instrument cluster MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 2019 Owners Manual

Index.......................................................4
Digital Operator's Manual..................26
Introduction ...........................................26
Operation ............................................... 26
Introduction.........................................27
Protecting the environment ...................27
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ...............27
Operator's Manual ................................. 28
Service and vehicle operation ................28
Operating safety .................................... 30
QR code for rescue card ........................ 32
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 .........................41
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 ........................... 65
Protection against theft .........................75
Opening and closing...........................77
SmartKey ............................................... 77
Doors ..................................................... 83
Cargo compartment ...............................84
Side windows ......................................... 89
Sliding sunroof ....................................... 93
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors....96
Correct driver's seat position ................ 96
Seats ..................................................... 96
Steering wheel ..................................... 102
Mirrors ................................................. 104
Memory function ................................. 107
Lights and windshield wipers..........109
Exterior lighting ................................... 109
Interior lighting .................................... 113
Replacing bulbs ................................... 113
Windshield wipers ................................ 115
Climate control.................................119
Overview of climate control systems ... 119
Operating the climate control sys-
tems .................................................... 122
Air vents .............................................. 128
Driving and parking..........................130
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle ..... 130
Driving ................................................. 130
DYNAMIC SELECT switch .................... 139
Automatic transmission ....................... 141
Refueling ............................................. 150
Parking ................................................ 152
Driving tips .......................................... 155
Driving systems ................................... 160
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 .............................................. 289
2Contents

BAS .................................................. 66
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 361
Display message............................ 228
EBD .................................................. 72
Hill start assist ............................... 135
HOLD function ............................... 170
Important safety notes .................. 157
Maintenance .................................. 158
Parking brake ................................ 154
Riding tips ...................................... 157
Warning lamp ................................. 258
Breakdown assistance
Where will I find...? ........................ 313
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting)................................... 35
Buttons on the steering wheel......... 209
C
California
Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 28
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Calling up the climate control bar
Multimedia system ........................ 273
Calling up the climate control
menu
Multimedia system ........................ 273
Camera
see 360° camera
see Rear view camera
Car
see Vehicle
Car wash
see Care
Care
360° camera ................................. 309
Car wash ........................................ 305
Carpets .......................................... 312
Display ........................................... 310
Exhaust pipe .................................. 309
Exterior lights ................................ 308
General notes ................................ 305
Interior ........................................... 310
Matte finish ................................... 307
Paint .............................................. 307
Plastic trim .................................... 310
Power washer ................................ 306
Rear view camera .......................... 309
Roof lining ...................................... 312
Seat belt ........................................ 311
Seat cover..................................... 311
Selector lever ................................ 311
Sensors ......................................... 309
Side running board ........................ 309
Steering wheel ............................... 311
Trim pieces .................................... 311
Washing by hand ........................... 306
Wheels ........................................... 308
Windows ........................................ 308
Wiper blades .................................. 308
Wooden trim .................................. 311
Cargo compartment
Opening/closing (from outside,
HANDS-FREE ACCESS) .................... 87
Plug-in module (telescopic rods) .... 286
Cargo compartment cover
Important safety notes .................. 284
Notes/how to use ......................... 284
Cargo compartment enlargement... 281
Cargo compartment floor
Important safety notes .................. 287
Locking and unlocking ................... 288
Opening/closing ............................ 287
Stowage well (under)..................... 287
Cargo compartment plug-in mod-
ule (telescope bars).......................... 286
Cargo tie down rings......................... 283
CD
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 268
CD player (on-board computer)........ 217
Center console
Lower section (Mercedes-AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 40
Upper section .................................. 38
Central locking
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey)........ 77
Change of address.............................. 29
Change of ownership.......................... 29
Changing the media source............. 216
Index7

Handwriting recognition
Switching text reader function
on/off ............................................ 271
Touchpad ....................................... 270
Hazard warning lamps...................... 111
Head restraints
Adjusting (electrically) .....................99
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 99
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 99
Adjusting the fore-and-aft posi-
tion manually ................................... 99
Important safety notes.................... 98
Head-up display
Adjusting the brightness ................ 222
Displays and operating .................. 211
Function/notes............................. 211
Important safety notes .................. 211
Selecting displays .......................... 221
Setting the position ....................... 222
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 107
Switching on or off ......................... 211
Headlamps
Display message ............................ 239
Fogging up ..................................... 112
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High beam flasher............................. 110
High-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 111
Display message ............................ 239
Replacing bulbs............................. 114
Switching on/off........................... 110
Hill start assist.................................. 135
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 170
Activation conditions ..................... 170
Deactivating ................................... 170
Display message ............................ 247
Function/notes............................. 170
General notes ................................ 170
Home address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 268
Hood
Closing ........................................... 300
Display message ............................ 254
Important safety notes .................. 299
Opening ......................................... 299
Horn...................................................... 35
HUD
see Head-up display
Hydroplaning..................................... 159
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer.......................................... 75
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Insect protection on the radiator.... 300
Inspection
see ASSYST PLUS
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 36
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 36
Instrument cluster lighting.............. 208
Interior lighting
Automatic control .......................... 113
Control ........................................... 113
Overview ........................................ 113
Reading lamp ................................. 113
iPod®
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 268
J
Jack
Using ............................................. 351
Jump starting (engine)...................... 322
K
Key positions
SmartKey ....................................... 131
Start/Stop button .......................... 132
KEYLESS-GO
Activating ......................................... 78
Convenience closing feature ............ 91
Deactivation ..................................... 78
Locking ............................................ 78
Removing the Start/Stop button ... 132
Index13

