lane assist MERCEDES-BENZ GLK-Class 2013 X204 Owner's Manual

1, 2, 3 ...
115 Vsocket ...................................... 281
12 Vsocket
see Sockets
360° camera
Function/notes ............................. 193
4ETS
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic
Traction System) A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 232
Function/notes ................................ 64
Important safety notes ....................64
Warning lamp ................................. 259
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification .................131
Active Blin dSpot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 225
Display message ............................ 249
Function/informatio n.................... 202
Trailer towing ................................. 205
Active Driving Assistance package .202
Active Lane Keeping Assist Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 225
Display message ............................ 248
Function/informatio n.................... 205
Trailer towing ......................... 202, 208
Active light function .........................113
Active Parking Assist Canceling ...................................... .188
Detecting parking spaces ..............185
Display message ............................ 249
Exiting aparking spac e.................. 187
Important safety notes ..................184
Parking .......................................... 186
Towing atrailer .............................. 188
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 243
Function/notes ............................. 114
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 227
Additives (engine oil) ........................370Airb
ags
Display message ............................ 238
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger )....................................... 44
Important safety notes ....................42
Knee bag .......................................... 44
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 47
Pelvis airb ag................................... 46
Safety guidelines ............................. 41
Side impact airb ag.......................... 45
Windo wcurtain air bag .................... 46
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Airf ilter (display message) ..............246
AIRF LOW ........................................... 132
Airv ents
Glove box ....................................... 137
Important safet ynotes .................. 137
Rea r............................................... 138
Setting ........................................... 137
Setting the center air vents ...........137
Setting the side air vents ...............137
see Climate control
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Anti-loc kbraking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-theft alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Approach/departure angle ..............168
Ashtray ............................................... 279
Assistance menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 224
ASSYST PLUS Displaying a service message ........298
Hiding a service message ..............298
Notes ............................................. 298
Resetting the service interval
displa y........................................... 298
Service message ............................ 298
Special service requirements ......... 299
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ...................71
Function .......................................... .71
Switching off the alarm ....................714
Index

Active Lane Keeping Assist
............205
Active Parking Assist .....................184
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................197
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 198
Cruise control ................................ 169
Display message ............................ 247
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 171
HOLD function ............................... 179
Lane Keeping Assist ......................200
Lane Tracking package ..................198
PARKTRONI C................................. 180
Rea rview camera .......................... 188
Driving tips
Automatic transmission .................151
Brakes ........................................... 164
Break-in period .............................. 140
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 177
Downhill gradient ........................... 164
Drinking and driving .......................162
Driving abroad ............................... 110
Driving in winter ............................ .166
Driving on flooded road s................ 166
Driving on sand .............................. 168
Driving on wet road s...................... 166
Driving over obstacles ...................168
Exhaust check ............................... 162
Fuel ................................................ 162
General .......................................... 162
Hydroplaning ................................. 166
Icy road surfaces ........................... 166
Limited braking efficiency on
salted road s................................... 164
Off-road driving .............................. 167
Snow chains .................................. 331
Symmetrical low bea m.................. 110
Tire ruts ......................................... 168
Towing atrailer .............................. 208
Traveling uphill ............................... 168
Wet road surface ........................... 164
DVD audio (on-board computer) ......222
DVD video (on-board computer) ......223 E
EASY-ENTRY feature Activating/deactivating .................229
Function/notes ............................. 102
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 103
Function/notes ............................. 102
Switching on/off ........................... 229
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Display message ............................ 233
Function/notes ................................ 69
ECO display
Function/notes ............................. 163
On-board computer .......................220
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start ..................145
Automatic engine switch-off ..........145
Deactivating/activating .................146
General information .......................144
Important safety notes ..................144
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 81
Vehicle ............................................. 81
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 360
Important safety notes ..................359
Storage location ............................ 360
Stowing .......................................... 361
Technical data ............................... 362
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function .......................................... .58
Safety guideline s............................. 41
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ............................................ 85
Emissions control
Service and warranty information ....23
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 264
Display message ............................ 243
ECO start/stop function ................144
Engine number ............................... 365
Irregularr unning............................ 147
