engine MERCEDES-BENZ GLC SUV 2017 X253 Owner's Manual

Maintenance and care......................306
Engine compartment ........................... 306
ASSYST PLUS ...................................... 310
Care ..................................................... 311
Breakdown assistance .....................319
Where will I find...? .............................. 319
Flat tire ................................................ 321
Battery (vehicle) .................................. 325
Jump-starting ....................................... 328
Towing and tow-starting ...................... 330
Fuses ...................................................3 33
Wheels and tires............................... 336
Important safety notes ........................ 336
Operation ............................................ 336
Winter operation .................................. 338
Tire pressure ....................................... 339
Loading the vehicle .............................. 346
All about wheels and tires ................... 349
Changing a wheel ................................ 356
Wheel/tire combination ......................3 60
Technical data................................... 362
Information regarding technical data ... 362
Vehicle electronics .............................. 362
Identification plates .............................3 63
Service products and filling capaci-
ties ...................................................... 364
Vehicle data ......................................... 370
Trailer tow hitch ................................... 371
Contents3

1, 2, 3 ...
4ETS (Electronic Traction System)see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 175
12 V socket
see Socket (12 V)
115 V socket ...................................... 294
360° camera
Cleaning .........................................3 16
Display in the multimedia system .. 188
Function/notes .............................1 87
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 228
Function/notes ................................ 65
Warning lamp ................................. 259
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 58
Activating media mode
General notes ................................ 276
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 125
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 221
Display message ............................ 246
Function/notes .............................1 97
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 221
Display message ............................ 245
Function/information .................... 200
Active light function
Display message ............................ 239
Active Parking Assist
Canceling ....................................... 182
Detecting parking spaces .............. 179
Exiting a parking space .................. 181
Function/notes ............................. 178
Important safety notes .................. 178
Parking .......................................... 180
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 73 Adaptive Brake Assist
Function/notes ................................ 69
Adaptive Damping System
Function/notes ............................. 174
Adaptive Damping System (ADS) ..... 173
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 240
Function/notes ............................. 113
Switching on/off ........................... 114
Additional speedometer ................... 223
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 368
Address book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 268
Adjusting the volume
Multimedia system ........................ 269
Air bags
Deployment ..................................... 55
Display message ............................ 237
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 49
Important safety notes .................... 48
Introduction ..................................... 48
Knee bag .......................................... 50
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 51
P

ASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 44
Side impact air bag .......................... 50
Window curtain air bag .................... 50
AIR BODY CONTROL
Display message ............................ 244
Function/notes ............................. 172
Lowering the rear of the vehicle .... 174
Raising the rear of the vehicle ....... 174
Setting the normal vehicle level ..... 173
Setting the raised vehicle level ...... 173
Air filter (display message) .............. 243
Air suspension
see AIR BODY CONTROL
Air vents
Important safety notes .................. 129
Rear ............................................... 130
Setting ........................................... 129
Setting the center air vents ........... 130
Setting the side air vents ............... 130
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
4Index

AirbagWarning lamp ................................ .262
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 76
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 76
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 76
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
AMG
Performance Seat .......................... 102
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 224
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Armrest
Stowage compartment .................. 279
Ashtray ............................................... 292
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................2 19
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................2 20
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........3 10
Driving abroad ............................... 311
Hiding a service message .............. 310
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 311
Service message ............................ 310
Special service requirements ......... 311
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 76
Function ...........................................7 6
Switching off the alarm .................... 76
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 221
Display message ............................ 244
Displaying level .............................. 192
Function/notes ............................. 191
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 239
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care) ............... 311Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function)
.................................... 137
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 136
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 111
Automatic transmission
Accel erato
r pedal position ............. 143
Changing gear ............................... 143
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 141
Display message ............................ 252
Double-clutch function .................. 143
Drive program ................................ 144
Drive program display .................... 142
Driving tips .................................... 143
DYNAMIC SELECT switch .............. 139
Emergency running mode .............. 148
Engaging drive position .................. 142
Engaging neutral ............................ 142
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 141
Engaging reverse gear ................... 142
Engaging the park position ............ 141
Gearshift recommendation ............ 147
Gliding mode ................................. 144
Kickdown ....................................... 144
Manual shifting .............................. 145
Oil temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 224
Overview ........................................ 141
Permanent setting ......................... 146
Problem (malfunction) ................... 148
Pulling away ................................... 135
Starting the engine ........................ 134
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 145
Trailer towing ................................. 144
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ................... 142
Transmission positions .................. 143
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 148
Axle load, permissible (trailer tow-
ing) ...................................................... 371
B
Back button ....................................... 269
Backup lamp
Display message ............................ 239
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Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................127
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 125
Refrigerant ..................................... 369
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 370
Setting the air distribution ............. 126
Setting the air vents ......................1 29
Setting the airflow ......................... 126
Setting the climate mode ...............1 26
Setting the climate mode (multi-
media system) ............................... 272
Setting the temperature ................ 126
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 128
Switching on/off ........................... 124
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 127
Switching the synchronization
function on and off ........................ 126
Synchronization function (multi-
media system) ............................... 273
Climate control settings
Multimedia system ........................ 272
Climate control system
Climate control .............................. 124
Coat hooks ......................................... 287
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 35
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS
Activating/deactivating ................. 220
Display message ............................ 233
Operation/notes .............................. 67
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 316
Combination switch .......................... 112
Connecting a USB device
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 68
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 213
Controller ...........................................2 69
Controlling speed
see DISTRONIC PLUS
Convenience closing feature .............. 91
Convenience opening feature ............ 91Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ....... .................. 309
Di

