engine MERCEDES-BENZ GLC COUPE 2016 Workshop Manual
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Overview of climate control systems
General notes
Observe the settings recommended on the fol-
lowing pages. Otherwise, the windows could
mist up.
To prevent the windows from misting up:
R switch off climate control only briefly
R activate air-recirculation mode only briefly
R switch on "Cooling with air dehumidification"
R activate the "Windscreen demisting" function
briefly, if required
Climate control regulates the temperature and
air humidity in the vehicle interior. The interior
filter cleans the air, thus improving the interior
climate.
The "Cooling with dehumidification" function is
available only when the engine is running. Opti-
mum climate control is achieved only with the
side windows and roof closed.
The residual heat function can be activated or
deactivated only with the ignition switched off
(Y page 135). The integrated filter filters out most particles of
dust and soot and completely filters out pollen.
It also reduces gaseous pollutants and odours. A
clogged filter reduces the amount of air supplied to the vehicle interior. For this reason, you
should always observe the interval for replacing
the filter, which is specified in the Service Book-
let. As this depends on environmental condi-
tions, e.g. heavy air pollution, the interval may
be shorter than stated in the Service Booklet.
i Ventilate the vehicle for a brief period during
warm weather, e.g. using the convenience
opening feature (Y page 96). This will speed
up the cooling process and the desired inte-
rior temperature will be reached more
quickly.
i It is possible that the blower may be activa-
ted automatically 60 minutes after the key
has been removed depending on various fac-
tors, e.g. the outside temperature. The vehi-
cle is then ventilated for 30 minutes to dry the
automatic climate control.
i Hybrid vehicles:
observe the notes on cli-
mate control in the separate Owner's Manual. Control panel for THERMATIC automatic climate control
Vehicles with auxiliary heating (example)
:
To set the temperature, left (Y page 131)
; To set the air distribution (Y page 131)
= To set the airflow (Y page 132)
To switch climate control off (Y page 129)
? To set climate control to automatic mode (Y page 131) Overview of climate control systems
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I
Display
J To set the airflow (Y page 132) Notes on using automatic climate
control
Optimum use of automatic climate con-
trol The following contains notes and recommenda-
tions on how best to use THERMATIC automatic
climate control or THERMOTRONIC.
R Activate climate control using the Ã
rocker switch. The indicator lamp above the
à rocker switch lights up. The "Cooling
with dehumidification" function is activated in
automatic mode.
R Set the temperature to 22 †.
R Use the "Windscreen demisting" function only
briefly until the windscreen is clear again.
R Use the "Air-recirculation mode" function only
briefly, e.g. if there are unpleasant outside
odours or when in a tunnel. The windows
could otherwise mist up as no fresh air is
drawn into the vehicle in air-recirculation
mode.
R Vehicles with THERMATIC with auxiliary heat-
ing or THERMOTRONIC: use the "Residual
heat" function if you want to heat or ventilate
the vehicle interior when the ignition is
switched off. The "Residual heat" function can
be switched on or off only with the ignition
switched off. The "Residual heat" function is
switched off when the ignition is switched on.
DYNAMIC SELECT switch (except
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) You can choose between various drive programs
with the DYNAMIC SELECT switch
(Y page 152).
If you have selected drive program E:
R during heating, the electrical heater booster
is deactivated and heat output is reduced as a
result
R the rear window heating running time is
reduced If you have selected drive program
C,Sor S+ ,
the current climate settings are maintained.
ECO start/stop function During automatic engine switch-off, the climate
control operates only at a reduced capacity. If
you require the full climate control output, you
can switch off the ECO start/stop function by
pressing the ECO button (Y page 149). Operating the climate control system
Switching the climate control on/off
General notes When climate control is switched off, the air
supply and air circulation are also switched off.
The windows could mist up. Therefore, switch
off climate control only briefly.
Switch on climate control primarily using the
à rocker switch (Y page 131).
Activating/deactivating X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition lock
(Y page 144).
X To switch on: set the airflow to level 1 or
higher using the Hrocker switch.
X To switch off:set the airflow to level 0 using
the H rocker switch.
i THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control:
when climate control is switched off, "OFF"
appears in the rear-compartment display. Operating the climate control system
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Activating/deactivating cooling with air dehumidification
General notes If you deactivate the "Cooling with dehumidification" function, the air inside the vehicle will not be
cooled during warm weather. The air inside the vehicle will also not be dehumidified. The windows
can mist up more quickly. Therefore, deactivate the "Cooling with dehumidification" function only
briefly.
