hood open MERCEDES-BENZ GLK-CLASS SUV 2015 Owners Manual

Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 329
Important safety notes .................. 328
G
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory ..................... 298
General notes ................................ 295
Important safety notes .................. 295
Opening/closing the garage door .. 297
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 295
Synchronizing the rolling code ....... 296
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 311
Genuine parts ...................................... 22
Glove box ........................................... 275
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight) (defini-
tion) ................................................... . 353
H
Hazard warning lamps ...................... 119
Head restraints
Adjusting ....................................... 102
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 103
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 103
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 103
Installing/removing (rear) .............. 104
Luxury ............................................ 1 03
see NECK-PRO head restraints/
NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Headlamps
Adding fluid to cleaning system ..... 303
Cleaning system (function) ............ 119
Cleaning system (notes) ................ 379
Fogging up ..................................... 121
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 124
Display message ............................ 245
Switching on/off ........................... 118
Hill start assist .................................. 152
HOLD function
Deactivating ................................... 185 Display message ............................ 250
Function/notes ............................. 184
Hood
Closing ........................................... 30 1
Display message ............................ 257
Important safety notes .................. 300
Opening ......................................... 300
Horn ................................................... ... 32
Hydroplaning ..................................... 173
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 74
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 33
Settings ......................................... 23 0
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 34
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 231
Interior lighting ................................. 121
Automatic control .......................... 122
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 232
Emergency lighting ........................ 122
Manual control ............................... 122
Overview ........................................ 121
Reading lamp ................................. 121
Setting the brightness of the dis-
play/switch (on-board computer) .. 231
J
Jack Storage location ............................ 314
Using ............................................. 357
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 323
K
Key positions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 149
SmartKey ....................................... 149
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing feature ............ 94
Index11

Cockpit
FunctionPage
:Steering wheel paddle
shifters
160
;Combination switch118
=Instrument cluster33
?Horn
APARKTRONIC warning dis-
play
186
BOverhead control panel38
COperates the climate con-
trol systems
132
DIgnition lock149
Start/Stop button149
FunctionPage
EAdjusts the steering wheel
manually
106
FAdjusts the steering wheel
electrically
106
GCruise control lever175
HParking brake169
IDiagnostics connection26
JOpens the hood300
KReleases the parking brake169
LLight switch116
32Cockpit
At a glance

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
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Changing the front bulbs
Low-beam headlamps (halogen head-
lamps)
X Switch off the lights.
X Open the hood.
X Turn housing cover : counter-clockwise
and pull it out.
X At the bulb holder, push the bulb upwards,
disconnect it and pull it out of bulb
holder ;.
X Insert the new bulb into bulb holder ;,
push it down and secure it in place.
X Attach housing cover : and turn it clock-
wise until it engages.
High-beam headlamps, standing
lamps/parking lamps (halogen head-
lamps)
X Switch off the lights.
X Open the hood.
X Turn housing cover : counter-clockwise
and pull it out. X
Turn bulb counter-clockwise and pull it out.
X Insert the new bulb into bulb holder ; and
turn it clockwise.
X Align housing cover : and turn it clock-
wise until it engages.
Cornering light function (Bi-Xenon
headlamps)
X Switch off the lights.
X Open the hood.
X Turn housing cover : counter-clockwise
and pull it out.
X Push the lever of holder ; upwards until
holder ; is released.
X Pull out bulb holder ;.
X Take the bulb out of bulb holder ;.
X Insert the new bulb into bulb holder ;.
X Insert holder ; from above and press it
until it engages.
X Align housing cover : and turn it clock-
wise until it engages.
Turn signal
124Replacing bulbs
Lights and windshield wipers

