open hood MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 2018 Owners Manual

HANDS-FREE ACCESS ......................... .8 8
Handwriting recognition
Switching text reader function
on/off ............................................ 283
Touchpad ....................................... 282
Hazard warning lamps ...................... 114
Head restraints
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 102
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 102
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 102
Adjusting the fore-and-aft posi-
tion manually ................................. 102
General notes ................................ 102
Important safety notes .................. 101
Installing/removing (rear) .............. 103
Head-up display
Adjusting the brightness ............... .2 34
Displays and operating .................. 223
Function/notes ............................ .2 23
Important safety notes .................. 223
Selecting displays .......................... 233
Setting the position ....................... 234
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 110
Switching on or off ......................... 223
Headlamps
Display message ............................ 251
Fogging up ..................................... 115
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High beam flasher ............................ .1 13
High-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 114
Display message ............................ 251
Replacing bulbs ............................ .1 18
Switching on/off ........................... 113
Hill start assist .................................. 140
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 179
Activation conditions ..................... 179
Deactivating ................................... 179
Display message ............................ 259
Function/notes ............................ .1 78
General notes ................................ 178
Home address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .2 80 Hood
Closing .......................................... .3 19
Display message ............................ 266
Important safety notes .................. 318
Opening ......................................... 318
Ho rn ...................................................... 36
HUD
see Head-up display
Hydroplaning ..................................... 164
I Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 76
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Insect protection on the radiator .... 319
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 37
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 37
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 220
Interior lighting
Automatic control .......................... 116
Control .......................................... .1 16
Overview ........................................ 116
Reading lamp ................................. 116
iPod ®
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .2 80
J
Jack
Using ............................................. 370
Jump starting (engine) ..................... .3 41
K
Key positions
SmartKey ....................................... 136
Start/Stop button .......................... 137
KEYLESS-GO
Activating ......................................... 79
Convenience closing feature ............ 93
Deactivation ..................................... 79
Locking ............................................ 79 Index 13

High-beam headlamps X
Switch off the lights. X
Open the hood. X
Turn housing cover C counter-clockwise and
remove it. X
Push bulb holder D upwards and pull out.X
Pull defective bulb out of bulb holder D .X
Insert new bulb into bulb holder D .X
Insert bulb holder D into groove with lug at
top. X
Push bulb holder D down until it engages
audibly. X
Press on housing cover C and turn it clock-
wise.
Turn signals
X
Remove the cover in the front wheel housing
( Y
page 118).X
Turn bulb holder C counter-clockwise using
the grip under the headlamp casing and
remove it downwards with bulb. X
Turn defective bulb counter-clockwise and
remove it from bulb holder C .X
Insert new bulb into bulb holder C . X
Insert bulb holder C , turn it clockwise and
lock. X
Replace the cover in the front wheel housing
( Y
page 118).
Removing and installing the cover in the
front wheel housing You must remove the cover of the front wheel
housing before you can change the front turn
signal lamp.
X
To remove: switch off the lights. X
Turn the front wheels inwards. X
Turn rotary knob C 180° outwards until it
stops using a suitable object.
Cover D is released. X
Fold cover D up. X
To install: insert cover D into the left, right
and two lower catches. X
Turn rotary knob C 180° inwards until it
stops using a suitable object.
Cover D is locked.118
Replacing bulbs
Lights and windshield wipers

