fuel consumption MERCEDES-BENZ GLC SUV 2015 Owners Manual

Vehicle ........................................... 102
Engine
Display message ............................ 353
ECO start/stop function ................ 191
Engine number ............................... 480
Jump-starting .................................4 43
Running irregularl y......................... 194
Starting (important safety notes )... 189
Starting problems .......................... 194
Starting the engine with the key .... 189
Starting with the Start/Stop but-
ton ................................................. 190
Stopping ........................................ 220
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 448
Warning lamp (engine diagnos-
tics) ............................................... 384
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 478
Problem (fault) ............................... 194
Engine oil
Additives ........................................ 486
Checking the oil level ..................... 416
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 416
Display message ............................ 355
Filling capacity ............................... 486
General notes ................................ 485
Notes about oil grade s................... 485
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 416
Topping up ..................................... 416
Viscosity ........................................ 486
Environmental protection
Returning an end-of-life vehicle ....... 25
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
Activating/deactivating ................... 86
Characteristics ................................. 85
Crosswind Assist ............................. 87
Display message ............................ 336
Function/note s................................ 84
General notes .................................. 84
Important safety guidelines ............. 85
Trailer stabilisation .......................... 86
Warning lamp ................................. 381
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 85
Exhaust
see Exhaust pipe Exhaust pipe
Cleaning ......................................... 426
Exhaustive discharging (high-volt-
age battery) ....................................... 440
Exterior lighting
Cleaning ......................................... 424
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 132
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........ 133
Folding in/out (automatically )....... 132
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 132
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 133
Parking position ............................. 133
Resetting ....................................... 132
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 135 F
Fault message see Display messages
Features ............................................. 402
Filler cap
see Fuel filler flap
Fire extinguisher ............................... 432
First-aid kit ......................................... 431
Fitting a wheel
Fitting a wheel ............................... 467
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 467
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 464
Raising the vehicle ......................... 465
Removing a whee l.......................... 466
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 465
Flat tyre
Changing a wheel/fitting the
spare whee l................................... 463
MOExtended tyre s......................... 434
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 433
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 435
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormat ............................................. 411
Foglamps (extended range) .............. 143
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 478
Two-way radio ................................ 478 Index
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Front-passenger front airbag deac-
tivation
Display message ............................ 349
Front-passenger front airbag deac-
tivation system
Operation ........................................ .57
Problems ......................................... 61
System self-test ...............................59
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 483
Consumption information .............. 484
Consumption statistics .................. 319
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 318
Displaying the range ...................... 318
Driving tips .................................... 222
E10 ................................................ 482
Fuel gauge ...................................... .34
Grade (petrol) ................................ 482
Important safety notes .................. 481
Low outside temperatures ............ .483
Problem (malfunction) ................... 206
Quality (diesel )............................... 483
Refuelling ....................................... 203
Tank content/reserve fue l............. 482
Fuel filler flap
Opening ......................................... 205
Fuel filter (white display message) .. 356
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 318
Gaug e.............................................. 34
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 482
Problem (malfunction) ................... 206
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 451
Before changing ............................. 449
Dashboard fuse box ....................... 449
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 450
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 449
Fuse box in the luggage compart-
ment .............................................. 451
Important safety notes .................. 448 G
Gearshift paddles see Steering wheel gearshift paddles
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ........... 25
Glove compartment .......................... 391 H
HANDS-FREE ACCESS ....................... 106
Hazard warning lamps ...................... 141
Head restraint
General notes ................................ 124
Head restraints
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 124
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 124
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 125
Adjusting the fore-and-aft posi-
tion manually ................................. 124
Fitting/removing (rear) .................. 125
Important safety notes .................. 123
Head-up display
Adjusting the brightness ................ 331
Displays and operating .................. 316
Function/note s............................. 315
Important safety notes .................. 316
Selecting displays .......................... 330
Setting the position ....................... 331
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 135
Headlamp
Cleaning system (notes) ................ 487
Headlamp flasher .............................. 141
Headlamps
Misting up ...................................... 144
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High-pressure cleaners .................... 422
High-voltage battery
Battery car e................................... 212