The "Cooling with dehumidification" function is available only when the engine is running. The air
inside the vehicle is cooled and dehumidified according to the temperature selected.
Condensation may drip from the underside of the vehicle when cooling mode is active. This is normal
and not a sign that there is a malfunction.
Activating/deactivating THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control without auxiliary heating and THERMATIC
automatic climate control
X Press rocker switch ¿up or down.
The indicator lamp above the rocker switch lights up or goes out.
THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control with auxiliary heating
You can activate or deactivate the "Cooling with dehumidification" function via the multimedia
system (Y page 297).
Problems with the "Cooling with dehumidification" function Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
M MSolutions THERMATIC or
THERMOTRONIC with-
out auxiliary heating:
the indicator lamp above
rocker switch
¿ remains off. The
"Cooling with dehumidi-
fication" function can no
longer be activated via
the multimedia system
(Y page 297). The cooling with dehumidification function has been deactivated due
to a malfunction.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. THERMOTRONIC auto-
matic climate control
with auxiliary heat-
ing:
the "Cooling with
dehumidification" func-
tion can no longer be
activated via the multi-
media system
(Y page 297). The cooling with dehumidification function has been deactivated due
to a malfunction.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. 130
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X
Only vehicles with sliding sunroof: press
the 3 switch to stop the sliding sunroof.
The sliding sunroof stops.
X Then, to open the sliding sunroof, pull back on
the 3 switch.
Notes on the automatic reversing feature for:
R the side windows (Y page 95)
R the sliding sunroof (Y page 99)
X Convenience opening feature: press and
hold the grocker switch up or down until
the side windows or the sliding sunroof start
to open automatically.
The indicator lamp above the grocker
switch goes out. Air-recirculation mode is
deactivated. Switching the residual heat on/off
General notes The residual heat function is available only with
THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control andTHERMATIC automatic climate control with aux-
iliary heating.
When the engine is switched off, it is possible to
make use of the residual heat of the engine to
continue heating or ventilating the front com-
partment of the vehicle for approximately
30 minutes. The heating or ventilation time
depends on the set interior temperature.
Activating/deactivating X
Turn the key to position 0in the ignition lock
or remove it (Y page 144).
X To switch on: press the!rocker switch
up or down.
The indicator lamp above the !rocker
switch lights up.
The blower will run at a low speed regardless of the airflow setting.
If you switch on the residual heat function at
high temperatures, only the ventilation will be
activated. The blower runs at medium speed. X
To switch off: press the!rocker switch
up or down.
The indicator lamp above the !rocker
switch goes out.
Residual heat is switched off automatically:
R after approximately 30 minutes
R when the ignition is switched on
R if the battery voltage drops
R when the auxiliary heating is switched on perfume atomiser
Operating the perfume atomiser G
WARNING
If children open the vial, they could drink the
perfume or it could come into contact with
their eyes. There is a risk of injury. Do not
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
If the perfume liquid has been drunk, consult
a doctor. If perfume comes into contact with
your eyes or skin, rinse the eyes with clean
water. If you continue to experience difficul-
ties, consult a doctor. H
Environmental note Full vials must not be dis-
posed of with household
waste. They must be collec-
ted separately and disposed
of in an environmentally
responsible recycling sys-
tem.
Dispose of full vials in an
environmentally responsible
manner and take them to a
harmful substance collec-
tion point.Operating the climate control system
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!
Operating the auxiliary heating/ventilation
draws on the vehicle battery. After you have
heated or ventilated the vehicle a maximum of two times, drive for a longer distance.
Switch the auxiliary heating on regularly – once a month – for about ten minutes.
The auxiliary heating heats the air in the vehicle
interior to the set temperature. This occurs with- out using the heat of the running engine. The
auxiliary heating is operated directly using the
vehicle's fuel. For this reason, the fuel tank level
must be above the reserve range to ensure that the auxiliary heating functions.
The auxiliary heating or auxiliary ventilation
automatically adjusts to changes in tempera-
ture and weather conditions. For this reason,
the auxiliary heating could switch from ventila-
tion mode to heating mode or from heating
mode to ventilation mode.
The auxiliary heating switches off when the
engine is switched off. The auxiliary ventilation
is not active if the engine is running.
