keyless MERCEDES-BENZ GLC-Class 2016 X253 Owner's Manual

J
JackUsing ............................................. 396
Jump starting (engine) ......................365
K
Key positions
SmartKey ....................................... 153
Start/Stop button .......................... 153
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing feature .......... 100
Deactivation ..................................... 83
Locking ............................................ 83
Removing the Start/Stop button ... 155
Unlocking ......................................... 83
Kickdown
Driving tips ....................................1 65
Manual gearshifting ....................... 168
Knee bag .............................................. 50
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 221
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 253
Display message ............................ 280
Function/information .................... 220
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Tracking package ..................... 217
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 63
Level control (display message) ...... 280
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 274
Light function, active
Display message ............................ 274
Light sensor (display message) ....... 275
Lights
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 127
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 124
Cornering light function ................. 127
Fogged up headlamps .................... 128
General notes ................................ 124
Hazard warning lamps ................... 127 High beam flasher .......................... 126
High-beam headlamps ................... 126
Light switch ................................... 124
Low-beam headlamps .................... 125
Parking lamps ................................ 125
Rear fog lamp ................................ 125
Setting exterior lighting ................. 124
Standing lamps .............................. 126
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 255
Turn signals ................................... 126
see Interior lighting
Loading guidelines ............................ 306
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 90
Emergency locking ........................... 91
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 89
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Low-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 131
Display message ............................ 272
Switching on/off ........................... 125
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 112
M
M+S tires ............................................ 376
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 346
mbrace
Call priority .................................... 328
Display message ............................ 265
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 328
Downloading routes ....................... 331
Emergency call .............................. 325
General notes ................................ 324
Geo fencing ................................... 332
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 330
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Fuel ................................................ 409
Important safety notes .................. 409
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 414
Washer fluid ................................... 413
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 256
On-board computer ....................... 252
Side impact air bag ............................. 50
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 274
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 347
Convenience closing feature ............ 99
Convenience opening feature .......... 99
Important safety information ........... 98
Opening/closing .............................. 98
Problem (malfunction) ................... 101
Resetting ....................................... 100
Reversing feature ............................. 98
Ski and snowboard bag .................... 309
Sliding sunroof
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 86
Changing the programming ............. 84
Checking the battery ....................... 86
Convenience closing feature .......... 100
Convenience opening feature .......... 99
Display message ............................ 290
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 83
Important safety notes .................... 82
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 84
Loss ................................................. 87
Mechanical key ................................ 85
Overview .......................................... 82
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 153
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 87
Starting the engine ........................ 155
Smartphone
Starting the engine ........................ 156
Snow chains ...................................... 377
Socket (12 V)
Cargo compartment ....................... 322
Center console .............................. 321
General notes ................................ 321
Rear compartment ......................... 321 Special seat belt retractor
.................. 61
Specialist workshop ............................ 27
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................ 255
Digital ............................................ 245
In the Instrume
nt cluster ................. 33
Segments ...................................... 238
Selecting the display unit ............... 255
see Instrument cluster
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 274
Switching on/off ........................... 126
Start/Stop button
Starting the engine ........................ 156
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 155
STEER CONTROL .................................. 78
Steering
Display message ............................ 289
Warning lamps ............................... 303
Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot
(DISTRONIC PLUS)
Display message ............................ 284
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL
see STEER CONTROL
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 116
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 115
Button overview ............................... 35
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 239
Cleaning ......................................... 350
EASY ENTRY/EXIT feature ............. 117
Important safety notes .................. 115
Steering wheel heating .................. 116
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 122
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ................... 117
Switching on/off ........................... 116
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 167
Stowage areas ................................... 306
Index17

Useful information
i
This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional equip-
ment of your vehicle available at the time of
publication of the Operator's Manual.
Country-specific differences are possible.
Please note that your vehicle may not be
equipped with all features described. This
also applies to safety-related systems and
functions.
iRead the information on qualified special-
ist workshops (
Ypage 27).
Panic alarm
XTo activate: press!button :for at
least one second.
A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the
alarm system is armed.
XTo deactivate: press!button :
again.
or
XInsert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
or, in vehicles with KEYLESS-GO start-func-
tion or KEYLESS ‑GO
XPress the Start/Stop button.
The SmartKey must be in the vehicle.
Occupant safety
Introduction to the restraint system
The restraint system can reduce the risk of
vehicle occupants coming into contact with
parts of the vehicle's interior in the event of
an accident. The restraint system can also
reduce the forces to which vehicle occupants
are subjected during an accident.