Jump-starting ................................. 318
Starting problems ..........................147 Index
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J
Jack Storage location ............................ 312
Using ............................................. 354
Jump starting (engine) ......................318 K
KEYLESS-GO Convenience closing feature ............88
Display message ............................ 256
Locking ............................................ 75
Start/Stop button .......................... 141
Starting the engine ........................143
Unlocking ......................................... 75
Keyp ositions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 141
SmartKey ....................................... 141
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 151
Knee bag .............................................. 44L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating .................225
Display message ............................ 248
Function/informatio n.................... 200
Lane Tracking package .....................198
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 61
License plate lamp (display
message) ............................................ 241
Light function ,active
Display message ............................ 242
Lighting
Ligh tswitc h................................... 110
Lights
Activating/deactivating the
interio rlighting delayed switch-off .228
Active light function .......................113
Automatic headlamp mode ............111
Cornering light function .................114
Display message ............................ 239
Driving abroad ............................... 110
Fog lamps ...................................... 111Hazard warning lamps
...................113
High beam flasher .......................... 113
High-beam headlamps ...................113
Low-beam headlamps ....................111
Parking lamps ................................ 112
Rea rfog lamp ................................ 112
Setting the brightness of the
display/switch (on-board
computer) ...................................... 227
Standing lamps .............................. 112
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 227
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board computer) 227
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (switch) ....................111
Switching the exterio rlighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer )............................ 227
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) ..........227
Turn signals ................................... 112
see Changing bulbs
see Interior lighting
see Lighting
Light sensor (display message) .......242
Loading guidelines ............................270
Locking see Centra llocking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 80
Emergency locking ........................... 81
From inside (central locking
button) ............................................. 80
Locking centrally
see Centra llocking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 228
Low-beam headlamps Changing bulbs .............................. 118
Display message ............................ 239
Setting for driving abroad
(symmetrical) ................................. 110
Switching on/off ........................... 111
Lumbar support
Adjusting ....................................... 100
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support .......................................... 10112
Index

Tire bead (definition
)...................... 351
Tire pressure (definition) ................351
Tire pressures (recommended )...... 349
Tire size (data) ............................... 357
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 346
Tire tread ....................................... 329
Tire tread (definition) .....................351
Total load limit (definition) .............352
Traction ......................................... 344
Traction (definition) .......................351
Trea dwear ..................................... 344
TWR (permissible trailer drawbar
noseweight) (definition) .................351
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standard s...................................... 344
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standard s(definition) .................... 349
Unladen weight (definition) ............350
Wea rindicato r(definition) .............352
Whee lrim (definition ).................... 349
see Flat tire
Top Tether ............................................ 62
Towing Important safety guidelines ...........320
Installing the towing eye ................321
Removing the towing eye. ..............321
With the rear axle raised ................322
Towing atrailer
Activ eParking Assist ..................... 188
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 308
Coupling up atrailer ...................... 210
Decoupling atrailer ....................... 212
Driving tips .................................... 208
Important safety notes ..................208
Installing the ball coupling .............210
Lights displa ymessage .................. 239
Mounting dimensions ....................374
Power supply ................................. 213
Removing the ball coupling ............213
Shift range ..................................... 151
Storing the ball coupling ................213
Trailer loads ................................... 374
Towing away
With both axles on the ground .......322
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............323
Important safety notes ..................320Trailer coupling
see Towing atrailer
Trailer loads and drawbar
noseweights ...................................... 212
Trailer towing Active Blind Spot Assist .................205
Active Lane Keeping Assist .... 202, 208
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 200
PARKTRONI C................................. 183
Permissible trailer loads and
drawba rnoseweights ..................... 212
Transfer case ..................................... 154
Transmission see Automatic transmission
Transmission position display .........149
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECTl ever)...................... 149
Transporting the vehicle ..................322
Traveling uphill Brow of hill ..................................... 169
Driving downhill ............................. 169
Maximum gradient-climbing
capability ....................................... 169
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) .309
Trip computer (on-board computer) 219
Trip odometer Calling up ....................................... 219
Resetting (on-board computer) ......220
see Trip odometer
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (front) ...................119
Display message ............................ 240
Switching on/off ........................... 112
see Turn signals
TWR (Tongue Weight Rating)
(definition) ......................................... 351
Type identification plate see Vehicle identification plate U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking .......................81
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 80 Index
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!
