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

Index....................................................... 4
Introduction......................................... 22
At a glance........................................... 31
Safety................................................... 41
Opening and closing...........................81
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors ..107
Lights and windshield wipers ..........123
Climate control ................................. 139
Driving and parking..........................151
On-board computer and displays ....237
Stowage and features ......................305
Maintenance and care ......................337
Breakdown assistance .....................353
Wheels and tires ............................... 373
Technical data................................... 405
Contents3

MB info call button ........................ 327
Remote fault diagnosis .................. 330
Remote vehicle locking .................. 330
Roadside Assistance button ..........326
Search & Send ............................... 329
Self-test ......................................... 325
Speed alert ....................................3 31
System .......................................... 325
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 332
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 329
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 85
Inserting .......................................... 85
Locking vehicle ................................ 91
Removing ......................................... 85
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 90
Memory card (audio) ......................... 249
Memory function
Seats, steering wheel, exterior
mirrors ...........................................1 21
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
360°camera .................................. 210
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 222
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 225
Active Parking Assist ..................... 201
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 214
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 217
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 183
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ...............1 92
General notes ................................ 181
Lane Keeping Assist ......................2 20
PARKTRONIC ................................. 198
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 59
PRE-SAFE
®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 59
Rear view camera .......................... 206
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 216
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................2 57
Messages
see Display messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 348 Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Frequencies ................................... 406
Installatio n ..................................... 406
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 250
Tra

nsmission output (maximum) .... 406
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ...........................................8 4
MOExtended tires .............................. 357
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 399
Mounting a new wheel ................... 398
Preparing the vehicle .....................3 95
Raising the vehicle ......................... 396
Removing a wheel .......................... 398
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 396
MP3
Operation ....................................... 249
Multifunction display
Function/notes .............................2 41
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 239
Overview .......................................... 35
N
NavigationMenu (on-board computer) ............ 246
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 152
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Conditions ....................................... 51
Faults ............................................... 56
Operation ......................................... 52
System self-test ............................... 54
Occupant safety
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 60
Children in the vehicle ..................... 60
Important safety notes .................... 43
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Driving system ............................... 198
Function/notes ............................. 198
Important safety notes .................. 198
Problem (malfunction) ................... 201
Range of the sensors ..................... 198
Warning display ............................. 199
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................ 271
Indicator lamps ................................ 43
Problems (malfunction) .................. 271
Perfume atomizer
Operating ....................................... 147
Perfume vial ................................... 147
Problem (malfunction) ................... 149
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 66
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 350
Power washers .................................. 345
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Display message ............................ 265
Operation ......................................... 59
PRE-SAFE
®Brake
Activating/deactivating ................. 253
Display message ............................ 266
Function/notes ................................ 75
Important safety notes .................... 76
Warning lamp ................................. 301
PRE-SAFE
®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS)
Operation ......................................... 59
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 78
Immobilizer ...................................... 78
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 22
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 157
General notes ................................ 157
Hill start assist ............................... 157
Trailer ............................................ 157
Q
QR codeMercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1 Rescue card ..................................... 28
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 27
R
Radiator cover................................... 339
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 248
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 26
Reading lamp ..................................... 129
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ...................... 150
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 274
Switching on/off ........................... 125
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear seat
Adjusting the angle of the backr-
ests ................................................ 312
Rear seats
Display message ............................ 289
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 348
Displays in the Audio display ......... 207
Displays in the COMAND display ... 207
Function/notes ............................. 206
Switching on/off ........................... 207
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 147
Switching on/off ........................... 146
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blade .............. 137
Switching on/off ........................... 135
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) ........................ 118
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 120
Reflective safety jacket .................... 354
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 414
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 33
Important safety notes .................. 169
Refueling process .......................... 170
see Fuel
Index15