Charging (charging station) ............ 217
Charging (mains socket) ................ 213
Charging (wallbox) ......................... 216
Charging cable heating up ............. 212
Energy consumption ...................... 212
General notes .................................. 45
Method of operation ...................... 211 12
Index

Sensor range ................................. 255
Trailer towing ................................. 254
Warning display ............................. 256
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................ 349
Indicator lamps ................................ 48
Problems (malfunctions) ................ 349
Perfume atomizer
Operating ....................................... 172
Perfume vial ................................... 172
Problem (malfunction) ................... 174
Petrol .................................................. 482
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 78
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 427
PLUG-IN HYBRID operating
Electrical energy generated ........... 295
PLUG-IN HYBRID operation
Automatic engine start (ECO
start/stop function) ....................... 299
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) ....................... 298
Charge status of the high-voltage
battery ........................................... 291
Charging the high-voltage battery .. 292
Displaying the total range and
electric range ................................. 294
Driving tips .................................... 297
DYNAMIC SELECT switch .............. 295
ECO start/stop function ................ 298
Electric motor (power display )....... 289
Electrical energy generated
(Audio 20) ...................................... 295
Electrical energy generated
(COMAND Online) .......................... 295
Energy flow display ........................ 291
Fuel consumption .......................... 295
Fuel consumption (Audio 20) ......... 295
Fuel consumption (COMAND
Online) ........................................... 295
General notes ................................ 286
Haptic accelerator pedal ................ 297
High-voltage battery (charge sta-
tus) ................................................ 291
Hybrid drive system overview ........ 288
HYBRID menu ................................ 329
Important safety notes .................. 287 Instrument cluster (power dis-
play
)............................................... 289
Instrument cluster overview .......... 289
Noiseless start ............................... 295
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 291
Operating mode ............................. 290
Overrun mode ................................ 299
Parking .......................................... 300
Power display (electric motor) ....... 289
Problems with SRS (supplemental restraint system) ............................ 302
Problems with the combustion
engine ............................................ 301
Problems with the hybrid drive
system ........................................... 302
Problems with the Recuperative
Brake System ................................ 301
Pulling away ................................... 295
READY display ............................... 295
Recuperative Brake System ........... 287
Resetting the values (Audio 20) ..... 295
Resetting the values (COMAND
Online) ........................................... 295
Route-based energy manage-
ment .............................................. 299
Shifting manually ........................... 296
Starting .......................................... 295
When the vehicle is stationary ....... 297
Power windows
see Side windows
Pre-entry climate control (via key)
Problems (malfunctions) ................ 176
Pre-entry climate control at depar-
ture time
General notes ................................ 176
Pre-entry climate control at time of
departure
Setting departure time ................... 177
Pre-entry climate control via key
Activating/deactivating ................. 175
General notes ................................ 174
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Operation ......................................... 63
PRE-SAFE ®
(preventive occupant
safety system)
Display message ............................ 343 Index
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Protection of the environment
General notes
H
Environmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of compre-
hensive environmental protection.
Our objectives are to use the natural resour-
ces which form the basis of our existence on
this planet sparingly and in a manner which
takes the requirements of both nature and
humanity into consideration.
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 tyre wear depend on
the following factors:
R operating conditions of your vehicle
R your personal driving style
You can influence both factors. Therefore,
please bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
R avoid short trips, as these increase fuel
consumption.
R observe the correct tyre pressure.
R do not carry any unnecessary weight in the
vehicle.
R remove the roof rack once you no longer
need it.
R a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
R all maintenance work should be carried out
at a qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
R do not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
R do not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary.
R drive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
R avoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking. R
change gear in good time and use each gear
only up to Ôof its maximum engine speed.
R switch off the engine in stationary traffic.
R monitor the vehicle's fuel consumption. Returning an end-of-life vehicle
EU countries only:
Mercedes-Benz will take back your old vehicle to dispose of it in an environmentally-respon-sible manner in accordance with the Euro-
pean Union (EU) End of Life Vehicles Direc-
tive.
There is a network of return points and dis-
assembly plants available. You can return
your vehicle to these plants free of charge.
This makes a valuable contribution to the
recycling process and the conservation of
resources.
For further information on recycling old vehi- cles, recovery and the terms of the policy,
visit the Mercedes-Benz homepage. Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
H
Environmental note
Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts. For these, the same war-
ranty applies as for new parts.
! Airbags and seat belt tensioners, as well
as control units and sensors for these
restraint systems, may be installed in the
following areas of your vehicle:
R doors
R door pillars
R door sills
R seats
R dashboard
R instrument cluster
R centre console Introduction
25 Z

Double-clutch function
When shifting down, the double-clutch func-
tion is active regardless of the currently selec-
ted drive program. The double-clutch function reduces load change reactions and is condu-cive to a sporty driving style. The sound gen-
erated by the double-clutch function depends
on the drive program selected.
