wheel MERCEDES-BENZ GLK-CLASS SUV 2014 Owners Manual

Index
....................................................... 4Introduction
......................................... 22 At a glance
........................................... 31 Safety
................................................... 41 Opening and closing
...........................75 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
....97 Lights and windshield wipers
..........111 Climate control
................................. 127 Driving and parking
..........................143 On-board computer and displays
....219 Stowage and features
......................273 Maintenance and care
......................299 Breakdown assistance
.....................313 Wheels and tires
............................... 329 Technical data
................................... 365 Contents
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ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating .................229
Display message ............................ 251
Function/notes ............................. 201
Audio menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 226
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 ............................ 246
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 149
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) ..........................149
Automatic headlamp mode ..............113
Automatic transmission Automatic drive program ...............156
Changing gea r............................... 155
DIRECT SELECT lever .....................152
Display message ............................ 258
Driving tips .................................... 155
Emergency running mode ..............158
Engaging drive position .................. 154
Engaging neutral ............................ 153
Engaging park position
automatically ................................. 153
Engaging reverse gear ...................153
Engaging the park position ............153
Kickdown ....................................... 155
Manual drive program ....................156
Overview ........................................ 152
Problem (malfunction) ...................158
Program selector button ................155
Pulling away ................................... 147
Starting the engine ........................147
Steering wheel paddle shifters ......156
Trailer towing ................................. 155
Transmission position displa y........ 153
Transmission positions ..................154
Automatic transmission
emergency mode ............................... 158 B
Backup lamp Changing bulbs .............................. 122
Display message ............................ 245
Bag hook ............................................ 278
Ball coupling Installing ........................................ 214
Removing ....................................... 216
Storing ........................................... 217
BAS (Brake Assist System) .................68
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .................................................... 68
Battery (SmartKey) Checking .......................................... 79
Important safety notes ....................78
Replacing ......................................... 79
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 318
Display message ............................ 249
Important safety notes ..................316
Jump starting ................................. 320
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating .................229
Display message ............................ 253
Notes/function .............................. 202
Trailer towing ................................. 204
see Active Blind Spot Assist
BlueTEC
Adding DEF .................................... 162
BlueTEC (DEF) .................................... 370
Brake Assist see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 238
Notes ............................................. 372
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 244
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 67
BAS .................................................. 68
BAS PLUS ........................................ 68
Brake fluid (notes) .........................372
Display message ............................ 236
Driving tips .................................... 168
Important safety notes ..................168
Maintenance .................................. 169 Index
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Parking brake
........................ 165, 169
Warning lamp ................................. 263
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away/tow-starting
Bulbs
see Replacing bulbs C
California Important notice for retail
customers and lessees ....................24
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Carpets .......................................... 312
Car wash ........................................ 306
Display ........................................... 310
Exterior lights ................................ 309
Gear or selector lever ....................311
Interior ........................................... 310
Matte finish ................................... 308
Notes ............................................. 305
Paint .............................................. 307
Plastic trim .................................... 310
Power washer ................................ 307
Rear view camera .......................... 309
Roof lining ...................................... 312
Seat belt ........................................ 312
Seat cover ..................................... 311
Sensors ......................................... 309
Steering wheel ............................... 311
Tail pipes ....................................... 310
Trim pieces .................................... 311
Washing by hand ........................... 306
Wheels ........................................... 307
Windows ........................................ 308
Wiper blades .................................. 308
Wooden trim .................................. 311
Cargo compartment cover ...............278
Cargo compartment
enlargement ...................................... 276
Cargo compartment floor Opening/closing ............................ 281
Stowage well (under) .....................281Cargo net
Attaching ....................................... 280
Important safety information .........279
Cargo tie down rings .........................277
Car wash (care) ................................. 306
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 226
Center console Lower section .................................. 37
Upper section .................................. 36
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 232
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........76
Changing bulbs
Cornering light function .................121
High-beam headlamps ...................120
Low-beam headlamps ....................120
Parking lamps ................................ 120
Reversing lamps ............................ 122
Standing lamps (front) ...................120
Turn signals (front) ......................... 121
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes ....................66
Rear doors ....................................... 66
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 61
Restraint systems ............................ 61
Special seat belt retractor ...............64
Child seat
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 64
Top Tether ....................................... 65
Cigarette lighter ................................ 284
Cleaning Mirror turn signal ........................... 309
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 310
Climate control
Adjusting the airflow (AIR FLOW) ...135
Automatic climate control (3-zone) 132
Controlling automatically ...............135
Cooling with air dehumidification ..133
Defrosting the windows .................138
Defrosting the windshield ..............137
Dual-zone automatic climate
control ........................................... 129
Important safety notes ..................128
Indicator lamp ................................ 135 6
Index

Maximum cooling
.......................... 138
Notes on using automatic climate
control ........................................... 133
Notes on using dual-zone
automatic climate control ..............130
Overview of systems ......................128
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 135
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 139