splay message ............................ 240
Filling capacity ............................... 369
Important safety notes .................. 368
Temperature display in the instru-
ment cluster .................................. 209
Warning lamp ................................. 263
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 34
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 239
Function/notes .............................1 13
Crosswind Assist ................................. 73
Cruise control
Cruise control lever ....................... 162
Deactivating ................................... 163
Display message ............................ 248
Driving system ............................... 162
Function/notes .............................1 62
General notes ................................ 162
Important safety notes .................. 162
Setting a speed .............................. 163
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 163
Storing the current speed or call-
ing up the last stored speed .......... 163
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 290
Important safety notes .................. 290
Rear compartment ......................... 290
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ..................................................... 31
Customer Relations Department ....... 31
D
Data
see Technical data
Data carrier
Selecting ........................................ 217
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 239
Function/notes .............................1 11
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 223
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DEFAddin g.......................................... .151
Display message ............................ 243
Displaying level and range ............. 219
Filling capacity ............................... 367
Important safety notes .................. 367
Low outside temperatures ............. 367
Purity ............................................. 367
DEF
®
Additives ........................................ 367
Diagnostics connection ......................31
Diesel .................................................. 36 6
Digital Operator's Manua l
Help ................................................ .26
Introduction .....................................2 6
Digital speedomete r........................ .213
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 141
Display
see Display messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 310
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 227
Driving systems .............................2 44
Engine ............................................ 240
General notes ................................ 227
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 227
Introduction ................................... 227
Lights ............................................. 239
Safety systems .............................. 228
SmartKey ....................................... 255
Tires ............................................... 250
Vehicle ...........................................2 52
Distance recorder .............................2 12
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 265
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 68
Distance warning system
see COLLISION PREVENTION
ASSIST PLUS
DI STRONIC PL

US
Activating ....................................... 165
Activation conditions ..................... 165
Cruise control lever ....................... 165
Deactivating ................................... 169
Display message ............................ 247 Displays in the instrument cluster .. 168
Driving tips ....................................1
69
Driving with DISTRONIC PLUS ....... 166
Function/notes .............................1 64
Important safety notes .................. 164
Setting a speed .............................. 167
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 167
Stopping ........................................ 167
with Steering Assist and Stop&Go
Pilot ............................................... 169
Doors
Automatic locking (switch) ...............8 4
Central locking/unlocking
(Sm artKey) ...................................... .77
Control panel .................................. .42
Display message ............................ 254
Emergency locking ........................... 84
Emergency unlocking ....................... 84
Important safety notes .................... 83
Opening (from inside) ...................... 83
Drinking and driving ......................... 157
Drive program
Automatic transmission ................. 144
SETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 225
Drive programs
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 142
DYNAMIC SELECT switch .............. 139
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 311
Driving Assistance PLUS package ... 197
Driving on flooded roads .................. 161
Driving safety system
Crosswind Assist ............................. 73
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 65
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 73
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 69
BAS (