If DISTRONIC PLUS or the HOLD function
is activated, the vehicle brakes
automatically in certain situations. To
prevent damage to the vehicle, deactivate
DISTRONIC PLUS and the HOLD function in
the following or other similars ituations:
R when towing the vehicle
R in the car wash
If you fail to adapt your driving style,
DISTRONIC PLUS can neither reduce the risk
of accident nor override the laws of physics.
DISTRONIC PLUS cannot tak einto account
the road, traffic and weather conditions.
DISTRONIC PLUS is only an aid. You are
responsible for the distance to the vehicle in
front, for vehicle speed ,for braking in good
time and for staying in your lane.
Do not use DISTRONIC PLUS:
R in road and traffic conditions which do not
allow you to maintain a constant speed e.g.
in heavy traffic or on winding roads
R on slippery road surfaces. Braking or
accelerating could cause the drive wheels
to lose traction and the vehicle could then
skid
R when there is poor visibility, e.g. due to fog,
heavy rain or snow
DISTRONIC PLUS may not detect narrow
vehicles driving in front, e.g. motorcycles, or
vehicles driving on a different line.
In particular, the detection of obstacles can
be impaired if:
R dirt on the sensors or anything else
covering the sensors
R snow or heavy rain
R interference by other radar sources
R strong radar reflections, for example, in
parking garages
If DISTRONIC PLUS no longer detects a
vehicle in front, DISTRONIC PLUS may
unexpectedly accelerate the vehicle to the
stored speed. This speed may:
R
be too high if you are driving in a filter lane
or an exit lane
R be so high when driving in the right-hand
lane that you overtake vehicles in the left-
hand lane
R be so high when driving in the left-hand lane
that you overtake vehicles in the right-hand
lane
If there is a change of drivers, advise the new
driver of the speed stored.
For DISTRONIC PLUS to assist you when
driving, the radar sensor system must be:
R activated (Y page 229)
R operational
If there is no vehicle in front, DISTRONIC
PLUS operates in the same way as cruise
control in the speed range between 20 mph
(Canada: 30 km/h) and 120 mph (Canada:
200 km/h). If a vehicle is driving in front of
you, it operates in the speed range between
0 mph (0 km/h) and 120 mph (Canada:
200 km/h).
Do not use DISTRONIC PLUS while driving on
roads with steep gradients.
As DISTRONIC PLUS transmits radar waves,
it can resemble the radar detectors of the
responsible authorities. You can refer to the
relevant chapter in the Operator's Manual if
questions are asked about this.
i USA only:
This device has been approved by the FCC
as a "Vehicular RadarS ystem". The radar
sensor is intended fo ruse in an automotive
radar system only. Removing, tampering
with, or altering the device will void any
warranties, and is not permitted by the
FCC. Do not tamper with, alter, or use in
any non-approved way.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment. 172
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Problems with PARKTRONIC
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0001 Solutions
Only the red segments
in the PARKTRONIC
warning displays are lit.
You also hear a warning
tone for approximately
two seconds.
PARKTRONIC is
deactivated after
approximately five
seconds, and the
indicator lamp in the
PARKTRONIC button
lights up. PARKTRONIC has malfunctioned and has switched off.
X
If problems persist, have PARKTRONIC checked at a qualified
specialist workshop. Only the red segments
in the PARKTRONIC
warning displays are lit.
PARKTRONIC is
deactivated after
approximately five
seconds. The PARKTRONIC sensors are dirty or there is interference.
X
Cleant he PARKTRONIC sensors (Y page 307).
X Switch the ignition back on. The problem may be caused by an external source of radio or
ultrasound waves.
