tailgate MERCEDES-BENZ GLK-Class 2013 X204 Owner's Manual

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
9

SPORT handling mode
Activating/deactivating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 68
SRS
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Display message ............................ 235
Introduction ..................................... 41
Warning lamp ................................. 263
Warning lamp (function) ................... 41
Standing lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 118
Display message ............................ 241
Switching on/off ........................... 112
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 142
Steering (display message) ..............255
Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically). ..................102
Adjusting (manually). .....................102
Button overview ............................... 33
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 217
Cleaning ......................................... 308
Important safety notes ..................102
Paddle shifters ............................... 152
Storing settings (memory function) 106
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........152
Stowage areas ................................... 271
Stowage compartments Armrest (under) ............................. 271
Cuph olders ................................... 278
Glove box ...................................... .271
Important safety information .........271
Rea r............................................... 272
Stowage net ................................... 272
Stowage net ....................................... 272
Summer opening see Convenience opening feature
Summer tires ..................................... 330
Sun visor ............................................ 278
Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 227
SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle) .......................25Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off
................................................. 136
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............71 T
Tachometer ........................................ 216
Tailgate Display message ............................ 254
Emergency unlocking .......................85
Important safety notes ....................82
Limiting the opening angle ...............85
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 84
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 83
Opening/closing (from outside) .......82
Opening dimensions ......................373
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 240
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 365
Emergency spare wheel .................362
Information .................................... 364
Tires/wheels ................................. 357
Trailer loads ................................... 374
Vehicle data ................................... 373
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 287
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 287
Downloading route s....................... 290
Emergency call .............................. 284
Geo fencing ................................... 290
Important safety notes ..................283
Locating astolen vehicl e............... 289
MB info call button ........................286
Remote vehicle locking ..................288
Roadside Assistance button ..........286
Search &Send ............................... 288
Self-test ......................................... 284
Speed alert .................................... 290
System .......................................... 284
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 291 Index
17

Door control panel
Function Page
0002
Opens the door 79
0003
000C000B
Unlocks/locks
the vehicle 80
0021
Adjusts the seats
electrically
98
0020
0010000F000A
Stores settings fo
rthe seat,
exterior mirrors and
steering wheel 106
001E
0008
Selects the left
exterior mirror 103
001F
000F
Folds the exterior
mirrors in/out 104
0011
0009
Selects the right
exterior mirror 103 Function Page
0012
0005
Adjusts the exterior
mirrors 103
0013
0005
Opens/closes the
front side windows 87
0014
0005
Opens/closes the
rear side windows 87
0015
000E
Activates/
deactivates the override
feature for the side
windows in the rear
compartment 63
0017
000F
Opens/closes the
tailgate 84Doorc
ontrol panel
37At a glance

