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

Index
....................................................... 4Introduction
......................................... 22 At
ag lance ........................................... 29 Safety
................................................... 39 Opening and closing
...........................73 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
....95 Lights and windshield wipers
..........109 Climate control
................................. 125 Driving and parking
..........................139 On-board computer and displays
....215 Stowage and features
......................269 Maintenance and care
......................297 Breakdown assistance
.....................311 Wheels and tires
............................... 327 Technical data
................................... 363 Contents
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ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating .................225
Display message ............................ 247
Function/notes ............................. 197
Audio menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 222
Audio system see separate operating instructions
Authorized Centers
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshops
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 242
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 145
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) ..........................145
Automatic headlamp mode ..............111
Automatic transmission Automatic drive program ...............152
Changing gea r............................... 151
DIRECT SELECT leve r..................... 148
Display message ............................ 254
Driving tips .................................... 151
Emergency running mode ..............154
Engaging drive position .................. 150
Engaging neutra l............................ 149
Engaging par kposition
automatically ................................. 149
Engaging revers egear ................... 149
Engaging the par kposition ............ 149
Kickdow n....................................... 151
Overview ........................................ 148
Problem (malfunction) ...................154
Progra mselecto rbutton ................ 151
Pulling away ................................... 143
Shift range s................................... 152
Starting the engine ........................143
Steering wheel paddle shifters ......152
Trailer towing ................................. 151
Transmissio nposition display ........149
Transmission positions ..................150
Automatic transmission
emergency mode ............................... 154 B
Backup lamp Changing bulbs .............................. 120
Display message ............................ 241
Bag hook ............................................ 274
Ball coupling Installing ........................................ 210
Removing ....................................... 213
Storing ........................................... 213
BAS (Brake Assist System) .................65
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .................................................... 65
Battery (SmartKey) Checking .......................................... 77
Important safety notes ....................76
Replacing ......................................... 77
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 316
Display message ............................ 245
Important safety notes ..................314
Jump starting ................................. 318
Blinds
see Roller sunblind
Blin dSpot Assist
Activating/deactivating .................225
Display message ............................ 249
Notes/function .............................. 198
Trailer towing ................................. 200
see Active Blind Spot Assist
BlueTEC
Adding DEF .................................... 158
BlueTEC (DEF) .................................... 369
Brake Assist see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 234
Notes ............................................. 370
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 240
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 64
BAS .................................................. 65
BAS PLUS ........................................ 65
Brake fluid (notes) .........................370
Display message ............................ 232
Driving tips .................................... 164
Important safety notes ..................164 Index
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Maintenanc
e.................................. 165
Parking brake ........................ 161, 165
Warning lamp ................................. 259
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away/tow-starting
Bulbs
see Changing bulbs C
California Important notice for retail
customers and lessees ....................24
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Carpets .......................................... 310
Car wash ........................................ 304
Display ........................................... 308
Exterior lights ................................ 307
Gea rors electo rlever .................... 308
Interior ........................................... 308
Matte finish ................................... 305
Notes ............................................. 303
Paint .............................................. 305
Plastic trim .................................... 308
Power washer ................................ 304
Rea rview camera .......................... 307
Roof lining ...................................... 310
Seat bel t........................................ 309
Seat cover ..................................... 309
Sensors ......................................... 307
Steering wheel ............................... 308
Tai lpipes ....................................... 307
Trim pieces .................................... 309
Washing by hand ........................... 304
Wheels ........................................... 305
Windows ........................................ 306
Wiper blades .................................. 306
Wooden trim .................................. 309
Cargo compartment cover ...............274
Cargo compartment
enlargement ...................................... 272Cargo compartment floor
Opening/closing ............................ 277
Stowag ewell (under) ..................... 277
Cargo net
Attaching ....................................... 276
Important safety information .........275
Cargo tie down rings .........................273
Car wash (care) ................................. 304
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 222
Center console Lowe rsection .................................. 35
Uppe rsection .................................. 34
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 228
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........74
Changing bulbs
Cornering light function .................118
High-beam headlamps ...................118
Important safety notes ..................116
Low-beam headlamps ....................118
Overview of bul btypes .................. 117
Parking lamps ................................ 118
Reversing lamps ............................ 120
Standing lamps (front) ...................118
Turn signals (front) ......................... 119
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes ....................63
Rea rdoors ....................................... 63
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 58
Restraint systems ............................ 58
Specia lseat belt retractor ...............61
Child seat
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 61
Top Tether ....................................... 62
Cigarette lighter ................................ 280
Cleaning Mirro rturn signal ........................... 307
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 308
Climate control
Adjusting the airflow (AIR FLOW) ...132
Automatic climate control (3-zone) 130
Controlling automatically ...............132
Cooling with aird ehumidification..131
Defrosting the windows .................1356
Index

Defrosting the windshield
..............134
Dual-zone automatic climate
control ........................................... 127
Important safety notes ..................126
Indicator lamp ................................ 132
Maximum cooling .......................... 135
Notes on using automatic climate
control ................................... 128, 131
Overview of systems ......................126
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 132
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 136
