steering wheel MERCEDES-BENZ GLC SUV 2015 Owners Manual

Index
....................................................... 4Introduction
......................................... 25 At a glance
........................................... 31 Safety
................................................... 43 Opening and closing
...........................93 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
..119 Lights and windscreen wipers
.........137 Climate control
................................. 155 Driving and parking
..........................185 On-board computer and displays
....311 Stowing and features
.......................389 Maintenance and care
......................413 Breakdown assistance
.....................429 Wheels and tyres
.............................. 453 Technical data
................................... 477 Contents
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Front airbag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 54
Important safety guidelines ............. 53
Kneebag ........................................... 55
Sidebag ............................................ 55
Triggering ......................................... 62
Windowbag ...................................... 56
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 90
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 90
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 90
Anti-glare film .................................... 411
Approach/departure angle .............. 229
Aquaplaning ....................................... 225
Armrest
Stowage compartment .................. 392
Ashtray ............................................... 404
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 326
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 327
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service messag e........ 419
Driving abroad ............................... 420
Hiding a service message .............. 419
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 419
Service message ............................ 419
Special service requirements ......... 420
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 90
Function ........................................... 90
Switching off the alarm .................... 90
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 329
Display message ............................ 359
Function/note s............................. 272
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 352
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 192
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 192 Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation
Display message ............................ 349
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation system
Operation ......................................... 57
Problems ......................................... 61
System self-test ............................... 59
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 139
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 199
Changing gear ............................... 199
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 196
Display message ............................ 369
Double-clutch function .................. 200
Drive program display .................... 198
Drive programs .............................. 200
Driving tips .................................... 199
DYNAMIC SELECT switch .............. 195
Emergency running mode .............. 203
Engaging drive position .................. 198
Engaging neutral ............................ 197
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 197
Engaging reverse gear ................... 197
Engaging the park position ............ 197
Kickdown ....................................... 200
Manual shifting .............................. 201
Overview ........................................ 196
Problem (fault) ............................... 203
Pulling away ................................... 190
Rocking the vehicle free ................ 200
Starting the engine ........................ 189
Steering wheel gearshift paddle s... 201
Trailer towing ................................. 200
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ................... 198
Transmission positions .................. 199
Automatic transmission emer-
gency running mode ......................... 203
Auxiliary heating/ventilation
Display message ............................ 373
Important safety notes .................. 178
Problem (display message) ............ 183
Remote control .............................. 180
Setting the departure time ............. 181
Switching on/off (on the centre
console) ......................................... 179 Index
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Matt paintwork .............................. 423
Notes ............................................. 420
Paint ..............................................4 23
Plastic trim ................................... .427
Reversing camera .......................... 425
Roof lining ...................................... 428
Seat belt ........................................ 428
Seat cover ..................................... 427
Sensors ......................................... 425
Side running board ........................ 425
Steering wheel ............................... 427
Trim pieces ................................... .427
Washing by hand ........................... 422
Wheels .......................................... .423
Windows ........................................ 424
Wiper blades .................................. 424
Wooden trim .................................. 427
CD player (on-board computer) ........323
Central locking
Locking/unlocking (key ).................. 95
Centre console
Lower section .................................. 40
Upper section .................................. 39
Changing bulbs
Dipped-beam headlamp s............... 147
Main-beam headlamp s................... 147
Opening and closing the side trim panels ............................................ 148
Reversing lamps ............................ 148
Turn signals (front) ......................... 148
Turn signals (rear) .......................... 148
Changing the media source ............. 322
Charging
see Charging the high-voltage bat-
tery (important safety notes)
Charging cable
Connection .................................... 215
Control panel ................................. 213
Disconnecting ................................ 216
Heating up ..................................... 212
Important safety notes .................. 213
Indicator lamps .............................. 214
Storing ........................................... 213
Charging the high-voltage battery
(important safety notes) ................... 210
Child
Restraint system .............................. 66 Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 71
ISOFIX .............................................. 67
On the front-passenger sea t............ 69