R
interference by other radar sources
R there are strong radar reflections, for
example in parking garages
R a narrow vehicle traveling in front, e.g. a
motorbike
R a vehicle traveling in front on a differen tline
relative to the center of your vehicle G
WARNING
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake does not react:
R to people or animals
R to oncoming vehicles
R to crossing traffic
R when cornering
As a result, PRE-SAFE ®
Brake may neither
give warnings nor intervene in all critical
situations .There is a risk of an accident.
Always pay careful attention to the traffic
situation and be ready to brake.
In order to maintain an appropriate distance
from the vehicle in front and thus prevent a
collision, you must apply the brakes yourself.
X To activate/deactivate: activate or
deactivate PRE-SAFE ®
Brake in the on-
board computer (Y page 225).
When PRE-SAFE ®
Brake is activated, the
0001 symbol appears in the multifunction
display as long as the HOLD function is
deactivated (Y page 179).
On vehicles with Parking Guidance, the
0001 symbol is displayed when position P
is engaged or you are driving faster than
22 mph (35 km/h).
Following damage to the front end of the
vehicle, have the configuration and operation
of the radar sensors checked at a qualified
specialist workshop. This also applies to
collisions at low speeds where there is no
visible damage to the front of the vehicle. Theft deterrent locking system
Immobilizer
The immobilizer prevents your vehicle from
being started without the correct SmartKey.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. The
engine can be started by anyone with a valid
SmartKey that is left inside the vehicle.
X To activate with the SmartKey: remove
the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
X To activate with KEYLESS-GO: switch the
ignition off and open the driver's door.
X To deactivate: switch on the ignition.
i The immobilizer is always deactivated
when you start the engine.
In the event that the engine cannot be
started when the starter battery is fully
charged, the immobilizer may be faulty.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the
USA) or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada). ATA (anti-theft alarm system)
Av isual and audible alarm is triggered if the
alarm system is armed and you open:
R a door
R the vehicle with the mechanical key
R the tailgate
R the hood
The alarm is not switched off, even if you
close the open door that triggered it, for
example. Theft deterrent locking system
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Useful information
i This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
possible. Please note that your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features
described. This also applies to safety-
related systems and functions.
i Read the information on qualified
specialist workshops: (Y page 27).SmartKey
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,
they could:
R open the doors, thus endangering other
people or road users.
R get out and disrupt traffic.
R operate the vehicle's equipment.
Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
R release the parking brake.
R shifting the automatic transmission out of
park position P
R Start the engine.
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children or animals unattended in the
vehicle. Always keep the SmartKey out of
reach of children. G
WARNING
If persons, particularly children are subjected
to prolonged exposure to extreme heat or
cold, there is a risk of injury, possibly even
fatal. Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle. G
WARNING
If you attach heavy or large objects to the
SmartKey, the SmartKey could be
unintentionally turned in the ignition lock .This
could cause the engine to be switched off.
There is a risk of an accident.
Do not attach any heavy or large objects to
the SmartKey. Remove any bulky key rings
before inserting the SmartKey into the
ignition lock.
! Keep the SmartKey away from strong
magnetic fields. Otherwise, the remote
control function could be affected.
Strong magnetic fields can occur in the
vicinity of powerful electrical installations.
R Do not keep the KEYLESS-GO key:
-with electronic devices, e.g. a mobile
phone or another SmartKey
- with metallic objects, e.g. coins or metal
foil
- inside metallic objects e.g. a metal case
This can affect the functionality of the
SmartKey. SmartKey functions
The SmartKey centrally locks/unlocks:
R the doors
R the tailgate
R the fuel filler flap 74
SmartKeyOpening and closing

0002
000B To lock the vehicle
0003 0004 To open/close the tailgate
0021 000C To unlock the vehicle
The turn signals flash once when unlocking
and three times when locking.
When it is dark, the surround lighting also
comes on if it is activated in the on-board
computer (Y page 227).
You can also set an audible signal to confirm
that the vehicle has been locked. The audible
signal can be activated and deactivated using
the on-board computer (Y page 228).
X To unlock centrally: press the000C
button.
If you do not open the vehicle within
approximately 40 seconds of unlocking:
R the vehicle is locked again.
R the theft deterren tlocking system is armed
again.
X To lock centrally: press the000Bbutton. KEYLESS-GO
General notes Bear in mind that the engine can be started
by any of the vehicle occupants if there is a
KEYLESS-GO key in the vehicle.
Locking/unlocking centrally You can start, lock or unlock the vehicle using
KEYLESS-GO. To do this, you only need carry
the SmartKey with you. You can combine the functions of KEYLESS-GO with those of a
conventional SmartKey. Unlock the vehicle
by using KEYLESS-GO, for instance, and lock
it using the
000Bbutton on the SmartKey.
When locking or unlockin gwith KEYLESS-GO,
the distance between the SmartKey and the
corresponding door handle must not be
greater than 3 ft (1 m).
KEYLESS-GO checks whether a valid
SmartKey is in the vehicle by periodically
establishing a radio connection between the
vehicle and the SmartKey. This happens:
R when the external door handles are
touched
R when starting the engine
R while the vehicle is in motion X
To unlock the vehicle: touch the inner
surface of the door handle.
X To lock the vehicle: touch sensor
surface 0002.
X Convenience closing feature: touch
recessed sensor surface 0003for an
extended period.
Further information on the convenience
closing feature (Y page 88).
If you pull on the handle of the tailgate, only
the cargo compartment of the vehicle is
unlocked. Changing the settings of the locking
system
You can change the settings of the locking
system. This means that only the driver's door SmartKey
75Opening and closing Z