Rea rcontrol panel ......................... 130
Refrigerant ..................................... 372
Refrigerant filling capacity .............373
Setting the aird istribution.............133
Setting the airflow .........................134
Setting the airv ents...................... 137
Setting the temperature ................133
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 136
Switching on/off ........................... 131
Switching residual hea ton/off ......136
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 135
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 134
Coat hooks ......................................... 276
Cockpit Overview .......................................... 30
see Instrument cluster
Collapsible spare wheel
Inflating ......................................... 360
see Emergency spare wheel
COMAND
see separate operating instructions
Combination switch ..........................112
Compass Calibrating ..................................... 295
Calling up ....................................... 294
Setting ........................................... 294
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 219
Convenience closing feature ..............88
Convenience opening feature ............87Coolan
t(engine)
Checkin gthe level ......................... 302
Display message ............................ 243
Filling capacity ............................... 371
Important safety notes ..................371
Temperature gauge ........................ 216
Warning lamp ................................. 265
Cooling
see Climate control
Cornering light function
Changing bulbs .............................. 118
Display message ............................ 239
Function/notes ............................. 114
Crash-responsive emergency
lighting ............................................... 116
Cruise control Cruise control leve r....................... 170
Deactivating ................................... 171
Display message ............................ 251
Driving system ............................... 169
Function/notes ............................. 169
Important safety notes ..................169
Setting aspeed .............................. 170
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................ .170
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 278
Important safety notes ..................278
Rea rcompartmen t......................... 278
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ...27
Customer Relations Department .......27 D
Dashboard see Instrument cluster
Dashboard lighting
see Instrument cluster lighting
Data
see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 242
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 227
Switching on/off (switch) ..............111
Dealerships
see Qualified specialist workshop
Declarations of conformity ................. 26 Index
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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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Starting the engine with the
SmartKey
....................................... 143
Starting with KEYLESS-GO .............143
Switching off .................................. 160
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 323
Engine, jump starting
see Jump starting (engine)
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ...................147
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 301
Additives ........................................ 370
Checking the oil level ..................... 300
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 301
Display message ............................ 245
Filling capacity ............................... 370
Notes about oil grades ................... 369
Notes on oil level/consumption ....300
Viscosity ........................................ 370
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) Deactivating/activating ...................67
Deactivating/activating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 68
Display message ............................ 232
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 66
Function/notes ......................... 66, 67
Important safety information ...........66
Trailer stabilization ........................... 69
Warning lamp ................................. 261
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ................................................ 66
Exhaus tcheck ................................... 162
Exhaus ttail pipe (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 307
Exterior lighting Setting options .............................. 110
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 103
Dipping (automatic) .......................105
Folding in/ou t(automatically) .......104
Folding in/ou t(electrically) ...........104
Folding in whe nlocking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 230
Out of position (troubleshooting) ...105 Setting
........................................... 104
Storing settings (memory function) 106
Storing the parking position ..........105 F
Fille rcap
see Fuel filler flap
First-aid kit ......................................... 312
Flat tire MOExtended run-fla tsystem ......... 313
Preparing the vehicle .....................312
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormats ........................................... 295
Fog lamps Switching on/off ........................... 111
Folding the rear bench seat
forwards/back .................................. 272
Fording On flooded road s........................... 166
Front fog lamps
Display message ............................ 241
Switching on/off ........................... 111
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 367
Consumption statistics ..................219
Displaying the current
consumption .................................. 220
Displaying the range ......................220
Driving tips .................................... 162
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 367
Important safety notes ..................366
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline .367
Problem (malfunction) ...................157
Quality (diesel )............................... 368
Refueling ........................................ 154
Tank content/reserve fuel .............366
Fuel filler flap
Opening/closing ............................ 155
Fuel filte r(display message) ............246
Fuel level Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 220
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 366
Problem (malfunction) ...................157
see Fuel tank 10
Index

M
M+S tires ............................................ 330
Maintenance see ASSYST PLUS
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instructions) 305
mbrace Call priority .................................... 287
Display message ............................ 234
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
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosi s....................................... 289
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............288
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 76
Locking vehicle ................................ 81
Unlocking the driver's door ..............81
Memory card (audio) .........................222
Memory function ............................... 106
Message memory (on-board
computer) .......................................... 231
Messages see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............223
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 75
MOExtended run-flat system ...........313Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ......................356
Mounting anew wheel ................... 355
Preparing the vehicle .....................353
Raising the vehicle .........................354
Removing awheel .......................... 355
Securing the vehicle against
rolling away ................................... 353
MP3
Operation ....................................... 222
see separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 218
Permanent displa y......................... 227
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .217
Overview .......................................... 33 N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............221
see separate operating instructions
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ........................................ .52
Resetting after being triggered ........53
NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Operation ........................................ .52
Resetting after being triggered ........53
