engine MERCEDES-BENZ GLK SUV 2012 User Guide

Side lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 120
Switching on/off ........................... 112
Side windows
Convenience closing ........................90
Convenience opening ......................90
Important safety notes ....................88
Opening/closing .............................. 89
Problem (malfunction) .....................91
resetting .......................................... 91
Sliding sunroof
see Panorama sliding sunroof
Snow chains ...................................... 353
Socket Centre console .............................. 308
Luggage compartment ...................308
Rear compartment .........................308
Sockets
General notes ................................ 307
Spare wheel
Storage location ............................ 328
Storing ........................................... 328
Specialist workshop ............................ 27
Speed, controlling see Cruise control
Speed Limit Assist
Activating/deactivating the warn-
ing function ................................... .236
Displaying ...................................... 236
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) ..............271
Display message in the multifunc-
tion displa y.................................... 203
Important safety notes ..................202
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................239
Digital ............................................ 231
In the instrument cluster (12-but-
ton multifunction steering wheel) ....33
In the instrument cluster (4-but-
ton multifunction steering wheel) ....31
Segments ...................................... 228
Selecting the unit of measure-
ment .............................................. 238
see Instrument cluster SPEEDTRONIC
Deactivating variable .....................177
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) ..............275
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................270
Function/notes ............................. 176
Important safety notes ..................176
LIM indicator lamp .........................176
Permanent ..................................... 178
Selecting ........................................ 176
Variabl e......................................... 176
SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys-
tem)
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) ..............256
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................250
Introduction ..................................... 43
Warning lamp ................................. 291
Warning lamp (function) ................... 43
Starting (engine) ................................ 148
Steering Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) ..............281
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................279
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ...................102
Adjusting (manually). .....................102
Buttons (12-button multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 228
Buttons (4-button multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 225
Cleaning ......................................... 322
Gearshift paddles ........................... 159
Important safety notes ..................101
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 106
Steering wheel gearshift paddles ....159
Stowage areas ................................... 296
Stowage compartments Armrest (under) ............................. 297
Centre console .............................. 297
Cup holder ..................................... 305
Glove compartment .......................297
Important safety information .........296 20
Index

Towing
Important safety notes ..................342
With the rear axle raised ................344
Towing a trailer
Active Blind Spot Assist .................210
Active Lane Keeping Assist .... 207, 213
Active Parking Assist .....................196
Lights display message (12-but-
ton multifunction steering wheel) ..260
Lights display message (4-button
multifunction steering wheel) ........257
Towing away
Fitting the towing eye ....................343
Removing the towing eye ...............344
With both axles on the ground .......344
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............345
Fitting the towing eye ....................343
Important safety notes ..................342
Removing the towing eye ...............344
Trailer coupling
see Towing a trailer
Trailer towing
7-pin connector ............................. 221
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 205
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 321
Coupling up a trailer ......................220
Decoupling a trailer .......................220
Driving tips .................................... 215
ESP ®
................................................ 69
Fitting the ball coupling .................217
Important safety notes ..................215
Mounting dimensions ....................373
Parktroni c...................................... 191
Power supply ................................. 221
Removing the ball coupling ............220
Shift range ..................................... 158
Storing the ball coupling ................220
Trailer loads ................................... 374
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
see Manual transmission
Transmission position display .........156
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ......................156
Transporting the vehicle ..................345Travelling uphill
Brow of hill ..................................... 173
Driving downhill ............................. 173
Maximum gradient-climbing capa-
bility .............................................. .173
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) .323
Trip computer On-board computer (12-button
multifunction steering wheel) ........230
On-board computer (4-button
multifunction steering wheel) ........226
Trip meter
Displaying/resetting (4-button
multifunction steering wheel) ........226
Displaying (12-button multifunc-
tion steering wheel) .......................230
Resetting (12-button multifunc-
tion steering wheel) .......................232
Turn signal
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) ..............261
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................258
see Turn signals
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (front) ...................120
Changing bulbs (rear) ....................121
Switching on/off ........................... 113
TV
Operating (on-board computer) .....234
see Separate operating instructions
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 363
Installation ..................................... 363
Transmission output (maximum) .... 363
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
Tyre pressure
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) ..............277
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................276
Not reached (TIREFIT) ....................331
Pressure loss warning ....................355
Reached (TIREFIT) ..........................331
Recommended ............................... 353
Tyres
Checking ........................................ 351 22
Index

Protection of the environment
General notes
H
Environmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of compre-
hensive environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
which form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in a manner
which takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an environmen-
tally-responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tyre wear depend on
the following factors:
R operating conditions of your vehicle
R your personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
R avoid short trips as these increase fuel con-
sumption.
