clock MERCEDES-BENZ GLK-Class 2014 X204 Owner's Manual

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 0043
for about five seconds until a tone sounds.
X To activate: press and hold button 0044for
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 232). 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 unlock and
open the driver's door, the anti-theft alarm
system will be triggered ( Ypage 74).
X Take the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey (Y page 78).
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 0047.
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 82).
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 81).
X Close the driver's door.
X Take the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey (Y page 78).
X Insert the mechanical key into the lock of
the driver's door as far as it will go. Doors
83Opening and closing Z

X
Turn the mechanical key clockwise as far
as it will go to position 0047.
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. 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 375).
You should preferably place luggage or loads
in the cargo compartment. Observe the
loading guidelines (Y page 274).
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 Tailgate reversing feature
The tailgate is equipped with an automatic
reversing feature. It reacts if a solid object
obstructs or restricts the tailgate during the
closing procedure. The tailgate opens again
automatically. The automatic reversing
feature is however only an aid and is not a
substitute for your attentiveness when
closing the cargo compartment. G
WARNING
The reversing feature does not react:
R to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small
fingers
R over the last 1/3 in (8 mm) of the closing
movement 84
Cargo compartmentOpening and closing

Activating
X
To open the tailgate: pull the handle on
the tailgate.
X To stop the opening procedure at the
desired position: press the closing button
(Y page 85 )in the tailgate or pull the handle
on the outside of the tailgate again.
X To store the position: press and hold the
closing button in the tailgate until you hear
a short tone.
The opening angle limiter is activated. The
tailgate will now stop in the stored position
when opening.
i To open the tailgate fully, pull the handle
on the outside of the tailgate again after it
has stopped automatically. This does not
delete the stored position.
Deactivating X
Press and hold the closing button
(Y page 85) in the tailgate until you hear
two short tones. Tailgate emergency release
Important safety notes !
The tailgate swings upwards and to the
rear when opened. Therefore, make sure
that there is sufficient clearance above and
behind the tailgate.
If the tailgate can no longer be opened from
outside the vehicle, use the emergency
release on the inside of the tailgate.
i Tailgate opening dimensions
(Y page 375). Opening X
Take the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey (Y page 78).
X Insert mechanical key 0044into the opening
in paneling 0043.
X Turn mechanical key 004490° clockwise.
X Push mechanical key 0044in the direction of
the arrow and open the tailgate.
i When you lock the vehicle (Y page 83),
the cargo compartment is also locked. Side windows
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
While opening the side windows, body parts
could become trapped between the side
window and the door frame as the side
window moves. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that nobody touches the side
window during the opening procedure. If
somebody becomes trapped, release the
switch or pull the switch to close the side
window again. G
WARNING
While opening the side windows, body parts
in the closing area could become trapped.
There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that no body parts are in close
proximity during the closing procedure. If
somebody becomes trapped, release the 88
Side windowsOpening and closing

Halogen headlamps
0043
Low-beam headlamp: H7 55 W
0044 High-beam headlamp/parking lamp/
standing lamp: H15 55 W/15 W
0087 Turn signal lamp: PWY 24 W Vehicles with Bi-Xenon headlamps
0043
Cornering lamp: H7 55 W 0043
Backup lamp: W 16 W Changing the front bulbs
Low-beam headlamps (halogen
headlamps) X
Switch off the lights.
X Open the hood.
X Turn housing cover 0043counter-clockwise
and pull it out.
X At the bulb holder, push the bulb upwards,
disconnect it and pull it out of bulb
holder 0044.
X Insert the new bulb into bulb holder 0044,
push it down and secure it in place.
X Attach housing cover 0043and turn it
clockwise until it engages.
High-beam headlamps, standing/
parking lamps (halogen headlamps) X
Switch off the lights.
X Open the hood.
X Turn housing cover 0043counter-clockwise
and pull it out.
X Turn bulb counter-clockwise and pull it out. 120
Replacing bulbsLights and windshield wipers

