ABS MERCEDES-BENZ GLC SUV 2015 Owners Manual

1, 2, 3 ...
4ETS (Electronic Traction System) see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 254
4MATIC off-road system ...................254
12 V socket
see Socket (12 V)
230 V power socket .......................... 406
360° camera
Cleaning ......................................... 425
Function/notes ............................ .267 A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 336
Function/notes ................................ 79
Important safety notes .................... 79
Warning lamp ................................. 379
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 65
Activating/deactivating air-recir-
culation mode ................................... .170
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 162
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 328
Display message ............................ 362
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 329
Display message ............................ 361
Function/notes ............................ .283
Active light function ......................... 142
Active Light System
Display message ............................ 352
Active Parking Assist
Cancelling ...................................... 261
Detecting parking spaces .............. 258
Display message ............................ 362
Exiting a parking space .................. 260
Function/notes ............................ .257
Important safety notes .................. 257 Parking .......................................... 259
Towing a trailer .............................. 257
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 87
Adaptive Brake Assist
Function/notes ................................ 83
Adaptive brake lights .......................... 84
Adaptive Damping System (ADS) ..... 253
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus
Display message ............................ 353
Function/notes ............................ .143
Switching on/off ........................... 144
AdBlue ®
Additive ......................................... 484
Display message ............................ 356
Displaying level and range ............. 327
Filling capacity ............................... 485
Important safety notes .................. 484
Low outside temperatures ............. 484
Purity ............................................. 485
Topping up ..................................... 207
Additional speedometer ................... 333
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 486
Adjusting the headlamp range ......... 140
AIR BODY CONTROL
Display message ............................ 359
Function/notes ............................ .252
Lowering the rear of the vehicle .... 253
Raising the rear of the vehicle ....... 254
Air conditioning
General notes ................................ 156
Air filter (white display message) .... 356
Air vents
Important safety notes .................. 183
Rear ............................................... 184
Setting .......................................... .183
Setting the centre air vents ........... 184
Setting the side air vents .............. .184
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Airbag
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivatio n .......................... 56
Introduction ..................................... 53
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 48
Airbags
Display message ............................ 349 4
Index

Axle load, permissible (trailer tow-
ing)
...................................................... 492 B
Bag hook ............................................ 397
Ball coupling
Swinging in .................................... 306
Swinging out .................................. 304
BAS (Brake Assist System) .................79
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist (Brake Assist PLUS with Cross-
Traffic Assist)
Function/note s................................ 80
Important safety notes .................... 80
Battery (high-voltage)
see High-voltage battery
Battery (key)
Checking .......................................... 98
Important safety notes .................... 97
Replacing ......................................... 98
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 441
Display message ............................ 354
Important safety notes .................. 438
Jump starting ................................. 443
Belt tensioner
Activation ......................................... 62
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 328
Display message ............................ 362
Notes/function .............................. 276
see Active Blind Spot Assist
BlueTEC
see AdBlue ®
Bonnet Active bonnet (pedestrian protec-tion) ............................................... 414
Closing ........................................... 416
Display message ............................ 371
Important safety notes .................. 414
Opening ......................................... 415
Boot load (maximum) ........................ 488
Brake
EBD .................................................. 87
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 342 Notes ............................................. 486
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Adaptive ........................................... 84
Display message ............................ 351
Brake pedal
Pedal resistance/pedal travel .......... 46
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 79
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 83
BAS .................................................. 79
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 80
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 486
Display message ............................ 336
Driving tips .................................... 224
Hill start assist ............................... 191
HOLD function ............................... 247
Important safety notes .................. 224
Parking brake ................................ 220
RBS warning lamp .......................... 377
Recuperative Brake System ............. 46
Warning lamp ................................. 377
Breakdown
Where will I find...? ........................ 430
see Flat tyre
see Towing away
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 32
Buttons on the steering column ...... 314 C
Calling up a fault see Display messages
Car wash (care) ................................. 420
Care
360° camera ................................. 425
Automatic car wash ....................... 420