You could therefore be locked out if:
R the vehicle is being pushed.
R the vehicle is being towed.
R the vehicle is on a roller dynamometer. X
To deactivate: press and hold button 0002
for about five seconds until a tone sounds.
X To activate: press and hold button 0003for
about five seconds until a tone sounds.
i If you press one of the two buttons and
do not hear a tone, the relevant setting has
already been selected.
You can also switch the automatic locking
function on and off using the on-board
computer (Y page 228). Unlocking the driver's door
(mechanical key)
If the vehicle can no longer be unlocked with
the SmartKey, use the mechanical key.
If you use the mechanical key to unloc kand
open the driver's door, the anti-thef talarm
system will be triggered ( Ypage 71).
X Take the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey (Y page 76).
X Insert the mechanical key into the lock of
the driver's door as far as it will go. X
Turn the mechanical key counter-clockwise
to position 0004.
The door is unlocked.
X Turn the mechanical key back and remove
it.
X Insert the mechanical key into the
SmartKey. Locking the vehicle (mechanical key)
If the vehicle can no longer be locked with the
SmartKey, use the mechanical key.
X Open the driver's door.
X Close the front-passenger door, the rear
doors and the tailgate.
X Press the locking button (Y page 80).
X Check whether the locking knobs on the
front-passenger door and the rear doors
are still visible. Press down the locking
knobs manually, if necessary ( Ypage 79).
X Close the driver's door.
X Take the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey (Y page 76).
X Insert the mechanical key into the lock of
the driver's door as far as it will go. Doors
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X
Turn the mechanical key clockwise as far
as it will go to position 0004.
X Turn the mechanical key back and remove
it.
X Make sure that the doors and the tailgate
are locked.
X Insert the mechanical key into the
SmartKey.
i If you lock the vehicle as described above,
the fuel filler flap is not locked. The anti-
theft alarm system is not armed. Cargo compartment
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If persons, particularly children are subjected
to prolonged exposure to extreme heat or
cold, there is a risk of injury, possibly even
fatal. Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle. G
WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. If the tailgate
is open when the engine is running,
particularly if the vehicle is moving, exhaust
fumes could enter the passenger
compartment.T here is a risk of poisoning.
Turn off the engine before opening the
tailgate. Never drive with the tailgate open.
! The tailgate swings upwards and to the
rear when opened. Therefore, make sure that there is sufficient clearance above and
behind the tailgate.
i Tailgate opening dimensions
(Y page 373).
You should preferably place luggage or loads
in the cargo compartment. Observe the
loading guidelines (Y page 270).
Do not leave the SmartKey in the cargo
compartment. You could otherwise lock
yourself out.
Vehicles without the EASY-PACK
tailgate: the tailgate can be:
R opened and closed manually from outside
R unlocked from inside with the mechanical
key
For vehicles with the EASY-PACK tailgate
you can:
R open and close the tailgate manually from
outside
R open and close the tailgate automatically
from outside
R open and close the tailgate automatically
from inside
R limit the opening angle of the tailgate
R unlock the tailgate from inside with the
mechanical key Opening/closing from outside
Opening X
Press the 000Cbutton on the SmartKey. 82
Cargo compartmentOpening and closing