Rear control panel .........................132
Refrigerant ..................................... 374
Refrigerant filling capacity .............374
Setting the air distribution .............136
Setting the airflow .........................137
Setting the air vents ......................140
Setting the temperature ................136
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 139
Switching on/off ........................... 133
Switching residual heat on/off ......139
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 138
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 137
Coat hooks ......................................... 280
Cockpit Overview .......................................... 32
see Instrument cluster
Collapsible spare wheel
Inflating ......................................... 362
see Emergency spare wheel
COMAND
see separate operating instructions
Combination switch ..........................114
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 223
Convenience closing feature ..............90
Convenience opening feature ............90
Coolant (engine) Checking the level .........................304
Display message ............................ 247
Filling capacity ............................... 373
Important safety notes ..................372
Temperature gauge ........................ 220
Warning lamp ................................. 269
Cooling
see Climate control Copyright
............................................. 29
Cornering light function Changing bulbs .............................. 121
Display message ............................ 243
Function/notes ............................. 116
Crash-responsive emergency
lighting ............................................... 119
Cruise control Cruise control lever .......................174
Deactivating ................................... 175
Display message ............................ 255
Driving system ............................... 173
Function/notes ............................. 173
Important safety notes ..................173
Setting a speed .............................. 175
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................ .174
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 282
Important safety notes ..................282
Rear compartment .........................282
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 ............................ 246
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 231
Switching on/off (switch) ..............113
Dealerships
see Qualified specialist workshop
Declarations of conformity ................. 26
DEF Adding ........................................... 162
Display message ............................ 250
Filling capacity ............................... 371
Important safety notes ..................370 Index
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Lane Keeping Assist
......................204
Lane Tracking package ..................202
PARKTRONIC ................................. 185
Rear view camera .......................... 192
Driving tips
Automatic transmission .................155
Brakes ........................................... 168
Break-in period .............................. 144
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 182
Downhill gradient ........................... 168
Drinking and driving .......................166
Driving abroad ............................... 112
Driving in winter ............................ .170
Driving on flooded roads ................170
Driving on sand .............................. 172
Driving on wet roads ......................170
Driving over obstacles ...................172
Exhaust check ............................... 166
Fuel ................................................ 166
General .......................................... 166
Hydroplaning ................................. 170
Icy road surfaces ........................... 171
Limited braking efficiency on
salted road s................................... 168
Off-road driving .............................. 172
Off-road fording ............................. 170
Snow chains .................................. 333
Symmetrical low bea m.................. 112
Tire ruts ......................................... 172
Towing a trailer .............................. 212
Traveling uphill ............................... 173
Wet road surface ........................... 168
DVD audio (on-board computer) ......226
DVD video (on-board computer) ......227 E
EASY-ENTRY feature Activating/deactivating .................233
Function/notes ............................. 105
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 106
Function/notes ............................. 105
Switching on/off ........................... 233
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Display message ............................ 237
Function/notes ................................ 72 ECO display
Function/notes ............................. 167
On-board computer .......................224
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start ..................149
Automatic engine switch-off ..........149
Deactivating/activating .................150
General information .......................148
Important safety notes ..................148
Introduction ................................... 148
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 83
Vehicle ............................................. 83
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 362
Important safety notes ..................361
Storage location ............................ 362
Stowing .......................................... 363
Technical data ............................... 364
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function .......................................... .60
Safety guideline s............................. 43
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ............................................ 88
Emissions control
Service and warranty information ....23
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 268
Display message ............................ 247
ECO start/stop function ................148
Engine number ............................... 367
Irregular running ............................ 151
Jump-starting ................................. 320
Starting problems ..........................151
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 147
Starting with KEYLESS-GO .............147
Switching off .................................. 164
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 325
Engine, jump starting
see Jump starting (engine)
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ...................151 Index
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Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 303
Additives ........................................ 372
Checking the oil level ..................... 302
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 303
Display message ............................ 249
Filling capacity ............................... 372
Notes about oil grades ................... 371
Notes on oil level/consumption ....302
Viscosity ........................................ 372
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) Deactivating/activating ...................70
Display message ............................ 236
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 70
Function/notes ......................... 69, 70
Important safety information ...........70
Trailer stabilization ........................... 71
Warning lamp ................................. 265
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ................................................ 70
Exhaust check ................................... 166
Exhaust tail pipe (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 310
Exterior lighting Setting options .............................. 112
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 106
Dipping (automatic) .......................107
Folding in/out (automatically). ......107
Folding in/out (electrically). ..........107
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 234
Out of position (troubleshooting) ...107
Setting ........................................... 107
Storing settings (memory function) 109
Storing the parking position ..........108 F
Filler cap see Fuel filler flap
First-aid kit ......................................... 314 Flat tire
MOExtended run-flat system .........315
Preparing the vehicle .....................314