The auxiliary heating or auxiliary ventilation
switches off automatically after 50 minutes.
This time limit can be altered. To do this, consult
a qualified specialist workshop.
You cannot use the auxiliary ventilation to cool
the vehicle interior to a temperature lower than
the outside temperature.
Before switching on X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition lock
(Y page 144).
X Set the desired temperature using the w
rocker switch on the front control unit.
If you do not alter the temperature before
switching on the auxiliary heating or auxiliary
ventilation, the last temperature setting will be
adopted.
Auxiliary heating or auxiliary ventilation can also be switched on if the manually set climate con-
trol is activated. Optimum comfort is attained
when the system is set to automatic mode. Set
the temperature to 22 †.
You can switch the auxiliary heating or auxiliary
ventilation on or off:
R using the rocker switch on the centre console
(Y page 138)
R using the remote control (Y page 139)The remote control can be used to set up to
three departure times, one of which may be pre- selected.
Switching the auxiliary heating/venti-
lation on/off using the centre console
rocker switch General notes
The colours of the indicator lamps above rocker
switch :have the following meanings:
R blue: auxiliary ventilation is switched on
R red: auxiliary heating is switched on
R yellow: departure time is preselected
Activating/deactivating
X To switch on auxiliary heating or auxiliary
ventilation: press rocker switch :up or
down.
The red or the blue indicator lamp above
rocker switch :lights up.
X To set the temperature: switch on auxiliary
heating or auxiliary ventilation.
The multimedia system is activated for
approximately one minute.
X Set the desired temperature using the multi-
media system (see the Digital Owner's Man-
ual).
X To switch off auxiliary heating or auxiliary
ventilation: press rocker switch :up or
down.
The red or the blue indicator lamp above
rocker switch :goes out. 138
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If the engine has not yet reached operating tem-
perature when it is started, the auxiliary heating running time is increased. The auxiliary heating
continues to run until the engine has reached its
operating temperature. If this is the case, the
y symbol appears on the remote control dis-
play and the running time is zero minutes.
Setting the departure time Make sure that the time set in the vehicle is
correct before setting the departure time (see
the Digital Owner's Manual). Otherwise, the aux- iliary heating may activate at the wrong time and
at an unsuitable location. When setting the
departure time, also observe the important
safety notes (Y page 137).
X Briefly press the ubutton.
X Press the ,or. button repeatedly
until the time to be changed appears on the
display.
X Press the uand^ buttons simultane-
ously.
The Îsymbol on the remote control display
flashes.
X Press the ,or. button to set the
desired departure time.
i The longer you press the
,or. but-
ton, the faster the time changes.
X Press the uand^ buttons simultane-
ously.
The new departure time is stored.
Activating the set departure time
X Briefly press the ubutton.
X Press the ,or. button repeatedly
until the desired departure time appears on
the display.
X Press the ubutton.
The Ísymbol, the departure time and,
depending on the selected departure time,
the letter A, BorCappears on the display.
Deactivating the set departure time
X Briefly press the ubutton.
The status of the auxiliary heating is shown on
the display.
X Press the .button.
The first departure time stored appears on the
display.
X Press the ^button.
OFF is shown on the remote control display. Replacing the remote control battery Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Batteries contain toxic and corrosive substan- ces. If batteries are swallowed, it can result in
severe health problems. There is a risk of fatal injury.
Keep batteries out of the reach of children. If
a battery is swallowed, seek medical attention immediately. H
Environmental note Batteries contain pollutants.
It is illegal to dispose of them
with the household rubbish.
They must be collected sep-
arately and disposed of in anenvironmentally responsible
recycling system. Dispose of batteries in an
environmentally responsible
manner. Take discharged
batteries to a qualified spe-
cialist workshop or to a col-
lection point for used batter-
ies.
Replacing the battery A CR2450 lithium battery is required when
replacing the battery.
X Press a pointed object into recess :.
X Slide battery cover ;backwards in the direc-
tion of the arrow. 140
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Running-in notes
Important safety notes
In certain driving and driving safety systems, the sensors adjust automatically while a certain dis-
tance is being driven after the vehicle has been delivered or after repairs. Full system effective-
ness is not reached until the end of this teach-in process.