R make sure that the tyre pressures are
always correct.
R do not carry any unnecessary weight.
R keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel consump-
tion.
R remove roof racks once you no longer need
them.
R a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
R always have service work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
R do not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
R do not warm up the engine with the vehicle
stationary.
R drive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front. R
avoid frequent, sudden acceleration.
R change gear in good time and use each gear
only up to Ôof its maximum engine speed.
R switch off the engine in stationary traffic. Returning an end-of-life vehicle
Mercedes-Benz will take back your
Mercedes-Benz to dispose of it in an environ-
mentally responsible manner, in accordance
the European Union (EU) End of Life Vehicles
Directive.
The End of Life Vehicles Directive applies to
vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of up to
3.5 t, in accordance with national regulations.
For several years, Mercedes-Benz has been
meeting all the legal requirements for a
design which allows for recycling and re-use.
There is a network of return points and dis-
assembly plants which can recycle your vehi-
cle in an environmentally-responsible man-
ner. The methods employed in vehicle and
parts recycling are constantly being devel-
oped and improved. This means that your
Mercedes-Benz will also continue to meet
even the increased recycling quotas in the
future in good time. You can obtain further
information from your national Mercedes-
Benz homepage or your national hotline num-
ber. Vehicle equipment
This Owner's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipment
available for your vehicle at the time of pub-
lication of the Owner's Manual. Country-spe-
cific deviations are possible. Note that your
vehicle may not be fitted with all features
described. This is also the case for systems
and functions relevant to safety. Therefore,
the equipment on your vehicle may differ from
that in the descriptions and illustrations. Introduction
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The original purchase contract documenta-
tion for your vehicle contains a list of all of the
systems in your vehicle.
Contact a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre if
you have any questions about equipment or
operation.
The Owner's Manual and the Service Booklet
are important documents and should be kept
in the vehicle. Operating safety
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
All work on the vehicle and, in particular, work
relevant to safety or on safety-related sys-
tems must be carried out at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop. G
WARNING
Some safety systems only function when the
engine is running. You should therefore never
switch off the engine when driving. Otherwise,
the safety systems of your vehicle may not
function correctly and as a result will no lon-
ger protect you and other persons as inten-
ded. In addition, there is a risk that you may
lose control of your vehicle and thus cause an
accident. G
WARNING
Work carried out incorrectly, or alterations
made to the vehicle, e.g. re-routing of cables
under coverings, could cause the safety sys-
tems of your vehicle to stop working properly.
The safety systems would thus no longer pro-
tect you and other persons as intended. In
addition, there is a risk that you may lose con-
trol of your vehicle and thus cause an acci-
dent.
All work and alterations to the vehicle, e.g.
installations or modifications, should there-
fore be carried out at a qualified specialist
workshop. G
WARNING
If work on electronic equipment and its soft-
ware is carried out incorrectly, this equipment
could stop working. The electronic systems
are networked via interfaces. Tampering with
these electronic systems could cause mal-
functions in systems which have not been
modified. Malfunctions such as these can
seriously jeopardise the vehicle's operating
safety and therefore your own safety.
