off electrical consumer s that you do no t need, suc h as th e
rear window defroste r and interior lighting .X
Leav e th e engin e runnin g for a few minute s or drive a lon g distance.
The battery is bein g charged.

Safety systems Warning/
indicator
lamp Q Signal type
Possible causes/consequences and P Solutions
'M
Q ' (USA only), M (Canada only): the red brake system warning lamp is lit
while the engine is running.
A warning tone also sounds.
G WARNING
The brake boosting effect is malfunctioning and the braking characteristics may be
affected.
There is a risk of an accident. X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road
and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving under any circumstances. X
Secure the vehicle against rolling away ( Y
page 154).X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. X
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
'M
Q ' (USA only), M (Canada only): the red brake system warning lamp lights
up while the engine is running.
A warning tone also sounds.
There is not enough brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir.
G WARNING
The braking effect may be impaired.
There is a risk of an accident. X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road
and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving under any circumstances. X
Secure the vehicle against rolling away ( Y
page 154).X
Do not add brake fluid. Adding more will not correct the malfunction. X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. X
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
'
Q USA only: the red brake system warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
The multifunction display also shows a display message with the & symbol.
The brake pads/linings have reached their wear limit. X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.258
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
On-board computer and displays

General notes The multimedia system section in this Opera-
tor's Manual describes the basic principles for
operation. More information can be found in the
Digital Operator's Manual.
Important safety notes
G WARNING
If you operate information systems and com-
munication equipment integrated in the vehi-
cle while driving, you will be distracted from
traffic conditions. You could also lose control
of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Only operate the equipment when the traffic
situation permits. If you are not sure that this
is possible, park the vehicle paying attention
to traffic conditions and operate the equip-
ment when the vehicle is stationary.
You must observe the legal requirements for the
country in which you are currently driving when
operating the multimedia system.
The multimedia system calculates the route to
the destination without taking the following into
account, for example: R
traffic lights R
stop and yield signs R
parking or stopping restrictions R
road narrowing R
other road and traffic rules and regulations
The multimedia system may give incorrect nav-
igation recommendations if the actual street/
traffic situation does not correspond with the
digital map's data.
For example: R
a diverted route R
the road layout or the direction of a one-way
street has been changed
For this reason, you must always observe road
and traffic rules and regulations during your
journey. Road and traffic rules and regulations
always have priority over multimedia system
driving recommendations.
Navigation announcements are intended to
direct you while driving without diverting your
attention from the road and driving. Please always use this feature instead of con-
sulting the map display for directions. Looking
at the icons or map display can distract you from
traffic conditions and driving, and increase the
risk of an accident.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation
exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled equip-
ment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF)
Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65.
This equipment has very low levels of RF energy
that is deemed to comply without maximum
permissive exposure evaluation (MPE). How-
ever, it is recommended to insta ll it at a distance
of
at least 8 inches (approx. 20 cm) between the
radiation source and a person's body (not
including limbs such as hands, wrists, feet and
legs).
G WARNING
Modifications to electronic components, their
software as well as wiring can impair their
function and/or the function of other net-
worked components. In particular, systems
relevant to safety could also be affected. As a
result, these may no longer function as inten-
ded and/or jeopardize the operating safety of
the vehicle. There is an increased risk of an
accident and injury.
Never tamper with the wiring as well as elec-
tronic components or their software. You
should have all work to electrical and elec-
tronic equipment carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop.
Function restrictions For safety reasons, some functions are restric-
ted or unavailable while the vehicle is in motion.
You will notice this, for example, because either
you will not be able to select certain menu items
or a message will appear to this effect.268
Function restrictions
Multimedia system

Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the fol-
lowing may be in the stowage space: R
an SD card slot R
a multimedia connector unit with two USB
ports, e.g. for iPod ®
, iPhone ®
or MP3 player
(see the Digital Operator's Manual) R
a mobile phone bracket R
a small stowage space in the upper front sec-
tion
Stowage compartment in the doors
You can store items such as a rolled-up fluores-
cent jacket (driver's door) and the vehicle docu-
ment wallet (front-passenger door) in stowage
space C in the doors.
In doors D you can store bottles with a capacity
of up to 34 fl. oz. (1.0 liter).
Stowage space in the rear
Stowage compartment in the rear seat
armrest
! Do not sit on or support your body weight on
the rear seat armrest when it is folded down,
as you could otherwise damage it.
! Close the cover of the stowage compart-
ment before folding the rear seat armrest
back into the seat backrest. X
To open: fold down the seat armrest. X
Press on the front of release catch C and fold
the cover of the armrest upwards.
Additional stowage space Depending on the equipment, the following
additional stowage areas are available in the
vehicle: R
card and coin holder in the dashboard above
the light switch (not suitable for holding thin
objects such as shopping tokens) R
the open stowage compartment in the center
console R
stowage net in the front-passenger footwell R
the map pockets on the back of the driver's
and front-passenger seat R
parcel net on the left-hand side in the cargo
compartment
Observe the loading guidelines ( Y
page 278)
and the safety notes regarding stowage spaces
( Y
page 278).
Ski and snowboard bag
Important safety notes
G WARNING
The skibag in conjunction with the lashing
straps cannot restrain any objects other than
skis.280
Sto wag e areas
Stowag e an d features

Both outside seat backrests in the rear com-
partment are electrically unlocked with the
release handles either in the cargo compart-
ment or beside the seat backrests in the rear
compartment (vehicles with EASY-PACK tailgate
only). The corresponding rear seat backrests
then fold forward automatically.
Folding the rear seat backrests forward Preparation X
Vehicles without memory function: if neces-
sary, move the driver's or front-passenger
seat forward. X
Vehicles with memory function: when one or
both parts of the rear seat backrest are folded
forward, the respective front seat moves
forward slightly, when necessary, in order to
avoid contact.
When the engine is running, the driver's seat
does not move forward. X
Fully insert the rear seat backrest head
restraints.
X
Hook seat belt buckle tongue C through seat
belt retainer D .
Release handle in the cargo compartment X
Pull the left or right release handle C .
The corresponding backrest folds forward. X
Move the driver's or front-passenger seat
back if necessary.
Release handle next to the seat backrest The release handle beside the seat backrest is
only present in vehicles with an EASY-PACK tail-
gate.
X
Pull the left or right release handle C beside
the seat backrests.
The corresponding backrest folds forward. X
Move the driver's or front-passenger seat
back if necessary.
Middle rear seat backrest
X
Pull release lever D forward.
Rear seat backrest C is released.X
Fold rear seat backrest C forward.X
Move the driver's or front-passenger seat
back if necessary.
Folding the rear seat backrest back
! Make sure that the seat belt does not
become trapped when folding the rear seat
backrest back. Otherwise, it could be dam-
aged.282
Stowage areas
Stowage and features

Vehicles with the stowage space package: to
enlarge the cargo compartment, you can adjust
the rear seat backrests to a 10 degrees steeper
angle (cargo position). X
Fold the seat backrest forward ( Y
page 281).X
Move handle C in the direction of the arrow.X
Push back seat backrest D as far as han-
dle C until the backrest engages.
The cargo position has been reached.
Securing loads
Cargo tie-down rings Observe the following notes on securing loads: R
Observe the loading guidelines ( Y
page 278).R
Secure the load using the cargo tie-down
rings. R
Distribute the load on the cargo tie-down
rings evenly. R
Do not use elastic straps or nets to secure a
load, as these are only intended as an anti-slip
protection for light loads. R
Do not route tie-downs across sharp edges or
corners. R
Pad sharp edges for protection.
C
Cargo tie-down rings in the rear-compart-
ment footwell (vehicles with cargo net) C
Cargo tie-down rings in the cargo compart-
ment
Bag hook
G WARNING
The bag hooks cannot restrain heavy objects
or items of luggage. Objects or items of lug-
gage could be flung around and thereby hit
vehicle occupants when braking or abruptly
changing directions. There is a risk of injury.
Only hang light objects on the bag hooks.
Never hang hard, sharp-edged or fragile
objects on the bag hooks.
! The bag hook can bear a maximum load of
6.6lbs (3kg) and should not be used to secure
a load.
C
Bag hook284
Stowage areas
Stowage and features

