center console MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 2018 Owners Manual

Index ....................................................... 4
Digital Operator's Manual .................. 27
Introduction .......................................... .2 7
Operation ............................................... 27
Introduction ......................................... 28
Protecting the environment .................. .2 8
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .............. .2 8
Operator's Manual ................................. 29
Service and vehicle operation ............... .2 9
Operating safety .................................... 31
QR code for rescue card ........................ 33
Data stored in the vehicle ..................... .3 3
Information on copyright ....................... 35
At a glance ........................................... 36
Cockpit .................................................. 36
Instrument cluster ................................ .3 7
Multifunction steering wheel ................. 38
Center console ...................................... 39
Overhead control panel ........................ .4 2
Door control panel ................................. 43
Safety ................................................... 44
Panic alarm ............................................ 44
Occupant safety .................................... 44
Children in the vehicle ........................... 60
Pets in the vehicle ................................. 65
Driving safety systems ........................... 66
Protection against theft ........................ .7 6
Opening and closing ........................... 78
SmartKey ............................................... 78
Doors ..................................................... 84
Cargo compartment .............................. .8 5
Side windows ......................................... 91
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel ...................................................... 94
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .... 99
Correct driver's seat position ................ 99
Seats ..................................................... 99
Steering wheel ..................................... 105 Mirrors ................................................. 107
Memory function ................................. 110
Lights and windshield wipers .......... 112
Exterior lighting ................................... 112
Interior lighting .................................... 116
Replacing bulbs ................................... 116
Windshield wipers ................................ 120
Climate control ................................. 124
Overview of climate control systems ... 124
Operating the climate control sys-
tems .................................................... 127
Air vents .............................................. 133
Driving and parking .......................... 135
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle ..... 135
Driving ................................................. 135
DYNAMIC SELECT switch .................... 144
Automatic transmission ....................... 146
Refueling ............................................. 155
Parking ................................................ 158
Driving tips .......................................... 160
Driving systems ................................... 169
Towing a trailer .................................... 214
On-board computer and displays .... 220
Important safety notes ........................ 220
Displays and operation ........................ 220
Menus and submenus ......................... 224
Display messages ................................ 239
Warning and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ............................... 268
Multimedia system ........................... 280
General notes ...................................... 280
Important safety notes ........................ 280
Function restrictions ............................ 280
Operating system ................................ 281
Stowage and features ...................... 290
Stowage areas ..................................... 290
Features .............................................. 3022
Contents

Calling up the climate control
menu
Multimedia system ........................ 284
Camera
see 360° camera
see Rear view camera
Car
see Vehicle
Car wash
see Care
Care
360° camera ................................ .3 28
Car wash ........................................ 324
Carpets .......................................... 331
Display .......................................... .3 29
Exhaust pipe .................................. 328
Exterior lights ................................ 327
General notes ................................ 324
Interior .......................................... .3 29
Matte finish ................................... 326
Paint .............................................. 326
Plastic trim ................................... .3 29
Power washer ................................ 325
Rear view camera .......................... 328
Roof lining ...................................... 331
Seat belt ........................................ 330
Seat cover ..................................... 330
Selector lever ................................ 329
Sensors ......................................... 328
Side running board ........................ 328
Steering wheel ............................... 329
Trim pieces ................................... .3 30
Washing by hand ........................... 325
Wheels .......................................... .3 26
Windows ........................................ 327
Wiper blades .................................. 327
Wooden trim .................................. 330
Cargo compartment
Opening/closing (from outside,
HANDS-FREE ACCESS) .................... 88
Plug-in module (telescopic rods) .... 299
Cargo compartment cover
Important safety notes .................. 296
Notes/how to use ......................... 296
Cargo compartment enlargement ... 293
Cargo compartment floor
Important safety notes .................. 300
Opening/closing ............................ 300 Stowage well (under) ..................... 300
C argo compartment plug-in mod-
ule (telescope bars) .......................... 299
Cargo net
Attaching ....................................... 297
Important safety information ......... 297
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 295
CD
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .2 80
CD player (on-board computer) ....... .2 29
Center console
Lower section (Mercedes-AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 41
Upper section .................................. 39
Central locking
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ....... .7 8
Change of address .............................. 30
Change of ownership .......................... 30
Changing the media source ............ .2 28
Charge-air pressure (on-board
computer, Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles) .................................................... 235
Child
Restraint system .............................. 61
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 64
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 62
On the front-passenger seat ............ 63
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 64
Top Tether ....................................... 62
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 64
Rear doors ....................................... 65
Children
Special seat belt retractor ............... 60
Children in the vehicle
Important safety notes .................... 60
Cigarette lighter ................................ 304
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 327
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 329
Climate control
Control panel for 3-zone auto-
matic climate control ..................... 125 Index 7