X
To refill the perfume vial: unscrew the lid of
the empty perfume vial to refill it yourself. X
Fill the perfume vial with a maximum of
0.5 fl. oz. (15 ml) of the desired liquid per-
fume. X
Screw the lid back on to the vial.
! Only refill the perfume vial when you are
outside the vehicle. Otherwise, liquid perfume
could drip into the interior and contaminate it. Always refill the empty refillable vial with the
same perfume. Otherwise, you might not ach-
ieve optimum results from the perfume atom-
izer.
Problems with the perfume atomizer Problem
Possible causes/consequences and P Solutions
The vehicle interior is not
perfumed although the
perfume atomizer is acti-
vated. The perfume vial has not been pushed into the holder as far as it will
go. X
Slide the perfume vial into the holder as far as it will go.
The perfume vial is not filled sufficiently. X
Pre-filled vials: dispose of the empty vial.X
Use a new pre-filled vial. X
Refillable vials: refill the vial with a maximum of 0.5 fl. oz. (15 ml)
of the same perfume.
The perfume atomizer is faulty. X
Have the perfume atomizer checked at a qualified specialist work-
shop.
Ionization Ionization is used to purify the air in the vehicle
interior and attain an improved interior climate.
The ionization of the interior air is odorless and
cannot be perceived directly in the vehicle inte-
rior.
You can switch ionization on/off using the mul-
timedia system ( Y
page 285).
Ionization can only be operated when the auto-
matic climate control is switched on. The side air
vent on the driver's side must be open.
Air vents
Important safety notes
G WARNING
Very hot or very cold air can flow from the air
vents. This could result in burns or frostbite in the immediate vicinity of the air vents. There
is a risk of injury.
Make sure that all vehicle occupants always
maintain a sufficient distance to the air out-
lets. If necessary, redirect the airflow to
another area of the vehicle interior.
In order to ensure the direct flow of fresh air
through the air vents into the vehicle interior,
please observe the following notes: R
keep the air inlet between the windshield and
the hood free of blockages, such as ice, snow
or leaves. R
never cover the air vents or air intake grilles in
the vehicle interior. Air vents 133
Climate control Z

take the SmartKey with you when leaving the
vehicle, even if you only leave it for a short time.
Pay attention to the important safety notes. X
Depress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed. X
Press the Start/Stop button once
( Y
page 137).
The engine starts.
Starting procedure via smartphone Observe the important safety notes on starting
the engine ( Y
page 138).
You can also start your engine via your smart-
phone from outside the vehicle. In this case, the
previously selected climate control setting is
activated. In this way you can cool or heat the
interior of the vehicle before starting the jour-
ney.
Only start the engine via your smartphone if it is
safe to start and run the engine where your vehi-
cle is parked.
Observe the legal stipulations in the area where
your vehicle is parked. Engine start via smart-
phone may be limited to certain countries or
regions.
You can execute a maximum of two consecutive
starting attempts via your smartphone. If you
press the start/stop button or insert the Smart-
Key into the ignition lock, you can carry out two
more starting attempts with your smartphone.
The engine runs for ten minutes when starting
with the smartphone.
Once you have started the engine, you can
switch the engine off via your smartphone at any
time.
You can only start the engine via your smart-
phone if: R
the SmartKey is in the ignition lock R
park position ] is selectedR
the accelerator pedal is not depressed R
the anti-theft alarm system is not activated R
the panic alarm is not activated R
the hazard warning lamps are switched off R
the hood is closed R
the doors are closed and locked R
the windows and sliding sunroof are closed Also make sure that: R
the fuel tank is sufficiently filled R
the starter battery has been sufficiently
charged
G WARNING
Limbs could be crushed or trapped if the
engine is started unintentionally during ser-
vice or maintenance work. There is a risk of
injury.
Always secure the engine against uninten-
tional starting before carrying out mainte-
nance or repair work.
Make sure that the engine cannot be started via
your smartphone before carrying out mainte-
nance or repairs. You can prevent an engine
start via your smartphone, for example, if you: R
switch on the hazard warning lamps R
do not lock the doors R
open a side window R
open the sliding sunroof
Pulling away
General notes
G WARNING
If the engine speed is above the idling speed
and you engage transmission position D or R ,
the vehicle could pull away suddenly. There is
a risk of an accident.
When engaging transmission position D or R ,
always firmly depress the brake pedal and do
not simultaneously accelerate.
Depress the accelerator carefully when pulling
away.
The vehicle locks centrally once you have pulled
away. The locking knobs in the doors drop down.
You can open the doors from the inside at any
time.
You can also deactivate the automatic locking
feature, see the Digital Operator's Manual.
It is possible to shift the transmission from posi-
tion ] to the desired position only if you
depress the brake pedal. Only then is the park-
ing lock released. If you do not depress the
brake pedal, the DIRECT SELECT lever can still Driving 139
Dr ivi ng an d parking Z