XSwitch off the lights.
X Open the hood.
X Turn housing cover : counter-clockwise
and pull it out.
X Grip the back of lever extension ; and pull
it out in a straight line.
X Take the bulb out of lever extension ;.
X Insert the new bulb into lever extension ;.
X
Re-insert lever extension ; downwards
(swelling) with guide rail =.
Changing the rear bulbs
Opening and closing the side trim pan-
els
You must open the side trim panel in the
cargo compartment before you can change
the bulbs in the tail lamps.
Left-hand side trim panel
Right-hand side trim panel
X To open: turn release knob : 90° in the
direction of the arrow and remove side trim panel ;.
X To close: insert side trim panel ; and turn
release knob : 90° in the opposite direc-
tion to the arrow.
Tail lamps
X Switch off the lights.
X Open the cargo compartment.
X Open the side trim panel ( Y page 125).
X
Pull out connector :.
X Turn fender nut ; 90° counter-clockwise
and pull out the bulb holder.
Replacing bulbs125
Lights and windshield wipers
Z

Switching the rear window wiper on/
off
Combination switch :
è Switch
2ô Wipes with washer fluid
3I Switches on intermittent wiping
40 Switches off intermittent wiping
5ô Wipes with washer fluid
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the
ignition lock ( Y page 149).
X Turn switch : on the combination switch
to the corresponding position.
When the rear window wiper is switched on,
the icon appears in the instrument cluster.
Replacing the wiper blades
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If the windshield wipers begin to move while
you are changing the wiper blades, you could be trapped by the wiper arm. There is a risk of
injury.
Always switch off the windshield wipers and
ignition before changing the wiper blades.
! Never open the hood/tailgate if a wiper
arm has been folded away from the wind-
shield/rear window.
Never fold a windshield wiper arm without a
wiper blade back onto the windshield/rear window. Hold the windshield wiper arm firmly when
you change the wiper blade. If you release
the wiper arm without a wiper blade and it
falls onto the windshield/rear window, the
windshield/rear window may be damaged
by the force of the impact.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the wiper blades changed at a qualified
specialist workshop.
! To avoid damaging the wiper blades,
make sure that you touch only the wiper
arm of the wiper.
Changing the windshield wiper blades
Removing the wiper blades
X Remove the SmartKey from the ignition
lock or turn it to position 0 (KEYLESS-GO)
( Y page 149).
X Fold the wiper arm away from the wind-
shield until it engages.
XFirmly press release knob : and pull the
wiper blade upwards from the wiper arm in the direction of the arrow.
Installing the wiper blades
X Position the new wiper blade in the retainer
on the wiper arm and slide it into place in
the opposite direction to the arrow.
The wiper blade audibly engages.
X Make sure that the wiper blade is seated
correctly.
X Fold the wiper arm back onto the wind-
shield.
Windshield wipers127
Lights and windshield wipers
Z

Switching on/off
XTurn the key to position 0 in the ignition
lock ( Y page 149) or remove it.
X To activate: press the Ì button.
The indicator lamp in the Ì button lights
up.
iIf the residual heat function is activated,
the windows may fog up on the inside.
X To deactivate: press the Ì button.
The indicator lamp in the Ì button goes
out.
iResidual heat is deactivated automati-
cally:
R after approximately 30 minutes
R when the ignition is switched on
R if the battery voltage drops
Setting the air vents
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Very hot or very cold air can flow from the air
vents. This could result in burns or frostbite in the immediate vicinity of the air vents. There
is a risk of injury.
Make sure that all vehicle occupants always
maintain a sufficient distance to the air out-
lets. If necessary, redirect the airflow to
another area of the vehicle interior.
In order to ensure the direct flow of fresh air
through the air vents into the vehicle interior,
please observe the following notes:
R keep the air inlet between the windshield
and the hood free of blockages, such as ice,
snow or leaves.
R never cover the air vents or air intake grilles
in the vehicle interior.
iFor virtually draft-free ventilation, adjust
the sliders of the air vents to the center
position.
Setting the center air vents
X To open the center air vents: turn the
adjuster in one of center air vents : to the
left.
X To close the center air vents: turn the
adjuster in one of center air vents : to the
right until it engages.
Setting the side air vents
:Side window defroster vent
;Side air vent
X To open a side air vent: turn the adjuster
in the side air vent ; to the left.
X To close a side air vent: turn the adjuster
in the side air vent ; to the right until it
engages.
Setting the glove box air vent
When automatic climate control is activated,
the glove box can be ventilated, for instance
to cool its contents. The level of airflow
144Setting the air vents
Climate control