Setting a speed .............................. 170
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 169
Storing the current speed or call-
ing up the last stored speed .......... 170
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 302
Important safety notes .................. 302
Rear compartment ......................... 302
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ..................................................... 32
Customer Relations Department ....... 32
D Data
see Technical data
Data carrier
Selecting ........................................ 229
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 251
Function/notes ............................. 112
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 234
Diagnostics connection ...................... 32
Digital Operator's Manual
Help ................................................. 27
Introduction ..................................... 27
Digital speedometer ......................... 225
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 146
Display
see Display messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 322
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 239
Driving systems ............................. 256
Engine ............................................ 252
General notes ................................ 239
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 239
Introduction ................................... 239
Lights ............................................. 251
Safety systems .............................. 240
SmartKey ....................................... 267
Tires ............................................... 262
Vehicle ........................................... 264 Distance Pilot DISTRONIC
Activating ....................................... 172
Activation conditions ..................... 172
Cruise control lever ....................... 172
Display Message ............................ 259
Displays in the instrument cluster .. 175
Driving tips .................................... 176
Driving with Distance Pilot
DISTRONIC .................................... 173
Function/notes ............................. 170
Important safety notes .................. 171
Setting a speed .............................. 174
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 174
Stopping ........................................ 174
Switching off .................................. 176
with Steering Pilot ......................... 177
Distance recorder ............................. 224
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 277
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 68
Distance warning system
see Active Brake Assist
Doors
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 85
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 78
Control panel ................................... 43
Display message ............................ 266
Emergency lo cking ........................... 85
Eme rg ency unlocking ....................... 85
Important safety notes .................... 84
Opening (from inside) ...................... 84
Drinking and driving ......................... 161
Drive program
Automatic transmission ................. 150
SETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 236
Drive programs
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 148
DYNAMIC SELECT switch .............. 144
Drive system
DSR ............................................... 180
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 323
Driving Assistance PLUS package ... 209Index 9

Service message
see ASSYST PLUS
Service products
Brake fluid .................................... .3 80
Coolant (engine) ............................ 380
Engine oil ....................................... 379
Fuel ................................................ 377
Important safety notes .................. 377
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 381
Washer fluid ................................... 381
Setting the date/time format
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .2 80
Setting the language
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .2 80
Setting the time
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .2 80
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 235
On-board computer ....................... 231
SETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................. 236
Side impact air bag ............................ .5 1
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 251
Side running board
Cleaning ......................................... 328
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 327
Convenience closing feature ............ 92
Convenience opening feature ......... .9 2
Important safety information ........... 91
Opening/closing .............................. 91
Problem (malfunction) .................... .9 4
Resettin g ........................................ .9 3
Reversin g feature ............................ .9 1
SIRIUS services
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 280
Ski and snowboard bag ............... ..... 292
Sliding sunroof
Important safet y
notes .................... 94
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 97
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 81
Changing the programming ............ .8 0
Checking the battery ...................... .8 1
Convenience closing feature ............ 93
Convenience opening feature .......... 92
Display message ............................ 267
Door central locking/unlocking ...... .7 8
Important safety notes .................... 78
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 80
Loss ................................................ .8 2
Mechanical key ................................ 80
Overview .......................................... 78
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 136
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 82
Starting the engine ........................ 138
Smartphone
Starting the engine ........................ 139
SMS
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 280
Snow chains ...................................... 351
Socket (12 V)
Cargo compartment ....................... 305
Center console .............................. 305
General notes ................................ 305
Rear compartment ........................ .3 05
Sound
Switching on/off ........................... 281
Special seat belt retractor .................. 60
Specialist workshop ............................ 32
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional spee dometer ........................ 235
Di gi tal ............................................ 225
In the Instrument cluster ................. 37
Segments ...................................... 220
Selecting the display unit .............. .2 34
SPORT handling mode
Deactivating/activating
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ................ 71
Warning lamp ................................. 273
Sports exhaust system
AMG ............................................... 142
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 25120
Index