Carpets .......................................... 428
Display ........................................... 426
Exhaust pipe .................................. 426
Exterior lighting ............................. 424
Gear or selector lever .................... 427
High-pressure cleaner .................... 422
Interior ........................................... 426 6
Index

see Warning and indicator lamps
Display message
Driving systems ............................. 359
Hybrid drive system ....................... 357
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 419
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 335
Engine ............................................ 353
General information ....................... 335
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 335
Introduction ................................... 335
Key ................................................ 374
Lights ............................................. 350
Safety systems .............................. 336
Tyres ..............................................3 67
Vehicle .......................................... .369
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 82
Distance warning signal (warning
lamp) ................................................. .386
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activating ....................................... 238
Activation conditions ..................... 238
Cruise control lever ....................... 237
Deactivating ................................... 243
Display message ............................ 364
Displays in the instrument cluster .. 242 Driving tips ................................... .244
Driving with DISTRONIC PLUS ....... 239
Function/notes ............................ .236
Important safety notes .................. 236
Selecting ........................................ 238
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 241
Setting the speed .......................... 241
Stopping ........................................ 240
with Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ............................................... 245
Door
Automatic locking (switch) ............ 102
Central locking/unlocking (key) ...... 95
Control panel ................................... 42
Display message ............................ 371
Emergency locking ........................ 103
Emergency unlocking ..................... 102
Important safety notes .................. 100
Opening (from the inside) .............. 101 Drive programs
Automatic transmission ................. 200
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 198
Driver's door
see Door
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 420
Symmetrical dipped bea m............. 138
Driving Assistance Plus package ..... 280
Driving in mountainous terrain
Approach/departure angle ............ 229
Driving off-road
see Off-road driving
Driving on flooded roads .................. 226
Driving safety system
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 80
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS ................................................ 81
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 87
Recuperative Brake System ............. 46
STEER CONTROL ............................. 90
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 79
ADAPTIVE BRAK E............................. 87
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 83
Adaptive brake lights ....................... 84
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 79
Distance warning function ............... 82
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 84
Important safety guidelines ............. 78
Overview .......................................... 78
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ............................. 87
Driving system
AIR BODY CONTROL ...................... 252
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ............... 245
Driving Assistance Plus package ... 280
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 267
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 280
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 283
Active Parking Assist ..................... 257
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 272
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 276 Index
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Checklist before driving off-road .... 228
General information ......................
.227
Important safety notes .................. 226
Maximum gradient climbing abil-
ity ................................................. .489
Maximum water depth ................... 489
Travelling uphill .............................. 229
Off-road lights ................................... .143
Off-road system
DSR ............................................... 248
Off road drive program .................. 250
Off-road 4ETS .................................. 85
Off-road ABS ................................... .79
Off-road ESP ®
..................................85
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
Assistance graphic menu ............... 326
Assistance menu ........................... 327
Display messages .......................... 335
Displaying a service message ........ 419
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 242
Factory settings ............................. 334
Head-up display ............................. 315
HYBRID menu ................................ 329
Important safety notes .................. 312
Instrument cluster menu ............... 332
Light menu .....................................3 31
Media menu ................................... 322
Menu overview .............................. 317
Message memory .......................... 335
Navigation menu ............................ 320
Operating the TV ............................ 324
Operating video DVD ..................... 323
Operation ....................................... 314
Radio menu ................................... 322
Service menu ................................. 326
Settings menu ............................... 327
Standard display ............................ 318
Telephone menu ............................ 324
Trip menu ...................................... 318
Vehicle menu ................................. 333
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 148
Operating instructions
Vehicle equipment ........................... 26
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 27 Important safety note .....................
