service indicator 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

Switching on/off........................... 112
Additional speedometer................... 223
Additives (engine oil)........................ 361
Address book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 268
Adjusting the volume
Multimedia system ........................ 269
After-sales service center
see ASSYST PLUS
Air bags
Deployment ..................................... 55
Display message ............................ 237
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 49
Important safety notes .................... 48
Introduction ..................................... 48
Knee bag .......................................... 50
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 51
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 44
Side impact air bag.......................... 50
Window curtain air bag.................... 50
AIR BODY CONTROL
Display message ............................ 244
Function/notes............................. 172
Lowering the rear of the vehicle .... 174
Raising the rear of the vehicle ....... 174
Setting the normal vehicle level ..... 173
Setting the raised vehicle level ...... 173
Air suspension
see AIR BODY CONTROL
Air vents
Important safety notes .................. 128
Rear ............................................... 129
Setting ........................................... 128
Setting the center air vents ........... 129
Setting the side air vents ............... 129
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Airbag
Warning lamp ................................. 262
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 75
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 75
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 75
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
All-wheel drive
see 4MATIC (permanent four-
wheel drive)
AMG
Performance Seat .......................... 100
Switchable performance exhaust
system ........................................... 137
AMG menu (on-board computer)..... 223
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
AppCode
see QR code
Armrest
Stowage compartment .................. 279
Ashtray............................................... 291
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter).................................................. 219
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter).................................................. 220
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........ 304
Driving abroad ............................... 305
Hiding a service message .............. 304
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 304
Service message ............................ 303
Special service requirements ......... 304
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 75
Function ........................................... 75
Switching off the alarm .................... 75
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 221
Display message ............................ 244
Displaying level .............................. 192
Function/notes............................. 191
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 239
see Lights
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Filling capacity ............................... 362
Important safety notes .................. 361
Temperature display in the instru-
ment cluster .................................. 209
Warning lamp .................................263
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright............................................. 34
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 239
Function/notes .............................111
Crosswind Assist................................. 71
Cruise control
Cruise control lever ....................... 160
Deactivating ................................... 161
Display message ............................ 249
Driving system ............................... 160
Function/notes .............................160
General notes ................................ 160
Important safety notes .................. 160
Setting a speed .............................. 161
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 161
Storing the current speed or call-
ing up the last stored speed .......... 161
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 289
Important safety notes .................. 289
Rear compartment ......................... 289
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC)..................................................... 31
Customer Relations Department....... 31
D
Data
see Technical data
Data carrier
Selecting ........................................ 217
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 239
Function/notes .............................109
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 222
Diagnostics connection......................31
Digital Operator's Manual
Help .................................................26
Introduction .....................................26
Digital speedometer.........................213
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 141
Display
see Display messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 303
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 227
Driving systems .............................244
Engine ............................................ 240
General notes ................................ 227
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 227
Introduction ................................... 227
Lights ............................................. 239
Safety systems .............................. 228
SmartKey ....................................... 255
Tires ............................................... 250
Vehicle ...........................................252
Distance recorder.............................212
Distance warning (warning lamp).... 265
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 67
Distance warning system
see Active Brake Assist
Doors
Automatic locking (switch) ...............84
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) .......................................77
Control panel ...................................42
Display message ............................ 254
Emergency locking ........................... 84
Emergency unlocking ....................... 84
Important safety notes.................... 83
Opening (from inside) ...................... 83
Drinking and driving......................... 156
Drive program
Automatic transmission ................. 145
SETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 224
Drive programs
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 142
DYNAMIC SELECT switch .............. 139
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 305
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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
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TIREFIT kit
Important safety notes .................. 316
Storage location ............................ 314
Tire pressure not reached .............. 318
Tire pressure reached.................... 318
Using ............................................. 317
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 349
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 348
Bar (definition) ............................... 348
Changing a wheel.......................... 350
Characteristics .............................. 348
Checking ........................................ 330
Curb weight (definition) ................. 349
Definition of terms ......................... 348
Direction of rotation ...................... 350
Display message ............................ 250
Distribution of the vehicle occu-
pants (definition) ............................ 350
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 348
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 347
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 348
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) ........................................... 349
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
ing) (definition) .............................. 349
Important safety notes .................. 330
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 348
Information on driving .................... 330
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 349
Labeling (overview) ........................ 345
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 350
Load index ..................................... 347
Load index (definition) ................... 349
Maximum load on a tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 349
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 349
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) ............................. 349
Maximum tire load ......................... 347
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 349
MOExtended tires.......................... 332
Optional equipment weight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 350
PSI (pounds per square inch) (def-
inition) ........................................... 349
Replacing ....................................... 350
Service life ..................................... 331
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 349
Snow chains .................................. 332
Speed rating (definition) ................ 349
Storing ........................................... 351
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 348
Summer tires in winter .................. 332
Temperature .................................. 344
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 350
Tire bead (definition) ...................... 349
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 349
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 348
Tire size (data) ............................... 354
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 345
Tire tread ....................................... 331
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 349
Total load limit (definition) ............. 350
Traction ......................................... 344
Traction (definition) ....................... 350
Tread wear ..................................... 344
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 343
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 348
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 350
Wheel and tire combination ........... 354
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 348
see Flat tire
Top Tether............................................ 61
Touchpad
Changing the station/music
track .............................................. 271
Character suggestions ................... 270
Deleting characters ....................... 270
Entering a space ............................ 270
Entering characters ....................... 270
Gesture control .............................. 270
Handwriting recognition ................ 270
Operating the touchpad ................. 270
Overview ........................................ 270
22Index

Mercedes-Benz. These batteries provideincreased impact protection to prevent vehicleoccupants from suffering acid burns should thebattery be damaged in the event of an accident.