The engine starts automatically when the
driver wants to pull away again. The ECO
start/stop function thereby helps you to
reduce the fuel consumption and emissions
of your vehicle.
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If the engine is switched off automatically andyou exit the vehicle, the engine is restarted
automatically. The vehicle may begin moving. There is a risk of accident and injury.
If you wish to exit the vehicle, always turn off
the ignition and secure the vehicle against
rolling away.
General notes
If the engine has been switched off automat-
ically by the ECO start/stop function, the ¤ symbol is shown in the multifunction
display.
Every time you switch on the engine using the SmartKey or the Start/Stop button, the ECO
start/stop function is activated.
Automatic engine switch-off
If the vehicle is braked to a standstill in D or N,
the ECO start/stop function switches off the engine automatically.
The ECO start/stop function is operational
when:
R the indicator lamp in the ECO button is lit
green.
R the outside temperature is within the range
that is suitable for the system.
R the engine is at normal operating temper-
ature.
R the set temperature for the vehicle interior
has been reached.
R the battery is sufficiently charged.
R the system detects that the windshield is
not fogged up when the air-conditioning
system is switched on. R
the hood is closed.
R the driver's door is closed and the driver's
seat belt is fastened.
iAll of the vehicle's systems remain active
when the engine is stopped automatically.
iThe HOLD function can also be activated
if the engine has been switched off auto-
matically. It is then not necessary to con-
tinue applying the brakes during the auto-
matic stop phase. When you depress the
accelerator pedal, the engine starts auto-
matically and the braking effect of the
HOLD function is deactivated.
iThe engine can be switched off automat-
ically a maximum of four times (first stop
and three subsequent stops) in succession.
Automatic engine start
The engine starts automatically if:
R you switch off the ECO start/stop function
by pressing the ECO button.
R in transmission position D or N the brake
pedal is released and the HOLD function is not active.
R you depress the accelerator pedal.
R you engage reverse gear R.
R you move the transmission out of position
P.
R you unfasten your seat belt or open the
driver's door.
R the vehicle starts to roll.
R the brake system requires this.
R the temperature in the vehicle interior devi-
ates from the set range.
R the system detects moisture on the wind-
shield when the air-conditioning system is
switched on.
R the battery's condition of charge is too low.
iShifting the transmission to position P
does not start the engine.
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Driving and parking
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Stopping
GWARNING
When leaving the vehicle, even if it is braked
only by DISTRONIC PLUS, it could roll away if:R there is a malfunction in the system or in
the voltage supply.
R DISTRONIC PLUS has been deactivated
with the cruise control lever, e.g. by a vehi-
cle occupant or from outside the vehicle.
R the electrical system in the engine com-
partment, the battery or the fuses have
been tampered with.
R the battery is disconnected.
R the accelerator pedal has been depressed,
e.g. by a vehicle occupant.
There is a risk of an accident.
If you wish to exit the vehicle, always turn off
DISTRONIC PLUS and secure the vehicle
against rolling away.
Deactivating DISTRONIC PLUS ( Y page 182).
If DISTRONIC PLUS detects that the vehicle in front is stopping, it brakes your vehicle until it
is stationary.
Once your vehicle is stationary, it remains
stationary and you do not need to depress the
brake.
iDepending on the specified minimum dis-
tance, your vehicle will come to a standstill
at a sufficient distance behind the vehicle in
front. The specified minimum distance is
set using the control on the cruise control
lever.
When DISTRONIC PLUS is activated, the
transmission is shifted automatically to posi- tion P if:
R the driver's door is open and the driver's
seat belt is unfastened.
R the engine is switched off, unless it is auto-
matically switched off by the ECO start/
stop function.
R the hood is opened.
R a system malfunction occurs.
R the power supply is not sufficient.
Setting a speed
XPress the cruise control lever up : for a
higher speed or down ; for a lower speed.
X To adjust the set speed in 1 mph incre-
ments (1 km/h increments): briefly
press the cruise control lever up : or
down ; to the pressure point.
Every time the cruise control lever is
pressed up : or down ; the last speed
stored is increased or reduced.
X To adjust the set speed in 5 mph incre-
ments (10 km/h increments): briefly
press the cruise control lever up : or
down ; beyond the pressure point.
Every time the cruise control lever is
pressed up : or down ;, the last speed
stored is increased or reduced.
iDISTRONIC PLUS is not deactivated if you
depress the accelerator pedal. If you accel-
erate to overtake, DISTRONIC PLUS
adjusts the vehicle's speed to the last
speed stored after you have finished over-
taking.
Storing the current speed or calling up a
stored speed
X Briefly pull the cruise control lever towards
you ?.
X Remove your foot from the accelerator
pedal.
DISTRONIC PLUS is activated. The first
time it is activated, the current speed is
stored. Otherwise, it sets the vehicle cruise
speed to the previously stored value.
Setting the specified minimum distance
You can set the specified minimum distance
for DISTRONIC PLUS by varying the time span between one and two seconds. With this func-
tion, you can set the minimum distance that
DISTRONIC PLUS keeps to the vehicle in
front, dependent on vehicle speed. You can
see this distance in the multifunction display
( Y page 181).
180Driving systems
Driving and parking

