MERCEDES-BENZ GLK-CLASS SUV 2015 Owners Manual

Installing/removing the cargo compart-
ment cover
X To remove: make sure that cargo com-
partment cover : is rolled up.
X Press handle ; on the right underside to
the left.
X Remove cargo compartment cover :.
X To install: attach cargo compartment
cover : to the opening on the left-hand
side.
X Press handle ; to the left.
X Allow cargo compartment cover : to
engage in the appropriate recess.
Cargo net
Important safety notes
GWARNING
On its own, the cargo net cannot secure or
restrain heavy objects, items of luggage and
heavy loads. You could be hit by an unsecured load during sudden changes in direction,
braking or in the event of an accident. There isan increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Always store objects so that they cannot be
flung around. Secure objects, luggage or
loads against slipping or tipping over, e.g. by
using tie downs, even if you are using the
cargo net.
It is important to use a cargo net if you load
the vehicle with small objects above the seat backrests. For safety reasons, always use a
cargo net when transporting loads.
Always replace damaged cargo nets.
Damaged cargo nets can no longer fulfill their
protective function and must be replaced.
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
Preparing the cargo net
The cargo net can be used in two different
positions (behind the B-pillar or the C-pillar).
R The brackets behind B-pillar : are
required for the cargo compartment
enlargement ( Y page 276).
The corresponding cargo tie down rings to
tighten the net are located in the footwell of
the rear bench seat ( Y page 277).
R The brackets behind C

Attaching the cargo net
Cargo net installed behind the C-pillar
XInsert guide rod ; into retainer : in the
direction of the arrow.
X Slide guide rod ; forwards into retainer :
in the direction of the arrow.
Tightening the cargo net
Seat belt reel holder behind the front seats
X Insert belt hook : into cargo tie-down
ring ; in the direction of the arrow.
X Pull tensioning strap = by the loose end in
the direction of the arrow until the cargo
net is tight.
X After driving a short distance, check the
tension of the cargo net and retighten it if
necessary.
Releasing the cargo net
Seat belt reel holder behind the front seats
X Pull belt adjuster : upwards in the direc-
tion of the arrow to reduce the tension on
the tensioning strap.
X Unhook belt hook ; from cargo tie-down
ring =.
Detaching and storing the cargo net
X
Detach guide rod ; from bracket :
( Y page 280).
X Press the red button on the upper and lower
guide rods.
X Fold the cargo net and roll it up.
X Close the two Velcro fasteners on the cargo
net holder.
Coat hooks on the tailgate
:Coat hook
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Stowage well under the cargo com-
partment floor
GWARNING
If you drive when the cargo compartment flooris open, objects could be flung around, thus
striking vehicle occupants. There is a risk of
injury, particularly in the event of sudden
braking or a sudden change in direction.
Always close the cargo compartment floor
before a journey.
X To open: open the tailgate.
X Holding the ribbing, press handle : down-
wards ;.
Handle : folds up.
X Swing the cargo compartment floor
upwards using handle : until it rests
against the cargo compartment cover.
X Release hook = from the bracket on the
underside of the cargo compartment floor.
X Engage hook = into rain trough ?.
iStowage compartments A and B can be
used to stow small, light and flat objects.
! Before you close the tailgate, unhook the
hook from the rain trough and fold the trunk floor down.
X To close: unhook hook = from rain
trough ?.
X Fasten hook = to the bracket on the
underside of the cargo compartment floor.
X Fold the cargo compartment floor down.
X Press the cargo compartment floor down
until it engages.
Roof carrier
Important safety notes
GWARNING
When you load the roof, the center of gravity
of the vehicle rises and the driving character- istics change. If you exceed the maximum roof
load, the driving characteristics, as well as
steering and braking, will be greatly impaired.There is a risk of an accident.
Never exceed the maximum roof load and
adjust your driving style.
! Mercedes-Benz recommends that you
only use roof carriers that have been tested
and approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
This helps to prevent damage to the vehi-
cle.
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Position the load on the roof rack in such a
way that the vehicle will not sustain dam-
age even when it is in motion.
Ensure that, depending on the vehicle's
equipment, you can raise the panorama
roof with power tilt/sliding panel fully and
open the tailgate fully when the roof carrier is installed.
The maximum roof load is 165 lbs (75 kg).
An incorrectly secured roof carrier or roof
load may become detached from the vehicle.
You must therefore ensure that you observe
the roof carrier manufacturer's installation
instructions.
Attaching the roof carrier
X Secure the roof carrier to the roof rails.
X Observe the manufacturer's installation
instructions.
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Cup holder
Important safety notes
! Only use the cup holders for containers of
the right size and which have lids. The
drinks could otherwise spill.
GWARNING
If objects in the passenger compartment are
stowed incorrectly, they can slide or be
thrown around and hit vehicle occupants.
There is a risk of injury, particularly in the
event of sudden braking or a sudden change
in direction.