You should therefore have all work and mod-
ifications to electronic components carried
out at a qualified specialist workshop. Declarations of conformity
Wireless vehicle components The following information applies to all com-
ponents of the vehicle and the COMAND sys-
tem which receive and/or transmit radio
waves:
The components of this vehicle which receive
and/or transmit radio waves are compliant
with the basic requirements and other rele-
vant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. You
can obtain further information from any
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Electromagnetic compatibility
The electromagnetic compatibility of the vehi-
cle components has been checked and certi-
fied according to the currently valid version
of Directive 72/245/EEC or the equivalent
ECE Regulation ECE-R 10.
Diagnostics connection
G
WARNING
If you connect equipment to a diagnostics
connection, it can affect the operation of the
vehicle systems. This could compromise the
operating safety of your vehicle while driving.
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Do not connect any equipment to a diagnos-
tics connection. G
WARNING
Loose equipment or cables hanging from a
device which are connected to a diagnostic
connection could impede pedal clearance.
The equipment or cables could get caught
between the pedals when driving and braking
suddenly. This could impair the function of the
pedals. There is a risk of accident.
Do not attach any equipment or cables in the
driver's footwell.
! If the engine is switched off and equip-
ment on the diagnostics connection is
used, the starter battery may discharge.
The diagnostics connection is only intended
for the connection of diagnostic equipment at
a qualified specialist workshop.
Connecting equipment to the diagnostics
connection can lead to emissions monitoring
information being reset, for example. This
may lead to the vehicle failing to meet the
requirements of the next emissions test dur-
ing the main inspection. Qualified specialist workshop
A qualified specialist workshop has the nec-
essary special skills, tools and qualifications
to correctly carry out any necessary work on
your vehicle. This particularly applies to work
relevant to safety.
Observe the notes in the Service Booklet.
Always have the following work carried out at
a qualified specialist workshop:
R work relevant to safety
R service and maintenance work
R repair work
R modifications, installations and conver-
sions
R work on electronic components
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Vehicle registration
Mercedes-Benz may ask its Service Centres
to carry out technical inspections on certain
vehicles. The quality or safety of the vehicle
is improved as a result of the inspection.
Mercedes-Benz can only inform you about
vehicle checks if it has your registration data.
It is possible that your vehicle has not yet
been registered in your name in the following
cases:
R if your vehicle was not purchased at an
authorised specialist dealer.
R if your vehicle has not yet been examined
at a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
It is advisable to register your vehicle with a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Inform Mercedes-Benz as soon as possible
about any change in address or vehicle own-
ership. Correct use
G
WARNING
Various warning stickers are affixed to your
vehicle. Their purpose is to draw your atten-
tion, and the attention of others, to various
dangers. Therefore, do not remove any warn-
ing stickers unless the sticker clearly states
that you may do so.
If you remove the warning stickers, you or
others could be injured by failing to recognise
certain dangers.
Observe the following information when driv-
ing your vehicle:
R the safety notes in this manual
R the "Technical data" section in this manual
R traffic rules and regulations
R laws and safety standards pertaining to
motor vehicles Introduction
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Warning and indicator lamps
Function Page
:
Diesel engine: preglow 148
;
Reserve fuel 292
=
Coolant 292
?
Seat belts 284
A
Turn signals 113
B
SRS 291
C
Engine diagnostics 291
D
foglamps
112 Function Page
E
ESP
® 288
F
Rear foglamp 112
G
Side lamps 112
H
Dipped-beam headlamps 111
I
Main-beam headlamps 113
J
Brakes 286
K
ABS 28632
Instrument cluster (4-button steering wheel)At a glance

Warning and indicator lamps
Function Page
:
÷
ESP® 288
;
·
Distance warning 294
=
å
ESP®
OFF 288
?
J
Brakes 286
A
#!
Turn signals 113
B
!
ABS 286
C
6
SRS 291
D
;
Engine diagnostics 291
E
ü
Seat belt 284 Function Page
F
%
Diesel engine: pre-
glow 148
G
?
