wheel MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 2019 Owner's Guide

Correct driver's seat position
GWARNING
You could lose control of your vehicle if you do
the following while driving:
Radjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel or mirrors
Rfasten the seat belt
There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steer-
ing wheel and mirror and fasten your seat belt
before starting the engine.
Observe the following when adjusting steeringwheelC, seat beltDand driver's seat

of injury in the head and neck area, e.g. in the
event of an accident or when braking.
Always drive with the head restraints instal-
led. Before driving off, make sure for every
vehicle occupant that the center of the head
restraint supports the back of the head at
about eye level.
Using the fore-and-aft adjustment, adjust thehead restraint so that it is as close as possible toyour head.
GWARNING
If the driver's seat is not engaged, it could
move unexpectedly while the vehicle is in
motion. This could cause you to lose control of
the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Always make sure that the driver's seat is
engaged before starting the vehicle.
GWARNING
You could lose control of your vehicle if you do
the following while driving:
Radjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel or mirrors
Rfasten the seat belt
There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steer-
ing wheel and mirror and fasten your seat belt
before starting the engine.
GWARNING
If you adjust the seat height carelessly, you or
other vehicle occupants could be trapped and
thereby injured. Children in particular could
accidentally press the electrical seat adjust-
ment buttons and become trapped. There is a
risk of injury.
While moving the seats, make sure that your
hands or other body parts do not get under the
lever assembly of the seat adjustment sys-
tem.
GWARNING
The seat belt does not offer the intended level
of protection if you have not moved the back-
rest to an almost vertical position. When brak-
ing or in the event of an accident, you could
slide underneath the seat belt and sustain
abdomen or neck injuries, for example. This
poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal
injury.
Adjust the seat properly before beginning
your journey. Always ensure that the backrest
is in an almost vertical position and that the
shoulder section of your seat belt is routed
across the center of your shoulder.
!To prevent damage to the seats and the seatheating, observe the following notes:
RDo not spill liquids onto the seats. Dry theseats as soon as possible if liquid does getspilled on the seats.
RIf the seat covers are damp or wet, do notswitch on the seat heating. Also, do not usethe seat heating to dry the seats.
RClean the seat covers as recommended;see keyword "Care".
RDo not transport heavy loads on the seats.Do not place pointed objects on the seatcushions such as knives, nails or tools.Where possible, use the seats only for car-rying passengers.
RWhen operating the seat heating, do notcover the seats with insulating materials,e.g. blankets, coats, bags, protective cov-ers, child seats or booster seats.
!Make sure that there are no objects in thefootwell under or behind the seats when mov-ing the seats back. There is a risk that theseats and/or the objects could be damaged.
iFor more information, contact a qualifiedspecialist workshop.
iRelated topic:
REASY-PACK Quickfold rear bench seat(Ypage 281)
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restraint supports the back of the head at
about eye level.
Adjusting the head restraint height
manually
XTo raise:pull the head restraint up to thedesired position.
XTo lower:press release catchCin the direc-tion of the arrow and push the head restraintdown to the desired position.
Adjusting the head restraint fore-and-
aft position manually
With this function you can adjust the distancebetween the head restraint and the back of theseat occupant's head.
XTo move forward:pull the head restraintforward in the direction of the arrow until itengages in the desired position.
XTo move back:press and hold the releasecatchC.
XPush the head restraint back.
XRelease the release button once the headrestraint is in the desired position.
XEnsure that the head restraint has engagedproperly.
Using the fore-and-aft adjustment, adjust thehead restraint so that it is as close as possible toyour head.
Adjusting the height of the head
restraints electrically
XTo adjust the head restraint height:slidethe switch for the head restraint adjustment(Ypage 98) up or down in the direction of thearrow.
Adjusting the rear seat head restraint
height
XOnce the head restraint is fully lowered, pressrelease catchC.
XTo raise:pull the head restraint up to thedesired height.
XTo lower:press release catchCand pushthe head restraint down until it is in thedesired position.
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Rear seats
The three red indicator lamps in the button indi-cate the heating level you have selected.
The system automatically switches down fromlevel3to level2after approximately eightminutes.
The system automatically switches down fromlevel2to level1after approximately tenminutes.
The system automatically switches off approx-imately 20 minutes after it is set to level1.
XTurn the SmartKey to positionGorHin theignition lock (Ypage 131).
XTo switch on:press buttonCrepeatedlyuntil the desired heating level is set.