R Always stow objects so that they cannot be
thrown around in such situations.
R Always make sure that objects do not pro-
trude from stowage spaces, parcel nets or
stowage nets.
R Close the lockable stowage spaces while
driving.
R Stow and secure objects that are heavy,
hard, pointy, sharp-edged, fragile or too
large in the cargo compartment.
Observe the loading guidelines ( Y page 274).
Cup holder in the front-compartment
center console
:Cup holder
Cup holder in the rear seat armrest
! Do not sit on or support your body weight
on the rear seat armrest when it is folded
down, as you could otherwise damage it.
! Close the cup holder before folding the
rear seat armrest up. Otherwise, the cup
holder could be damaged.
X Fold down the rear seat armrest.
X To open: raise the rear seat armrest cover.
X Press release catch :.
Cup holder ; folds out forwards.
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XSwing the rear seat armrest cover back
down, if necessary.
X To close: raise the rear seat armrest cover.
Swing cup holder ; back until it engages.
Sun visors
Overview
GWARNING
If the mirror cover of the vanity mirror is folded up when the vehicle is in motion, you could be
blinded by incident light. There is a risk of an
accident.
Always keep the mirror cover folded down
while driving.
:Mirror light
;Bracket
=Retaining clip, e.g. for a car park ticket
?Vanity mirror
AMirror cover
Vanity mirror in the sun visor
Mirror light : only functions if the sun visor
is clipped into bracket ; and mirror cover A
has been folded up.
Glare from the side
X Fold down the sun visor.
X Pull the sun visor out of retainer ;.
X Swing the sun visor to the side.
XPull or push the sun visor in the direction of
the arrow.
Ashtray
Front ashtray
! The stowage space under the ashtray is
not heat resistant. Before placing lit ciga-
rettes in the ashtray, make sure that the
ashtray is properly engaged. Otherwise, the
stowage space could be damaged.
X To open: slide cover : forwards.
X To remove: open the cover of ashtray =.
X Hold ashtray = at the sides and lift it up ;
and out.
X To re-install: press ashtray = into the
holder until engages.
X Close the lid of ashtray =.
X To close: pull cover : back.
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Rear-compartment ashtray
XTo open: pull cover ; out by its top edge.
X To remove the insert: press release but-
ton = and lift the insert up and out.
X To install the insert: install insert : from
above into the holder and press down into
the holder until it engages.
Cigarette lighter
GWARNING
You can burn yourself if you touch the hot
heating element or the socket of the cigarette lighter.
In addition, flammable materials can ignite if:
R the hot cigarette lighter falls
R a child holds the hot cigarette lighter to
objects, for example
There is a risk of fire and injury.
Always hold the cigarette lighter by the knob.
Always make sure that the cigarette lighter is
out of reach of children. Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
Your attention must always be focused on the traffic conditions. Only use the cigarette
lighter when road and traffic conditions per-
mit.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni-
tion lock ( Y page 149).
X To open: slide cover : forwards.
X Press in cigarette lighter ;.
Cigarette lighter ; will pop out automati-
cally when the heating element is red-hot.
X To close: pull cover : back.
12 V sockets
General notes
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1 in the igni-
tion lock ( Y page 149).
The sockets can be used for accessories with a maximum draw of 180 W (15 A). Accesso-
ries include such items as lamps or chargers
for mobile phones.
If you use the sockets for long periods when
the engine is switched off, the battery may
discharge.
An emergency cut-out ensures that the on-
board voltage does not drop too low. If the on-
board voltage is too low, the power to the
sockets is automatically cut. This ensures
that there is sufficient power to start the
engine.
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Socket in the front-compartment center
console
X To open: slide cover : forwards.
X Lift up the cover of socket ;.
X To close: pull cover : back.
Socket in the rear-compartment center
console
X
Pull cover ; out by its top edge.
X Lift up the cover of socket :.
115 V socket
Important safety notes
GDANGER
When a suitable device is connected, the
115 V power socket will be carrying a high
voltage. You could receive an electric shock if the connector cable or the 115 V power
socket is pulled out of the trim or is damaged
or wet. There is a risk of fatal injury.
R Use only connector cables that are dry and
free of damage.
R When the ignition is off, make sure that the
115 V power socket is dry.
R Have the 115 V power socket checked or
replaced immediately at a qualified speci-
alized workshop if it is damaged or has been
pulled out of the trim.
R Never plug the connector cable into a 115 V
power socket that is damaged or has been pulled out of the trim.
GDANGER
If you reach into the power socket or plug
inappropriate devices into the power socket,
you could receive an electric shock. There is a risk of fatal injury.
Only connect appropriate devices to the
power socket.
! Note that work and repairs on the 115 V
power socket should only be carried out by
qualified specialist personnel.
General notes
115 V power socket : provides an alternat-
ing voltage of 115 V so that small electronic
devices can be connected. These devices,
such as games consoles, chargers and lap-
tops, should not consume more than a maxi-
mum of 150 watts altogether.