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormats ........................................... 298
Fog lamps Switching on/off ........................... 113
Folding the rear bench seat
forwards/back .................................. 276
Fording Off-road ......................................... 170
On flooded roads ........................... 170
Front fog lamps
Display message ............................ 245
Switching on/off ........................... 113
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 369
Consumption statistics ..................223
Displaying the current
consumption .................................. 224
Displaying the range ......................224
Driving tips .................................... 166
Fuel gauge ....................................... 33
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 369
Important safety notes ..................368
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline .369
Problem (malfunction) ...................161
Quality (diesel )............................... 370
Refueling ........................................ 158
Tank content/reserve fuel .............368
Fuel filler flap
Opening/closing ............................ 159
Fuel filter (display message) ............250
Fuel level Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 224
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 368
Problem (malfunction) ...................161
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 314
Fuses Allocation chart ............................. 325
Before changing ............................. 325
Dashboard fuse box .......................325
Fuse box in the cargo
compartment ................................. 32610
Index

Emergency call
.............................. 288
General notes ................................ 287
Geo fencing ................................... 295
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............293
MB info call button ........................290
Remote vehicle locking ..................292
Roadside Assistance button ..........290
Search & Send ............................... 292
Self-test ......................................... 288
Speed alert .................................... 294
System .......................................... 288
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 295
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosis ....................................... 293
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............292
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 78
Locking vehicle ................................ 83
Unlocking the driver's door ..............83
Memory card (audio) .........................226
Memory function ............................... 109
Message memory (on-board
computer) .......................................... 235
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) ............227
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 77
MOExtended run-flat system ...........315
Mounting wheels Lowering the vehicle ......................358
Mounting a new wheel ...................357
Preparing the vehicle .....................355
Raising the vehicle .........................356
Removing a wheel ..........................357
Securing the vehicle against
rolling away ................................... 355
MP3
Operation ....................................... 226
see separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 222
Permanent displa y......................... 231Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .221
Overview .......................................... 35 N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............225
see separate operating instructions
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ........................................ .54
Resetting after being triggered ........55
NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Operation ........................................ .54
Resetting after being triggered ........55
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle 144 O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) Faults ............................................... 53
Operation ........................................ .49
System self-test ............................... 52
Occupant safety
Children in the vehicle .....................61
System overview .............................. 42
OCS
Faults ............................................... 53
Operation ........................................ .49
System self-test ............................... 52
Odometer ........................................... 223
Off-road driving Approach/departure angl e............ 376
Checklist after driving off-road ......172
Checklist before driving off-road .... 172
Fording depth ................................ 375
General information .......................172
Important safety notes ..................171
Maximum gradient climbing ability 376
Traveling uphill ............................... 173
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
Assistance menu ........................... 228
Audio menu ................................... 226
Convenience submenu ..................233
Displaying a service message ........300 Index
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Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt .........................58
Adjusting the height ......................... 58
Belt force limiters ............................ 60
center rear-compartment sea t......... 59
Cleaning ......................................... 312
Correct usage .................................. 56
Emergency Tensioning Devices ....... .60
Fastening ......................................... 58
Important safety guidelines .............56
Releasing ......................................... 59
Safety guidelines ............................. 43
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ......................233
Warning lamp ................................. 261
Warning lamp (function) ................... 59
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ...................100
Adjusting lumbar support ..............102
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support .......................................... 103
Adjusting the head restraint ..........101
Cleaning the cover .........................311
Correct driver's seat position ........... 98
Folding the backrest (rear
compartment) forwards/back .......276
Folding the rear bench seat
forwards/back ............................... 276
Important safety notes ....................99
Seat heating problem ....................104
Storing settings (memory function) 109
Switching seat heating on/off .......103
Sensors (cleaning instructions) .......309
Service menu (on-board computer) .230
Service products Brake fluid ..................................... 372
Coolant (engine) ............................ 372
DEF special additives .....................370
Engine oil ....................................... 371
Fuel ................................................ 367
Important safety notes ..................367
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system) .......................................... 374
Washer fluid .................................. .373
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) .........234
On-board computer .......................230Setting the air distribution
...............136
Setting the airflow ............................137
Side impact air bag .............................47
Side marker lamp (display
message) ............................................ 245
Side windows Cleaning ......................................... 308
Convenience closing feature ............90
Convenience opening feature ..........90
Important safety information ...........88
Opening/closing .............................. 89
Problem (malfunction) .....................92
Resetting ......................................... 91
Sliding sunroof
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery .......................79
Changing the programming .............77
Checking the battery .......................79
Convenience closing feature ............90
Convenience opening feature ..........90
Display message ............................ 260
Door central locking/unlocking .......76
Important safety notes ....................76
Loss ................................................. 80
Mechanical key ................................ 78
Positions (ignition lock) .................145