X
Pull handle 0002.
X Raise the tailgate.
Vehicles with the EASY-PAC Ktailgate: if
you pull handle 0002and keep it in this position,
you can ope nthe tailgate manually.Ify ou
release the handle, the tailgate opens
automatically.
Closing X
Pull the tailgate down using recess 0002.
X Push the tailgate closed from outside the
vehicle.
X If necessary, lock the vehicle with
the 000B button on the SmartKey
(Y page 74) or with KEYLESS-GO
(Y page 75).
i If a KEYLESS-GO key is detected in the
cargo compartment, the tailgate will not
lock. Opening/closing automatically from
outside
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Parts of the body could become trapped
during automatic closing of the tailgate.
Moreover, people, e.g. children, may be
standing in the closing area or may enter the
closing area during the closing process. There
is a risk of injury.
Make sure that nobody is in the vicinity of the
closing area during the closing process. Use one of the following options to stop the
closing process:
R
press the 0004button on the SmartKey.
R press the remote operating switch on the
driver's door.
R press the closing or locking button on the
tailgate.
R pull the handle on the tailgate. G
WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. If the tailgate
is open when the engine is running,
particularly if the vehicle is moving, exhaust
fumes could enter the passenger
compartment. There is a risk of poisoning.
Turn off the engine before opening the
tailgate. Never drive with the tailgate open.
! The tailgate swings upwards and to the
rear when opened. Therefore, make sure
that there is sufficient clearance above and
behind the tailgate.
i Tailgate opening dimensions
(Y page 373).
Opening You can open the tailgate automatically with
the SmartKey or the handle in the tailgate.
Open or close the tailgate fully using the
automatic door function if you have stopped
the tailgate in an intermediate position.
X
Press and hold the 0004button on the
SmartKey until the tailgate opens.
or
X If the tailgate is unlocked, pull the handle
and let it go again immediately.
i You can also close the tailgate manually
if it is fully opened.
! If you have opened the tailgate
automatically, you should wait a moment
before closing the tailgate manually. Cargo compartment
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Closing
G
WARNING
Parts of the body could become trapped
during automatic closing of the tailgate.
Moreover, people, e.g .children, may be
standing in the closing area or may enter the
closing area during the closing process. There
is a risk of injury.
Make sure that nobody is in the vicinity of the
closing area during the closing process.
Use one of the following options to stop the
closing process:
R press the 0004button on the SmartKey.
R press the remote operating switch on the
driver's door.
R press the closing or locking button on the
tailgate.
R pull the handle on the tailgate.
You can close the tailgate automatically using
the SmartKey, the closing button 2
or the
locking button 3
. Closing and locking button (example: vehicle with
EASY-PACK tailgate and KEYLESS-GO)
X
To close: press closing button 0002on the
tailgate.
or
X Press and hold the 0004button on the
SmartKey until the tailgate closes.
X To close and lock simultaneously:
Press locking button 0003on the tailgate. i
The tailgate can only be opened and
closed with the SmartKey if it is not in the
ignition lock.
If the tailgate touches an object while
closing, the closing procedure is
interrupted and the tailgate reopens.
i If you leave a KEYLESS-GO key in the
cargo compartment, the tailgate will not
lock.
The tailgate is not closed unless a
KEYLESS-GO key is detected. Opening/closing automatically from
inside
G
WARNING
Parts of the body could become trapped
during automatic closing of the tailgate.
Moreover, people, e.g. children, may be
standing in the closing area or may enter the
closing area during the closing process. There
is a risk of injury.
Make sure that nobody is in the vicinity of the
closing area during the closing process.
Use one of the following options to stop the
closing process:
R press the 0004button on the SmartKey.
R press the remote operating switch on the
driver's door.
R press the closing or locking button on the
tailgate.
R pull the handle on the tailgate. G
WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. If the tailgate
is open when the engine is running,
particularly if the vehicle is moving, exhaust
fumes could enter the passenger
compartment. There is a risk of poisoning.
Turn off the engine before opening the
tailgate. Never drive with the tailgate open.
2 For vehicles with the EASY-PACK tailgate only.
3 For vehicles with the EASY-PACK tailgate and KEYLESS-GO only. 84
Cargo compartmentOpening and closing