Remote controlGarage door opener ....................... 332
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 333
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes .................. 130
Overview of bulb types .................. 130
Removing/replacing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 131
Reporting safety defects .................... 27
Rescue card ......................................... 28
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 278
Warning lamp ................................. 299
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 268
Introduction ..................................... 42
Warning lamp ................................. 298
Warning lamp (function) ................... 43
Reversing feature
Panorama sliding sunroof .............. 102
Roller sunblinds ............................. 103
Side windows ................................... 98
Tailgate ............................................ 92
Reversing lamps (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 274
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 24
Roller sunblind
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel .................................. 103
Rear side windows ......................... 319
Roller sunblinds (panorama roof
with power tilt/sliding panel)
Operating ....................................... 104
Roof carrier ........................................ 317
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 352
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 415
S
Safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 60
see Operating safety
SD memory card
Selecting ........................................ 249 Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 47
Adjusting the height ......................... 46
center rear-compartment seat ......... 47
Cleaning ......................................... 351
Correct usage .................................. 45
Fastening ......................................... 46
Important safety guidelines ............. 44
Introduction ..................................... 44
Releasing ......................................... 47
Warning lamp ................................. 292
Warning lamp (function) ................... 48
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 110
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 112
Adjusting the head restraint .......... 111
Calling up a stored setting (mem-
ory function) .................................. 122
Cleaning the cover ......................... 351
Correct driver's seat position ........ 108
Folding the backrest (rear com-
partment) forwards/back ...... 309, 310
Important safety notes .................. 109
Seat heating .................................. 112
Seat heating problem .................... 114
Seat ventilation .............................. 114
Seat ventilation problem ................ 115
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 122
Switching seat heating on/off ....... 112
Switching seat ventilation on/off .. 114
Securing a load
see Securing cargo
Securing cargo .................................. 312
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 350
see Automatic transmission
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 348
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 252
Service message
see ASSYST PLUS
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 412
Coolant (engine) ............................ 412
Engine oil ....................................... 411
16Index

Protection of the environment
General notes
HEnvironmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of compre-
hensive environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
that form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in a manner
that takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an environmen-
tally responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tire wear are affected by these factors:
Roperating conditions of your vehicle
Ryour personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
Ravoid short trips as these increase fuel con-
sumption.
Ralways make sure that the tire pressures
are correct.
Rdo not carry any unnecessary weight.
Rremove roof racks once you no longer need
them.
Ra regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
Ralways have service work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
Rdo not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
Rdo not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary.
Rdrive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
Ravoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking.
Rchange gear in good time and use each gear
only up to Ôof its maximum engine speed.
Rswitch off the engine in stationary traffic.
Rkeep an eye on the vehicle's fuel consump-
tion.
Environmental concerns and recom-
mendations
Wherever the operating instructions require
you to dispose of materials, first try to regen-
erate or re-use them. Observe the relevant
environmental rules and regulations when
disposing of materials. In this way you will
help to protect the environment.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
HEnvironmental note
Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned major
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts. They are covered by the
same Limited Warranty entitlements as new
parts.
!Air bags and Emergency Tensioning Devi-
ces, as well as control units and sensors for these restraint systems, may be installed in
the following areas of your vehicle:
Rdoors
Rdoor pillars
Rdoor sills
Rseats
Rcockpit
Rinstrument cluster
Rcenter console
Do not install accessories such as audio
systems in these areas. Do not carry out
repairs or welding. You could impair the
operating efficiency of the restraint sys-
tems.
Have aftermarket accessories installed at a qualified specialist workshop.
22Introduction

Door controlpanel
FunctionPage
:r 45=
Stores settings for the seat,
exterior mirrors and steer-
ing column
121
;Adjusts the seats electri-
cally
110
=c Seat heating112
?sSeat ventilation114
AOpens the door89
B%&Unlocks/locks
the vehicle
89
CWOpens/closes the
rear left side window
98
DW Opens/closes the left
side window
98
FunctionPage
E7Zª\
Adjusts and folds the exte-
rior mirrors out/in electri-
cally
119
FW Opens/closes the
right side window
98
GW Opens/closes the
rear right side window
98
Hn Override feature for
the controls in the rear
compartment
66
Ip Opens/closes the
tailgate
96
40Door control panel
At a glance