.26
Operating system
see On-board computer
Outside temperature display ........... 313
Overhead control panel ......................41
Override feature
Rear side windows ........................... 78
Owner's Manual
Overview .......................................... 26 P
Paint code .......................................... 480
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 423
Panic alarm .......................................... 46
Panorama sliding sunroof
Important safety information ......... 113
Opening/closing ............................1 14
Problem (malfunction) ................... 118
Rain closing feature ....................... 115
Resetting ....................................... 116
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 219
Parking brake ................................ 220
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger sid e............................... 133
Reversing camera .......................... 262
Switching off the engine ................ 220
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
see 360° camera
see Active Parking Assist
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
see Reversing camera
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 339
Electric parking brake .................... 220
Warning lamp ................................. 383
Parking lamps
Display message ............................ 352
Switching on/of f........................... 140
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 256
Driving system ............................... 254
Function/note s............................. 254
Important safety notes .................. 254
Problem (fault) ............................... 257 16
Index

Snow chains .................................. 457
Storing ........................................... 464
Summer tyres in winter ................. 456
Tyre size (data ).............................. 468
Tyre tread ...................................... 455
Wheel and tyre combinations ........ 470
see Flat tyre U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking ..................... 102
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ........................... 101 V
Vanity mirror (in sun visor) .............. 404
Variable SPEEDTRONIC
see SPEEDTRONIC
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 28
Data acquisition ............................... 29
Display message ............................ 369
Electronics ..................................... 478
Equipment ....................................... 26
Implied warranty .............................. 28
Individual settings .......................... 327
Leaving parked up ......................... 222
Locking (in an emergency) ............. 103
Locking (key) ................................... 95
Lowering ........................................ 467
Operating safety .............................. 26
Parking .......................................... 219
Pulling away ................................... 190
Raising ........................................... 465
Registration ..................................... 28
Securing from rolling away ............ 465
Towing away .................................. 445
Transporting .................................. 448
Unlocking (in an emergency) ......... 102
Unlocking (key) ................................ 95
Vehicle data ................................... 488
Vehicle data
Boot load (maximum) ..................... 488
Roof load (maximum) ..................... 488
Vehicle data (off-road driving)
Approach/departure angle ............ 489 Maximum gradient climbing abil-
ity .................................................. 489
Maximum water depth ................... 489
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 488
Vehicle emergency locking .............. 103
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 480
Vehicle level
AIR BODY CONTROL ...................... 252
Display message ............................ 359
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 432
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 323
VIN
Seat ............................................... 480
Type plate ...................................... 480 W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 379
Brakes ........................................... 377
Distance warning signal ................. 386
ESP ®
.............................................. 381
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 383
Fuel tank ........................................ 384
General notes ................................ 375
Hybrid drive system ....................... 377
LIM (cruise control )........................ 231
LIM (DISTRONIC PLUS) .................. 237
LIM (variable SPEEDTRONIC) ......... 234
Overview .......................................... 36
Parking brake ................................ 383
PASSENGER AIR BAG ...................... 48
RBS (Recuperative Brake Sys-
tem) ............................................... 377
Reserve fuel ................................... 384
Seat belt ........................................ 376
Steering ......................................... 388
Tyre pressure monitor ................... 387
Warning triangle ................................ 431
Warnings
Stickers ........................................... 44
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 374
Wheel and tyre combinations
Tyres .............................................. 470 Index
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ESP®
OFF 381
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ESP® 381
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Distance warning 386
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Power steering 388
A
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Turn signals 140
B
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Electric parking brake
(yellow) 383
C
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ABS 379
D
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Engine diagnostics 384
E
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Diesel engine: pre-
glow 189
F
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Electric parking brake
(red) 383
G
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Brakes (red) 377
H
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Coolant 384 Function Page
I
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Brakes (yellow) 377
J
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Restraint system 47
K
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Seat belts 376
L
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Main-beam head-
lamps 141
M
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Dipped-beam head-
lamps 139
N
8
Reserve fuel 384
O
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Side lamps, licence
plate and instrument clus-
ter lighting 140
P
N
This lamp has no func-
tion Q
R
Rear foglamp 139
R
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Tyre pressure monitor 387
i
Information on additional indicator and
warning lamps for PLUG-IN vehicles can be
found in the "PLUG-IN HYBRID operation"
section (Y page 289). 36
Instrument clusterAt a glance

Windowbags
Windowbags
:are integrated into the side
of the roof frame and deploy in the area from the A-pillar to the C-pillar.