Switching on/off ........................... 113
Start button
Display message ............................ 268
Start/Stop button
Key positions ................................. 137
Starting the engine ........................ 138
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 138
STEER CONTROL .................................. 76
Steering
Display message ............................ 267
Warning lamps ............................... 279
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL
see STEER CONTROL
Steering Pilot
Display message ............................ 261
with Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ...... 177
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 105
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 105
Button overview ............................... 38
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 221
Cleaning ......................................... 329
EASY ENTRY/EXIT feature ............. 106
Important safety notes .................. 105
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 110
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ................... 106
Switching on/off ........................... 105
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 152
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 237
Stowage areas ................................... 290
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 291
Center console .............................. 291
Cup holders ................................... 302
Door ............................................... 292
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 291
Glove box ....................................... 291
Important safety information ......... 290
Map pockets .................................. 292
Rear ............................................... 292
Stowage net ................................... 292
see Stowage areas Stowage net ....................................... 292
Summer tires
In winter ........................................ 351
Sun visor ............................................ 303
Suspension settings
AIR BODY CONTROL ...................... 184
Suspension tuning
AMG sports suspension based on
AIR BODY CONTROL ...................... 186
SETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 236
SUV
(Sport Utility Vehicle) ....................... 31
Switc hing ai r-recirculation mode
o
n/off ................................................. 131
Switching on media mode
Via the device list .......................... 288
T Tachometer ........................................ 221
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 251
Tailgate
Display message ............................ 266
Emergency unlocking ....................... 90
HANDS-FREE ACCESS ..................... 88
Important safety notes .................... 85
Limiting the opening angle ............... 90
object detection ............................... 86
Opening dimensions ...................... 382
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 89
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 87
Opening/closing (manually from
outside) ............................................ 86
Reversing feature ............................. 86
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 37
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 377
Drawbar load (maximum) ............... 384
Information .................................... 375
Trailer loads ................................... 384
Vehicle data ................................... 382 Index 21

Center console
Center console, upper section
Function Page
C
Climate control systems 124
D
/ Hazard warning lamps
114

Center console, lower section (except Mercedes-AMG vehicles)
Function Page
C
Stowage compartment 290
Ashtray 304
Cigarette lighter 304
Socket 305
Cup holder 302
D
Adjusts the volume 281
Switches the sound on or off 281

Center console, lower section (Mercedes-AMG vehicles)
Function Page
C
Stowage compartment 290
Ashtray 304
Cigarette lighter 304
Socket 305
Cup holder 302
D
Adjusts the volume 281
Switches the sound on or off 281
Vehicles with AMG Perform-
ance exhaust system:

Setting the air vents Air vents are located: R
on the left and right-hand side of the dash-
board R
in the middle of the dashboard R
in the rear center console, depending on the
equipment installed
Side air vent (example)C
Side window defroster ventD
Side air vent, left

This is possible only if the same mode is
selected for the suspension by pressing the
button on the center console for AMG sports
suspension based on AIR BODY CONTROL
and the DYNAMIC SELECT switch. This is the
case, for example, when both are set to Com-
fort mode.
Each time you start the engine with the Smart-
Key or the Start/Stop button, Comfort mode is
activated. For further information about starting
the engine, see ( Y
page 138).
Sport mode
"Sport" mode ensures a more taut suspension
setting. Select this mode when employing a
sporty driving style, e.g. on winding country
roads. X
Press button C .
Indicator lamp