Requirements for operation of these devices:
R the electronic device that you connect has
a suitable connector and conforms to
standards specific to the country you are in.
R the plug of the electronic device is plugged
into 115 V power socket :.
R the maximum wattage of the device to be
connected must not exceed 150 watts.
R the on-board power supply is within a per-
missible voltage range.
R the 12 V sockets in the rear compartment
and the cargo compartment are opera-
tional ( Y page 284).
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Using the 115 V power socket
XTo switch on: switch the ignition on.
X Open flap =.
X Insert the plug of the electronic device into
115 V power socket :.
Indicator lamp ; lights up.
X To switch off: remove the connector from
115 V socket :.
Ensure that you do not pull on the cord.
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Problems with the 115 V power socket
ProblemPossible causes/consequences and M Solutions
The warning lamp on
the 115 V power socket
is not lit.The on-board voltage is too low because the battery is too weak.
X Start the engine.
or
X Charge the battery ( Y page 321).
If the indicator lamp still does not light up: X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
The temperature of the DC/AC converter is temporarily too high.
X Remove the electronic device connector from the 115 V socket.
X Let the DC/AC converter cool down.
If the indicator lamp still does not light up after cooling down the
converter: X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
You have connected a small electronic device that has a constant
nominal power of less than 150 W, but a very high switch-on cur -
rent. This device will not work. If you connect such a device, the
115 V power socket will not supply it with power. X Connect a suitable device.
mbrace
General notes
You must have a license agreement to acti-
vate the mbrace service. Make sure that your system is activated and operational. To log in,
press the ï MB Info call button. If any of
the steps mentioned are not carried out, the
system may not be activated.
If you have questions about the activation,
contact one of the following telephone hot-
lines:
R USA: Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1-800-367-6372) or 1-866-990-9007
R Canada: Customer Service at
1-888-923-8367 Shortly after successfully registering with the
service, a user ID and password will be sent to you by post.
USA only: you can use this password to log
onto the mbrace area under "Owners Online"
at http://www.mbusa.com .
The system is available if:
R it has been activated and is operational
R the corresponding mobile phone network is
available for transmitting data to the Cus-
tomer Center
R a service subscription is available
R the starter battery is sufficiently charged
iDetermining the location of the vehicle on
a map is only possible if: R GPS reception is available.
R the vehicle position can be forwarded to
the Customer Assistance Center.
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The mbrace system
To adjust the volume during a call, proceed asfollows:
X Press the W or X button on the mul-
tifunction steering wheel.
or
X Use the volume controller of the audio sys-
tem/COMAND.
The system offers various services, e.g.:
R Automatic and manual emergency call
R Roadside Assistance call
R MB Info call
USA only: you can find information and a
description of all available features under
"Owners Online" at http://www.mbusa.com.
System self-test
After you have switched on the ignition, the
system carries out a self-diagnosis.
A malfunction in the system has been detec-
ted if one of the following occurs:
R The indicator lamp in the SOS button does
not come on during the system self-test.
R The indicator lamp in the F Roadside
Assistance button does not light up during
self-diagnosis of the system.
R The indicator lamp in the ï MB Info call
button does not light up during self-diag-
nosis of the system.
R The indicator lamp in one or more of the
following buttons continues to light up red
after the system self-diagnosis:
- SOS button
- F Roadside Assistance call button
- ï MB Info call button
R After the system self-diagnosis, the
InopZ
erative or Service Not Activated
message appears in the multifunction dis-
play.
If a malfunction is indicated as outlined
above, the system may not operate as expec-
ted. In the event of an emergency, help will
have to be summoned by other means. Have the system checked at the nearest
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or contact
the following service hotlines:
R USA: Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1-800-367-6372) or 1-866-990-9007
R Canada: Customer Service at
1-888-923-8367
Emergency call
Important safety notes
GWARNING
It can be dangerous to remain in the vehicle,
even if you have pressed the SOS button in an emergency if:
R you see smoke inside or outside of the vehi-
cle, e.g. if there is a fire after an accident
R the vehicle is on a dangerous section of
road
R the vehicle is not visible or cannot easily be
seen by other road users, particularly whendark or in poor visibility conditions
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
Leave the vehicle immediately in this or simi-
lar situations as soon as it is safe to do so.
Move to a safe location along with other vehi-
cle occupants. In such situations, secure the
vehicle in accordance with national regula-
tions, e. g. with a warning triangle.
You must have a license agreement to acti-
vate the mbrace service. Make sure that your
system is activated and operational. To reg-
ister, press the ï MB Info call button. If
any of the steps mentioned are not carried
out, the system may not be activated.
If you have questions about the activation,
contact one of the following telephone hot-
lines:
R USA: Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1-800-367-6372) or 1-866-990-9007
R Canada: Customer Service at
1-888-923-8367
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