An incorrectly secured roof carrier or roof load
may become detached from the vehicle. You
must therefore ensure that you observe the roof
carrier manufacturer's installation instructions.
Vehicles with a panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel: the panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel cannot be opened if a
roof carrier is installed. The panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel can still be raised to
allow ventilation of the vehicle interior. If the
panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel
makes contact with a roof carrier approved by
Mercedes-Benz, the sunroof will lower slightly
but remain raised at the rear.
Attaching the roof carrier X
Secure the roof carrier to the roof rails. X
Observe the manufacturer's installation
instructions.
Features
Cup holder
Important safety notes
G WARNING
If you transport objects in the vehicle interior
and these are not adequately secured, they
could slip or be flung around and thereby
strike vehicle occupants. In addition, cup
holders, open stowage spaces and mobile
phone brackets may not always be able to
hold the objects placed in them in the event of
an accident. There is a risk of injury, particu-
larly in the event of sharp braking or sudden
changes of direction. R
Always stow objects in such a way that they
cannot be tossed about in these or similar
situations. R
Always make sure that objects do not pro-
trude out of the stowage spaces, luggage
nets or stowage nets. R
Ensure that closable stowage spaces are
shut before beginning your journey. R
Always stow and secure heavy, hard, poin-
ted, sharp-edged, fragile or large objects in
the cargo compartment. ! Only use the cup holders for containers of
the right size and which have lids. The drinks
could otherwise spill.
! Do not expose drinks bottles in the cup
holder in the center console to continuous,
strong and direct sunlight. The passenger
compartment in the area of the center con-
sole can otherwise be damaged by the con-
centrated and reflected sunlight.
Observe the loa ding guidelines ( Y
page 278).
Cup holder in the front center console X
To open: open the stowage compartment
( Y
page 279). X
To remove: slide catch

X
Fold down the rear seat armrest. X
To open: press the front of cup holder C
or D .
Cup holder C or D extends automatically.X
To fold out: place a container in the cup
holder.
The cup holder C or D folds down automat-
ically. X
To fold in: remove the container.
The cup holder C or D folds in automati-
cally. X
To close: slide cup holder C or D back until
it engages.
Sun visors
Overview
G WARNING
If the mirror cover of the vanity mirror is folded
up when the vehicle is in motion, you could be
blinded by incident light. There is a risk of an
accident.
Always keep the mirror cover folded down
while driving. C
Mirror light D
Bracket

Cigarette lighter (example) X
Turn the Sm artKey to position H in the ign i-
tion lock ( Y
page 132).X
To open: open the stowage compartment
( Y
page 279). X
Press in cigarette lighter D .
Cigarette lighter D will pop out automatically
when the heating element is red-hot.X
To close: push cover C of the stowage com-
partment closed.
12 V sockets
General notes X
Turn the Sm artKey to position G in the ign i-
tion lock ( Y
page 132).
The sockets can be used for accessories wit h a
maximum draw of 180 W (15 A). Accessories
inc lude such items as chargers for mob ile
phones.
If you use the sockets for long per iods when the
engine is swit ched off, the battery may dis-
charge.
An emergency cut-out ensures that the on-
board voltage does not drop too low. If the on-
board voltage is too low, the power to the sock-
ets is automatically cut. This ensures that there
is suff icie nt power to start the engine.
If you have connected a device to the 12 V
socket, leave the cover of the stowage com-
partment open. This prevents the cover from
bein g bloc ke d. Socket in the front center console
12 V socket (example) X
To open: open the stowage compartment
( Y
page 279). X
Lift up the cover of socket D .X
To close: push cover C of the stowage com-
partment closed.
Socket in the rear compartment center
console
X
Pull cover D out by its top edge. X
Lift up the cover of socket C .
Socket in the cargo compartment Features 293
Stowage and features Z

Problems with the 115 V power socket Problem
Possible causes/consequences and P Solutions
The warning lamp on the
115 V power socket is
not lit. The on-board voltage is too low because the battery is too weak. X
Start the engine.
or X
Charge the battery ( Y
page 327).
If the indicator lamp still does not light up: X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
The temperature of the DC/AC converter is temporarily too high. X
Remove the electronic device connector from the 115 V socket. X
Let the DC/AC converter cool down.
If the indicator lamp still does not light up after cooling down the
converter: X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
You have connected an electronic device that has a constant nominal
power of less than 150 watts, but has a very high switch-on current.
This device will not work. If you connect such a device, the 115 V
power socket will not supply it with power. X
Connect a suitable electronic device.
mbrace
General notes The mbrace system is only available in the USA.
You must have a license agreement to activate
the mbrace service. Make sure that your system
is activated and operational. To register, press
the