2013 Mercedes-benz GLK Class Owners Manual

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A Daimler Company 2045840400 É2045840400tËÍ Contents Index ....................................................... 4 At a glance ........................................... 29 Introduction ......................................... 22 Safety ................................................... 39 Opening and closing ........................... 73 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .... 95 Lights and windshield wipers .......... 109 Climate control ................................. 125 Driving and parking .......................... 139 On-board computer and displays .... 215 Stowage and features ...................... 269 Maintenance and care ...................... 297 Breakdown assistance ..................... 311 Wheels and tires ............................... 327 Technical data ................................... 363 4 Index 1, 2, 3 ... Air bags 115 V socket ...................................... 281 12 V socket see Sockets 360° camera Function/notes ............................. 193 4ETS see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System) ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 232 Function/notes ................................ 64 Important safety notes .................... 64 Warning lamp ................................. 259 Activating/deactivating cooling with air dehumidification ................. 131 Active Blind Spot Assist Activating/deactivating (on- board computer) ............................ 225 Display message ............................ 249 Function/information .................... 202 Trailer towing ................................. 205 Active Driving Assistance package . 202 Active Lane Keeping Assist Activating/deactivating (on- board computer) ............................ 225 Display message ............................ 248 Function/information .................... 205 Trailer towing ......................... 202, 208 Active light function ......................... 113 Active Parking Assist Canceling ....................................... 188 Detecting parking spaces .............. 185 Display message ............................ 249 Exiting a parking space .................. 187 Important safety notes .................. 184 Parking .......................................... 186 Towing a trailer .............................. 188 Adaptive Highbeam Assist Display message ............................ 243 Function/notes ............................. 114 Switching on/off (on-board computer) ...................................... 227 Additives (engine oil) ........................ 370 Display message ............................ 238 Front air bag (driver, front passenger) ....................................... 44 Important safety notes .................... 42 Knee bag .......................................... 44 PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp .................................. 47 Pelvis air bag ................................... 46 Safety guidelines ............................. 41 Side impact air bag .......................... 45 Window curtain air bag .................... 46 Air-conditioning system see Climate control Air filter (display message) .............. 246 AIR FLOW ........................................... 132 Air vents Glove box ....................................... 137 Important safety notes .................. 137 Rear ............................................... 138 Setting ........................................... 137 Setting the center air vents ........... 137 Setting the side air vents ............... 137 see Climate control Alarm system see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) Anti-lock braking system see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Anti-theft alarm system see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) Approach/departure angle .............. 168 Ashtray ............................................... 279 Assistance menu (on-board computer) .......................................... 224 ASSYST PLUS Displaying a service message ........ 298 Hiding a service message .............. 298 Notes ............................................. 298 Resetting the service interval display ........................................... 298 Service message ............................ 298 Special service requirements ......... 299 ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) Activating/deactivating ................... 71 Function ........................................... 71 Switching off the alarm .................... 71 Index ATTENTION ASSIST Activating/deactivating ................. 225 Display message ............................ 247 Function/notes ............................. 197 Audio menu (on-board computer) .......................................... 222 Audio system see separate operating instructions Authorized Centers see Qualified specialist workshop Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center see Qualified specialist workshop Authorized workshops see Qualified specialist workshop AUTO lights Display message ............................ 242 see Lights Automatic engine start (ECO start/ stop function) .................................... 145 Automatic engine switch-off (ECO start/stop function) .......................... 145 Automatic headlamp mode .............. 111 Automatic transmission Automatic drive program ............... 152 Changing gear ............................... 151 DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 148 Display message ............................ 254 Driving tips .................................... 151 Emergency running mode .............. 154 Engaging drive position .................. 150 Engaging neutral ............................ 149 Engaging park position automatically ................................. 149 Engaging reverse gear ................... 149 Engaging the park position ............ 149 Kickdown ....................................... 151 Overview ........................................ 148 Problem (malfunction) ................... 154 Program selector button ................ 151 Pulling away ................................... 143 Shift ranges ................................... 152 Starting the engine ........................ 