X
See if PARKTRONIC functions in a different location. Active Parking Assist
Important safety notes Active Parking Assist is an electronic parking
aid with ultrasound. Ultrasound is used to
measure the road on both sides of the vehicle.
As uitable parking space is indicated by the
parking symbol. Active steering intervention
can assis tyou during parking. You may also
use PARKTRONIC (Y page 180). When
PARKTRONIC is switched off, Active Parking
Assist is also unavailable. G
WARNING
The vehicle swings out when parking and in
doing so could cross into the opposite lane.
This could result in a collision with another
road user. There is a risk of an accident.
Pay attention to other road users when
parking. Stop the vehicle if necessary or cancel the Active Parking Assist parking
procedure.
! If unavoidable, you should drive over
obstacles such as curbs slowly and not at
a sharp angle. Otherwise, you may damage
the wheels or tires.
Active Parking Assist is merely an aid. It is not
a replacement for your attention to your
immediate surroundings. You are always
responsible for safe maneuvering, parking
and exiting a parking space. When
maneuvering, parking or pulling out of a
parking space, make sure that there are no
persons, animals or object sinthe area in
which you are maneuvering. 184
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0002
White guide line without turning the
steering wheel, vehicle width including
the exterior mirrors (static)
0003 Yellow guide line at a distance of
approximately 13 ft (4.0 m) from the rear
of the vehicle
0021 Yellow guide line for the vehicle width
including the exterior mirrors, for current
steering wheel angle (dynamic)
0020 Yellow lane marking tires at current
steering wheel angle (dynamic) 001E
Yellow guide line at a distance of
approximately 3 ft (1.0 m) from the rear
of the vehicle
001F Vehicle center axle (marker assistance)
0011 Bumper
0012 Red guide line at a distance of
approximately 12 in (0.30 m) from the
rear of the vehicle
The guide lines are show nwhen the
transmission is in position R.
The distance specifications only apply to
objects that are at ground level. Additional messages for vehicles with
PARKTRONIC
0002
Front warning display
0003 Additional PARKTRONIC measurement
operational readiness indicator
0021 Rear warning display
Vehicles with PARKTRONIC: if
PARKTRONIC is operational (Y page 182), an
additional operational readiness indicator will
appearinC OMAND display 0003. If the
PARKTRONIC warning displays are active or
light up, warning displays 0002and 0021are also
active or light up correspondingly in the
COMAND display.
"Reverse parking" function X
Make sure that the rear view camera is
activated and the "Reverse parking"
function is selected; see the separate
operating instructions for the audio
system/COMAND.
The lane and the guide lines are shown. 190
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Activating the 360° camera using
reverse gear The 360° camera images can be
automatically displayed by engaging reverse
gear.
X Make sure that the SmartKey is in position
2in the ignition lock.
X Make sure that the Activation by R gear setting is active in COMAND, see the
separate COMAND operating instructions.
X To show the 360° camera image: engage
reverse gear.
The COMAND display shows the area
behind the vehicle in split screen:
R vehicle with guide lines
R top view of the vehicle
Selecting the split-screen and full
screen displays X
To switch between split screen views:
switch to the line with the vehicle icons by
sliding 00090002the COMAND controller.
X Turn 000C0002000D the COMAND controller and
select one of the vehicle symbols.
X To switch to full screen mode: select
Full Screen by turning
000C0002000Dthe
COMAND controller and press 000Ato
confirm.
Displays in the COMAND display Important safety notes
!
Objects no tatground level may appear to
be further away than they actually are, e.g.:
R the bumper of a parked vehicle
R the drawbar of a trailer
R the ball coupling of a trailer tow hitch
R the rear section of an HGV
R a slanted post
Use the guidelines only for orientation.