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 70
Recommendations ........................... 75
Suitable positions ............................ 71
Top Tether ....................................... 68
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 77
Rear doors ....................................... 77
Cigarette lighter ................................ 405
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 424
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 426
Climate control
Auxiliary heating/ventilation .......... 178
Control panel for THERMATIC
automatic climate control (2-
zone) .............................................. 157
Controlling automaticall y............... 164
Convenience opening/closing
(air-recirculation mode) ................. 170
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 162
Demisting the windows .................. 168
Demisting the windscreen ............. 168
ECO start/stop function ................ 162
ECO start/stop function
(THERMATIC 2-zone) ...................... 159
Immediate pre-entry climate con-
trol ................................................. 177
Indicator lamp ................................ 164
Information about using
THERMATIC automatic climate
control (2 ‑zone) ............................. 158
Information on using
THERMOTRONIC automatic cli-
mate control .................................. 161
Ionisation ....................................... 174
Overview of systems ...................... 156
Perfume atomizer .......................... 172
Pre-entry climate control at
departure time ............................... 176
Pre-entry climate control via key ... 174
Problem with the rear window
heating .......................................... 170
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 164 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

Maximum charge current
Setting (charging cable) ................. 214
Setting (on-board computer) .......... 329
Memory card (audio) ......................... 323
Memory function
Seats, steering wheel, exterior
mirrors ........................................... 134
Mercedes-Benz Contact
Display message ............................ 343
General notes ................................ 409
Info call button .............................. 409
Roadside Assistance call button .... 409
Mercedes-Benz emergency call
system
Switch in the overhead control
panel ............................................. .408
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
360°camera .................................. 267
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 280
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 283
Active Parking Assist ..................... 257
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 272
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 276
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 236
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot .............. .245
General notes ................................ 230
Lane Keeping Assist ..................... .279
PARKTRONIC ................................. 254
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 63
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 64
Reversing camera .......................... 262
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 274
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre
see Qualified specialist workshop
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .335
Messages
see Display messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 424
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror see Vanity mirror (in sun visor)
Mobile phone
Frequencies ................................... 478
Installation ..................................... 478
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 324
Notes/placing in the bracket ......... 410
Transmission output (maximum) .... 478
Modifying the programming (key) ..... 96
MOExtended tyres .............................434
Motorway mode ................................ 142
MP3
Operating ....................................... 323
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................ .315
Permanent display ......................... 333
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 314
Overview .......................................... 37 N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............ 320
Notes on running in a new vehicle .. 186 O
Occupant safety Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivatio n .......................... 56
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 65
Children in the vehicle ..................... 65
Important safety notes .................... 47
PASSENGER AIRBAG indicator
lamp ................................................. 48
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 78
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 63
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 64
Restraint system introduction .......... 46
Restraint system warning lamp ....... .47
Seat belts ........................................ 48
Odometer ........................................... 318
Off-road driving
Approach/departure angle ............ 489
Checklist after driving off-road ...... 228 Index
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Service products
AdBlue ®
special additives .............. 484
Brake fluid .....................................4 86
Coolant (engine) ............................ 487
Engine oil ....................................... 485
Fuel ................................................ 480
Important safety notes .................. 480
Washer fluid ................................... 487
Setting the charge current (on-
board computer) ............................... 329
Setting the departure time (on-
board computer) ............................... 330
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 334
On-board computer ....................... 327
Side lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 140
Side windows
Convenience closing ..................... .111
Convenience opening .................... 111
Important safety notes .................. 109
Opening/closing ............................ 110
Problem (malfunction) ................... 113
Resetting ....................................... 112
Reversing feature ........................... 110
Sidebag ................................................ 55
Ski/snowboard bag .......................... 393
Sliding sunroof
see Panorama sliding sunroof
Snow chains ...................................... 457
Socket (12 V)
Centre console .............................. 406
General notes ................................ 405
Luggage compartment ................... 406
Rear compartment ......................... 406
Socket (230 V) ................................... 406
Specialist workshop ............................ 28
Spectacles compartment ................. 391
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................ 333