Brake pads/linings and discs that either are new or have been replaced achieve optimum braking
effect only after several hundred kilometres of
driving. Compensate for the reduced braking
effect by applying greater force to the brake
pedal. The first 1500 km
The more you treat the engine with sufficient
care at the start, the more satisfied you will be
with the engine performance later on.
R You should therefore drive at varying road
speeds and engine speeds for the first
1500 km.
R Avoid overstraining the vehicle during this
period, e.g. driving at full throttle.
R When shifting gears manually, shift up in good
time, before the rev counter needle reaches
Ô of the way to the red area of the rev counter
display.
R Do not shift down a gear manually in order to
brake.
R Try to avoid depressing the accelerator pedal
beyond the pressure point (kickdown).
After 1500 km, you can increase the engine
speed gradually and accelerate the vehicle to
full speed.
You should also observe these notes on running- in if the engine or parts of the drive train on your
vehicle have been replaced.
Always observe the maximum permissible
speed. Driving
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Objects in the driver's footwell can impede
pedal travel or block a pedal which is
depressed. This jeopardises safe operation of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Stow all objects in the vehicle safely, so that
they cannot reach the driver's footwell. Make sure the floormats and carpets are properly
secured so that they cannot slip and obstruct the pedals. Do not lay several floormats or
carpets on top of one another. G
WARNING
Unsuitable footwear can hinder correct usage of the pedals, e.g.:
R shoes with thick soles
R shoes with high heels
R slippers
There is a risk of an accident.
Wear suitable footwear to ensure correct
usage of the pedals. G
WARNING
If you switch off the ignition while driving,
safety-relevant functions are only available
with limitations, or not at all. This could affect, for example, the power steering and the brake
boosting effect. You will require considerably
more effort to steer and brake. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not switch off the ignition while driving. G
WARNING
If the parking brake has not been fully
released when driving, the parking brake can:
R overheat and cause a fire
R lose its hold function.
There is a risk of fire and an accident. Release
the parking brake fully before driving off.
! Do not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary. Drive off immediately. Avoid Driving
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high engine speeds and driving at full throttle
until the engine has reached its operating
temperature.
Only shift the automatic transmission to the
desired drive position when the vehicle is sta- tionary.
Where possible, avoid spinning the drive
wheels when pulling away on slippery roads.
You could otherwise damage the drive train.
HYBRID vehicles: make sure that you read the
separate Owner's Manual. Otherwise, you may
fail to recognise dangers. Key positions
Key g
To remove the key
1 Power supply for some consumers, such as
the windscreen wipers
2 Ignition (power supply for all consumers)
and drive position
3 Starting the vehicle
i If the key does not belong to the vehicle, it
can still be turned in the ignition lock. How-
ever, the ignition will not be switched on. The
engine cannot be started.
Start/Stop button General notes
When you insert the Start/Stop button in the
ignition lock, the system needs approximately
two seconds of recognition time. You can then
use the Start/Stop button.
Pressing the Start/Stop button several times in succession corresponds to the different key
positions in the ignition lock. This is the case
only if you are not depressing the brake pedal. If you depress the brake pedal and press the
Start/Stop button, the engine starts immedi-
ately.
A check that periodically establishes a radio
connection between the vehicle and the key
determines whether a valid key is in the vehicle.
This occurs, for example, when the engine is
started.
To start the vehicle without actively using the
key:
R the Start/Stop button must be inserted in the
ignition lock
R the key must be in the vehicle
R the vehicle must not be locked with the key or
KEYLESS-GO (Y page 83)
Do not keep the key:
R with electronic devices, e.g. a mobile phone
or another key
R with metallic objects, e.g. coins or metal foil
R inside metallic objects, e.g. a metal case
This can impair the key's function.
If you lock the vehicle with the key's remote
control or with KEYLESS-GO, after a short time:
R you will no longer be able to switch on the
ignition with the Start/Stop button
R you will no longer be able to start the engine
with the Start/Stop button until the vehicle is
unlocked again
If you lock the vehicle centrally using the button
on the front door (Y page 89), you can continue
to start the engine with the Start/Stop button.
You can switch off the engine while the vehicle is
in motion by pressing and holding the Start/
Stop button for around three seconds. This func- tion operates independently of the ECO start/
stop automatic engine switch-off function. 144
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Key positions with the Start/Stop button
:
Start/Stop button
; Ignition lock
When you switch on the ignition, all the indicator lamps on the instrument cluster light up. For
warning and indicator lamps, see (Y page 280).