When deployed, the windowbag enhances the
level of protection for the head. However, it
does not protect the chest or arms.
In the event of a side impact, the windowbag
is deployed on the side on which the impact
occurs.
If the system determines that they can offer
additional protection to that provided by the
seat belt, a windowbag may be deployed in
other accident situations (Y page 62).Automatic front-passenger front air-
bag deactivation
Introduction In order to recognise a child restraint system
on the front-passenger seat, the automatic
front-passenger front airbag deactivation sys- tem categorises the person in the front-
passenger seat. Depending on that result, the
front-passenger front airbag is either enabled or disabled. If a rearward-facing child
restraint system is fitted to the front-
passenger seat, the PASSENGER AIR BAG
OFF indicator lamp must light up after the
system self-test and remain lit. The front-
passenger front airbag is disabled. The system does not disable:
R the sidebag
R the windowbag
R the seat belt tensioner
Make sure that your vehicle is equipped with
the automatic front-passenger front airbag
deactivation system (Y page 69). If this is
not the case, always install a child restraint
system on a suitable rear seat (Y page 71).
If it is absolutely necessary to install a child
restraint system on the front-passenger seat,
be sure to observe the correct positioning of
the child restraint system. Never place
objects under or behind the child restraint
system, e.g. a cushion. Fully retract the seat
cushion length. The entire base of the child
restraint system must always rest on the seat
cushion of the front-passenger seat. The
backrest of the forward-facing child restraint system must, as far as possible, be resting onthe backrest of the front-passenger seat. The
child restraint system must not touch the roof or be put under strain by the head restraint.
Adjust the angle of the seat backrest and the
head restraint position accordingly. Only then is the correct function of the automatic front- passenger front airbag deactivation system
guaranteed. Always observe the information
on suitable positioning of the child restraint
system (Y page 71) in addition to the child
restraint system manufacturer's installation
instructions. 56
Occupant safetySafety

load in an accident. Have the child restraint
securing systems checked in a qualified spe-
cialist workshop before fitting a child restraint
system again.
The securing systems of child restraint sys-
tems are:
R the seat belt system
R the ISOFIX or i-Size securing rings
R the Top Tether anchorages
If it is absolutely necessary to fit a child
restraint system to the front-passenger seat,
always observe the information on "Child
restraint systems on the front-passenger
seat" (Y page 69).
Observe the warning labels in the vehicle inte-
rior and on the child restraint system.
i It is advisable to use Mercedes-Benz care
products to clean child restraint systems
recommended by Mercedes-Benz. You can obtain information about this at any
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. ISOFIX and i-Size child restraint sys-
tems
G
WARNING
ISOFIX child restraint systems or i-Size child
restraint systems do not offer sufficient pro-
tection for children whose weight is greater
than 22 kg, who are secured using the safety belt integrated in the child restraint system.
The child could, for example, not be restrained
correctly in the event of an accident. This
poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal
injury.
If the child weighs more than 22 kg, only use
ISOFIX child restraint systems or i-Size child
restraint systems with which the child is also
secured with the vehicle seat belt. Also secure the child restraint system with the Top Tether
belt, if available.
When fitting a child restraint system, be sure to observe the manufacturer's installation and operating instructions and the instruc-
tions for correct use of the child restraint sys-
tem (Y page 71).