In order for the battery to achieve the maximumpossible service life, it must always be suffi-ciently charged.
Like other batteries, the vehicle battery maydischarge over time if you do not use the vehicle.In this case, have the battery disconnected at aqualified specialist workshop. You can alsocharge the battery with a charger recommendedby Mercedes-Benz. Contact a qualified special-ist workshop for further information.
Have the battery charge state checked morefrequently if you use the vehicle mainly for shorttrips or if you leave it standing idle for a lengthyperiod. Consult a qualified specialist workshopif you wish to leave your vehicle parked for a longperiod of time.
Remove the SmartKey if you park the vehicleand do not require any electrical consumers.The vehicle will then use very little energy, thusconserving battery power.
Charging the 12 V battery
Vehicles with a lithium-ion battery:
!Only use battery chargers with a maximumcharging voltage of 14.4 V.
All vehicles except vehicles with a lithium-ion battery:
!Only use battery chargers with a maximumcharging voltage of 14.8 V.
GWARNING
During charging and jump-starting, explosive
gases can escape from the battery. There is a
risk of an explosion.
Particularly avoid fire, open flames, creating
sparks and smoking. Ensure there is sufficient
ventilation while charging and jump-starting.
Do not lean over a battery.
GWARNING
Battery acid is caustic. There is a risk of injury.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Do
not inhale any battery gases. Do not lean over
the battery. Keep children away from batter-
ies. Wash away battery acid immediately with
plenty of clean water and seek medical atten-
tion.
GWARNING
A discharged battery can freeze at tempera-
tures below freezing point. When jump-start-
ing the vehicle or charging the battery, gases
can escape from the battery. There is a risk of
an explosion.
Allow the frozen battery to thaw out before
charging it or jump-starting.
All vehicles:
!Only charge the battery using the jump-starting connection point.
The jump-starting connection point is in theengine compartment (Ypage 322).
XOpen the hood.
XConnect the battery charger to the positiveterminal and ground point in the same orderas when connecting the donor battery in thejump-starting procedure (Ypage 322).
Keep away from fire and open flames. Do notlean over a battery. Never charge the battery if itis still installed in the vehicle, unless you use abattery charger which has been tested andapproved by Mercedes-Benz. A battery chargerunit specially adapted for Mercedes-Benz vehi-cles and tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz is available as an accessory. It permits thecharging of the battery in its installed position.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Centerfor further information and availability. Read thebattery charger's operating instructions beforecharging the battery.
All vehicles except vehicles with a lithium-ion battery:if the warning and indicator lampson the instrument cluster do not light up at lowtemperatures, it is very likely that the dis-charged battery has frozen. In this case you mayneither jump-start the vehicle nor charge thebattery. The service life of a thawed-out batterymay be shorter. The starting characteristics canbe impaired, particularly at low temperatures.Have the thawed-out battery checked at a quali-fied specialist workshop.
Vehicles with a lithium-ion battery:at lowtemperatures, do not charge a battery which hasbeen removed using a battery charger. Allow the
Battery (vehicle)321
Breakdown assistance
Z

battery to warm up gently first, if necessary.Otherwise, the service life can be shortened andthe starting characteristics impaired, especiallyat low temperatures.
Jump-starting
For the jump-starting procedure, use only the jump-starting connection point in the engine com-partment, consisting of a positive terminal and a ground point.