Notes on breaking-in anew vehicle 140 O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) Fault s............................................... 51
Operation ........................................ .47
System self-test ............................... 50
Occupant safety
Childre ninthe vehicle ..................... 58
System overview .............................. 40
OCS
Faults ............................................... 51
Operation ........................................ .47
System self-test ............................... 50
Odometer ........................................... 219 Index
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Bel
tforce limiters ............................ 58
center rear-compartment sea t......... 57
Cleaning ......................................... 309
Correct usage .................................. 55
Emergency Tensioning Devices ....... .58
Fastening ......................................... 56
Important safety guidelines .............54
Releasing ......................................... 57
Safety guidelines ............................. 41
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ......................229
Warning lamp ................................. 257
Warning lamp (function) ................... 57
see Seat belts
Seats
Adjusting (electrically). ....................98
Adjusting lumba rsuppor t.............. 100
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support .......................................... 101
Adjusting the head restraint ............99
Cleaning the cover .........................309
Correct driver's seat position ........... 96
Folding the backres t(rear
compartment) forwards/back .......272
Folding the rear bench seat
forwards/back ............................... 272
Important safety notes ....................97
Seat heating problem ....................101
Storing settings (memory function) 106
Switching sea theating on/off .......101
Sensors (cleaning instructions) .......307
Service menu (on-board computer) .226
Service products Brake fluid ..................................... 370
Coolant (engine) ............................ 371
DEF special additive s..................... 369
Engine oil ....................................... 369
Fuel ................................................ 365
Important safety notes ..................365
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system) .......................................... 372
Washer fluid .................................. .372
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) .........230
On-board computer .......................226
Setting the air distribution ...............133
Setting the airflow ............................134
Side impact air bag .............................45Side marker lamp (display
message)
............................................ 241
Side windows Cleaning ......................................... 306
Convenience closing feature ............88
Convenience opening feature ..........87
Important safety information ...........86
Opening/closing .............................. 87
Problem (malfunction) .....................89
Resetting ......................................... 89
Sliding sunroof
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery .......................77
Changing the programming .............75
Checking the battery .......................77
Convenience closing feature ............88
Convenience opening feature ..........87
Display message ............................ 256
Door central locking/unlocking .......74
Important safety notes ....................74
Loss ................................................. 78
Mechanical key ................................ 76
Positions (ignition lock) .................141
Problem (malfunction) .....................78
Starting the engine ........................143
Snow chains ...................................... 331
Sockets Center console .............................. 280
General notes ................................ 280
Luggage compartment ...................281
Rea rcompartmen t......................... 281
Spare wheel
Storage location ............................ 360
Stowing .......................................... 361
Specialist workshop ............................ 27
Special seat bel tretractor .................. 61
Speed ,controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 220
In the Instrument cluster .................31
Segments ...................................... 217
Selecting the unit of measurement 226
see Instrument cluster 16
Index

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
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Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosis
....................................... 289
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............288
Telephone
Accepting acall............................. 223
Display message ............................ 255
Menu (on-board computer) ............223
Number from the phone book ....... .224
Redialing ........................................ 224
Rejecting/ending acall................. 223
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 216
Outside temperature ..................... .217
Setting (climate control) ................133
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........71
Immobilize r...................................... 71
Time
see separate operating instructions
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) .....336
Checking manually ........................335
Display message ............................ 252
Maximum ....................................... 334
Notes ............................................. 333
Pressure loss warning ....................335
Recommended ............................... 331
see Tire pressure
Tire pressure loss warning
system
Important safety notes ..................335
Restarting ...................................... 336
Tire pressure monitoring system
Checking the tire pressure
electronically ................................. 338
Function/notes ............................. 336
Restarting ...................................... 338
Warning lamp ................................. 268
Warning message .......................... 338
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) .................351
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................349
Bar (definition) ............................... 349
Changing awheel .......................... 352
Characteristics .............................. 349
Checking ........................................ 329
Definition of terms .........................349Direction of rotatio
n...................... 352
Display message ............................ 252
Distributio nofthe vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................352
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) .............................................. .348
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............349
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 350
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 350
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 350
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) .........................350
Important safety notes ..................328
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ......349
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ...........350
Labeling (overview )........................ 345
Load bearing index (definition) ......351
Load index ..................................... 348
Load index (definition) ...................350
M+S tires ....................................... 330
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 350
Maximum load on a tire (definition) 351
Maximum permissible tire
pressure (definition) ....................... 350
Maximum tire loa d......................... 343
Maximum tire load (definition) .......350
MOExtended tires ..........................313
Optional equipment weight
(definition) ..................................... 351
PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition) ..................................... 351
Replacing ....................................... 352
Service life ..................................... 330
Sidewall (definition) .......................351
Speed rating (definition) ................350
Storing ........................................... 352
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 349
Summer tires ................................. 330
Temperature .................................. 345
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 35118
Index