Problem (malfunction) .....................80
Starting the engine ........................147
Snow chains ...................................... 333
Sockets Center console .............................. 284
General notes ................................ 284
Rear compartment .........................285
Spare wheel
Storage location ............................ 362
Stowing .......................................... 363
Specialist workshop ............................ 27
Special seat belt retractor .................. 64
Speed, controlling see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 224
In the Instrument cluster .................33
Segments ...................................... 221
Selecting the unit of measurement 230
see Instrument cluster 16
Index

SRS
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Display message ............................ 239
Introduction ..................................... 43
Warning lamp ................................. 267
Warning lamp (function) ................... 43
Standing lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 120
Display message ............................ 245
Switching on/off ........................... 114
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 146
Steering (display message) ..............259
Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically) ...................105
Adjusting (manually). .....................104
Button overview ............................... 35
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 221
Cleaning ......................................... 311
Important safety notes ..................104
Paddle shifters ............................... 156
Storing settings (memory function) 109
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........156
Stowage areas ................................... 275
Stowage compartments Armrest (under) ............................. 275
Cup holders ................................... 282
Glove box ...................................... .275
Important safety information .........275
Rear ............................................... 276
Stowage net ................................... 276
Stowage net ....................................... 276
Summer opening see Convenience opening feature
Summer tires ..................................... 332
Sun visor ............................................ 282
Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 231
SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle) .......................25
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 139
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............74 T
Tachometer ........................................ 220
Tailgate Display message ............................ 258
Emergency unlocking .......................88
Important safety notes ....................84
Limiting the opening angle ...............87
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 87
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 85
Opening/closing (from outside) .......85
Opening dimensions ......................375
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 244
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 33
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 367
Emergency spare wheel .................364
Information .................................... 366
Tires/wheels ................................. 359
Trailer loads ................................... 376
Vehicle data ................................... 375
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 291
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 291
Downloading routes .......................294
Emergency call .............................. 288
Geo fencing ................................... 295
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............293
MB info call button ........................290
Remote vehicle locking ..................292
Roadside Assistance button ..........290
Search & Send ............................... 292
Self-test ......................................... 288
Speed alert .................................... 294
System .......................................... 288
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 295
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosis ....................................... 293
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............292
Tele Aid
General notes ................................ 287 Index
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Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 227
Display message ............................ 259
Menu (on-board computer) ............227
Number from the phone book ....... .228
Redialing ........................................ 228
Rejecting/ending a call .................227
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 220
Outside temperature ..................... .221
Setting (climate control) ................136
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........74
Immobilizer ...................................... 73
Time
see separate operating instructions
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) .....338
Checking manually ........................337
Display message ............................ 256
Important safety notes ..................338
Maximum ....................................... 336
Notes ............................................. 335
Pressure loss warning ....................337
Recommended ............................... 334
Tire pressure loss warning
system
General notes ................................ 337
Important safety notes ..................337
Restarting ...................................... 338
Tire pressure monitoring system
Checking the tire pressure
electronically ................................. 340
Function/notes ............................. 338
General notes ................................ 338
Important safety notes ..................339
Restarting ...................................... 341
Warning lamp ................................. 272
Warning message .......................... 341
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) .................353
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................351
Bar (definition) ............................... 351
Changing a wheel .......................... 354
Characteristics .............................. 351
Checking ........................................ 331
Definition of terms .........................351Direction of rotatio
n...................... 354
Display message ............................ 256
Distribution of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................354
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) .............................................. .350
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............351
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 352
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 352
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 352
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) .........................352
Important safety notes ..................330
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ......351
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ...........352
Labeling (overview )........................ 347
Load bearing index (definition) ......353
Load index ..................................... 350
Load index (definition) ...................352
M+S tires ....................................... 332
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 352
Maximum load on a tire (definition) 353
Maximum permissible tire
pressure (definition) ....................... 352
Maximum tire loa d......................... 345
Maximum tire load (definition) .......352
MOExtended tires ..........................315
Optional equipment weight
(definition) ..................................... 353
PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition) ..................................... 353
Replacing ....................................... 354
Service life ..................................... 332
Sidewall (definition) .......................353
Speed rating (definition) ................352
Storing ........................................... 355
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 351
Summer tires ................................. 332
Temperature .................................. 347
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 35318
Index