Depending on the person in the front-
passenger seat, the front-passenger front air
bag must either be deactivated or enabled;
see the following points. You must make sure
of this both before and during a journey.
RChildren in a child restraint system:
whether the front-passenger front air bag is
enabled or deactivated depends on the
installed child restraint system, and the age
and size of the child. Therefore, be sure to
observe the notes on the "Occupant Clas-
sification System (OCS)" (
Ypage 51) and
on "Children in the vehicle" (
Ypage 60).
There you will also find instructions on rear-
ward and forward-facing child restraint sys- tems on the front-passenger seat.
RAll other persons: depending on the clas-
sification of the person in the front-
passenger seat, the front-passenger front
air bag is enabled or deactivated
(
Ypage 51). Be sure to observe the notes
on "Seat belts“ (
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 of
restricting the movement of vehicle occu-
pants in the event of an accident or the vehi-
cle rolling over. This reduces the risk of vehi-
cle occupants coming into contact with parts
of the vehicle interior or being ejected from
the vehicle. Furthermore, the seat belt helps
to keep the vehicle occupant in the best posi-
tion in relation to the air bag.
The seat belt system comprises:
RSeat belts
REmergency Tensioning Devices for the
front seat belts and the outer seat belts in
the rear
RSeat belt force limiters for the front seat
belts and the outer seat belts in the rear If the seat belt is pulled out of the belt outlet
quickly or with a jerky movement, the belt
retractor locks. The belt strap cannot be
extracted any further.
The Emergency Tensioning Device tightens
the seat belt in an accident, pulling the belt
close against the body. However it does not
pull the vehicle occupant back in the direction
of the backrest.
The Emergency Tensioning Device does not
correct an incorrect seat position or the rout-
ing of an incorrectly fastened seat belt.
When triggered, the seat belt force limiters
reduce the force exerted by the seat b
elt on
the vehicle occupant.
The seat belt force limiters for the front seats
are synchronized with the front air bags,
which absorb part of the deceleration force.
This can reduce the force exerted on the vehi-
cle occupants during an accident.
!If the front-passenger seat is unoccupied,
do not insert the belt tongue into the buckle
of the front-passenger seat. This may oth-
erwise lead to the triggering of the Emer-
gency Tensioning Device in the event of an
accident, which will then need to be
replaced.
Important safety notes
The use of seat belts and child restraint sys-
tems is required by law in:
Rall 50 states
Rthe U.S. territories
Rthe District of Columbia
Rall Canadian provinces
Even where this is not required by law, all
vehicle occupants should correctly fasten
their seat belts before starting the journey.
GWARNING
If the seat belt is incorrectly fastened, it can-
not protect as intended. Furthermore, an
incorrectly fastened seat belt can cause addi-
tional injury, for example, in an accident, dur-
ing braking or when abruptly changing direc-
44Occupant safety
Safety

Digital Operator's Manual or in the separate
COMAND or Audio 20 operating instructions.
Belt warning for the driver and front
passenger
The7 seat belt warning lamp in the instru-
ment cluster is a reminder that all vehicle
occupants must wear their seat belts. It may
light up continuously or flash. In addition,
there may be a warning tone.
Regardless of whether the driver's seat belt
has already been fastened, the 7seat belt
warning lamp lights up for six seconds each
time the engine is started. If, after
six seconds, the driver or front-passenger
seat belt has not been fastened and the doors
are closed, the 7seat belt warning lamp
lights up. As soon as the driver's and front-
passenger seat belts are fastened or a front
door is opened again, the 7seat belt
warning lamp goes out.
If the driver's seat belt is not fastened after
the engine is started, an additional warning
tone will sound. The warning tone switches
off after six seconds or once the driver's seat
belt is fastened.
If the vehicle's speed exceeds 15 mph
(25 km/h) once and the driver's and front-
passenger seat belts are not fastened, a
warning tone sounds. A warning tone also
sounds with increasing intensity for
60 seconds or until the driver or front
passenger have faste ned th
eir seat belts.
If the driver or front passenger unfasten their
seat belts during the journey, the seat belt
warning is activated again.
iFor more information on the 7seat
belt warning lamp, see "Warning and indi-
cator lamps in the instrument cluster, seat
belts" (
Ypage 292).
Air bags
Introduction
The installation point of an air bag can be rec- ognized by the AIR BAG symbol.
An air bag complements the correctly fas-
tened seat belt. It is no substitute for the seat
belt. The air bag provides additional protec-
tion in applicable accident situations.
Not all air bags are deployed in an accident.
The different air bag systems function inde-
pendently from one another (
Ypage 57).
However, no system available today can com-
pletely eliminate injuries and fatalities.
It is also not possible to rule out a risk of injury
caused by an air bag due to the high speed at
which the air bag must be deployed.
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you do not sit in the correct seat position,
the air bag cannot protect as intended and
could even cause additional injury when
deployed. This poses an increased risk of
injury or even fatal injury.
To avoid hazardous situations, always make
sure that all of the vehicle's occupants:
Rhave fastened their seat belts correctly,
including pregnant women
Rare sitting correctly and maintain the great-
est possible distance to the air bags
Rfollow the following instructions
Always make sure that there are no objects
between the air bag and the vehicle's occu-
pants.
RAdjust the seats properly before beginning
your journey. Always make sure that the
seat is in an almost upright position. The
center of the head restraint must support
the head at about eye level.
RMove the driver's and front-passenger
seats as far back as possible. The driver's
seat position must allow the vehicle to be
driven safely.
48Occupant safety
Safety