If Start/Stop button :has not yet been
pressed, this is the same as the key having been removed.
X To switch on the power supply: press
Start/Stop button :once.
The power supply is switched on. You can now
activate the windscreen wipers, for example.
The power supply is switched off again if:
R the driver's door is opened and
R you press Start/Stop button :twice when in
this position
X To switch on the ignition: press Start/Stop
button :twice.
The ignition is switched on.
The ignition is switched off again if:
R you do not start the engine from this position
within 15 minutes
R you press Start/Stop button :once when in
this position
The power supply is switched off again if:
R the driver's door is opened and
R you press Start/Stop button :once when in
this position
Removing the Start/Stop button
You can remove the Start/Stop button from the
ignition lock and start the vehicle as normal
using the key.
It is possible to switch between Start/Stop but- ton mode and key operation only when the
transmission is in position j.X
Remove Start/Stop button :from ignition
lock ;.
You do not have to remove the Start/Stop but-
ton from the ignition lock when you leave the
vehicle. You should, however, always take the
key with you when leaving the vehicle. As long as
the key is in the vehicle:
R the vehicle can be started using the Start/
Stop button
R the electrically powered equipment can be
operated Starting the vehicle
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle, they can:
R open doors and endanger other persons or
road users
R climb out and be injured by the traffic
R operate vehicle equipment and, for exam-
ple, trap themselves.
Children could also set the vehicle in motion, for example by:
R releasing the parking brake
R shifting the automatic transmission out of
park position P
R starting the engine.
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the key
with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave
children unattended in the vehicle. Always
keep the key out of reach of children. G
WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling
these exhaust gases leads to poisoning. There is a risk of fatal injury. Therefore never leave
the engine running in enclosed spaces with-
out sufficient ventilation. Driving
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G
WARNING
Flammable materials introduced through
environmental influence or by animals can
ignite if in contact with the exhaust system or parts of the engine that heat up. There is a risk
of fire.
Carry out regular checks to make sure that
there are no flammable foreign materials in
the engine compartment or in the exhaust
system.
General notes Vehicles with a petrol engine:
the catalytic
converter is preheated for up to 30 seconds
after a cold start. The sound of the engine may
change during this time.
Automatic transmission X
Shift the transmission to position j
(Y page 154).
The transmission position indicator on the
multifunction display shows j
(Y page 155).
i You can start the engine in transmission
position jand i.
Starting procedure using the key To start the engine using the key instead of the
Start/Stop button, pull the Start/Stop button
out of the ignition lock.
X To start a diesel engine: turn the key to
position 2in the ignition lock (Y page 144).
The % preglow indicator lamp on the
instrument cluster lights up.
X Turn the key to position 3in the ignition lock
(Y page 144) and release it as soon as the
engine is running.
i Vehicles with a diesel engine:
you can
start the engine without preglow if the engine
is warm.
If the engine will not start:
X Remove the key from the ignition lock.
X Reinsert the key in the ignition lock after wait-
ing for a short period. X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition lock
(Y page 144).
The indicator lamps on the instrument cluster
light up (Y page 280).
X Turn the key to position 3in the ignition lock
(Y page 144) and release it as soon as the
engine is running.
Starting procedure using the Start/
Stop button The Start/Stop button is available only on vehi-
cles with KEYLESS-GO or the KEYLESS-GO start
function.
The Start/Stop button can be used to start the
vehicle manually without inserting the key in the ignition lock. The key must be in the vehicle and
the Start/Stop button must be inserted in the
ignition lock. This mode for starting the engine
manually operates independently of the ECO
start/stop automatic engine start function.
You can start the engine if a valid key is in the
vehicle. Switch off the engine and always take
the key with you when leaving the vehicle, even
if you leave it for only a short time. Observe the important safety notes.
X Depress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed.
X Press the Start/Stop button once
(Y page 144).
Vehicles with a petrol engine: the engine
starts.
Vehicles with a diesel engine: preglow is
activated and the engine starts. Pulling away
General notes G
WARNING
If the engine speed is above the idling speed
and you engage transmission position Dor R,
the vehicle could pull away suddenly. There is a risk of an accident.
When engaging transmission position Dor R,
always firmly depress the brake pedal and do not simultaneously accelerate.
Depress the accelerator carefully when pulling
away. 146
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