Kickdown Use kickdown for maximum acceleration:
X Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the
pressure point.
The transmission shifts to a lower gear
depending on the engine speed.
X Ease off the accelerator pedal once the
desired speed is reached.
The automatic transmission shifts back up.
Rocking the vehicle free Rocking the vehicle free by shifting the trans-
mission repeatedly between transmission
positions Dand Rmay help to free the vehicle
if it has become stuck in mud or snow.
The vehicle's engine management restricts
repeated shifting between transmission posi- tions Dand Rup to a maximum speed of
9 km/h.
To shift back and forth between transmission
positions Dand R, move the DIRECT SELECT
lever up and down past the point of resist-
ance.
Towing a trailer Towing a trailer is not possible with all mod-
els. For further information, see
(Y page 303).
X Drive in the middle of the engine speed
range on uphill gradients.
X Manual shifting: depending on the uphill
or downhill gradient, shift into a gear
(Y page 201) in which the engine will run in
the middle of the engine speed range. This also applies if cruise control,
DISTRONIC PLUS or SPEEDTRONIC are
activated. Drive programs
Drive program I (Individual) In drive program
Ithe following properties of
the drive program can be selected:
R the drive (engine and transmission man-
agement)
R the suspension
R the steering
R the availability of the ECO start/stop func-
tion
R the climate control
i To permanently select the gears in drive
program Iusing the steering wheel pad-
dles, select the M(manual) setting for the
drive.
Drive program S+ (Sport Plus) Drive program
S+is characterised by the fol-
lowing:
R the vehicle exhibits particularly sporty driv-
ing characteristics.
R the vehicle pulling away in first gear.
R the automatic transmission shifting up
later.
R As a result of the later automatic transmis-
sion shift points, the fuel consumption pos-sibly being higher.
R the suspension exhibits particularly stiff
springing and damping settings (vehicles
with AIR BODY CONTROL)
R the ECO start/stop function is not availa-
ble. 200
Automatic transmissionDriving and pa
rking

Drive program S (Sport)
Drive program
Sis characterised by the fol-
lowing:
R the vehicle exhibits sporty driving charac-
teristics.
R the vehicle pulling away in first gear.
R the automatic transmission shifting up
later.
R As a result of the later automatic transmis-
sion shift points, the fuel consumption pos- sibly being higher.
R the suspension exhibits stiff springing and
damping settings (vehicles with
AIR BODY CONTROL).
Drive program C (Comfort) Drive program
Cis characterised by the fol-
lowing:
R the vehicle delivers comfortable, economi-
cal driving characteristics.
R the vehicle pulling away more gently in
forward and reverse gears unless the accel-
erator pedal is depressed fully.
R the vehicle having improved driving stabil-
ity, for example on slippery road surfaces.
R optimal fuel consumption resulting from
the automatic transmission shifting up
sooner. The vehicle is driven in the low
engine speed range and the wheels are less likely to spin.
Drive program E (Economy) Drive program
Eis characterised by the fol-
lowing:
R the vehicle exhibits comfortable, economi-
cal driving characteristics.
R the vehicle pulling away more gently in
forward and reverse gears unless the accel-
erator pedal is depressed fully.
R the vehicle having improved driving stabil-
ity, for example on slippery road surfaces.
R optimal fuel consumption resulting from
the automatic transmission shifting up sooner. The vehicle is driven in the low
engine speed range and the wheels are less
likely to spin.
R during deceleration, the engine is discon-
nected from the drive train. The vehicle
uses kinetic energy and consumes less fuel
(overrun mode).
R the performance of the air-conditioning and
heating systems is reduced. Manual gearshifting
General notes You can change gear yourself using the steer-
ing wheel gearshift paddles. The transmissionmust be in position D.
Depending on which gearshift paddle is
pulled, the automatic transmission immedi-
ately shifts into the next gear up or down, if
permitted.
If you activate manual gearshifting, the mul-
tifunction display will show the current gear
instead of transmission position D.
If manual gearshifting is deactivated, the
gears will be selected automatically.
Temporary setting X
To activate: shift the DIRECT SELECT lever
to position D.
X Pull steering wheel gearshift paddle :
or ;. Automatic transmission
201Driving and parking Z

Service Booklet or by the service interval
display.