Occupant safety
Air bags ...........................................48
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 58
Belt warning .....................................48
Children in the vehicle .....................59
Important safety notes .................... 43
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem .................................................. 43
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 51
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 44
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 64
PRE-SAFE®(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 57
PRE-SAFE®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 58
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 44
Seat belt .......................................... 44
OCS
Conditions ....................................... 51
Faults ............................................... 54
Operation .........................................51
System self-test ............................... 53
Odometer........................................... 212
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC .................................... 166
AMG menu ..................................... 223
Assistance graphic menu ............... 219
Assistance menu ........................... 220
Display messages .......................... 227
Displaying a service message ........ 304
Displays and operation .................. 208
Factory settings ............................. 223
G-Meter ......................................... 224
Head-up display ............................. 211
Important safety notes .................. 208
Instrument cluster menu ............... 222
Lights menu ................................... 222
Media menu ................................... 216
Menu overview .............................. 212
Message memory .......................... 227
Navigation menu ............................ 214
RACETIMER ................................... 225
Radio menu ................................... 216
Service menu ................................. 219
Settings menu ............................... 219
Standard display ............................ 212
Telephone menu ............................ 218
Trip menu ...................................... 212
Video DVD operation ..................... 217
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............................ 357
Paintwork (cleaning instructions)... 307
Panic alarm.......................................... 43
Parcel net........................................... 285
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 152
Parking brake ................................ 154
Parking position for the exterior
mirror on the front-passenger
side ................................................ 106
Rear view camera .......................... 182
Switching off the engine ................ 153
see Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
see 360° camera
see Active Parking Assist
see Exterior mirrors
see Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
see Rear view camera
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 181
16Index

SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 80
Changing the programming .............79
Checking the battery .......................80
Convenience closing feature ............ 91
Convenience opening feature .......... 91
Display message ............................ 255
Door central locking/unlocking .......77
Important safety notes .................... 77
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 79
Loss .................................................81
Mechanical key ................................ 79
Overview .......................................... 77
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 131
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 81
Starting the engine ........................ 133
Smartphone
Starting the engine ........................ 134
SMS
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 268
Snow chains...................................... 332
Socket (12 V)
Cargo compartment ....................... 292
Center console .............................. 292
General notes ................................ 292
Rear compartment .........................292
Sound
Switching on/off ........................... 269
Special seat belt retractor.................. 59
Specialist workshop............................ 31
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................ 223
Digital ............................................ 213
In the Instrument cluster ................. 36
Segments ...................................... 208
Selecting the display unit ...............222
SPORT handling mode
Deactivating/activating
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ................ 70
Warning lamp ................................. 261
Sports exhaust system
AMG ............................................... 137
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 239
Switching on/off ........................... 110
Start button
Display message ............................ 256
Start/Stop button
Key positions ................................. 132
Starting the engine ........................ 133
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine)................................ 133
Starting the engine
see Starting (engine)
STEER CONTROL.................................. 75
Steering
Display message ............................ 255
Warning lamps ............................... 267
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL
see STEER CONTROL
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 102
Adjusting (manually)...................... 102
Button overview ............................... 37
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 209
Cleaning ......................................... 311
EASY ENTRY/EXIT feature ............. 103
Important safety notes .................. 102
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 107
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ................... 103
Switching on/off........................... 102
Steering wheel paddle shifters........ 147
Stopwatch (RACETIMER)................... 225
Stowage areas................................... 278
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 279
Center console .............................. 279
Cup holders ................................... 289
Door ............................................... 280
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 279
Glove box ....................................... 279
Important safety information ......... 278
Map pockets .................................. 280
Rear ............................................... 280
Stowage net ................................... 280
see Stowage areas
Stowage net....................................... 280
20Index

