sunroof 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

Setting the temperature ................ 123
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 239
Switching on/off........................... 110
Rear seat (folding the backrest for-
wards/back)...................................... 281
Rear seat backrest
Display message ............................ 254
Rear seats
Display message ............................ 254
Rear view camera
"Reverse parking" function ............ 184
Cleaning instructions ..................... 309
Coupling up a trailer function ........ 186
Display in the multimedia system .. 183
General notes ................................ 182
Object detection (function/
notes)............................................ 186
Switching on/off........................... 183
Wide-angle function ....................... 186
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 126
Switching on/off........................... 125
Rear-view mirror
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 105
Recuperation display........................ 213
Reflective safety jacket.................... 313
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 362
Refueling
Fuel gauge....................................... 36
Important safety notes .................. 150
Refueling process .......................... 151
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opener ....................... 295
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 296
Replacing bulbs
High-beam headlamps................... 114
Important safety notes .................. 113
Installing/removing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 115
Low-beam headlamps.................... 114
Overview of bulb types .................. 114
Replacing front bulbs (vehicles
with halogen headlamps) ............... 114
Turn signals (front) ......................... 115
Reporting safety defects.................... 31
Rescue card......................................... 32
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 243
Warning lamp ................................. 262
Residual heat (climate control)........ 126
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 235
Introduction ..................................... 43
Warning lamp ................................. 262
Warning lamp (function) ................... 44
Reversing feature
Side windows ................................... 90
Sliding sunroof ................................. 93
Tailgate ............................................ 85
Roadside Assistance (breakdown).... 29
Roll away protection
see HOLD function
Roller sunblind
Rear side windows......................... 290
Roof carrier........................................ 288
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines)......................................... 312
Roof load (maximum)........................ 363
Route guidance
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 268
Route guidance active...................... 214
S
Safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 59
see Occupant safety
see Operating safety
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
SD card
Inserting/removing ........................ 276
Selecting ........................................ 217
SD memory card
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual.................................................. 268
18Index

Search & Send
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 268
Seat
Correct driver's seat position ........... 96
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt .........................47
Adjusting the height ......................... 47
center rear-compartment seat......... 47
Cleaning ......................................... 311
Correct usage .................................. 46
Fastening ......................................... 47
Important safety guidelines ............. 45
Introduction ..................................... 44
Releasing ......................................... 47
Warning lamp ................................. 257
Warning lamp (function) ................... 48
Seats
Adjusting (AMG Performance
Seat) .............................................. 100
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 98
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 100
Adjusting the head restraint ............ 98
Calling up a stored setting (mem-
ory function) .................................. 107
Cleaning the cover ......................... 311
Folding the backrest (rear com-
partment) forwards/back .............. 281
Important safety notes .................... 96
Seat heating .................................. 100
Seat heating problem .................... 101
Seat ventilation .............................. 101
Seat ventilation problem ................ 101
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 107
Securing a load
see Securing cargo
Securing cargo.................................. 283
Selecting a gear
see Automatic transmission
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 311
see Automatic transmission
Sensors (cleaning instructions)....... 309
Service menu (on-board com-
puter).................................................. 219
Service message
see ASSYST PLUS
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 361
Coolant (engine) ............................ 361
Engine oil ....................................... 360
Fuel ................................................ 358
Important safety notes .................. 358
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 362
Washer fluid ................................... 362
Setting the date/time format
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 268
Setting the language
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 268
Setting the time
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 268
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 223
On-board computer ....................... 219
SETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles).................. 224
Side impact air bag............................. 50
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage)................................................... 239
Side running board
Cleaning ......................................... 309
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 308
Convenience closing feature ............ 91
Convenience opening feature .......... 91
Important safety information ........... 89
Opening/closing .............................. 90
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 92
Resetting ......................................... 92
Reversing feature ............................. 90
SIRIUS services
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 268
Ski and snowboard bag.................... 280
Sliding sunroof
Important safety notes .................... 93
Opening/closing .............................. 93
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 94
Resetting ......................................... 94
Index19