Fuel consumption also increases when driv-
ing in cold weather, in stop-start traffic, on
short journeys and in hilly terrain. ECO display
The ECO display shows you how economical
your driving style is. The ECO display assists
you in achieving the most economical driving
style for the selected settings and prevailing
conditions. Consumption can be significantly
influenced by your driving style. :
Accel. (Acceleration)
; Coasting
= Constant
? Additional range achieved
Range ?is shown under Bonus fr. start Bonus fr. start
and represents the additional range achieved since the beginning of the journey as a resultof an adapted driving style.
If the fuel level has dropped into the reserve
range, theReserve fuel Reserve fuel display message is
shown instead of range ?in the multifunc-
tion display. In addition, the 8warning
lamp in the instrument cluster lights up
(Y page 384). The ECO display consists of three sections,
with an inner and outer area. The sections
correspond to the following three categories: :
Acceleration
(evaluation of all
acceleration processes):
R the outer area fills up and the
inner area lights up green: mod-
erate acceleration, especially at
higher speeds
R the outer area empties and the
inner area is grey: sporty accel-
eration ;
Coasting
(evaluation of all decel-
eration processes):
R the outer area fills up and the
inner area lights up green: antic-
ipatory driving, keeping your dis- tance and early release of the
accelerator. The vehicle can
coast without use of the brakes.
R the outer area empties and the
inner area is grey: frequent heavy
braking =
Constant
(continuous evaluation
over the entire journey):
R the outer area fills up and the
inner area lights up green: con-
stant speed and avoidance of
unnecessary acceleration and
deceleration
R the outer area empties and the
inner area is grey: fluctuations in
speed The three inner areas display the current driv-
ing style and light up green as a result of a
particularly economical driving style.
Depending on the driving situation, up to two
areas may light up simultaneously.
At the beginning of the journey, the three
outer areas are empty and fill up as a result of economical driving. A higher level indicates a more economical driving style. If the three
outer areas are completely filled at the same Driving tips
223Driving and parking Z

time, the driver has adopted the most eco-
nomical driving style for the selected settings
and prevailing conditions. The ECO display
border lights up.
The ECO display does not indicate the actual fuel consumption. The additionally achieved
range displayed under Bonus fr. start
Bonus fr. start
does not indicate a fixed consumption reduc-
tion.
In addition to driving style, the actual con-
sumption is affected by other factors, such
as:
R load
R tyre pressure
R cold start
R choice of route
R the use of electrical consumers
These factors are not included in the ECO dis-
play.
An economical driving style involves driving at a moderate engine speed.
To achieve a higher value in the categories
"acceleration" and "smooth driving":
R observe the gearshift recommendation
R drive the vehicle in drive program E
On long journeys at a constant speed, e.g. on the motorway, only the outer area for "con-
stant" will change.
The ECO display summarises the driving style
from the start of the journey to its completion. Therefore, there are more marked changes in
the outer areas at the start of a journey. Dur- ing a prolonged driving time, these changes
are smaller. For more marked changes, per-
form a manual reset (Y page 319).
Further information on the ECO display
(Y page 318). Brakes
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If you shift down on a slippery road surface in an attempt to increase the engine's braking
effect, the drive wheels could lose their grip.
This increases the risk of skidding and having
an accident.
Do not shift down for additional engine brak-
ing on a slippery road surface.
Downhill gradients Change into a lower gear in good time on long
and steep downhill gradients. Take particular note of this when driving a laden vehicle and
when towing a trailer.
This also applies if cruise control, DISTRONIC
PLUS or SPEEDTRONIC are activated.
This will use the braking effect of the engine,
so less braking will be required to maintain
vehicle speed. This relieves the load on the
brake system and prevents the brakes from
overheating and wearing too quickly.
Heavy and light loads G
WARNING
The braking system can overheat if you leave your foot on the brake pedal while driving.
This increases the braking distance and could
even cause the braking system to fail. There is
a risk of an accident.
Never use the brake pedal as a footrest. Do
not simultaneously depress both the brake
pedal and the accelerator pedal while driving.
! Depressing the brake pedal constantly
results in excessive and premature wear to
the brake pads.
If heavy demands are made on the brakes, do not park the vehicle immediately. Drive on for
a short while. This allows the airflow to cool
the brakes more quickly. 224
Driving
tipsDriving an d parking

Activating/deactivating off-road pro-
grams Activating the off-road program
X Press off-road program button :.
The off-road menu is displayed in the Audio
20 or COMAND Online.
X Select an off-road program using the con-
troller.
The selected off-road program is activated.
The status icon of the selected off-road
program appears in the multifunction dis-
play.
For more information on setting the off-road
program using the Audio 20 or COMAND
Online display, see the separate operating
instructions.