Tachometer
! Do not drive in the overrevving range, as this
could damage the engine.
The red band in the tachometer indicates the
engine's overrevving range.
The fuel supply is interrupted to protect the
engine when the red band is reached.
Outside temperature display You should pay special attention to road condi-
tions when temperatures are around freezing
point.
Bear in mind that the outside temperature dis-
play indicates the temperature measured and
does not record the road temperature.
The outside temperature display is in the multi-
function display ( Y
page 222).
Changes in the outside temperature are dis-
played after a short delay.
Coolant temperature gage
G WARNING
Opening the hood when the engine is over-
heated or when there is a fire in the engine
compartment could expose you to hot gases
or other service products. There is a risk of
injury.
Let an overheated engine cool down before
opening the hood. If there is a fire in the
engine compartment, keep the hood closed
and contact the fire department.
! If the coolant temperature is too high, a dis-
play message is shown.
If the coolant temperature display is in the
area marked in red, do not continue driving.
Otherwise, the engine will be damaged.
The coolant temperature gauge is in the lower
section of the tachometer ( Y
page 37).
Under normal operating conditions and at the
correct coolant level, the display may rise to the
red mark. Operating the on-board computer
C
Multifunction display D
Right control panel

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and P Solutions
Sto p Vehicl e Leave
Engine Runnin g Wai t
Transmission Cool‐
ing The transmission has overheated. Pullin g away can be temporarily
impaire d or no t possible.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.
e The tailgat e is open
G WARNIN G
Whe n th e engin e is running, exhaust gase s can ente r th e vehicl e inte-
rio r if th e tailgat e is open .
There is a ris k of poisoning .X
Clos e th e tailgate.
f The hoo d is open . A warning tone also sounds.
G WARNIN G
The open hoo d may bloc k your vie w when th e vehicl e is in motion .
There is a ris k of an accident.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.X
Secur e th e vehicl e against rollin g away ( Y
page 158).X
Clos e th e hood.
Q At least on e door is open . A warning tone also sounds.X
Clos e all th e doors.
o Rea r Lef t Backrest
Not Latche d or Rea r
Right Backrest Not
Latche d Vehicl e wit h through-loading feature in th e rear bench seat :
The backrest in th e rear is no t engage d on th e left-han d and/o r right -
han d side . X
Push th e backrest bac k until it engages.
o Rea r Center Back‐
res t Not Engage d Vehicl e wit h through-loading facilit y in th e rear compartment:
The center rear seat backrest is no t engaged.X
Push th e backrest bac k until it engages.266
Display messages
On-board computer and displays

Engine compartment
Hood
Important safety notes
G WARNING
If the hood is unlatched, it may open up when
the vehicle is in motion and block your view.
There is a risk of an accident.
Never unlatch the hood while driving. Before
every trip, ensure that the hood is locked.
G WARNING
When opening and closing the hood, it may
suddenly fall into the closed position. There is
a risk of injury to persons within range of
movement of the hood.
Open and close the hood only when no one is
within its range of movement.
G WARNING
Opening the hood when the engine is over-
heated or when there is a fire in the engine
compartment could expose you to hot gases
or other service products. There is a risk of
injury.
Let an overheated engine cool down before
opening the hood. If there is a fire in the
engine compartment, keep the hood closed
and contact the fire department.
G WARNING
The engine compartment contains moving
components. Certain components, such as
the radiator fan, may continue to run or start
again suddenly when the ignition is off. There
is a risk of injury.
If you need to do any work inside the engine
compartment: R
switch off the ignition R
never reach into the area where there is a
risk of danger from moving components,
such as the fan rotation area R
remove jewelry and watches R
keep items of clothing and hair, for exam-
ple, away from moving parts
Hybrid vehicles: be sure to observe the notes
in the supplementary instructions. Otherwise,
you may not recognize dangers.
Opening the hood
G WARNING
Certain components in the engine compart-
ment, such as the engine, radiator and parts
of the exhaust system, can become very hot.
Working in the engine compartment poses a
risk of injury.
Where possible, let the engine cool down and
touch only the components described in the
following.
G WARNING
When the hood is open and the windshield
wipers are set in motion, you can be injured by
the wiper linkage. There is a risk of injury.
Always switch off the windshield wipers and
the ignition before opening the hood.
! Make sure that the windshield wipers are
not folded away from the windshield. You
could otherwise damage the windshield wip-
ers or the hood.
X
Make sure that the windshield wipers are
turned off. X
Pull release lever C on the hood.
The hood is released.318
Engine compartment
Maintenance and care