Brake Assist System) .............. 65
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 66
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS ................................................ 67
Distance warning function ............... 68
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EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 73
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 70
Important safety information ........... 65
Overview .......................................... 64
PRE-SAFE
®Brake ............................. 73
STEER CONTROL ............................. 75
Driving system
AIR BODY CONTROL ...................... 172
AMG sports suspension based on
AIR BODY CONTROL ...................... 174
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 187
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 197
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 200
Active Parking Assist ..................... 178
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 191
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 193
Cruise control ................................ 162
Display message ............................ 244
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 164
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ............... 169
Driving Assistance Plus package ... 197
HOLD function ............................... 171
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 195
Lane Tracking package .................. 193
PARKTRONIC ................................. 175
Rear view camera .......................... 182
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 192
Driving tips
Automatic transmission ................. 143
Brakes ........................................... 159
Break-in period .............................. 131
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 169
Downhill gradient ........................... 159
Drinking and driving ....................... 157
Driving in winter ............................. 161
Driving on flooded roads ................ 161
Driving on wet roads ...................... 161
Exhaust check ............................... 158
Fuel ................................................ 157
General .......................................... 157
Hydroplaning ................................. 161
Icy road surfaces ........................... 161
Important safety notes .................. 131 Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 160
Snow cha
ins .................................. 338
Subjecting brakes to a load ........... 160
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ..... 131
Towing a trailer .............................. 203
Wet road surface ........................... 160
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 217
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 268
DYNAMIC SELECT switch
Automatic transmission ................. 139
Climate control (3-zone automatic
climate control) ............................. 124
E
EASY-ENTRY featureFunction/notes ............................. 105
EASY-EXIT feature
Function/notes ............................. 105
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 230
Function/notes ................................ 73
ECO display
Function/notes ............................. 158
On-board computer ....................... 213
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 137
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 136
Deactivating/activating ................. 137
General information ....................... 136
Important safety notes .................. 136
Introduction ................................... 136
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP
®(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-dent ................................................. 58
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 84
Vehicle ............................................. 84
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 55
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ............................................ 89
10Index