The restraint system comprises:
RSeat belt system
RAir bags
RChild restraint system
RChild seat securing systems
The components of the restraint system work in conjunction with each other. They can only
deploy their protective function if, at all times,
all vehicle occupants:
Rhave fastened their seat belts correctly
(
Ypage 45)
Rhave adjusted their seat and head restraint
properly (
Ypage 109).
As the driver, you also have to make sure that
the steering wheel is adjusted correctly.
Observe the information relating to the cor-
rect driver's seat position .
You also have to make sure that an air bag can
inflate properly if deployed (
Ypage 48).
An air bag supplements a correctly worn seat
belt. As an additional safety device, the air
bag increases the level of protection for vehi-
cle occupants in the event of an accident. For
example, if, in the event of an accident, the
protection offered by the seat belt is suffi-
cient, the air bags are not deployed. When an
accident occurs, only the air bags that
increase protection in that particular accident
situation are deployed. However, seat belts
and air bags generally do not protect against objects penetrating the vehicle from the out-
side.
Information on restraint system operation
can be found under "Triggering of the Emer-
gency Tensioning Devices and air bags"
(
Ypage 57).
42Occupant safety
Safety

You can prevent the intervention of the PRE-
SAFE®Brake at any time by:
Rdepressing the accelerator pedal further.
Ractivating kickdown.
Rreleasing the brake pedal.
The braking action of PRE-SAFE
®Brake is
ended automatically if:
Ryou maneuver to avoid the obstacle.
Rthere is no longer a risk of collision.
Rthere is no longer an obstacle detected in
front of your vehicle.
STEER CONTROL
General information
STEER CONTROL helps you by transmitting a noticeable steering force to the steering
wheel in the direction required for vehicle
stabilization.
This steering assistance is provided in partic-
ular if:
Rboth right wheels or both left wheels are on
a wet or slippery road surface when you
brake.
Rthe vehicle starts to skid.
Important safety notes
iObserve the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (
Ypage 67).
No steering support is provided from STEER
CONTROL, if:
RESP®is malfunctioning.
Rthe lighting is faulty.
If ESP
®is malfunctioning, you will be assisted
further by the electrical power steering.
Protection against theft
Immobilizer
The immobilizer prevents your vehicle from
being started without the correct SmartKey.
XTo activate with the SmartKey: remove
the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
XTo activate with KEYLESS-GO start-
function or KEYLESS-GO: switch the igni-
tion off and open the driver's door.
XTo deactivate: switch on the ignition.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Any-
one can start the engine if a valid SmartKey
has been left inside the vehicle.
iThe immobilizer is always deactivated
when you start the engine.
In the event that the engine cannot be star-
ted (yet the vehicle's battery is charged),
the system is not operational. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) or
1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).
ATA (anti-theft alarm system)
XTo arm: lock the vehicle with the SmartKey
or KEYLESS-GO.
Indicator lamp :flashes. The alarm sys-
tem is armed after approximately
10 seconds.
XTo disarm: unlock the vehicle with the
SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO.
or
XInsert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
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Safety

A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the
alarm system is armed and you open:
Ra door
Rthe vehicle with the mechanical key
Rthe tailgate
Rthe hood
XTo turn the alarm off with the SmartKey:
press the%or& button on the
SmartKey.
The alarm is switched off.
or
XVehicles with KEYLESS-GO start-func-
tion or KEYLESS-GO: remove the Start/
Stop button from the ignition lock
(
Ypage 153).
XInsert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
The alarm is switched off.
XTo stop the alarm using KEYLESS-GO:
grasp the outside door handle. The Smart-
Key must be outside the vehicle.
The alarm is switched off.
or
XPress the Start/Stop button on the dash-
board. The SmartKey must be inside the
vehicle.
The alarm is switched off.
The alarm is not switched off, even if you
close the open door that triggered it, for
example.
iIf the alarm continues for more than
30 seconds, the mbrace emergency call
system automatically notifies the Cus-
tomer Assistance Center. This is done
either by text message or data connection.
The emergency call system sends a mes-
sage or establishes a data connection pro-
vided that:
Ryou have subscribed to the mbrace ser-
vice.
Rthe mbrace service has been activated
properly.
Rthe necessary mobile phone network is
available.
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Safety
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Useful information
i
This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional equip-
ment of your vehicle available at the time of
publication of the Operator's Manual.
Country-specific differences are possible.
Please note that your vehicle may not be
equipped with all features described. This
also applies to safety-related systems and
functions.
iRead the information on qualified special-
ist workshops (
Ypage 27).
SmartKey
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,
they could:
Ropen the doors, thus endangering other
people or road users.
Rget out and disrupt traffic.