Coolant 292
H
K
Main-beam headlamp 113
I
L
Dipped-beam head-
lamps 111
J
T
Side lamps 112
K
R
Rear foglamp 112
L
N
Front foglamps 112
M
8
Reserve fuel 29234
Instrument cluster (12-button steering wheel)At a glance

from being propelled towards the point
of impact. It can thus reduce the risk of
injury.
In accidents in which an airbag is deployed,
it provides increased protection only if the
seat belt is worn correctly. G
WARNING
If service work is not carried out correctly, the
operating safety of your vehicle may be affec-
ted. This could cause you to lose control of
your vehicle and cause an accident. More-
over, the safety systems may no longer be
able to protect you or others as they are
designed to do.
Always have service work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop. G
WARNING
Modifications to or work performed incor-
rectly on the following parts can result in the
restraint systems not functioning as intended:
R the restraint system, consisting of seat
belts and their anchorage points, belt ten-
sioners, belt force limiters and airbags
R the wiring
R networked electronic systems
Airbags and belt tensioners could fail to
deploy or be triggered in an accident despite
the deceleration force being sufficient to trig-
ger the systems, or could be triggered unin-
tentionally. For this reason, never make any
modifications to the restraint systems.
Therefore, you must not tamper with elec-
tronic components or their software. SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
Introduction SRS consists of:
R
the 6 SRS warning lamp
R airbags
R airbag control unit (with crash sensors) R
belt tensioners
R belt force limiters
SRS reduces the risk of occupants coming
into contact with the vehicle's interior in the
event of an accident. It can also reduce the
forces to which occupants are subjected dur-
ing an accident.
SRS warning lamp SRS functions are checked regularly when
you switch on the ignition and when the
engine is running. Therefore, malfunctions
can be detected in good time.
The
6 SRS warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up when the ignition is switched
on. It goes out no later than a few seconds
after the engine is started. G
WARNING
If SRS is malfunctioning, individual systems
may be triggered unintentionally or might not
be triggered in the event of an accident with
a high rate of vehicle deceleration.
A malfunction has occurred if:
R the 6 SRS warning lamp does not light
up when the ignition is switched on.
R the engine is running and the 6SRS
warning lamp does not go out after a few
seconds.
R the engine is running and the 6SRS
warning lamp lights up again.
In this case, have SRS checked immediately
at a qualified specialist workshop.
Triggering of belt tensioners, belt force
limiters and airbags During the first stage of a collision, the airbag
control unit evaluates important physical
data relating to vehicle deceleration or accel-
eration, such as:
R
duration
R direction
R magnitude Occupant safety
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belt warning lamp lights up for six seconds
after the engine is started. It then goes out if
the driver and the front passenger have fas-
tened their seat belts.
i For more information on the 7seat
belt warning lamp, see "Indicator and warn-
ing lamps in the instrument cluster, seat
belt" (Y page 284).
Rear seat belt status indicator Rear seat belt status indicator (illustrated example:
vehicle with 12-button multifunction steering
wheel)
The rear-compartment seat belt status indi-
cator tells you if the rear passengers have
their seat belts fastened. The rear-compart-
ment seat belt status indicator indicates the
rear seat on which the belt is fastened. In the
example, the passengers on the left and right
rear seats have their seat belts fastened.
The rear-compartment seat belt status indi-
cator appears in the multifunction display for
around 30 seconds if:
R you drive off and reach a speed of approx-
imately 10 km/h.
R the rear passengers fasten or unfasten
their seat belts while the vehicle is in
motion.
R someone gets in or out of the vehicle and
the vehicle drives off again.
You can also cancel the rear seat belt status
indicator immediately (Y page 245).
i The status indicator for the rear-compart-
ment seat belts is only available for certain
countries. Belt tensioners, belt force limiters The front seat belts and the outer seat belts
in the rear are equipped with belt tensioners.
The belt tensioners tighten the seat belts in
an accident, pulling them close against the
body.
