warning 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

Direction of rotatio
n...................... 357
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) ..............277
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................276
Important safety notes ..................350
Replacing ....................................... 356
Service life ..................................... 351
Storing ........................................... 357
Tyre size (data) .............................. 357
Tyre tread ...................................... 351
see Flat tyre U
Unladen weight ................................. 372
Unlocking Emergency unlocking .......................84
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 83 V
Vanity mirror (in sun visor) ..............306
Variable SPEEDTRONIC see SPEEDTRONIC
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 27
Data acquisition ............................... 28
Electronics ..................................... 363
Emergency unlocking .......................84
Equipment ....................................... 25
Implied warranty .............................. 28
Individual settings ..........................238
Leaving parked up .........................165
Locking (in an emergency) ...............84
Locking (key) ................................... 76
Lowering ........................................ 337
Pulling away ................................... 149
Raising ........................................... 333
Registration ..................................... 27
Towing away .................................. 342
Tow-starting ................................... 342
Transporting .................................. 345
Unlocking (in an emergency) ...........84
Unlocking (key) ................................ 76
Vehicle data ................................... 372
Vehicle data ....................................... 372
Vehicle dimensions ...........................372Vehicle emergency locking
................84
Vehicle identification number see VIN
Vehicle identification plate ..............364
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 327
Vehicle weights ................................. 372
Video (DVD) ........................................ 234
Video DVD (12-button multifunc-
tion steering wheel) ..........................234
VIN ...................................................... 364 W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 286
Brakes ........................................... 286
Distance warning signal .................294
ESP ®
.............................................. 288
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 289
LIM (cruise control) ........................ 174
LIM (DISTRONIC PLUS) ..................179
LIM (variable SPEEDTRONIC )......... 176
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF ................56
Reserve fuel ................................... 292
Seat belt ........................................ 284
SRS ................................................ 291
Warning triangle ................................ 326
Washer fluid Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) ..............281
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................279
Wheel bolt tightening torque ...........337
Wheel chock ...................................... 333
Wheels Changing/replacing .......................356
Changing a wheel .......................... 332
Checking ........................................ 351
Cleaning ......................................... 319
Fitting a new wheel ........................335
Important safety notes ..................350
Removing a wheel ..........................335
Storing ........................................... 357
Tightening torque ........................... 337
Wheel size/tyre size ......................357 Index
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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.
There is a risk of an accident. 26
Introduction

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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Cockpit
Function Page
:
Automatic transmission:
steering wheel gearshift
paddles
159
;
Combination switch 113
=
Instrument cluster (4-but-
ton steering wheel)
31
Instrument cluster (12-but-
ton steering wheel) 33
?
Horn
A
PARKTRONIC warning dis-
play
188
B
Overhead control panel 39
C
To operate the climate con-
trol system
128 Function Page
D
Ignition lock 147
Start/Stop button 147
E
To adjust the steering
wheel manually
101
F
To adjust the steering
wheel electrically
101
G
Cruise control lever 174
H
Parking brake 165
I
Diagnostics connection 26
J
To open the bonnet 313
K
To release the parking
brake
165
L
Light switch 11130
CockpitAt a glance

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

Centre console
Centre console, upper section
Function Page
:
£
Hazard warning
lamps 114
;
ATA indicator lamp 72
=
4
PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF indicator lamp 56
?
å
ESP® 67
A
Audio system/COMAND
Online; see the separate
operating instructions Function Page
B
c
Seat heating 100
C
¤
ECO start/stop func-
tion 150
D
Ç
Off-road program 215
E
Ã
Downhill Speed Reg-
ulation 213
F
c
PARKTRONIC 188
G
&
Auxiliary heating 137Centre console
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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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