Emissions controlService and warranty information .... 28
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp .......... .263
Display message ............................ 240
ECO start/stop function ................ 136
Engine number ............................... 364
Irregular running ............................ 138
Jump-starting ................................. 328
Starting (important safety notes) ... 133
Starting problems .......................... 138
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 134
Starting via smartphone ................ 134
Starting with the Start/Stop but-
ton ................................................. 134
Switching off .................................. 155
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 333
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 138
Engine oil
Adding ...........................................3 08
Additives ........................................ 368
Checking the oil level ..................... 307
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 308
Display message ............................ 242
Filling capacity ............................... 368
General notes ................................ 367
Notes about oil grades ................... 367
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 307
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ...............2 24
Entering an address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 68
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 225
Characteristics ................................. 70
Crosswind Assist .............................7 3
Deactivating/activating (button
in Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............7 1
Deactivating/activating (notes,
except Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ...... 70
Deactivating/activating (on-
board computer, except
Mercedes-AMG veh icle
s) ............... 220 Display message ............................ 228
Function/notes ................................ 70
General notes .................................. 70
Important safety information ........... 70
Trailer stabilization ........................... 73
Warning lamp ................................. 259
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 70
Exhaust
see Exhaust pipe
Exhaust check ................................... 158
Exhaust pipe
Cleaning ......................................... 316
Exterior lighting
Cleaning ......................................... 315
Setting options .............................. 111
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 107
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 108
Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 107
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 107
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 108
Setting ........................................... 107
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 109
Storing the parking position .......... 108
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 279
F
Favorites
Overview ........................................ 271
Features ............................................. 290
Filler cap
see Refueling
Flat tire
Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel ................................... 356
MOExtended tires .......................... 321
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 321
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 322
Floormats ........................................... 305
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 362
Two-way radio ................................ 362
Front wheel arch
Removing/installing the cover ....... 117
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Front wheel arch coverInstalling/removing ...................... .117
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 366
Consumption statistics .................. 213
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 213
Displaying the range ......................2 13
Driving tips ....................................1 57
E10 ................................................ 365
Fuel gauge ....................................... 36
Gasoline ......................................... 365
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 365
Important safety notes .................. 365
Low outside temperatures ............. 367
Problem (malfunction) ................... 151
Quality (diesel) ............................... 366
Refueling ........................................ 148
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 365
Fuel filler flap
Closing ........................................... 150
Fuel filter (display message) ............ 243
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 213
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 365
Problem (malfunction) ................... 151
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 334
Before changing ............................. 333
Dashboard fuse box ....................... 334
Fuse box in the cargo compart-
ment .............................................. 334
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 334
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 334
Important safety notes .................. 333
G
G-Meter (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................. 224
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory ..................... 305
General notes ................................ 302
Important safety notes .................. 302 Opening/closing the garage doo
r..3 04
Problems when programming ........3 04
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 303
Synchronizing the rolling code ....... 303
Gasoline ............................................. 365
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....... 224
Genuine parts ...................................... 27
Glove box ...........................................2 79
Google™ Local Search
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 68
H
HANDS-FREE ACCESS.......................... 87
Handwriting recognition
Switching text reader function
on/off ............................................ 271
Touchpad ....................................... 270
Hazard warning lamps ......................113
Head restraints
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 101
Adjusting (manually) ......................1 01
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 101
Adjusting the fore-and-aft posi-
tion manually ................................. 101
General notes ................................ 101
Important safety notes .................. 100
Installing/removing (rear) .............. 102
Head-up display
Adjusting the brightness ................ 222
Displays and operating .................. 211
Function/notes .............................2 11
Important safety notes .................. 211
Selecting displays .......................... 222
Setting the position ....................... 222
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 109
Headlamps
Display message ............................ 239
Fogging up ..................................... 114
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High beam flasher .............................1 12
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High-beam headlampsAdaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 113
Display message ............................ 239
Replacing bulbs ............................. 117
Switching on/off ........................... 112
Hill start assist .................................. 136
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 172
Activation conditions .....................1 72
Deactivating ................................... 172
Display message ............................ 247
Function/notes .............................1 71
General notes ................................ 171
Home address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 68
Hood
Closing ...........................................3 07
Display message ............................ 254
Important safety notes .................. 306
Opening ......................................... 306
Horn ...................................................... 35
HUD
see Head-up display
Hydroplaning ..................................... 161
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 76
Indicator and warning lamps
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS .............................................. 265
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Insect protection on the radiator .... 307
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 36
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 36
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 208
Interior lighting
Automatic control .......................... 115
Control ...........................................1 15
Overview ........................................ 115
Reading lamp ................................. 115 iPod
®
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2
68
J
Jack
Using ............................................. 357
Jump starting (engine) ......................328
K
Key positions
SmartKey ....................................... 132
Start/Stop button .......................... 133
KEYLESS-GO
Activating ......................................... 78
Convenience closing feature ............ 92
Deactivation ..................................... 78
Locking ............................................ 78
Removing the Start/Stop button ... 133
Start function ................................... 79
Unlocking ......................................... 78
Kickdown
Driving tips ....................................1 44
Manual gearshifting ....................... 147
Knee bag .............................................. 50
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 196
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 221
Display message ............................ 245
Function/information .................... 195
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Tracking package ..................... 193
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 225
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 61
Level control
Display message ............................ 245
see AIR BODY CONTROL
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 239
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Oilsee Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu .................................... .224
Assistance graphic menu ...............2 19
Assistance menu ........................... 220
Display messages .......................... 227
Displaying a service message ........3 10
Displays and operation .................. 208
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 168
Factory settings ............................. 223
G-Meter ......................................... 224
Head-up display ............................. 211
Head-up display menu ................... 222
Important safety notes .................. 208
Instrument cluster menu ............... 223
Lights menu ................................... 223
Media menu ................................... 216
Menu overview .............................. 212
Message memory .......................... 227
Navigation menu ............................ 214
RACETIMER ................................... 225
Radio menu ................................... 216
Service menu ................................. 219
Settings menu ............................... 220
Standard display ............................ 212
Telephone menu ............................ 218
Trip menu ...................................... 212
Video DVD operation ..................... 217
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 118
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 30
Important safety notes .................... 30
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operation
Digital Operator's Manual ................ 26
Operator's Manual
Overview .......................................... 28
Vehicle equipment ........................... 28
Outside temperature display ........... 209
Overhead control panel ...................... 41
Override feature
Rear side windows ........................... 64P
Paddle shifterssee Steering wheel paddle shifters
Paint code number ............................ 363
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 313
Panic alarm .......................................... 43
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Important safety notes .................... 93
Operating ......................................... 94
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 96
Rain closing feature ......................... 95
Reversing feature ............................. 94
Panoramic roof
Operating the roller sunblinds .......... 95
Parcel net ........................................... 286
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 154
Parking brake ................................ 155
Parking position for the exterior
mirror on the front-passenger
side ................................................ 108
Rear view camera .......................... 182
Switching off the engine ................ 155
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
see 360° camera
see Active Parking Assist
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
see Rear view camera
Parking Assist
Display message ............................ 246
Parking brake
Applying automatically ................... 156
Applying or releasing manually ...... 156
Display message ............................ 230
Electric parking brake .................... 155
Emergency braking ........................ 157
General notes ................................ 155
Releasing automatically ................. 156
Warning lamp ................................. 262
Parking lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 112
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 177
Driving system ............................... 175
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