PRE-SAFE®takes the following measuresdepending on the hazardous situation detected:
Rthe front seat belts are pre-tensioned.
Rif the vehicle skids, the side windows and thesliding sunroof are closed.
Rvehicles with the memory function for thefront-passenger seat: the front-passengerseat is adjusted if it is in an unfavorable posi-tion.
If the hazardous situation passes without result-
ing in an accident, PRE-SAFE®slackens the belt
pre-tensioning. All settings made by PRE-SAFE®
can then be reversed.
If the seat belt pre-tensioning is not reduced:
XMove the seat backrest or seat back slightlywhen the vehicle is stationary.The seat belt pre-tensioning is reduced andthe locking mechanism is released.
The seat-belt adjustment is an integral part of
the PRE-SAFE®convenience function. Informa-tion about the convenience function can befound under "Belt adjustment" (Ypage 47).
PRE-SAFE®PLUS (anticipatory occu-
pant protection system PLUS)
Introduction
PRE-SAFE®PLUS is only available in vehicleswith the Driving Assistance package.
Using the radar sensor system, PRE-SAFE®
PLUS is able to detect that a frontal or rear-endcollision is imminent. In certain hazardous sit-
uations, PRE-SAFE®PLUS takes pre-emptivemeasures to protect the vehicle occupants.
Important safety notes
The intervention of PRE-SAFE®PLUS cannotprevent an imminent collision.
The driver is not warned about the intervention
of PRE-SAFE®PLUS.
PRE-SAFE®PLUS does not intervene:
Rif the vehicle is backing up
Rwhen the vehicle is towing a trailer and thereis a risk of a rear-end collision
When driving, or when parking or exiting a park-ing space using Active Parking Assist, PRE-
SAFE®PLUS will not apply the brakes.
Function
PRE-SAFE®PLUS intervenes in certain situa-tions if the radar sensor system detects animminent frontal or rear-end collision.
PRE-SAFE®PLUS takes the following measuresdepending on the hazardous situation detected:
Rif the radar sensor system detects that ahead-on collision is imminent, the seat beltsare pre-tensioned.
Rif the radar sensor system detects that a rear-end collision is imminent:
-the brake pressure is increased if the driverapplies the brakes when the vehicle is sta-tionary.
-the seat belts are pre-tensioned.
The PRE-SAFE®PLUS braking application is can-celed:
Rif the accelerator pedal is depressed when agear is engaged
Rif the risk of a collision passes or is no longerdetected
Rif Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC indicatesan intention to intervene
If the hazardous situation passes without result-ing in an accident, the original settings arerestored.
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent
Immediately after an accident, the followingmeasures are implemented, depending on thetype and severity of the impact:
Rthe hazard warning lamps are switched on
Rthe emergency lighting is activated
Rthe vehicle doors are unlocked
Rthe front side windows are lowered
Rvehicles with a memory function: the electri-cally adjustable steering wheel is raised whenthe driver's door is opened
Rthe engine is switched off and the fuel supplyis cut off
Rvehicles with mbrace: automatic emergencycall
58Occupant safety
Safety