XTo switch off:press buttonCrepeatedlyuntil all the indicator lamps go out.
iIf the battery voltage is too low, the seatheating may switch off.
iIf drive programEis selected, the power ofthe seat heating is reduced.
Switching the seat ventilation on/off
Switching on/off
The blue indicator lamps in the button indicatethe blower setting you have selected.
XTurn the SmartKey to positionGorHin theignition lock (Ypage 131).
XTo switch on:press buttonCrepeatedlyuntil the desired blower setting is set.
XTo switch off:press buttonCrepeatedlyuntil all the indicator lamps go out.
iIf the battery voltage is too low, the seatventilation may switch off.
iYou can open the side windows and the slid-ing sunroof using the "Convenience opening"feature (Ypage 91). The seat ventilation ofthe driver's seat automatically switches to thehighest level.
iWhen the vehicle is stationary, the fanspeed can be reduced automatically. Thisreduces the noises of the seat ventilation.
Problems with the seat heating / seat ventilation
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
The seat heating or seatventilation has switchedoff prematurely or can-not be switched on.
The on-board voltage is too low because too many electrical consum-ers are switched on.
XSwitch off electrical consumers that you do not need, such as therear window defroster or interior lighting.Once the battery is sufficiently charged, the seat heating or seatventilation can be switched back on manually.
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Steering wheel
Important safety notes
GWARNING
You could lose control of your vehicle if you do
the following while driving:
Radjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel or mirrors
Rfasten the seat belt
There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steer-
ing wheel and mirror and fasten your seat belt
before starting the engine.
GWARNING
Children could injure themselves if they
adjust the steering wheel. There is a risk of
injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
The electrically adjustable steering wheel canstill be adjusted when there is no key in the igni-tion lock.
Adjusting the steering wheel man-
ually
CRelease lever
DAdjusts the steering wheel height

iThe steering wheel only moves up if it hasnot already reached the upper steering lim-iter.
Position of the steering wheel for driv-
ing
The steering wheel is moved to the last selectedposition when:
Rthe driver's door is closed and you insert theSmartKey into the ignition lock
Ryou close the driver's door when the ignitionis switched on
Ryou press the Start/Stop button once in vehi-cles with KEYLESS-GO or the KEYLESS-GOstart function
iThe steering wheel only returns to the lastset position if the driving position is storedafter the seat or steering column has beenadjusted (Ypage 107).
The most recent driving position of the steeringwheel is stored if:
Rthe ignition is switched off
Rthe setting is stored using the memory func-tion (Ypage 107)
Crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature
If the crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature is trig-gered in an accident, the steering column willmove up when the driver's door is opened or theSmartKey is removed from the ignition lock. Thismakes it easier to exit the vehicle and rescue theoccupants.
The crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature isoperational only if the EASY-EXIT/ENTRY fea-ture is activated in the multimedia system (seeDigital Operator's Manual).
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors
Important safety notes
GWARNING
You could lose control of your vehicle if you do
the following while driving:
Radjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel or mirrors
Rfasten the seat belt
There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steer-
ing wheel and mirror and fasten your seat belt
before starting the engine.
GWARNING
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side reduces the size of the image. Visible
objects are actually closer than they appear.
This means that you could misjudge the dis-
tance from road users traveling behind, e.g.
when changing lane. There is a risk of an acci-
dent.
For this reason, always make sure of the
actual distance from the road users traveling
behind by glancing over your shoulder.
Adjusting the exterior mirrors
XTurn the SmartKey to positionGorHin theignition lock (Ypage 131).
XExterior mirror on the front-passenger side:press buttonD.
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piratory organs or clothing or be swallowed.
There is a risk of injury.
If you come into contact with the electrolyte,
observe the following:
RRinse off the electrolyte from your skin
immediately with water.
RImmediately rinse the electrolyte out of
your eyes thoroughly with clean water.
RIf the electrolyte is swallowed, immediately
rinse your mouth out thoroughly. Do not
induce vomiting.
RIf electrolyte comes into contact with your
skin or hair or is swallowed, seek medical
attention immediately.
RImmediately change out of clothing which
has come into contact with electrolyte.
RIf an allergic reaction occurs, seek medical
attention immediately.
The exterior mirror on the driver's side and therear-view mirror automatically go into anti-glaremode if:
Rthe ignition is switched on
Rincident light from headlamps strikes the sen-sor in the rear-view mirror
The mirrors do not go into anti-glare mode ifreverse gear is engaged or if the interior lightingis switched on.