ROnly hold the steering wheel on the out-
side. This allows the air bag to be fully
deployed.
RAlways lean against the backrest while driv-
ing. Do not lean forwards or lean against
the door or side window. You may other-
wise be in the deployment area of the air
bags.
RAlways keep your feet in the footwell in
front of the seat. Do not put your feet on the
dashboard, for example. Your feet may oth-
erwise be in the deployment area of the air
bag.
RFor this reason, always secure persons less
than 5 ft (1.50 m) tall in suitable restraint
systems. Up to this height, the seat belt
cannot be worn correctly.
If a child is traveling in your vehicle, also
observe the following notes:
RAlways secure children under twelve years
of age and less than 5 ft (1.50 m) tall in
suitable child restraint systems.
RChild restraint systems should be installed
on the rear seats.
ROnly secure a child in a rearward-facing
child restraint system on the front-
passenger seat when the front-passenger
front air bag is deactivated. If the
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is
permanently lit, the front-passenger front
air bag is deactivated .
RAlways observe the instructions and safety notes on the "Occupant Classification Sys-
tem (OCS)" (
Ypage 51) and on "Children
in the vehicle" (
Ypage 60) in addition to
the child restraint system manufacturer's
installation instructions. Objects in the vehicle interior may pre-
vent an air bag from functioning correctly.
Before starting your journey and to avoid risks
resulting from the speed of the air bag as it
deploys, make sure that:
Rthere are no people, animals or objects
between the vehicle occupants and an air
bag.
Rthere are no objects between the seat, door
and B-pillar.
Rno hard objects, e.g. coat hangers, hang on
the grab handles or coat hooks.
Rno accessories, such as cup holders, are
attached to the vehicle within the deploy-
ment area of an air bag, e.g. to doors, side
windows, rear side trim or side walls.
Rno heavy, sharp-edged or fragile objects
are in the pockets of your clothing. Store
such objects in a suitabl
e place.
GWARNING
If you modify the air bag cover or affix objects
such as stickers to it, the air bag can no longer
function correctly. There is an increased risk
of injury.
Never modify an air bag cover or affix objects
to it.
GWARNING
Sensors to control the air bags are located in
the doors. Modifications or work not per-
formed correctly to the doors or door panel-
ing, as well as damaged doors, can lead to the
function of the sensors being impaired. The air
bags might therefore not function properly
anymore. Consequently, the air bags cannot
protect vehicle occupants as they are
designed to do. There is an increased risk of
injury.
Never modify the doors or parts of the doors.
Always have work on the doors or door pan-
eling carried out at a qualified specialist work-
shop.
Occupant safety49
Safety
Z

Front air bags
Driver's air bag:deploys in front of the
steering wheel. Front-passenger front air
bag ;deplo ysinfront of and above the glove
box.
When deployed, the front air bags offer addi-
tional head and thorax protection for the
occupants inthe front seats.
The PASS ENGER AIR BAG OFF and
PASS ENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamps
inform you about the status of the front-
passenger air bag (
Ypage 43).
The front-passenger front air bag will only
deplo y if:
Rthe system, based on the OCS weight sen-
sor readings, detects that the front-
passenger seat is occupied (
Ypage 51).
The PASS ENGER AIR BAG ON indicator
lamp is lit(
Ypage 52)
Rthe restraint system control unit predicts a
high acc ident severity
Driver's knee bag
Driver's knee bag :deploys under the steer-
ing column. The driver's knee bag istriggered
together with the front air bag.
The driver's knee bag offers additional thigh,
knee and lower leg protection for the occu-
pant inthe driver's seat.
Side impact air bags
GWARNIN G
Unsuitable seat cover scould restrict or eve n
preven tth edeploymen tof th eair bags inte-
grated int oth eseats. Consequently, th eair
bags canno tprotect vehicl eoccupant sas
they are designed to do. In addition ,th efunc-
tion of th eOccupant Classification Syste m
(OCS )could be restricted. This poses an
increased ris kof injury or eve nfatal injury.
You should only use seat cover sthat have
been approve dfor th erespective seat by
Mercedes-Benz.
Front side impact air bags :and rear side
impact air bags ;deploy next to the outer
bols ter of the seat backrest.
When deployed, the side impact air bag offers
additional thorax protection. Ho wever,itdoes
not protect the:
Rhead
Rneck
Rarms
In the event of a side impact, the side impact
air bag isdeployed on the side on which the
impact occurs.
50Occupant safety
Safety