Summer tires
In winter ........................................332
Sun visor............................................ 290
Suspension settings
AIR BODY CONTROL ......................172
Suspension tuning
AMG sports suspension based on
AIR BODY CONTROL ......................174
SETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ...............224
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off................................................. 126
Switching on media mode
Via the device list.......................... 276
T
Tachometer........................................ 209
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 239
Tailgate
Display message ............................ 254
Emergency unlocking ....................... 89
HANDS-FREE ACCESS ..................... 87
Important safety notes .................... 84
Limiting the opening angle ............... 89
object detection............................... 85
Opening dimensions ...................... 363
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 88
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 85
Reversing feature ............................. 85
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 36
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 358
Drawbar load (maximum) ............... 364
Information .................................... 356
Trailer loads................................... 364
Vehicle data ................................... 363
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 218
Authorizing a mobile phone (con-
necting) ......................................... 275
Connecting a mobile phone
(device manager) ........................... 275
Display message ............................ 255
Introduction ................................... 218
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 218
Number from the phone book ........ 218
Redialing ........................................ 219
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 218
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 268
see Mobile phone
Temperature
Coolant (display in the instrument
cluster) .......................................... 209
Engine oil (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 223
Outside temperature ...................... 209
Setting (climate control)................ 123
Transmission oil (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 223
Timing (RACETIMER)......................... 225
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 337
Checking manually ........................ 336
Display message ............................ 250
Maximum ....................................... 336
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 318
Notes ............................................. 334
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 318
Recommended ............................... 333
Using the TIREFIT kit ...................... 317
Tire pressure loss warning system
General notes ................................ 336
Important safety notes .................. 336
Restarting ...................................... 337
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 339
Function/notes............................. 337
General notes ................................ 337
Important safety notes .................. 338
Radio type approval for the tire
pressure monitor ........................... 340
Restarting ...................................... 339
Warning lamp ................................. 266
Warning message .......................... 339
Tire pressure sensors
Display message ............................ 251
Tire-change tool kit........................... 314
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Quick access for Audio .................. 271
Switching ....................................... 270
Switching input line ....................... 270
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 327
Important safety notes .................. 324
Towing a trailer
Axle load, permissible.................... 365
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 310
Coupling up a trailer...................... 204
Decoupling a trailer ....................... 206
Driving tips .................................... 203
ESP®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 71
Important safety notes .................. 202
Installing the ball coupling ............. 204
Lights display message .................. 239
Power supply ................................. 206
Pulling away with a trailer.............. 135
Removing the ball coupling ............ 206
Trailer loads................................... 364
Towing away
Important safety guidelines ........... 324
Installing the towing eye ................ 325
Notes for 4MATIC vehicles ............ 327
Removing the towing eye ............... 326
Transporting the vehicle ................ 326
With both axles on the ground ....... 326
Towing eye......................................... 314
Traction system
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
Traffic reports
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 268
Traffic Sign Assist
Activating/deactivating the warn-
ing function .................................... 220
Display message ............................ 247
Function/notes............................. 193
Important safety notes .................. 193
Instrument cluster display ............. 193
Trailer coupling
see Towing a trailer
Trailer loads and drawbar nose-
weights............................................... 206
Trailer towing
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 199
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 202
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 195
Permissible trailer loads and
drawbar noseweights ..................... 206
Transfer case..................................... 150
Transmission
Display message ............................ 253
see Automatic transmission
Transmission oil
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 223
Transmission position display......... 142
Transporting the vehicle.................. 326
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions).................................................. 311
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter).................................................. 213
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 212
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 214
Trunk
see Cargo compartment
Turn signals
Display message ............................ 239
Replacing bulbs (front) ................... 115
Switching on/off........................... 110
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 356
Installation ..................................... 356
Transmission output (maximum) .... 356
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
Unlocking
Emergency unlocking ....................... 84
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 83
USB devices
Connecting to the Media Inter-
face ............................................... 277
V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)........ 290
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 31
Index23

Instrument cluster
FunctionPage
CSpeedometer with segments208
Warning and indicator lamps:

