instrument panel MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 2017 Owners Manual

Index ....................................................... 4
Digital Operator's Manual .................. 26
Introduction .......................................... .2 6
Operation ............................................... 26
Introduction ......................................... 27
Protecting the environment .................. .2 7
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .............. .2 7
Operator's Manual ................................. 28
Service and vehicle operation ............... .2 8
Operating safety .................................... 30
QR codes for the rescue card ............... .3 2
Data stored in the vehicle ...................... 32
Information on copyright ....................... 34
At a glance ........................................... 35
Cockpit .................................................. 35
Instrument cluster ................................. 36
Multifunction steering wheel ................. 37
Center console ...................................... 38
Overhead control panel ........................ .4 1
Door control panel ................................. 42
Safety ................................................... 43
Panic alarm ............................................ 43
Occupant safety .................................... 43
Children in the vehicle ........................... 59
Pets in the vehicle ................................. 64
Driving safety systems ........................... 64
Protection against theft ........................ .7 6
Opening and closing ........................... 77
SmartKey ............................................... 77
Doors ..................................................... 83
Cargo compartment .............................. .8 4
Side windows ......................................... 90
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel ...................................................... 93
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .... 98
Correct driver's seat position ................ 98
Seats ..................................................... 98
Steering wheel ..................................... 104 Mirrors ................................................. 106
Memory function ................................. 109
Lights and windshield wipers .......... 111
Exterior lighting ................................... 111
Interior lighting .................................... 115
Replacing bulbs ................................... 115
Windshield wipers ................................ 119
Climate control ................................. 123
Overview of climate control systems ... 123
Operating the climate control sys-
tems .................................................... 124
Air vents .............................................. 129
Driving and parking .......................... 131
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle ..... 131
Driving ................................................. 131
DYNAMIC SELECT switch .................... 139
Automatic transmission ....................... 141
Refueling ............................................. 148
Parking ................................................ 154
Driving tips .......................................... 157
Driving systems ................................... 162
Towing a trailer .................................... 202
On-board computer and displays .... 208
Important safety notes ........................ 208
Displays and operation ........................ 208
Menus and submenus ......................... 212
Display messages ................................ 227
Warning and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ............................... 256
Multimedia system ........................... 268
General notes ...................................... 268
Important safety notes ........................ 268
Function restrictions ............................ 268
Operating system ................................ 269
Stowage and features ...................... 278
Stowage areas ..................................... 278
Features .............................................. 2902
Contents

DEF
Addin g .......................................... .1 51
Display message ............................ 243
Displaying level and range ............. 219
Filling capacity ............................... 367
Important safety notes .................. 367
Low outside temperatures ............. 367
Purity ............................................. 367
DEF ®
Additives ........................................ 367
Diagnostics connection ..................... .3 1
Diesel .................................................. 36 6
Digital Operator's Manua l
Help ................................................ .2 6
Introduction .................................... .2 6
Digital speedomete r ........................ .2 13
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 141
Display
see Display messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 310
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 227
Driving systems ............................ .2 44
Engine ............................................ 240
General notes ................................ 227
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 227
Introduction ................................... 227
Lights ............................................. 239
Safety systems .............................. 228
SmartKey ....................................... 255
Tires ............................................... 250
Vehicle .......................................... .2 52
Distance recorder ............................ .2 12
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 265
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 68
Distance warning system
see COLLISION PREVENTION
ASSIST PLUS
DI STRONIC PL US
Acti
vating ....................................... 165
Activation conditions ..................... 165
Cruise control lever ....................... 165
Deactivating ................................... 169
Display message ............................ 247 Displays in the instrument cluster .. 168
Driving tips ................................... .1 69
Driving with DISTRONIC PLUS ....... 166
Function/notes ............................ .1 64
Important safety notes .................. 164
Setting a speed .............................. 167
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 167
Stopping ........................................ 167
with Steering Assist and Stop&Go
Pilot ............................................... 169
Doors
Automatic locking (switch) .............. .8 4
Central locking/unlocking
(Sm artKey) ...................................... .7 7
Control panel .................................. .4 2
Display message ............................ 254
Emergency locking ........................... 84
Emergency unlocking ....................... 84
Important safety notes .................... 83
Opening (from inside) ...................... 83
Drinking and driving ......................... 157
Drive program
Automatic transmission ................. 144
SETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 225
Drive programs
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 142
DYNAMIC SELECT switch .............. 139
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 311
Driving Assistance PLUS package ... 197
Driving on flooded roads .................. 161
Driving safety system
Crosswind Assist ............................. 73
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 65
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 73
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 69
BAS ( Bra ke Assist System) .............. 65
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 66
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS ................................................ 67
Distance warning function ............... 68 Index 9

Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu .................................... .2 24
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 ........................... 64 P Paddle shifters
see 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 ............................... 17516
Index

Important safety notes
G WARNIN G
If you operate information systems and com-
munication equipmen t integrate d in th e vehi-
cle while driving , you will be distracte d from
traffic conditions. You could also lose control
of th e vehicle. Ther e is a ris k of an accident.
Only operate th e equipmen t when th e traffic
situation permits. If you are no t sur e that this
is possible , park th e vehicl e payin g attention
to traffic condition s and operate th e equip-
men t when th e vehicl e is stationary.
You must observ e th e legal requirements for th e
country in whic h you are currentl y driving when
operating th e on-board computer.
G WARNIN G
If th e instrumen t cluste r has faile d or mal-
functioned, you may no t recognize function
restriction s in systems relevan t to safety. The
operating safet y of your vehicl e may be
impaired . Ther e is a ris k of an accident.
Drive on carefully. Hav e th e vehicl e checke d
at a qualified specialist workshop immedi-
ately.
If th e operating safet y of your vehicl e is
impaired , pull ove r as soo n as it is saf e to do so.
Contac t a qualified specialist workshop.
The on-board computer only shows message s or
warning s from certain systems in th e multifunc-
tion display. You should therefor e mak e sur e
your vehicl e is operating safely at all times .
Fo r an overview, see th e instrumen t panel illus-
tration ( Y
page 36). Displays and operation
Instrument cluster lighting
The lighting in th e instrumen t cluster, in th e dis-
plays and th e control s in th e vehicl e interior can
be adjusted usin g brightness control knob C .X
Turn brightness control knob C up or down .
If you tur n th e ligh t switch ( Y
page 111) to th e
` , X or X position , th e brightness
will depend upon th e brightness of th e ambi -
en t light.
i The ligh t sensor in th e instrumen t cluste r
automatically control s th e brightness of th e
multifunction display.
In daylight, th e displays in th e instrumen t
cluste r are illuminated. A dimming function is
no t possible in daylight.
Speedometer with segments The speedometer is divided int o segments
depending on th e equipment.
The segments in th e speedometer indicat e
whic h spee d range is available. R
Cruis e control activated ( Y
page 162):
The segments ligh t up from th e store d spee d
to th e en d of th e scale.R
DISTRONI C PLU S activated ( Y
page 164):
On e or two segments in th e set spee d range
ligh t up. R
DISTRONI C PLU S detects a vehicl e in fron t
moving mor e slowly than th e store d speed:
The segments between th e spee d of th e vehi-
cle in fron t and th e store d spee d ligh t up.208
Displays and operation
On-board computer and displays