The selected off-road program is deactivated if you:
R select Offin the off-road menu
R select a drive program using the DYNAMIC
SELECT switch (Y page 195)AIR BODY CONTROL
General notes AIR BODY CONTROL is an air suspension sys-
tem with variable damping for improved driv-
ing comfort. All-round level control ensures
the best possible suspension and constant
ground clearance, even with a laden vehicle.
When you drive fast, the vehicle is lowered
automatically to improve driving safety and to reduce fuel consumption. There is also the option to manually adjust the vehicle level.
AIR BODY CONTROL consists of level setting,
level control and the Adaptive Damping Sys-
tem ADS.
The vehicle level can be set using the
DYNAMIC SELECT switch (Y page 195) or the
level button (Y page 252). The setting always
corresponds to the last selected function.
Important safety notes G
WARNING
People's limbs may become trapped if they
are located underneath the vehicle or
between the vehicle body and the tyres when the vehicle is lowering. There is a danger of
injury.
When lowering the vehicle, make sure no one
is underneath the vehicle or in the immediate vicinity of the wheel arches.
i If one of the doors is open, the vehicle is
not lowered.
Vehicle level Setting the raised vehicle level
It is possible to choose between the "Normal"
and "Raised" vehicle levels below a speed of
80 km/h. Select the "Normal" setting for nor-
mal road surfaces and "Raised" for driving
with snow chains or on particularly poor road surfaces. Your selection remains stored even
if you remove the key from the ignition lock.
X Start the engine. 252
Driving systemsDriving and pa
rking

are shown in green. Active Lane Keeping
Assist is ready for use.
X To deactivate: press button;.
Indicator lamp :goes out. Active Lane
Keeping Assist is deactivated. The Lane
Lane
Keeping
Keeping Assist
Assistoff
offmessage appears in
the multifunction display.
Selecting Standard or Adaptive setting
X In the Assistance
Assistance menu on the on-board
computer, select the Active Lane Keep‐
Active Lane Keep‐
ing Assist
ing Assist function (Ypage 329).
X Select Standard
Standard orAdaptive
Adaptive.
When Standard
Standard is selected, no warning
vibration occurs if:
R you have switched on the turn signals. In
this event, the warnings are suppressed
for a certain period of time.
R a driving safety system intervenes, such
as ABS, BAS or ESP ®
.
When Adaptive
Adaptive is selected, no warning
vibration occurs if:
R you have switched on the turn signals. In
this event, the warnings are suppressed
for a certain period of time.
R a driving safety system intervenes, such
as ABS, BAS or ESP ®
.
R you accelerate hard, e.g. kickdown.
R you brake hard.
R you steer actively, e.g. swerve to avoid an
obstacle or change lane quickly.
R you cut the corner on a sharp bend.
In order that you are warned only when nec-
essary and in good time if you cross the lane marking, the system detects certain condi-
tions and warns you accordingly.
The warning vibration occurs earlier if:
R you approach the outer lane marking on a
bend
R the road has very wide lanes, e.g. a motor-
way
R the system detects solid lane markings The warning vibration occurs later if:
R the road has narrow lanes
R you cut the corner on a bend
Towing a trailer
If you couple up a trailer, make sure that you have correctly established the electrical con- nection. This can be accomplished by check-
ing the trailer lighting. PLUG
‑IN HYBRID operation Points to remember
General notes Hybrid technology combines a fuel efficient
internal combustion engine with a powerful
electric motor. In HYBRIDmode, the hybrid
drive system automatically selects the most
efficient operating mode for every driving sit-
uation. Drive the vehicle in the usual manner.
To save fuel in HYBRIDmode, the hybrid drive
system switches off the combustion engine
as often as possible during the journey when power output requirements are low. When
power output requirements are low, the elec-
tric motor powers the vehicle. When power
output requirements are high, the combus-
tion engine is automatically switched on.
When the vehicle is stationary, the combus-
tion engine is usually switched off. Conse-
quently, there is usually no engine idling as
with combustion engine vehicles.
For pulling away and accelerating, the electric
motor supports the internal combustion
engine using the power stored in the high-
voltage battery. In addition, the power is used
for partially electric driving, operation of the
electric coolant compressor and to support
the 12 V on-board electrical system. In this
way the hybrid drive helps to reduce your
vehicle's fuel consumption.
Observe the driving tips on plug-in hybrid
operation (Y page 297).286
PLUG‑
IN HYBRID operationDriving and parking