X
Reac h int o th e gap, pull hoo d catch handle D
up and lift th e hood.
If you lift th e hoo d by approximately 15 in
(40 cm), th e hoo d is opened and held open
automatically by th e gas-filled strut .
Closing the hood X
Lowe r th e hoo d and let it fall from a height of
approximately 8 in (20 cm).X
Chec k that th e hoo d has engage d properly.
If th e hoo d can be raised slightly, it is no t
properly engaged. Open it again and close it
wit h a littl e mor e force .
Radiator Do no t cover up th e radiator, suc h as wit h a
thermal mat or insec t protection cover . Other -
wise, th e value s of th e European on-board diag-
nostics may be affected. Some of these read -
ing s are require d by law and mus t be accurat e at
all times .
Engine oil
Important safety notes
G WARNIN G
Certain component s in th e engin e compart-
ment, suc h as th e engine, radiato r and part s
of th e exhaust system, can become ver y hot .
Workin g in th e engin e compartmen t poses a
ris k of injury.
Wher e possible, let th e engin e cool down and
touch only th e component s describe d in th e
following. G WARNIN G
The engin e compartmen t contain s moving
components. Certain components, suc h as
th e radiato r fan , may continu e to run or start
again suddenly when th e ignition is off . There
is a ris k of injury.
If you need to do any wor k inside th e engin e
compartment: R
switch off th e ignition R
never reac h int o th e area wher e there is a
ris k of danger from moving components,
suc h as th e fan rotation area R
remove jewelr y and watches R
keep items of clothing and hair , for exam-
ple, away from moving part s
G WARNIN G
If engin e oil comes int o contact wit h hot com-
ponents in th e engin e compartment, it may
ignite. There is a ris k of fir e and injury.
Mak e sur e that engin e oil is no t spilled next to
th e filler neck . Let th e engin e cool down and
thoroughly clean th e engin e oil off th e com-
ponents before starting th e engine.
G WARNIN G
Opening th e hoo d when th e engin e is over-
heated or when there is a fir e in th e engin e
compartmen t could expos e you to hot gase s
or other servic e products . There is a ris k of
injury.
Let an overheate d engin e cool down before
opening th e hood. If there is a fir e in th e
engin e compartment, keep th e hoo d closed
and contact th e fir e department.
Hybrid vehicles: be sur e to observ e th e note s
in th e supplementary instructions. Otherwise,
you may no t recogniz e dangers.
General notes
Dependin g on your driving style, th e vehicl e
consumes up to 0. 9 US qt (0. 8 l) of oil per
60 0 mile s (1,00 0 km). The oil consumption may
be higher than this when th e vehicl e is ne w or if
you frequentl y driv e at high engin e speeds.Engine compartment 319
Maintenance and care Z

Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Service
Products is available at any authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
The following cause engine failure or damage
to the exhaust system: R
Use of engine oils and oil filters that have
not been expressly approved for the service
system R
Replacement of engine oil and oil filter after
the replacement interval specified by the
service system has expired R
Use of engine oil additives
! Do not add too much oil. adding too much
engine oil can result in damage to the engine
or to the catalytic converter. Have excess
engine oil siphoned off.
Add engine oil (example) X
Turn cap C counter-clockwise and remove it.X
Add engine oil.
If the oil level is at or below the MIN mark on
the oil dipstick, add 1.1 US qt (1.0 l) of engine
oil. X
Replace cap C on the filler neck and tighten
clockwise.
Ensure that the cap locks into place securely. X
Check the oil level again with the oil dipstick
( Y
page 320).
Further information on engine oil ( Y
page 379).
Additional service products
Important safety notes
G WARNING
Certain components in the engine compart-
ment, such as the engine, radiator and parts
of the exhaust system, can become very hot. Working in the engine compartment poses a
risk of injury.
Where possible, let the engine cool down and
touch only the components described in the
following.
G WARNING
The engine compartment contains moving
components. Certain components, such as
the radiator fan, may continue to run or start
again suddenly when the ignition is off. There
is a risk of injury.
If you need to do any work inside the engine
compartment: R
switch off the ignition R
never reach into the area where there is a
risk of danger from moving components,
such as the fan rotation area R
remove jewelry and watches R
keep items of clothing and hair, for exam-
ple, away from moving parts
G WARNING
The cooling system is pressurized, particularly
when the motor is warm. If you open the cap,
you could be scalded if hot coolant sprays out.
There is a risk of injury.
Let the engine cool down before you open the
cap. Wear gloves and eye protection. Slowly
open the cap to relieve pressure.
G WARNING
Opening the hood when the engine is over-
heated or when there is a fire in the engine
compartment could expose you to hot gases
or other service products. There is a risk of
injury.
Let an overheated engine cool down before
opening the hood. If there is a fire in the
engine compartment, keep the hood closed
and contact the fire department.Engine compartment 321
Maintenance and care Z