All vehicles except vehicles with a lithium-ion battery:
GWARNING
Battery acid is caustic. There is a risk of injury.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Do not inhale any battery gases. Do not lean over the
battery. Keep children away from batteries. Wash away battery acid immediately with plenty of
clean water and seek medical attention.
GWARNING
During charging and jump-starting, explosive gases can escape from the battery. There is a risk
of an explosion.
Particularly avoid fire, open flames, creating sparks and smoking. Ensure there is sufficient ven-
tilation while charging and jump-starting. Do not lean over a battery.
GWARNING
During the charging process, a battery produces hydrogen gas. If a short circuit occurs or sparks
are created, the hydrogen gas can ignite. There is a risk of an explosion.
RMake sure that the positive terminal of a connected battery does not come into contact with
vehicle parts.
RNever place metal objects or tools on a battery.
RIt is important that you observe the described order of the battery terminals when connecting
and disconnecting a battery.
RWhen jump-starting, make sure that the battery poles with identical polarity are connected.
RIt is particularly important to observe the described order when connecting and disconnecting
the jumper cables.
RNever connect or disconnect the battery terminals while the engine is running.
GWARNING
A discharged battery can freeze at temperatures below freezing point. When jump-starting the
vehicle or charging the battery, gases can escape from the battery. There is a risk of an explosion.
Allow the frozen battery to thaw out before charging it or jump-starting.
If the warning and indicator lamps do not light up on the instrument cluster when temperatures arelow, it is probably because the discharged battery has frozen. In this case, you may neither chargethe battery nor jump-start the vehicle. The service life of a thawed-out battery may be shorter. Thestarting characteristics can be impaired, particularly at low temperatures. Have the thawed batterychecked at a qualified specialist workshop.
All vehicles:
322Jump-starting
Breakdown assistance

Maximum tire pressures
CExample: maximum permissible tire pres-sure
Never exceed the maximum permissible tireinflation pressure. Always observe the recom-mended tire pressure for your vehicle whenadjusting the tire pressure (Ypage 333).
iThe actual values for tires are vehicle-spe-cific and may deviate from the values in theillustration.
Checking the tire pressures
Important safety notes
Observe the notes on tire pressure(Ypage 333).
Information on air pressure for the tires on yourvehicle can be found:
Ron the vehicle's Tire and Loading Informationplacard on the B-pillar
Rin the tire pressure table in the fuel filler flap(Ypage 333)
Rin the "Tire pressure" section
Checking tire pressures manually
To determine and set the correct tire pressure,proceed as follows:
XRemove the valve cap of the tire that is to bechecked.
XPress the tire pressure gauge securely ontothe valve.
XRead the tire pressure and compare it to therecommended value on the Tire and LoadingInformation placard or the tire pressure table(Ypage 333).
XIf the tire pressure is too low, increase the tirepressure to the recommended value.
XIf the tire pressure is too high, release air. Todo so, press down the metal pin in the valve,using the tip of a pen for example. Then checkthe tire pressure again using the tire pressurechecker.
XScrew the valve cap onto the valve.
XRepeat these steps for the other tires.
Tire pressure loss warning system
General notes
While the vehicle is in motion, the tire pressureloss warning system monitors the set tire pres-sure using the rotational speed of the wheels.This enables the system to detect significantpressure loss in a tire. If the speed of rotation ofa wheel changes as a result of a loss of pressure,a corresponding warning message will appear inthe multifunction display.
You can recognize the tire pressure loss warningby theRun Flat Indicator ActiveRun Flat Indicator ActivePressPress'OK' to Restart'OK' to Restartmessage which appears intheServiceServicemenu of the multifunction display.Information on the message display can befound in the "Restarting the tire pressure losswarning system" section (Ypage 337).
Important safety notes
The tire pressure warning system does not warnyou of an incorrectly set tire pressure. Observethe notes on the recommended tire pressure(Ypage 333).
The tire pressure loss warning does not replacethe need to regularly check the tire pressure. Aneven loss of pressure on several tires at thesame time cannot be detected by the tire pres-sure loss warning system.
The tire pressure monitor is not able to warn youof a sudden loss of pressure, e.g. if the tire ispenetrated by a foreign object. In the event of asudden loss of pressure, bring the vehicle to ahalt by braking carefully. Avoid abrupt steeringmovements.
The function of the tire pressure loss warningsystem is limited or delayed if:
Rsnow chains are mounted on your vehicle'stires.
Rroad conditions are wintry.
336Tire pressure
Wheels and tires