Parking position for the exterior mir-
ror on the front passenger side
Storing the parking position
You can set the front-passenger side exteriormirror such that you can see the rear wheel onthat side as soon as you engage reverse gear.You can store this position.
Storing using reverse gear
CMemory buttonM
DButton for the exterior mirror setting

RSeat
RSteering wheel
RExterior mirrors
RHead-up display
iIf you release the memory position switch,the seat, steering wheel and mirror settingfunctions stop immediately. The head-up dis-play continues to be adjusted.
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XInsert new bulb into bulb holderD.
XInsert bulb holderDinto groove with lug attop.
XPush bulb holderDdown until it engagesaudibly.
XPress on housing coverCand turn it clock-wise.
Turn signals
XRemove the cover in the front wheel housing(Ypage 115).
XTurn bulb holderCcounter-clockwise usingthe grip under the headlamp casing andremove it downwards with bulb.
XTurn defective bulb counter-clockwise andremove it from bulb holderC.
XInsert new bulb into bulb holderC.
XInsert bulb holderC, turn it clockwise andlock.
XReplace the cover in the front wheel housing(Ypage 115).
Removing and installing the cover in the
front wheel housing
You must remove the cover of the front wheelhousing before you can change the front turnsignal lamp.
XTo remove:switch off the lights.
XTurn the front wheels inwards.
XTurn rotary knobC180° outwards until itstops using a suitable object.CoverDis released.
XFold coverDup.
XTo install:insert coverDinto the left, rightand two lower catches.
XTurn rotary knobC180° inwards until itstops using a suitable object.CoverDis locked.
Windshield wipers
Switching the windshield wipers
on/off
!Do not operate the windshield wipers whenthe windshield is dry, as this could damagethe wiper blades. Moreover, dust that has col-lected on the windshield can scratch the glassif wiping takes place when the windshield isdry.
If it is necessary to switch on the windshieldwipers in dry weather conditions, always usewasher fluid when operating the windshieldwipers.
!If the windshield wipers leave smears on thewindshield after the vehicle has been washedin an automatic car wash, wax or other resi-dues may be the reason for this. Clean thewindshield using washer fluid after washingthe vehicle in an automatic car wash.
!Intermittent wiping with rain sensor: due tooptical influences and the windshield becom-ing dirty in dry weather conditions, the wind-shield wipers may be activated inadvertently.This could then damage the windshield wiperblades or scratch the windshield.
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GWARNING
If you switch off the ignition while driving,
safety-relevant functions are only available
with limitations, or not at all. This could affect,
for example, the power steering and the brake
boosting effect. You will require considerably
more effort to steer and brake. There is a risk
of an accident.
Do not switch off the ignition while driving.
GWARNING
If the parking brake has not been fully
released when driving, the parking brake can:
Roverheat and cause a fire
Rlose its hold function.
There is a risk of fire and an accident. Release
the parking brake fully before driving off.
!Do not warm up the engine while stationary.Pull away immediately. Avoid high enginespeeds and full throttle until the engine hasreached its operating temperature.
In vehicles with automatic transmission,engage positions P and R only when the vehi-cle is stationary.
Where possible, avoid spinning the drivewheels when pulling away on slippery roads.You could otherwise damage the drive train.
!Mercedes-AMG vehicles:at low engine oiltemperatures below 68 ‡ (+20 †), the max-imum engine speed is restricted in order toprotect the engine. To protect the engine andmaintain smooth engine operation, avoid driv-ing at full throttle when the engine is cold.
Key positions
SmartKey
ZTo remove the SmartKey
GPower supply for some consumers, such asthe windshield wipers
HIgnition (power supply for all consumers)and drive position
ITo start the engine
iThe SmartKey can be turned in the ignitionlock even if it is not the correct SmartKey forthe vehicle. The ignition is not switched on.The engine cannot be started.
Start/Stop button
General notes
When you insert the Start/Stop button into theignition lock, the system needs approximatelytwo seconds recognition time. You can then usethe Start/Stop button.
Pressing the Start/Stop button several times insuccession corresponds to the different Smart-Key positions in the ignition lock. This is only thecase if you are not depressing the brake pedal.
If you depress the brake pedal and press theStart/Stop button, the engine starts immedi-ately.
A check which periodically establishes a radioconnection between the vehicle and the Smart-Key determines whether a valid SmartKey is inthe vehicle. This occurs, for example, whenstarting the engine.
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