Roperate the vehicle's equipment.
Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
Rrelease the parking brake.
Rshifting the automatic transmission out of
park position P
RStart the engine.
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children or animals unattended in the
vehicle. Always keep the SmartKey out of
reach of children.
GWARNING
If you attach heavy or large objects to the
SmartKey, the SmartKey could be uninten-
tionally turned in the ignition lock. This could
cause the engine to be switched off. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not attach any heavy or large objects to theSmartKey. Remove any bulky key rings before
inserting the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
!Keep the SmartKey away from strong
magnetic fields. Otherwise, the remote
control function could be affected.
Strong magnetic fields can occur in the
vicinity of powerful electrical installations.
Do not keep the SmartKey:
Rwith electronic devices, e.g. a mobile
phone or another SmartKey.
Rwith metallic objects, e.g. coins or metal
foil.
Rinside metallic objects, e.g. a metal case.
This can affect the functionality of the
SmartKey.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO start function:
do not keep the SmartKey in the cargo com-
partment. Otherwise, the SmartKey may not
be detected, e.g. when starting the engine
using the Start/Stop button.
A check which periodically establishes a radio
connection between the vehicle and the
SmartKey determines whether a valid Smart-
Key is in the vehicle. This occurs, for example:
Rwhen starting the engine
Rwhilst driving
Rwhen the external door handles are
touched
Rduring convenience closing
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SmartKey functions
:&To lock the vehicle
;FTo open/close the tailgate
=%To unlock the vehicle
XTo unlock centrally: press%button.
If you do not open the vehicle within
approximately 40 seconds of unlocking:
Rthe vehicle is locked again.
Rprotection against theft is reactivated.
XTo lock centrally: press the&button.
The SmartKey centrally locks and unlocks the following components:
Rthe doors
Rthe tailgate
Rthe fuel filler flap
The turn signals flash once when unlocking
and three times when locking.
You can also set an audible signal to confirm
that the vehicle has been locked. The audible
signal can be activated and deactivated via
COMAND or Audio 20 (see the separate oper-
ating instructions).
You will receive visual and acoustic locking
confirmation if all components were able to
be locked.
When the locator lighting is activated via
COMAND or Audio 20, it lights up when it is
dark and after the vehicle is unlocked with the
SmartKey (see the separate operating
instructions).
XTo open the tailgate automatically from outside the vehicle: press and hold the
F button until the tailgate opens.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO or KEYLESS-
GO start function:
XTo close the tailgate automatically from
outside the vehicle: if the SmartKey is
located in the immediate vicinity of the
vehicle, press the Fbutton on the
SmartKey.
When the tailgate closes you can then
release the button.
KEYLESS-GO
General notes
Bear in mind that the engine can be started by
any of the vehicle occupants if there is a
SmartKey in the vehicle.
Locking/unlocking centrally
You can start, lock or unlock the vehicle using KEYLESS-GO. To do this, you only need carry
the SmartKey with you. You can combine the
functions of KEYLESS-GO with those of a con-ventional SmartKey. Unlock the vehicle by
using KEYLESS-GO, for instance, and lock it
using the &button on the SmartKey.
The driver's door and the door at which the
handle is used, must both be closed. The
SmartKey must be outside the vehicle. When
locking or unlocking with KEYLESS-GO, the
distance between the SmartKey and the cor-
responding door handle must not be greater
than 3 ft (1 m).
A brief radio connection between the vehicle
and the SmartKey determines whether a valid
SmartKey is in, or in the direct vicinity of, the
vehicle. This occurs, for example:
Rwhen starting the engine
Rwhilst driving
Rwhen using HANDS-FREE ACCESS
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Rwhen the external door handles are
touched
Rduring convenience closing
XTo unlock the vehicle:touch the inner
surface of the door handle.
XTo lock the vehicle: touch sensor sur-
face :or;.
Make sure that you do not touch the inner
surface of the door handle.
XConvenience closing feature: touch
recessed sensor surface ;for an exten-
ded period.
Further information on the convenience
closing feature (
Ypage 99).
XTo unlock the tailgate: pull the tailgate
handle.
Deactivating and activating
If you do not intend to use a SmartKey for an
extended period of time, you can deactivate
the KEYLESS-GO function of the SmartKey.
The SmartKey will then use very little power,
thereby conserving battery power. For the
purposes of activation/deactivation, the
vehicle must not be nearby.
XTo deactivate: press the&button on
the SmartKey twice in rapid succession.
The battery check lamp of the SmartKey
flashes twice briefly and lights up once, then KEYLESS-GO is deactivated
(
Ypage 86).