Approach objects no further than the
bottom-most guideline. Top view with picture from the rear view
camera
0002
Symbol for the spli tscree nsetting with
top view and rear view camera image
0003 Yellow guide line at a distance of
approximately 13 ft (4.0 m) from the rear
of the vehicle
0021 Yellow guide line for the vehicle width
including the exterior mirrors, for current
steering wheel angle (dynamic)
0020 Yellow lane marking tires at current
steering wheel angle (dynamic) 001E
Yellow guide line at a distance of
approximately 3 ft (1.0 m) from the rear
of the vehicle
001F Vehicle center axle (marker assistance)
0011 Red guide line at a distance of
approximately 12 in (0.30 m) from the
rear of the vehicle
0012 Bumper
The guide lines are show nwhen the
transmission is in position R.
The distance specifications only apply to
objects that are at ground level. Driving systems
195Driving and parking Z

Top view with picture from the front
camera
0002
Symbol for the split screen setting with
top view and front camera image
0003 Yellow guide line at a distance of
approximatel y13 ft (4.0 m) from the front
of the vehicle
0021 Yellow guide line for the vehicle width
including the exterior mirrors, for current
steering wheel angle (dynamic)
0020 Yellow lane marking tires at current
steering wheel angle (dynamic)
001E Yellow guide line at a distance of
approximately 3 ft (1.0 m) fromthe front
of the vehicle
001F Red guide line at a distance of
approximately 12 in (0.30 m) fromthe
front of the vehicle Top view and enlarged rea
rview 0002
Symbol for the split screen setting with
top view and rear view camera image
enlarged
0003 Red guide line at a distance of
approximately 12 in (0.30 m) from the
rear of the vehicle
This view assists you in estimating the
distance to the vehicle behind you.
i This setting can also be selected as an
enlarged fron tview.
Top view with picture from the mirror
camera 0002
Symbol for the top view and forward-
facing mirror camera setting
0003 Yellow guide line for the vehicle width
including the exterior mirrors (right side
of vehicle)
0021 Yellow guide line for the vehicle width
including the exterior mirrors (left side of
vehicle) 196
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R
if you have adopted a sporty driving style
with high cornering speeds or high rates of
acceleration
R if you are predominantly driving slower
than 50 mph (80 km/h) or faster than
112 mph (180 km/h)
R if you are currently using COMAND or
making a telephone call with it
R if the time has been set incorrectly
R in active driving situations, such as when
you change lanes or change your speed
Warning and display messages in the
multifunction display X
Activate ATTENTION ASSIST using the on-
board computer (Y page 225).
Symbol 0002appears in the multifunction
display.
If ATTENTION ASSIST is active, you will be
warned no sooner than 20 minutes after your
journey has begun. You the nhear an
intermittent warning tonet wice and the
Attention Assist: Drowsiness Detected message appears in the
multifunction display.
X If necessary, take a break.
X Press the 000Bbutton to confirm the
message.
On long journeys, take regular breaks in good
time to allow yourself to rest properly. If you
do not take a break, you will be warned again
after 15 minutes at the earliest. The
preconditio nfor this is that
ATTENTION ASSIST still detects typical
indicators of fatigue or increasing lapses in
concentration. ATTENTION ASSIST is reset when you
continue your journey and starts assessing
your tiredness again if:
R
you switch off the engine.
R you take off your seat belt and open the
driver's door, e.g. for a change of drivers or
to take a break. Lane Tracking package
General notes The Lane Tracking package consists of Blind
Spot Assist (Y
page 198) and Lane Keeping
Assist (Y page 200).
Blind Spot Assist General notes
Blind Spot Assist uses a radar sensor system
to monitor the areas on both sides of your
vehicle. It supports you from speeds of
approximately 20 mph (30 km/h). A warning
display in the exterio rmirrors draws your
attention to vehicles detected in the
monitored area. If you then switch on the
corresponding tur nsignal to change lanes,
you will also receive a visual and audible
collision warning. Blind Spot Assist uses
sensors in the rear bumper for monitoring
purposes.
For Blind Spot Assist to assist you when
driving, the radar sensor system must be:
R activated(Y page 229)
R operational
Important safety notes
Blind Spot Assist is only an aid. It may fail to
detect some vehicles and is no substitute for
attentive driving. Always ensure that there is
sufficien tdistance to the side for other road
users and obstacles. 198
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