You can continue to operate the side windowsafter you switch off the engine or remove theSmartKey. This function remains active for fiveminutes or until you open a front door.
When the override feature for the side windowsis activated, the side windows cannot be oper-ated from the rear (Ypage 64).
Information on opening and closing the rollersunblinds on the rear side windows(Ypage 290).
Convenience opening
General notes
If the SmartKey is in close proximity to the vehi-cle, the convenience opening function is availa-ble.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO or KEYLESS-GOstart function:you can ventilate the vehiclebefore you start driving.
To do this, the SmartKey is used to carry out thefollowing functions simultaneously:
Runlock the vehicle
Ropen the side windows
Ropen the sliding sunroof
Rswitch on the seat ventilation for the driver'sseat
The "convenience opening" feature is also avail-able when the vehicle is unlocked.
Convenience opening
XPress and hold the6button on the Smart-Key until the sliding sunroof is in the desiredposition.
XTo interrupt convenience opening:releasethe6button.
Convenience closing feature
Important safety notes
GWARNING
When the convenience closing feature is oper-
ating, parts of the body could become trapped
in the closing area of the side window and the
sliding sunroof. There is a risk of injury.
Observe the complete closing procedure
when the convenience closing feature is oper-
ating. Make sure that no body parts are in
close proximity during the closing procedure.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO or KEYLESS-GOstart function:if the SmartKey is in close prox-imity to the vehicle, the convenience closingfunction is available.
When you lock the vehicle, you can simultane-ously:
Rclose the side windows
Rclose the sliding sunroof
Notes on the automatic reversing feature for:
Rthe side windows (Ypage 90)
Rthe sliding sunroof (Ypage 93)
Using the SmartKey
XPress and hold the7button until the sidewindows and the sliding sunroof are fullyclosed.
XMake sure that all the side windows and thesliding sunroof are closed.
XTo interrupt convenience closing:releasethe7button.
Using KEYLESS-GO
The driver's door and the door at which the han-dle is used, must both be closed. The SmartKeymust be outside the vehicle. The gap betweenthe SmartKey and the corresponding door han-dle should not be greater than 3 ft (1 m).
XTouch recessed sensor surfaceCon thedoor handle until the side windows and thesliding sunroof are fully closed.
Side windows91
Opening and closing
Z

Make sure you only touch recessed sensorsurfaceC.
XMake sure that all the side windows and thesliding sunroof are closed.
XTo interrupt convenience closing:releaserecessed sensor surfaceCon the door han-dle.
Resetting the side windows
If a side window can no longer be closed fully,you must reset it.
XClose all the doors.
XTurn the SmartKey to positionGorHin theignition lock.
XPull the corresponding switch on the doorcontrol panel until the side window is com-pletely closed (Ypage 90).
XHold the switch for an additional second.
If the side window opens again slightly:
XImmediately pull the corresponding switch onthe door control panel until the side window iscompletely closed (Ypage 90).
XHold the switch for an additional second.
XIf the respective side window remains closedafter the button is released, then it has beenset correctly. If this is not the case, repeat thesteps above.
Problems with the side windows
GWARNING
If you close a side window again immediately after it has been blocked or reset, the side window
closes with increased or maximum force. The reversing feature is then not active. Parts of the
body could be trapped in the closing area in the process. This poses an increased risk of injury or
even fatal injury.
Make sure that no parts of the body are in the closing area. To stop the closing process, release
the switch or push the switch again to reopen the side window.
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
A side window cannot beclosed because it isblocked by objects, e.g.leaves in the windowguide.
XRemove the objects.
XClose the side window.
A side window cannot beclosed and you cannotsee the cause.
If a side window is obstructed during closing and reopens againslightly:
XImmediately after the window blocks, pull the corresponding switchagain until the side window has closed.The side window is closed with increased force.
If a side window is obstructed again during closing and reopens againslightly:
XImmediately after the window blocks, pull the corresponding switchagain until the side window has closed.The side windows are closed without the automatic reversing fea-ture.
92Side windows
Opening and closing