Activating the HOLD function
XMake sure that the activation conditions
are met.
X Depress the brake pedal.
X Quickly depress the brake pedal further
until ë appears in the multifunction dis-
play.
The HOLD function is activated. You can
release the brake pedal.
iIf depressing the brake pedal the first
time does not activate the HOLD function,
wait briefly and then try again.
Deactivating the HOLD function
The HOLD function is deactivated automati-
cally if: R you accelerate and the transmission is in
position D or R.
R the transmission is in position P.
R you depress the brake pedal again with a
certain amount of pressure until ë dis-
appears from the multifunction display.
R you activate DISTRONIC PLUS.
When the HOLD function is activated in vehi-
cles with an automatic transmission, the
transmission is shifted automatically to posi- tion P if:
R the driver's door is open and the driver's
seat belt is unfastened.
R the engine is switched off, unless it is auto-
matically switched off by the ECO start/
stop function.
R the hood is opened.
R a system malfunction occurs.
R the power supply is not sufficient.
The horn will also sound at regular intervals if
the HOLD function is activated and you:
R switch the engine off, open the driver's
door and remove your seat belt.
R open the hood.
The sounding of the horn alerts you to the fact that the vehicle has been parked while the HOLD function is still activated. If you attempt
to lock the vehicle, the tone becomes louder.
The vehicle is not locked until the HOLD func- tion is deactivated.
iIf the engine has been switched off, it
cannot be started again until the HOLD
function has been deactivated.
If there is a malfunction in the system or
power supply while the HOLD function is acti- vated, the
Brake Immediately message is
shown in the multifunction display. Immedi-
ately depress the brake firmly until the warn-
ing message in the multifunction display goes
out.
You can also shift the transmission to position
P . This deactivates the HOLD function.
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel drive)
4MATIC ensures that all four wheels are per-
manently driven. Together with ESP ®
and
ETS, it improves the traction of your vehicle
whenever a drive wheel spins due to insuffi-
cient grip.
If you fail to adapt your driving style, 4MATIC
can neither reduce the risk of accident nor
override the laws of physics. 4MATIC cannot
take account of road, weather and traffic con- ditions. 4MATIC is only an aid. You are
responsible for the distance to the vehicle in
front, for vehicle speed, for braking in good
time and for staying in your lane.
If a drive wheel spins due to insufficient grip:
R Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as
necessary when pulling away.
R Accelerate less when driving.
! Never tow the vehicle with one axle
raised. This may damage the transfer case.
Damage of this sort is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. All
wheels must remain either on the ground or be fully raised. Observe the instructions for
towing the vehicle with all wheels in full
contact with the ground.
Driving systems185
Driving and parking
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