keyless MERCEDES-BENZ GLK-CLASS SUV 2013 Owners Manual

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Adding ........................................... 158
Display message ............................ 246
Filling capacity ............................... 369
Important safety notes
..................369
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 227
Interior lighting .............................. 228
Diagnostics connection ......................26
Diesel .................................................. 368
Digital speedometer .........................220
DIRECT SELECT lever see Automatic transmission
Display (cleaning instructions) ........308
Display messages ASSYST PLUS ................................ 298
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 231
Driving systems ............................. 247
Engine ............................................ 243
General notes ................................ 231
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 231
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 256
Lights ............................................. 239
Safety systems .............................. 232
SmartKey ....................................... 256
Tires ............................................... 252
Vehicle ........................................... 254
Distance display (on-board
computer) .......................................... 224
Distance recorder ............................. 219
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) ....267
DISTRONIC PLUS Activation conditions .....................173
Deactivating ................................... 177
Display message ............................ 250
Displays in the multifunction
display ........................................... 176
Driving tips .................................... 177
Function/notes ............................. 171
Important safety notes .................. 171
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 175
Warning lamp ................................. 267 Doors
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 228
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 80
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 74
Control panel ................................... 37
Display message ............................ 255
Emergency locking ...........................
81
Emergency unlocking .......................81
Important safety notes .................... 79
Opening (from inside) ......................79
Drinking and driving .........................162
Drinks holder see Cup holder
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 152
Display ........................................... 149
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 149
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service .................299
Symmetrical low beam .................. 110
Driving in mountainous terrain
Approach/departure angle ............ 168
Driving lamps
see Daytime running lamps
Driving off-road
see Off-road driving
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 64
BAS (Brake Assist System) ..............65
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) ............................................... 65
Electronic brake force distribution ... 69
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) .................................... 66, 67
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ........................................... 66
Important safety information ........... 64
Overview .......................................... 64
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ............................. 69
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 193
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 2028
Index

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
Exhaust check ................................... 162
Exhaust tail pipe (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 307
Exterior lighting Setting options .............................. 110
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 103
Dipping (automatic) .......................105
Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 104
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 104
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 230
Out of position (troubleshooting) ...105 Setting ...........................................
104
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 106
Storing the parking position ..........105 F
Filler cap see Fuel filler flap


First-aid kit ......................................... 312
Flat tire MOExtended run-flat system ......... 313
Preparing the vehicle .....................312
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormat ............................................. 295
Fog lamps Switching on/off ........................... 111
Folding the rear bench seat
forwards/back .................................. 272
Fording On flooded roads ........................... 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 filter (display message) ............246
Fuel level Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 22010
Index

J
Jack Storage location ............................ 312
Using ............................................. 354
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 318K
KEYLESS-GO Convenience closing feature ............ 88
Display message ............................ 256
Locking ............................................ 75
Start/Stop button .......................... 141
Starting the engine
........................143
Unlocking ......................................... 75
Key positions
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/information

....................200
Lane Tracking package .....................198
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 61
License plate lamp (display
message) ............................................ 241
Light function, active Display message ............................ 242
Lights
Activating/deactivating the
interior lighting delayed switch-off . 228
Active light function .......................113
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 111
Cornering light function .................114
Display message ............................ 239
Driving abroad ............................... 110
Fog lamps ...................................... 111
Hazard warning lamps ................... 113
High beam flasher .......................... 113 High-beam headlamps
...................113
Light switch ................................... 110
Low-beam headlamps ....................111
Parking lamps ................................ 112
Rear fog 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 exterior lighting
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 Lights
Light sensor (display message) .......242
Loading guidelines ............................270
Locking see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 80
Emergency locking ........................... 81
From inside (central locking
button) ............................................. 80
Locking centrally
see Central locking
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

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).Panic alarm
X
To activate: press 0033 button 0043 for
approximately one second.
An alarm sounds and the exterior lighting
flashes.
X To deactivate: press 0033 button 0043
again.
or
X Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
or
X Press the KEYLESS-GO Start/Stop button.
The KEYLESS-GO key must be in the
vehicle. Occupant safety
Overview of occupant safety
In this section, you will learn the most
important facts about the restraint system
components of the vehicle.
The restraint system consists of:
R seat belts
R child restraint systems
R LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat anchors
Additional protection is provided by:
R SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
R NECK-PRO head restraints/NECK-PRO
luxury head restraints
R air bag system components with:
-PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator

lamp
- front-passenger seat with Occupant
Classification System (OCS)
The different air bag systems work
independently of each other. The protective
functions of the system work in conjunction
with each other. Not all air bags are always
deployed in an accident. G
WARNING
Modifications to or work improperly
conducted on restraint system components
or their wiring, as well as tampering with
interconnected electronic systems, can lead
to the restraint systems no

longer functioning
as intended.
Air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices
(ETDs), for example, could deploy
inadvertently or fail to deploy in accidents
although the deceleration threshold for air
bag deployment is exceeded. Therefore,
never modify the restraint systems. Do not
tamper with electronic components or their
software.
i For information on infants and children
traveling with you in the vehicle restraint
systems for infants and children, see
"Children in the vehicle" ( Y page 58).40
Occupant safety
Safety