Sliding sunroof
Important safety notes
GWARNING
While opening and closing the sliding sunroof,
body parts in close proximity could become
trapped. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that no body parts are in close
proximity during the opening and closing pro-
cedures.
If somebody becomes trapped:
Rrelease the switch immediately, or
Rduring automatic operation, push the
switch briefly in any direction
The opening or closing procedure will be stop-
ped.
GWARNING
If children operate the sliding sunroof they
could become trapped, particularly if they are
left unsupervised. 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.
!Only open the sliding sunroof if it is free ofsnow and ice. Otherwise, malfunctions mayoccur.
Do not allow anything to protrude from thesliding sunroof. Otherwise, the seals could bedamaged.
!The weather can change abruptly. It couldstart to rain or snow. Make sure that the slid-ing sunroof is closed when you leave the vehi-cle. The vehicle electronics can be damaged ifwater enters the vehicle interior.
Resonance noises can occur in addition to theusual airflow noises when the sliding sunroof isopen. They are caused by minor pressure fluc-tuations in the vehicle interior. Change the posi-tion of the sliding sunroof or open a side windowslightly to reduce or eliminate these noises.
Sliding sunroof reversing feature
The sliding sunroof is equipped with an auto-matic reversing feature. If a solid object blocks
or restricts the sliding sunroof during the closingprocess, the sliding sunroof opens again auto-matically. The automatic reversing feature isonly an aid and is no substitute for your attentionwhen closing the sliding roof.
GWARNING
The reversing feature does not react:
Rto soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small fin-
gers
Rover the last 1/6 in (4 mm) of the closing
movement
Rduring resetting
Rwhen closing the sliding sunroof again man-
ually immediately after automatic reversing
This means that the reversing feature cannot
prevent someone being trapped in these sit-
uations. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that no body parts are in close
proximity during the closing procedure.
If somebody becomes trapped:
Rrelease the switch immediately, or
Rpress the switch in any direction during the
automatic closing process
The closing process is stopped.
Operating the sliding sunroof
Opening and closing
CTo raise
DTo open

XTurn the SmartKey to positionGorHin theignition lock.
XPress or pull theWswitch in the corre-sponding direction.
If you press/pull theWswitch beyond thepressure point, automatic operation is started inthe corresponding direction. When being raisedor opened, the sliding sunroof first automaticallymoves to the comfort setting. If you activateraise or open again, the sliding sunroof is raisedor opened completely. You can stop automaticoperation by pressing/pulling the switch again.
When opening and raising the roof, automaticoperation is only available if the sliding sunroofis in the closed position.
The sun protection cover automatically opensalong with the sliding sunroof. You can open orclose the sun protection cover manually whenthe sliding sunroof is raised or closed.
You can continue to operate the sliding sunroofafter switching off the engine or removing the
SmartKey from the ignition lock. This function isavailable for up to five minutes or until the driv-er's or front-passenger door is opened.
Resetting
!If the sliding sunroof still cannot be openedor closed fully after resetting, contact a quali-fied specialist workshop.
Reset the sliding sunroof if it does not movesmoothly.
XTurn the SmartKey to positionGorHin theignition lock.
XRaise the sliding sunroof fully at the rear(Ypage 93).
XKeep theWswitch pressed for anothersecond.
XMake sure that the sliding sunroof can be fullyopened and closed again (Ypage 93).
XIf this is not the case, repeat the steps above.
Problems with the sliding sunroof
GWARNING
If you close the sliding sunroof again immediately after it has been blocked or reset, the sliding
sunroof closes with increased or maximum force. The reversing feature is then not active. Parts
of the body could be trapped in the closing area in the process. This poses an increased risk of
injury or even fatal injury.
Make sure that no parts of the body are in the closing area.
If somebody becomes trapped:
Rrelease the switch immediately, or
Rpress the switch in any direction during the automatic closing process
The closing process is stopped.
!If the sliding sunroof still cannot be opened or closed as a result of a malfunction, contact aqualified specialist workshop.
94Sliding sunroof
Opening and closing

ProblemPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
The sliding sunroof can-not be closed and youcannot see the cause.
If the sliding sunroof is obstructed during closing and reopens againslightly:
XImmediately after it blocks, pull theWswitch down again to thepoint of resistance until the sliding sunroof is closed.The sliding sunroof is closed with increased force.
If the sliding sunroof is obstructed again during closing and thenreopens slightly:
XImmediately after it blocks, pull theWswitch down again to thepoint of resistance until the sliding sunroof is closed.The sliding sunroof is closed without the automatic reversing fea-ture.
Sliding sunroof95
Opening and closing
Z

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.
Seats101
Seats , ste ering wheel and mirrors
Z