alarm MERCEDES-BENZ GLK-CLASS SUV 2015 Owners Manual

1, 2, 3 ...
4ETSsee ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 1 85
12 V socket
see Sockets
115 V socket ...................................... 285
360° camera
Function/notes ............................. 198
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)Display message ............................ 236
Function/notes ................................ 68
Important safety notes .................... 68
Warning lamp ................................. 262
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 137
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 229
Display message ............................ 252
Function/information .................... 207
Trailer towing ................................. 209
Active Driving Assistance package .. 207
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 230
Display message ............................ 251
Function/information .................... 210
Trailer towing ......................... 206, 212
Active light function ......................... 119
Active Parking Assist
Canceling ....................................... 193
Detecting parking spaces .............. 190
Display message ............................ 252
Exiting a parking space .................. 192
Important safety notes .................. 189
Parking .......................................... 19 1
Towing a trailer .............................. 193
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Function/notes ............................. 120
Switching on/off ................... 120, 121
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 377 Air bag
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 49
Air bags
Display message ............................ 242
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 46
Important safety notes .................... 44
Knee bag .......................................... 47
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indica-
tor lamp ........................................... 4 9
Pelvis air bag ................................... 48
Safety guidelines ............................. 43
Side impact air bag .......................... 47
Window curtain air bag .................... 49
Air filter (display message) .............. 249
AIR FLOW ........................................... 139
Air vents
Glove box ....................................... 144
Important safety notes .................. 144
Rear ............................................... 145
Setting ........................................... 1 44
Setting the center air vents ........... 144
Setting the side air vents ............... 144
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 75
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 75
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) .............................................. .. 75
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Animals in the vehicle ......................... 67
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ashtray ............................................... 283
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 2 29
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 2 28
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........ 305
Hiding a service message .............. 304
Notes ..................................... 304, 305
4Index

Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 305
Service message ............................ 304
Special service requirements ......... 305
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 75
Function ........................................... 75
Switching off the alarm .................... 75
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 229
Display message ............................ 250
Function/notes ............................. 202
Audio menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 2 26
Audio system
see separate operating instructions
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 246
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care) ............... 306
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 153
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 153
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 116
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 159
Automatic drive program ............... 160
Changing gear ............................... 159
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 156
Display message ............................ 257
Driving tips .................................... 159
Emergency running mode .............. 162
Engaging drive position .................. 158
Engaging neutral ............................ 157
Engaging park position automati-
cally .............................................. . 157
Engaging reverse gear ................... 157
Engaging the park position ............ 157
Kickdown ....................................... 159
Manual drive program .................... 160
Overview ........................................ 156
Problem (malfunction) ................... 162 Program selector button ................ 159
Pulling away ................................... 152
Starting the engine ........................ 151
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 160
Trailer towing ................................. 159
Transmission position display ........ 157
Transmission positions .................. 158
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 162
B
Backup lamp
Changing bulbs .............................. 125
Display message ............................ 245
Bag hook ............................................ 278
Ball coupling
Installing ........................................ 21 4
Removing ....................................... 217
Storing ........................................... 2 17
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 69
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) ................................................... . 69
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 81
Important safety notes .................... 81
Replacing ......................................... 8 1
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 321
Display message ............................ 248
Important safety notes .................. 319
Jump starting ................................. 323
Belt
see Seat belts
Belt force limiter
Activation ......................................... 60
Function ........................................... 60
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 229
Display message ............................ 252
Notes/function .............................. 203
Trailer towing ................................. 205
see Active Blind Spot Assist
BlueTEC (DEF) .................................... 376
BlueTEC ®
Adding DEF .................................... 165
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
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Remote fault diagnosis .................. 293
Remote vehicle locking .................. 292
Roadside Assistance button .......... 289
Search & Send ............................... 292
Self-test ......................................... 288
Speed alert .................................... 294
System .......................................... 288
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 295
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 292
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 80
Locking vehicle ................................ 86
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 86
Media Interface
see Separate operating instructions
Memory card (audio) ......................... 226
Memory function ............................... 112
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 2 35
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) ........................................... 80
MOExtended tires .............................. 315
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 359
Mounting a new wheel ................... 358
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 356
Raising the vehicle ......................... 357
Removing a wheel .......................... 358
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 356
MP3
Operation ....................................... 226
see separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 222
Permanent display ......................... 231
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 221
Overview .......................................... 35N
Navigation
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 225
see separate operating instructions
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ......................................... 54
Resetting triggered .......................... 55
NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Operation ......................................... 54
Resetting when triggered ................. 55
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ................................................... .... 148
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Faults .............................................. . 53
Operation ......................................... 49
System self-test ............................... 52
Occupant safety
Air bags ........................................... 44
Children in the vehicle ..................... 61
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 49
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 67
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 54
SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys- tem) ............................................... .. 43
System overview .............................. 42
OCS
Faults ............................................. .. 53
Operation ......................................... 49
System self-test ............................... 52
Odometer ........................................... 223
Off-road system
4MATIC .......................................... 185
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
Assistance menu ........................... 228
Audio menu ................................... 226
Convenience submenu .................. 233
Display messages .......................... 235
Displaying a service message ........ 305
Factory settings submenu ............. 234
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Important safety notes .................. 220
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 230
Lighting submenu .......................... 231
Menu overview .............................. 223
Message memory .......................... 235
Navigation menu ............................ 225
Operation ....................................... 221
Service menu ................................. 230
Settings menu ............................... 230
Standard display ............................ 223
Telephone menu ............................ 227
Trip menu ...................................... 223
Vehicle submenu ........................... 232
Video DVD operation ..................... 227
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 12 5
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 26
Important safety notes .................... 25
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment ........................... 23
Outside temperature display ........... 221
Overhead control panel ...................... 38
Override feature
Rear side windows ........................... 67
P
Paint code number ............................ 372
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 307
Panic alarm .......................................... 42
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Important safety notes .................... 95
Opening/closing .............................. 96
Opening/closing the roller sun-
blind .............................................. ... 97
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 97
Resetting ......................................... 97
Parking ............................................... 168
Important safety notes .................. 168
Parking brake ................................ 169
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 111
Rear view camera .......................... 193
see PARKTRONIC Parking aid
Active Parking Assist ..................... 189
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking assistance
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 237
Notes/function .............................. 169
Parking lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 124
Switching on/off ........................... 118
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 188
Driving system ............................... 186
Function/notes ............................. 186
Important safety notes .................. 186
Problem (malfunction) ................... 189
Range of the sensors ..................... 186
Trailer towing ................................. 188
Warning display ............................. 187
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................ 242
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 53
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp ................................................... ... 49
PASSENGER AIRBAG
Problems (malfunction) .................. 242
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 67
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 3 10
Power washers .................................. 306
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Display message ............................ 238
Operation ......................................... 54
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake
Activating/deactivating ................. 229
Display message ............................ 239
Function/notes ................................ 73
Warning lamp ................................. 270
Program selector button .................. 159
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 75
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Selecting the unit of measure-
ment .............................................. 230
see Instrument cluster
SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys-
tem)
Display message ............................ 239
Introduction ..................................... 43
Warning lamp ................................. 266
Warning lamp (function) ................... 43
Standing lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 124
Display message ............................ 245
Switching on/off ........................... 118
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 151
Steering (display message) .............. 258
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 107
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 106
Button overview ............................... 35
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 221
Cleaning ......................................... 31 1
Important safety notes .................. 106
Paddle shifters ............................... 160
Steering wheel heating .................. 107
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) .............................................. . 112
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ................... 108
Switching on/off ........................... 107
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 160
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 tires ..................................... 334
Sun visor ............................................ 283
Surround lighting (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 2 31
SUV
(Sport Utility Vehicle) ....................... 25 Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off
................................................. 14 3
T
Tachometer ........................................ 220
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 244
Tailgate
Display message ............................ 257
Emergency unlocking ....................... 91
Important safety notes .................... 87
Limiting the opening angle ............... 90
Opening dimensions ...................... 380
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 90
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 88
Opening/closing (from outside) ....... 88
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 33
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 373
Emergency spare wheel ................. 369
Information .................................... 372
Tires/wheels ................................. 360
Trailer loads ................................... 381
Vehicle data ................................... 380
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 291
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 291
Downloading routes ....................... 294
Emergency call .............................. 288
General notes ................................ 287
Geo fencing ................................... 294
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 293
MB info call button ........................ 290
Remote vehicle locking .................. 292
Roadside Assistance button .......... 289
Search & Send ............................... 292
Self-test ......................................... 28 8
Speed alert .................................... 294
System .......................................... 288
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 295
Vehicle Health Check .................... 293
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Useful information..............................42
Panic alarm .......................................... 42
Occupant safety .................................. 42
Children in the vehicle ........................61
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 67
Driving safety systems .......................68
Protection against theft .....................74
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Safety

Useful information
iThis Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional equip- ment 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.
iRead the information on qualified special-
ist workshops ( Y page 27).
Panic alarm
X
To activate: press ! button : for
approximately one second.
A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the alarm system is armed.
X To deactivate: press ! button :
again.
or
X Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
or, on vehicles with KEYLESS