X
Insert the new bulb into bulb holder 0044and
turn it clockwise.
X Align housing cover 0043and turn it
clockwise until it engages.
Cornering light function (Bi-Xenon
headlamps) X
Switch off the lights.
X Open the hood.
X Turn housing cover 0043counter-clockwise
and pull it out.
X Push the lever of holder 0044upwards until
holder 0044is released.
X Pull out bulb holder 0044.
X Take the bulb out of bulb holder 0044.
X Insert the new bulb into bulb holder 0044.
X Insert holder 0044from above and press it
until it engages.
X Align housing cover 0043and turn it
clockwise until it engages.
Turn signal X
Switch off the lights.
X Open the hood.
X Turn housing cover 0043counter-clockwise
and pull it out.
X Grip the back of lever extension 0044and pull
it out in a straight line.
X Take the bulb out of lever extension 0044.
X Insert the new bulb into lever
extension 0044. X
Re-insert lever extension 0044downwards
(swelling) with guide rail 0087. Changing the rear bulbs
Opening and closing the side trim
panels You must open the side trim panel in the
cargo compartment before you can change
the bulbs in the tail lamps.
Left-hand side trim panel Replacing bulbs
121Lights and windshield wipers Z

Right-hand side trim panel
X
To open: turn release knob 004390° in the
direction of the arrow and remove side trim
panel 0044.
X To close: insert side trim panel 0044and turn
release knob 004390° in the opposite
direction to the arrow.
Tail lamp X
Switch off the lights.
X Open the cargo compartment.
X Open the side trim panel (Y page 121).X
Pull out connector 0043.
X Turn fender nut 004490° counter-clockwise
and pull out the bulb holder. X
Backup lamp 0043 0043:remove the bulb from
bulb holder.
X Insert the new bulb into the bulb holder.
X Re-install bulb holder.
X Turn fender nut 90° clockwise.
X Insert the connector.
X Close the side trim panel (Y page 121). Windshield wipers
Switching the windshield wipers on/
off
! Do not operate the windshield wipers
when the windshield is dry, as this could
damage the wiper blades. Moreover, dust
that has collected on the windshield can
scratch the glass if wiping takes place when
the windshield is dry.
! If the windshield wipers leave smears on
the windshield after the vehicle has been
washed in an automatic car wash, wax or
other residues may be the reason for this.
Clean the windshield using washer fluid
after washing the vehicle in an automatic
car wash. 122
Windshield wipersLights and windshield wipers

Setting the temperature
Dual-zone automatic climate control Different temperatures can be set for the
driver's and front-passenger sides.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 145).
X To increase/reduce: turn control0043or
0084 clockwise or counter-clockwise
(Y page 129).
Only change the temperature setting in
small increments. Start at 72 ‡ (22 †).
3-zone automatic climate control 9Automatic climate control zones
You can select different temperature settings
for the driver's and front-passenger sides as
well as for the rear compartment.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 145).
X To increase/reduce the temperature in
the front: turn control 0043or0084 clockwise
or counter-clockwise (Y page 132).
Only change the temperature setting in
small increments. Start at 72 ‡ (22 †).
X To increase/reduce the temperature in
the rear compartment using the front
control panel: press the00D6button.
The indicator lamp in the 00D6button goes
out. X
Turn control 0043clockwise or counter-
clockwise (Y page 132).
Only change the temperature setting in
small increments. Start at 72 ‡ (22 †).
X To increase/reduce the temperature in
the rear compartment using the rear
control panel: press the0063or0064
button on the rear control panel.
Only change the temperature setting in
small increments. Start at 72 ‡ (22 †).
i If you leave the vehicle parked for longer
than 30 minutes, the temperature setting
for the rear compartment then switches
back to 72 ‡ (22 †). Setting the air distribution
Air distribution settings Dual-zone climate control: the air distribution
can be set individually for the driver's and
front-passenger sides.
0061
Directs air through the defroster vents
009C Directs air through the center and side
air vents
009B Directs air through the footwell air
vents
009F Directs the airflow through the center
and side air vents as well as the
footwell air vents 10
008F Directs the airflow to the entire vehicle
interior 11
0087 Directs air through the defroster,
center and side air vents 11
0086 Directs air through the defroster and
footwell vents
i Regardless of the air distribution setting,
airflow is always directed through the side
air vents. The side air vents can only be
closed when the controls on the side air
vents are turned downwards.
9 Canada only.
10 Only for USA.
11 Canada only. 136
Operating the climate control systemsClimate control