Restraint system warning lamp
The functions of the restraint system arechecked after the ignition is switched on and atregular intervals while the engine is running.Therefore, malfunctions can be detected ingood time.
Theurestraint system warning lamp on theinstrument cluster lights up when the ignition isswitched on. It goes out no later than a few sec-onds after the vehicle is started. The compo-nents of the restraint system are in operationalreadiness.
A malfunction has occurred if theurestraintsystem warning lamp:
Rdoes not light up after the ignition is switchedon
Rdoes not go out after a few seconds with theengine running
Rlights up again while the engine is running
GWARNING
If the restraint system is malfunctioning,
restraint system components may be trig-
gered unintentionally or may not deploy as
intended during an accident. This can affect
for example the Emergency Tensioning
Device or the air bag. This poses an increased
risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Have the restraint system checked and
repaired in a qualified specialist workshop as
soon as possible.
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamp
PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lampCandPASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lampDarepart of the Occupant Classification System(OCS).
The indicator lamps display the status of thefront-passenger front air bag.
RPASSENGER AIR BAG ON lights up for 60 sec-onds, subsequently both indicator lamps areoff (PASSENGER AIR BAG ON and OFF): thefront-passenger front air bag is able to deployin the event of an accident.
RPASSENGER AIR BAG OFF lights up: the front-passenger front air bag is deactivated. It willthen not be deployed in the event of an acci-dent.
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp isoff, only the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicatorlamp shows the status of the front-passengerfront air bag. The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFFindicator lamp may be lit continuously or be off.
Depending on the person in the front-passengerseat, the front-passenger front air bag musteither be deactivated or enabled; see the fol-lowing points. You must make sure of this bothbefore and during a journey.
RChildren in a child restraint system:whether the front-passenger front air bag isenabled or deactivated depends on the instal-led child restraint system, and the age andsize of the child. Therefore, be sure to observethe notes on the "Occupant ClassificationSystem (OCS)" (Ypage 51) and on "Chil-dren in the vehicle" (Ypage 59). There youwill also find instructions on rearward andforward-facing child restraint systems on thefront-passenger seat.
RAll other persons:depending on the classi-fication of the person in the front-passengerseat, the front-passenger front air bag is ena-bled or deactivated (Ypage 51). Be sure toobserve the notes on "Seatbelts“ (Ypage 44) and "Air bags"(Ypage 48). There you can also find infor-mation on the correct seat position.
Seat belts
Introduction
Seat belts are the most effective means ofrestricting the movement of vehicle occupantsin the event of an accident or the vehicle rollingover. This reduces the risk of vehicle occupantscoming into contact with parts of the vehicleinterior or being ejected from the vehicle. Fur-thermore, the seat belt helps to keep the vehicle
44Occupant safety
Safety

remains lit. This indicates that the front-passenger front air bag is deactivated.
RThe front-passenger seat is occupied by achild of up to twelve months old, in a standardchild restraint system, the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp lights up after thesystem self-test and remains lit. This indi-cates that the front-passenger front air bag isdeactivated.
But even in the case of a twelve-month-oldchild, in a standard child restraint system, thePASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp cango out after the system self-test. This indi-cates that the front-passenger front air bag isactivated. The result of the classification isdependent on, among other factors, the childrestraint system and the child's stature. It isrecommended that you install the childrestraint system on a suitable rear seat.
RThe front-passenger seat is occupied by aperson of smaller stature (e.g. a teenager orsmall adult), the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFFindicator lamp lights up and remains lit afterthe system self-test depending on the resultof the classification or, alternatively, goes out.
-If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicatorlamp is off, move the front-passenger seatas far back as possible. Alternatively, a per-son of smaller stature can sit on a rear seat.
-If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicatorlamp is lit, a person of smaller statureshould not use the front-passenger seat.
RThe front-passenger seat is occupied by anadult or a person of adult stature, thePASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lampgoes out after the system self-test. This indi-cates that the front-passenger front air bag isactivated.
If children are traveling in the vehicle, be sure toobserve the notes on "Children in the vehicle"(Ypage 59).
When the Occupant Classification System(OCS) is malfunctioning, the redurestraintsystem warning lamp on the instrument clusterand the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicatorlamp light up simultaneously. The front-passenger front air bag is deactivated in thiscase and does not deploy during an accident.Have the Occupant Classification System (OCS)checked and repaired immediately at a qualifiedspecialist workshop. Mercedes-Benz recom-mends that you use an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for this purpose.
If the front-passenger seat, the seat cover or theseat cushion are damaged, have the necessaryrepair work carried out at a qualified specialistworkshop. Mercedes-Benz recommends thatyou use an authorized Mercedes-Benz Centerfor this purpose.
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom-mends that you only use seat accessories thathave been approved by Mercedes-Benz.
If the driver's air bag deploys, this does notmean that the front-passenger front air bag willalso deploy. The Occupant Classification Sys-tem (OCS) categorizes the occupant on thefront-passenger seat. Depending on that result,the front-passenger front air bag is either ena-bled or deactivated.
Self-check
GDANGER
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF and
PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamps do
not both light up during the self-test, the sys-
tem is malfunctioning. The front-passenger
front air bag might be triggered unintention-
ally or might not be triggered at all in the event
of an accident with high deceleration. This
poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal
injury.
In this case the front-passenger seat may not
be used. Do not install a child restraint system
on the front-passenger seat. Have the Occu-
pant Classification System (OCS) checked
and repaired immediately at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
GWARNING
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp remains lit after the self-test, the front-
passenger front air bag is deactivated. It will
not be deployed in the event of an accident. In
this case, the front-passenger front air bag
cannot perform its intended protective func-
tion, e.g. when a person is seated in the front-
passenger seat.
That person could, for example, come into
contact with the vehicle's interior, especially
if the person is sitting too close to the dash-
Occupant safety53
Safety
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