Before every trip, make sure that the ISOFIX
child restraint system is engaged correctly in both ISOFIX securing rings. This symbol indicates an ISOFIX position
which is suitable for attaching an ISOFIX child
restraint system. A similar symbol can be
found on the ISOFIX child restraint system. This symbol indicates an i‑Size position which
is suitable for attaching an i-Size child
restraint system. A similar symbol can be
found on the i-Size child restraint system.
! When fitting the child restraint system,
make sure that the seat belt for the centre
seat does not get trapped. Otherwise, the
seat belt could be damaged. Children in the vehicle
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Top Tether anchorages
Top Tether anchorage points
?are located
on the rear side of the backrests on both
outer rear seats.
X Move head restraint :upwards.
X Fit the ISOFIX child restraint system with
Top Tether. Always comply with the child
restraint system manufacturer's installa-
tion instructions when doing so. X
Route Top Tether belt Bunder head
restraint :between the two head restraint
bars.
X Guide Top Tether belt Bdownwards
between luggage compartment cover =
and rear seat backrest ;.
X Hook Top Tether hook Ainto Top Tether
anchorage ?on the back of rear seat
backrest ;.
X Make sure that Top Tether belt Bis not
twisted. X
Tension Top Tether belt B. Always comply
with the child restraint system manufactur- er's installation instructions when doing so.
X If necessary, move head restraint :back
down again slightly. Make sure that you do
not interfere with the correct routing of Top Tether belt B. Child restraint system on the front-
passenger seat
General notes Accident statistics show that children
secured in the rear seats are safer than chil-
dren secured in the front-passenger seat. For
this reason, Mercedes-Benz strongly advises
that you install a child restraint system on a
rear seat.
Vehicles with the automatic front-passenger
front airbag deactivation system: if it is abso- lutely necessary to fit a child restraint system
to the front-passenger seat, always observe
the information on the "Automatic front-
passenger front airbag deactivation system"
(Y page 56).
You can thus avoid the risks that could arise
as a result of:
R a child restraint system that is not detected
by the automatic front-passenger front air- bag deactivation system
R the unintentional disabling of the front-
passenger front airbag
R the unsuitable positioning of the child
restraint system, e.g. too close to the dash-
board Children in the vehicle
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Please observe the warning notice on the
front-passenger sun visor, see the illustra-
tion. G
WARNING
If you secure a child on the co-driver's seat in a rearward-facing child restraint system and
the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp
lights up, the co-driver's airbag could be
deployed in the event of an accident. The childcould be struck by the airbag. There is an
increased risk of injury, possibly even fatal.
In this case, always ensure that the co-driver's
airbag is disabled. The PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF indicator lamp must light up.
NEVER use a rearward facing child restraint
on a seat protected by an ACTIVE AIRBAG in
front of it; DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the
CHILD can occur.
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp
is lit, the front-passenger front airbag is ena-
bled (Y page 48). Vehicles without the automatic front-
passenger front airbag deactivation
system If the front-passenger seat of your vehicle is
not equipped with the automatic front-
passenger front airbag deactivation system,
this is indicated by a special sticker. The
sticker is affixed to the side of the dashboard
on the front-passenger side. The sticker is
visible when you open the front-passenger
door.
Always fit the rearward-facing restraint sys-
tem to a suitable rear seat in this case
(Y page 71).
Observe the following information under
"Rearward-facing child restraint system" and
"Forward-facing child restraint system" as
well as information on the suitable position-
ing of the child restraint system
(Y page 71).
Rearward-facing child restraint system If it is absolutely necessary to fit a rearward-
facing child restraint system to the front-
passenger seat, always make sure that the
front-passenger front airbag is disabled. Only
if the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp is lit continuously (Y page 48)is the
front-passenger front airbag disabled.
Always observe the information on suitable
positioning of the child restraint system
(Y page 71) in addition to the child restraint
system manufacturer's installation and oper-
ating instructions. 70
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