Digital ............................................ 319
In the Instrument cluster ................. 34
Segments ...................................... 313
Selecting a display unit .................. 332 see Instrument cluster
SPEEDTRONIC
Deactivating variable ..................... 235
Display message ............................ 365
Function/notes ............................ .233
General notes ................................ 233
Important safety notes .................. 233
LIM indicator lamp ......................... 234
Permanent ..................................... 236
Selecting ........................................ 234
Setting the speed .......................... 235
Storing the current spee d.............. 234
Storing the current speed or call-
ing up the last stored speed .......... 235
Switching to passive ...................... 235
Variabl e......................................... 234
Start/Stop button
Starting the engine ........................ 190
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 189
STEER CONTROL .................................. 90
Steering
Display message ............................ 374
Warning lamps ............................... 388
Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot
(DISTRONIC PLUS)
Display message ............................ 365
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL
see STEER CONTROL
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 129
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 128
Button overview ............................... 37
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 314
Cleaning ......................................... 427
EASY ENTRY/EXIT feature ............. 130
Important safety notes .................. 128
Steering wheel heating .................. 129
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 135
Steering wheel gearshift paddles .... 201
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ................... 130
Switching on/of f........................... 129
Stowage areas ................................... 39020
Index

Stowage compartment
Map pockets ..................................3 92
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................ .392
Centre console .............................. 391
Cup holder ..................................... 402
Door ............................................... 392
Glove compartment ....................... 391
Important safety information ......... 390
Rear ............................................... 392
Spectacles compartment .............. .391
see Stowage areas
Stowage net ....................................... 392
Stowage space
Stowage net ................................... 392
Summer tyres
In winter ........................................ 456
Sun blind
Rear side windows ......................... 404
Sun visor ............................................ 404
Suspension settings
AIR BODY CONTROL ..................... .253
Switching the auxiliary heating/
ventilation
On/off .......................................... .179 T
Tail lamps see Lights
Tailgate
Display message ............................ 371
Emergency unlocking ..................... 109
Limiting the opening angle ............. 108
Obstruction detectio n.................... 104
Opening dimensions ...................... 488
Opening/closing ............................ 104
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ................................... 108
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................. 105
Opening/closing (manually from
outside) ......................................... 105
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 480
Emergency spare wheel ................. 476
Information .................................... 478
Trailer load s................................... 491 Tyres/wheels ................................. 468
Vehicle data ................................... 488
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 325
Display message ............................ 374
Introduction ................................... 324
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 324
Number from the phone book ........ 325
Redialling ....................................... 326
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 325
Telephone compartment ................ 392
Temperature
Coolant (display in the instrumentcluster) .......................................... 313
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 327
Outside temperature ...................... 313
Setting (climate control )................ 165
TEMPOMAT
Function/note s............................. 230
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 435
Tyre pressure not reached ............. 436
Tyre pressure reached ................... 437
Top Tether ............................................ 68
Total distance recorder .................... 318
Tow-away protection
Activating ......................................... 91
Deactivating ..................................... 91
Function ........................................... 91
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 448
Important safety notes .................. 445
Towing
Important safety notes .................. 445
Notes for 4MATIC vehicles ............ 448
Transporting the vehicle ................ 448
Towing a trailer
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 283
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 286
Active Parking Assist ..................... 257
Axle load, permissibl e.................... 492
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 86
Failure check for LEDs ................... 307
General notes ................................ 303
Pulling away with a traile r.............. 191
Swinging out the ball coupling ....... 304 Index
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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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Cockpit
................................................. 32
Instrument cluster ..............................34
Multifunction steering wheel .............37
Centre console .................................... 39
Overhead control panel ......................41
Door control panel .............................. 42 31At a glance

Cockpit
Function Page
:
Steering wheel gearshift
paddles
201
;
Combination switch 140
=
Horn
?
Instrument cluster 34
A
DIRECT SELECT lever 196
B
Climate control systems 156
C
Overhead control panel 41
D
Control panel for Audio 20/
COMAND Online and vehi-
cle functions 39
E
Ignition lock 187
Start/Stop button 187
F
Adjusts the steering wheel 128
G
Cruise control lever 231 Function Page
H
Electric parking brake 220
I
Diagnostics connection 27
J
Opens the bonnet 415
K
Light switch 138
L
Control panel for:
Activating Steering Assist 245
Activating Active Lane
Keeping Assist 283
Deactivating PARKTRONIC 254
Activating the 360° camera 267
Switching on the head-up
display
315
Vehicles without a driver
assistance system: card/
coin holder32
CockpitAt a glance