Belt tensioners do not correct incorrect seat
positions or incorrectly fastened seat belts.
Belt tensioners do not pull vehicle occupants
back towards the backrest.
If the seat belt is also fitted with a belt force
limiter and this is triggered, the force exerted
by the seat belt on the vehicle occupant is
reduced.
The belt force limiters on the front seats are
synchronised with the front airbags. They
take on a part of the deceleration force,
resulting in the force exerted on the occupant
being distributed over a greater area.
The belt tensioners can only be activated
when:
R the ignition is switched on.
R the restraint systems are operational; see
"SRS warning lamp" (Y page 43).
R the belt tongue is engaged in the buckle on
each of the three-point seat belts in front.
The belt tensioners on the outside seats in the
rear compartment are triggered independ-
ently of the lock status of the seat belts.
The belt tensioners are triggered depending
on the type and severity of an accident:
R in certain situations where the vehicle over-
turns and the system determines that it can
provide additional protection
R if, in the event of a head-on or rear-end col-
lision, the vehicle decelerates or acceler-
ates rapidly in a longitudinal direction dur-
ing the initial stages of the impact
R if, in the event of a side impact, on the side
opposite the impact the vehicle deceler-
ates or accelerates rapidly in a lateral direc-
tion
If the airbags are deployed, you will hear a
bang, and a small amount of powder may also Occupant safety
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X
To activate/deactivate: press button;.
If indicator lamp :is lit, operation of the
rear side windows is disabled. Operation is
only possible using the switches in the driv-
er's door. If indicator lamp :is off, oper-
ation is possible using the switches in the
rear compartment. Driving safety systems
Driving safety systems overview
In this section, you will find information about
the following driving safety systems:
R ABS ( Anti-lock BrakingSystem)
R BAS ( Brake Assist System)
R Adaptive brake lamps
R ESP ®
(Electronic StabilityProgram)
R EBD ( electronic brake force distribution) Important safety notes
If you fail to adapt your driving style or if you
are inattentive, the driving safety systems can
neither reduce the risk of accident nor over-
ride the laws of physics. Driving safety sys-
tems are merely aids designed to assist driv-
ing. You are responsible for the distance to
the vehicle in front, for vehicle speed and for
braking in good time. Always adapt your driv-
ing style to suit the prevailing road and
weather conditions and maintain a safe dis-
tance from the vehicle in front. Drive care-
fully.
i The driving safety systems described only
work as effectively as possible when there
is adequate contact between the tyres and
the road surface. Please pay special atten-
tion to the notes on tyres, recommended
minimum tyre tread depths, etc.
(Y page 350).
In wintry driving conditions, always use
winter tyres (M+S tyres) and, if necessary,
snow chains. Only in this way will the driv- ing safety systems described in this section
work as effectively as possible. ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Important safety notes i
Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Y page 65). G
WARNING
If ABS is faulty, the wheels could lock when
braking. The steerability and braking charac-
teristics may be severely impaired. Addition-
ally, further driving safety systems are deac-
tivated. There is an increased danger of skid-
ding and accidents.
Drive on carefully. Have ABS checked imme-
diately at a qualified specialist workshop.
If ABS is malfunctioning, other systems,
including driving safety systems, will also
become inoperative. Observe the information
on the ABS warning lamp ( Ypage 286) and
any display messages that may appear in the
instrument cluster (Y page 247) or
(Y page 252).
ABS regulates brake pressure in such a way
that the wheels do not lock when you brake.
This allows you to continue steering the vehi-
cle when braking.
ABS works from a speed of about 8 km/h
upwards, regardless of road-surface condi-
tions. ABS works on slippery surfaces, even
when you only brake gently.
The yellow !ABS warning lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up when the ignition
is switched on. It goes out when the engine is
running.
Brakes X
If ABS intervenes: continue to depress the
brake pedal with force until the braking sit-
uation is over.
X To make a full brake application:
depress the brake pedal with full force. Driving safety systems
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