XTo activate:
press any button on the
SmartKey.
or
XInsert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
KEYLESS-GO and all of its associated fea-
tures are available again.
KEYLESS-GO start function
Bear in mind that the engine can be started by
any of the vehicle occupants if there is a
SmartKey in the vehicle.
Changing the settings of the locking
system
You can change the settings of the locking
system. This means that only the driver's door
and the fuel filler flap are unlocked when the
vehicle is unlocked. This is useful if you fre-
quently travel on your own.
XTo change the setting: press and hold the
% and& buttons simultaneously for
approximately six seconds until the battery
indicator lamp flashes twice (
Ypage 86).
If the setting of the locking system is changed
within the signal range of the vehicle, press-
ing the &or% button:
Rlocks or
Runlocks the vehicle
The SmartKey now functions as follows:
XTo unlock: press the%button once.
XTo unlock centrally: press the%but-
ton twice.
XTo lock: press the &button.
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The KEYLESS-GO function is changed as fol-
lows:
XTo unlock the driver's door:touch the
inner surface of the door handle on the
driver's door.
XTo unlock centrally: touch the inner sur-
face of the door handle on the front-
passenger door or the rear door.
XTo lock centrally: touch the outer sensor
surface on one of the door handles.
XTo restore the factory settings: press
and hold the %and& buttons simul-
taneously for approximately six seconds
until the battery check lamp flashes twice
(
Ypage 86).
Mechanical key
General notes
If the vehicle can no longer be locked or
unlocked with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO,
use the mechanical key.
If you use the mechanical key to unlock and
open the driver's door, the anti-theft alarm
system will be triggered. Switch off the alarm
(
Ypage 78).
If you unlock the vehicle using the mechanical
key, the fuel filler flap will not be unlocked
automatically.
XTo unlock the fuel filler flap: insert the
SmartKey into the ignition lock.
Removing the mechanical key
XPush release catch :in the direction of
the arrow and at the same time remove
mechanical key ;from the SmartKey.
Further information:
RUnlocking the driver's door (Ypage 90)
RUnlocking the cargo compartment
(
Ypage 97)
RLocking the vehicle (Ypage 91)
Inserting the mechanical key
XPush mechanical key ;completely into
the SmartKey until it engages and release
catch :is back in its basic position.
SmartKey battery
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Batteries contain toxic and corrosive substan- ces. If batteries are swallowed, it can result in
severe health problems. There is a risk of fatalinjury.
Keep batteries out of the reach of children. If
a battery is swallowed, seek medical attention
immediately.
HEnvironmental note
Batteries contain dangerous
substances. It is against the
law to dispose of them with
the household rubbish. They
must be collected separately and recycled to protect the
environment.
Dispose of batteries in an
environmentally friendly
manner. Take discharged
batteries to a qualified spe-
cialist workshop or a special
collection point for used bat-
teries.
The SmartKey batteries contain perchlorate
material, which may require special handling
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Problems with the SmartKey
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
You can no longer lock
or unlock the vehicle
using the SmartKey.The SmartKey battery is discharged or nearly discharged.
XCheck the SmartKey battery (Ypage 86) and replace it if nec-
essary (
Ypage 86).
If this does not work:
XUnlock (Ypage 90) or lock (Ypage 91) the vehicle using the
mechanical key.
There is interference from a powerful source of radio waves.
XUnlock (Ypage 90) or lock (Ypage 91) the vehicle using the
mechanical key.
The SmartKey is faulty.
XUnlock (Ypage 90) or lock (Ypage 91) the vehicle using the
mechanical key.
XHave the SmartKey checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
You can no longer lock
or unlock the vehicle
using KEYLESS-GO.KEYLESS-GO was deactivated.
XReactivate KEYLESS-GO (Ypage 83).
The SmartKey battery is discharged or nearly discharged.
XCheck the SmartKey battery (Ypage 86) and replace it if nec-
essary (
Ypage 86).
If this does not work:
XUnlock (Ypage 90) or lock (Ypage 91) the vehicle using the
mechanical key.
There is interference from a powerful source of radio waves.
XUnlock (Ypage 90) or lock (Ypage 91) the vehicle using the
mechanical key.
KEYLESS-GO is malfunctioning.
XLock/unlock the vehicle using the remote control function of
the SmartKey.
XHave the vehicle and SmartKey checked at a qualified specialist
workshop.
If the vehicle can also not be locked/unlocked using the remote
control function:
XUnlock (Ypage 90) or lock (Ypage 91) the vehicle using the
mechanical key.
XHave the vehicle and SmartKey checked at a qualified specialist
workshop.
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