between the foil-wrapped parts of the vehicle
and the nozzle of the high pressure cleaner.
Information about the correct distance is
available from the equipment manufacturer.
Move the power washer nozzle around when
cleaning your vehicle.
The water temperature of the high-pressure
cleaner must not exceed 140 °F (60 °C).
! If the SmartKey is within the rear detection
range of KEYLESS-GO, the following situa-
tions, for example, could lead to the uninten-
tional opening of the tailgate: R
when using an automatic car wash R
when using a power washer
Make sure that the SmartKey is at least 10 ft
(3 m) away from the vehicle.
Cleaning the paintwork
! Do not affix: R
stickers R
films R
magnetic plates or similar items
to painted surfaces. You could otherwise
damage the paintwork.
Scratches, corrosive deposits, areas affected by
corrosion and damage caused by inadequate
care cannot always be completely repaired. In
such cases, visit a qualified specialist workshop. X
Remove dirt immediately, where possible,
while avoiding rubbing too hard. X
Soak insect remains with insect remover and
rinse off the treated areas afterwards. X
Soak bird droppings with water and rinse off
the treated areas afterwards. X
Remove coolant, brake fluid, tree resin, oils,
fuels and greases by rubbing gently with a
cloth soaked in petroleum ether or lighter
fluid. X
Use tar remover to remove tar stains. X
Use silicone remover to remove wax.
If water no longer forms "beads" on the paint
surface, use the paint care products recommen-
ded and approved by Mercedes-Benz. This is the
case approximately every three to five months,
depending on the climate conditions and the
care product used.
The cleaning product Paint Cleaner, which has
been recommended and approved by Mercedes-Benz, should be used when dirt has
penetrated the paint surface.
Also use Paint Cleaner on paint that has become
dull.
Do not use these care products in the sun or on
the hood while the hood is hot. X
Use a suitable touch-up stick, e.g. MB Touch-
Up Stick, to repair slight damage to the paint-
work quickly and provisionally.
Matte finish care
! Never polish the vehicle or the light alloy
wheels. Polishing causes the finish to shine.
! The following can give the paint a glossy
appearance and thus reduce the matt effect: R
Rubbing hard with unsuitable agents R
Washing the vehicle in direct sunlight
! Never use paint cleaner, buffing or polishing
products, or gloss preserver, e.g. wax, for the
purpose of paintwork care. These products
are only suitable for high-gloss surfaces. Their
use on vehicles with matte paintwork leads to
considerable surface damage or, more spe-
cifically, to shiny, spotted areas.
Always have paintwork repairs carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
! Only use automatic car washes which cor-
respond to the latest technological stand-
ards. Never use wash programs which finish
by treating the vehicle with hot wax.
Observe these notes if your vehicle has a clear
matte finish. This will help you to avoid damage
to the paintwork due to incorrect treatment.
These notes also apply to light alloy wheels with
a clear matte finish.
Use only insect remover and car shampoo from
the range of approved Mercedes-Benz care
products.
Cleaning the vehicle parts
Cleaning the wheels
G WARNING
The water jet from a circular jet nozzle (dirt
blasters) can cause invisible exterior damage
to the tires or chassis components. Compo-326
Care
Maintenance and care