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.
iThe immobilizer is always deactivated
when you start the engine.
In the event that the engine cannot be star-
ted (yet the vehicle's battery is charged),
the system is not operational. 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.
iIf the alarm continues for more than
30 seconds, the mbrace emergency call
system automatically notifies the Cus-
tomer Assistance Center. This is done
either by text message or data connection. The emergency call system sends the mes-sage or data provided that:
R you have subscribed to the mbrace ser-
vice.
R the mbrace service has been activated
properly.
R the necessary mobile phone network is
available.
XTo arm: lock the vehicle with the SmartKey
or KEYLESS-GO.
Indicator lamp : flashes. The alarm sys-
tem is armed after approximately
15 seconds.
X To deactivate: 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 % or & button on the
SmartKey.
The alarm is switched off.
X To stop the alarm using KEYLESS-GO:
grasp the outside door handle. The Smart-
Key must be outside the vehicle.
The alarm is switched off.
or X Press the Start/Stop button on the dash-
board. The SmartKey must be inside the
vehicle.
The alarm is switched off.
Protection against theft75
Safety
Z

XTo deactivate: press the & button on
the SmartKey twice in rapid succession.
The battery check lamp of the SmartKey
( Y page 81) lights up twice briefly and
KEYLESS-GO is deactivated.
X To activate: press any button on the
SmartKey or insert the SmartKey into the
ignition lock.
KEYLESS-GO and all of its associated fea-
tures are available again.
Changing the settings of the locking
system
You can change the settings of the locking
system. This means that only the driver's door
and the fuel filler flap are unlocked when the
vehicle is unlocked. This is useful if you fre-
quently travel on your own.
X To change the setting: press and hold
down the % and & buttons simulta-
neously for approximately six seconds until
the battery check lamp ( Y page 81)
flashes twice.
iIf the setting of the locking system is
changed within the signal range of the vehi- cle, pressing the & or % button:
R locks or
R unlocks the vehicle
The SmartKey now functions as follows:
X To unlock the driver's door: press the
% button once.
X To unlock centrally: press the % but-
ton twice.
X To lock centrally: press the & button.
The KEYLESS-GO function is changed as fol-
lows:
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 sur-
face 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 79).
X To restore the factory settings: press
and hold down the % and & buttons
simultaneously for approximately six sec-
onds 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 75).
X To end the alarm: insert the SmartKey into
the ignition lock.
iWith KEYLESS-GO: remove the Start/
Stop button from the ignition lock before-
hand.
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 : in the direction of
the arrow and at the same time remove
mechanical key ; from the SmartKey.
80SmartKey
Opening and closing

are not secured by the child-proof locks
(Y page 67).
You can open a door from inside the vehicle
even if it has been locked.
Only open the door when the traffic situation permits.
If the vehicle has been locked with the Smart-
Key or with KEYLESS-GO, opening a door from the inside will trigger the anti-theft alarm sys-
tem. Switch off the alarm ( Y page 75).
X
To unlock a front door: pull door han-
dle ;.
Locking knob : pops up.
The door is unlocked and can be opened.
X To open a front door: pull door handle ;.
X To unlock a rear door: pull up locking
knob :.
The door is unlocked and can be opened.
X To open a rear door: pull door handle ;.
Centrally locking and unlocking the
vehicle from the inside
You can centrally lock or unlock the vehicle
from the inside.
You cannot unlock the vehicle centrally from
the inside if the vehicle has been locked with
the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO.
X To unlock: press button :.
X To lock: press button ;.
If the front-passenger door is closed, the
vehicle locks.
Meanwhile, the fuel filler flap will not be
locked or unlocked.
You can open a door from inside the vehicle
even if it has been locked.
Only open the door when the traffic situation permits.
If the vehicle was previously locked with the
SmartKey or with KEYLESS-GO, opening the
vehicle from the inside will activate the anti-
theft alarm system. Switch off the alarm
( Y page 75).
If a locked door is opened from the inside, the
previous unlock status of the vehicle will be
taken into consideration if:
R the vehicle was locked using the locking
button for the central locking, or
R if the vehicle was locked automatically
The vehicle will be fully unlocked if it had pre- viously been fully unlocked. If only the driver's
door had been previously unlocked, only the
door which has been opened from the inside
is unlocked.
If the vehicle has been locked centrally with
the SmartKey or with KEYLESS-GO, it is not
unlocked when the release button for the
central locking is used.
Doors85
Opening and closing
Z