System self-test
The
00730074 indicator lamp lights up if you:
R turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the
ignition lock
R on vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, press the
Start/Stop button once or twice
When an adult is sitting correctly on the front-
passenger seat and is categorized by the OCS
system as an adult, the 00730074 indicator
lamp lights up and goes off again after
approximately six seconds.
If the passenger seat is not occupied and the
OCS system detects this, the 00730074
indicator lamp remains lit and does not go off. G
WARNING
If the 0073 0074 indicator lamp does not
illuminate, the system is not

functioning. You
must contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center before seating any child on the front
passenger seat.
For further information, see "Problems with
the Occupant Classification System"
(Y page 51). G
WARNING
Never place anything between seat cushion
and child seat (e.g. a

pillow), since it reduces
the effectiveness of the OCS. The underside
and rear side child restraint system must be
placed entirely on the seat cushion and the
backrest of the front-passenger seat
backrest.
If necessary, adjust the tilt of the passenger
seat backrest.
An incorrectly mounted child seat could cause
injuries to the child in case of an accident,
instead of increasing protection for the child.
Follow the manufacturer's instructions for
installation of child restraint systems. 50
Occupant safety
Safety

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 different line
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
00C7 symbol appears in the multifunction
display as long as the HOLD function is
deactivated ( Y page 179).
On vehicles with Parking Guidance, the
00C7 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)
A visual 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
71
Safety Z

i
If the alarm stays on for more than
30 seconds, the mbrace emergency call
system (USA only) or the Tele Aid system
(Canada only) initiates a call to the
Customer Assistance Center
automatically. The Tele Aid system will
initiate the call provided that:
R you have subscribed to the Tele Aid
service.
R the Tele Aid service has been activated
properly.
R the required mobile phone, power
supply
and GPS are available. X
To arm: lock the vehicle with the SmartKey
or KEYLESS-GO.
Indicator lamp 0043 flashes. The alarm
system is armed after approximately
15 seconds.
X To disarm: unlock the vehicle with the
SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO.
X To stop the alarm using the SmartKey:
insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
The alarm is switched off.
or
X Press the 0036

or 0037 button on the
SmartKey.
The alarm is switched off. X
To stop the alarm using KEYLESS-GO:
grasp the outside door handle. The
SmartKey must be outside the vehicle.
The alarm is switched off.
or
X Press the Start/Stop button on the
dashboard. The SmartKey must be inside
the vehicle.
The alarm is switched off.72
Theft deterrent locking system
Safety

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 keyrings
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 flap74
SmartKey
Opening and closing

0043
0037 To lock the vehicle
0044 0054 To open/close the tailgate
0087 0036 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 the 0036
button.
If you do not open the vehicle within
approximately 40 seconds of unlocking:
R the vehicle is locked again.
R the theft deterrent locking

system is armed
again.
X To lock centrally: press the 0037 button.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 0037 button on the SmartKey.
When locking or unlocking
with

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 0043.
X Convenience closing feature: touch
recessed sensor surface 0044 for 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
75
Opening and closing Z

and the fuel filler flap are unlocked when the
vehicle is unlocked. This is useful if you
frequently travel on your own.
X
To change the setting: press and hold
down the 0036 and 0037 buttons
simultaneously for approximately six
seconds until the battery check lamp
(Y page 77) flashes twice.
i If the setting of the locking system is
changed within the signal range of the
vehicle, pressing the
0037
or
0036
button:
R locks or
R unlocks the vehicle
The SmartKey now functions as follows:
X To unlock the driver's door: press the
0036 button once.
X To unlock centrally: press the 0036
button twice.
X To lock centrally: press the 0037 button.
The KEYLESS-GO function is changed as
follows:
X To unlock the driver's door: touch the
inner surface of the door handle on the
driver's door.
X To unlock centrally: touch the inner
surface of the door handle on the front-
passenger door or the rear door.
X To lock centrally: touch the outer sensor
surface on one of the door handles
(Y page 75).
X To restore the factory settings: press
and hold down the 0036

and 0037 buttons
simultaneously for approximately six
seconds until the battery check lamp
flashes twice. Mechanical key
General notes If the vehicle can no longer be locked or
unlocked with the SmartKey
or

the KEYLESS-
GO key, 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 (
Y page 71).
X To end the

alarm: insert the SmartKey into
the ignition lock.
i With KEYLESS-GO: remove the Start/
Stop button from the ignition lock
beforehand.
If

you unlock the vehicle
using the mechanical
key, the fuel filler flap will not be unlocked
automatically.
Removing the mechanical key X
Push release catch 0043 in the direction of
the arrow and at the same time remove
mechanical key 0044 from the SmartKey. SmartKey battery
Important safety notes Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have
the batteries replaced at
a

qualified specialist
workshop. G
WARNING
Batteries contain toxic and corrosive
substances. If batteries
are swallowed,

it can
result in severe health problems. There is a
risk of fatal injury.
Keep batteries out of the reach of children. If
a battery is swallowed, seek medical attention
immediately. 76
SmartKey
Opening and closing