X
Press the 0058button.
The indicator lamp in the 0064button goes
out. Airflow and air distribution are set to
automatic mode.
or
X Turn temperature control 0043or0084
clockwise or counter-clockwise
(Y page 129), (Y page 132).
or
X Press the 0097or0095 button. MAX COOL maximum cooling
The MAX COOL function is only available in
vehicles for the USA.
MAX COOL is only operational when the
engine is running.
When you activate MAX COOL, climate
control switches to the following functions:
R maximum cooling
R maximum airflow
R air-recirculation mode on
X To activate: press the00C9button.
The indicator lamp in the button lights up.
X To activate: press the00C9button again.
The indicator lamp goes out. The previously
selected settings are restored. Defrosting the windows
Windows fogged up on the inside X
Activate the 005Acooling with air
dehumidification function.
X Activate automatic mode 0058.
X Adjust the side air vents so that the warmed
air is directed to the side windows.
X If the windows continue to fog up, activate
the 0064 "Windshield defrosting" function.
i You should only select this setting until
the windshield is clear again. Windows fogged up on the outside X
Activate the windshield wipers.
X Press the 008Fbutton repeatedly until the
009B or009C symbol appears in the
display.
X Adjust the side air vents so that no air is
directed to the side windows. Rear window defroster
General notes The rear window defroster has a high current
draw. You should therefore switch it off as
soon as the rear window is clear. Otherwise,
the rear window defroster switches off
automatically after several minutes.
If the battery voltage is too low, the rear
window defroster may switch off.
Activating/deactivating
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 145).
X Press the 006Cbutton.
The indicator lamp in the 006Cbutton lights
up or goes out. 138
Operating the climate control systemsClimate control

i
If you activate the residual heat function
at high temperatures, only the ventilation
will be activated. The blower runs at
medium speed.
Activating/deactivating X
Turn the SmartKey to position 0in the
ignition lock (Y page 145) or remove it.
X To activate: press the004Bbutton.
The indicator lamp in the 004Bbutton lights
up.
i If the residual heat function is activated,
the windows may fog up on the inside.
X To deactivate: press the004Bbutton.
The indicator lamp in the 004Bbutton goes
out.
i Residual heat is deactivated
automatically:
R after approximately 30 minutes
R when the ignition is switched on
R if the battery voltage drops Setting the air vents
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Very hot or very cold air can flow from the air
vents. This could result in burns or frostbite in
the immediate vicinity of the air vents. There
is a risk of injury.
Make sure that all vehicle occupants always
maintain a sufficient distance to the air
outlets. If necessary, redirect the airflow to
another area of the vehicle interior.
In order to ensure the direct flow of fresh air
through the air vents into the vehicle interior,
please observe the following notes:
R keep the air inlet between the windshield
and the hood free of blockages, such as ice,
snow or leaves.
R never cover the air vents or air intake grilles
in the vehicle interior. i
For virtually draft-free ventilation, adjust
the sliders of the air vents to the center
position. Setting the center air vents
X
To open the center air vent: turn the
adjuster in one of center air vents 0043
counter-clockwise.
X To close the center air vent: turn the
adjuster in one of center air vents 0043
clockwise until it engages. Setting the side air vents
0043
Side window defroster vent
0044 Side air vent
X To open a side air vent: turn the adjuster
in side air vent 0044counter-clockwise.
X To close a side air vent: turn the adjuster
in side air vent 0044clockwise until it
engages. 140
Setting the air ventsClimate control

Setting the glove box air vent
When automatic climate control is activated,
the glove box can be ventilated, for instance
to cool its contents. The level of airflow
depends on the airflow and air distribution
settings.
! Close the air vent when heating the
vehicle.
At high outside temperatures, open the air
vent and activate the "cooling with air
dehumidification" function. Otherwise,
temperature-sensitive items stored in the
glove box could be damaged. 0043
Air vent thumbwheel
0044 Air vent
X To open/close: turn thumbwheel 0043
clockwise or counter-clockwise. Setting the rear-compartment air
vents
0043
Rear-compartment air vent thumbwheel
0044 Rear-compartment air vent, right
0087 Rear control panel, only with 3-zone
automatic climate control 13
0085 Rear-compartment air vent, left
X To open/close: turn thumbwheel 0043up or
down.
13 Canada only. Setting the air vents
141Climate control Z