143 Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 152 Trailer towing ................................. 151 Transmission position display ........ 149 Transmission positions .................. 150 Automatic transmission emergency mode ............................... 154 Backup lamp Changing bulbs .............................. 120 Display message ............................ 241 Bag hook ............................................ 274 Ball coupling Installing ........................................ 210 Removing ....................................... 213 Storing ........................................... 213 BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 65 BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System PLUS) .................................................... 65 Battery (SmartKey) Checking .......................................... 77 Important safety notes .................... 76 Replacing ......................................... 77 Battery (vehicle) Charging ........................................ 316 Display message ............................ 245 Important safety notes .................. 314 Jump starting ................................. 318 Blinds see Roller sunblind Blind Spot Assist Activating/deactivating ................. 225 Display message ............................ 249 Notes/function .............................. 198 Trailer towing ................................. 200 see Active Blind Spot Assist BlueTEC Adding DEF .................................... 158 BlueTEC (DEF) .................................... 369 Brake Assist see BAS (Brake Assist System) Brake fluid Display message ............................ 234 Notes ............................................. 370 Brake lamps Display message ............................ 240 Brakes ABS .................................................. 64 BAS .................................................. 65 BAS PLUS ........................................ 65 Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 370 Display message ............................ 232 Driving tips .................................... 164 Important safety notes .................. 164 6 Index Maintenance .................................. 165 Parking brake ........................ 161, 165 Warning lamp ................................. 259 Cargo compartment floor Opening/closing ............................ 277 Stowage well (under) ..................... 277 Breakdown Cargo net see Flat tire see Towing away/tow-starting Bulbs see Changing bulbs California Important notice for retail customers and lessees .................... 24 Calling up a malfunction see Display messages Car see Vehicle Care Carpets .......................................... 310 Car wash ........................................ 304 Display ........................................... 308 Exterior lights ................................ 307 Gear or selector lever .................... 308 Interior ........................................... 308 Matte finish ................................... 305 Notes ............................................. 303 Paint .............................................. 305 Plastic trim .................................... 308 Power washer ................................ 304 Rear view camera .......................... 307 Roof lining ...................................... 310 Seat belt ........................................ 309 Seat cover ..................................... 309 Sensors ......................................... 307 Steering wheel ............................... 308 Tail pipes ....................................... 307 Trim pieces .................................... 309 Washing by hand ........................... 304 Wheels ........................................... 305 Windows ........................................ 306 Wiper blades .................................. 306 Wooden trim .................................. 309 Cargo compartment cover ............... 274 Cargo compartment enlargement ...................................... 272 Attaching ....................................... 276 Important safety information ......... 275 Cargo tie down rings ......................... 273 Car wash (care) ................................. 304 CD player/CD changer (on-board computer) .......................................... 222 Center console Lower section .................................. 35 Upper section .................................. 34 Central locking Automatic locking (on-board computer) ...................................... 228 Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........ 74 Changing bulbs Cornering light function ................. 118 High-beam headlamps ................... 118 Important safety notes .................. 116 Low-beam headlamps .................... 118 Overview of bulb types .................. 117 Parking lamps ................................ 118 Reversing lamps ............................ 120 Standing lamps (front) ................... 118 Turn signals (front) ......................... 119 Child-proof locks Important safety notes .................... 63 Rear doors ....................................... 63 Children In the vehicle ................................... 58 Restraint systems ............................ 58 Special seat belt retractor ............... 61 Child seat LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat anchors ............................................ 61 Top Tether ....................................... 62 Cigarette lighter ................................ 280 Cleaning Mirror turn signal ........................... 307 Trailer tow hitch ............................. 308 Climate control Adjusting the airflow (AIR FLOW) ... 132 Automatic climate control (3-zone) 130 Controlling automatically ............... 132 Cooling with air dehumidification . . 131 Defrosting the windows ................. 135 Index Defrosting the windshield .............. 134 Dual-zone automatic climate control ........................................... 127 Important safety notes .................. 126 Indicator lamp ................................ 132 Maximum cooling .......................... 135 Notes on using automatic climate control ................................... 128, 131 Overview of systems ...................... 126 Problems with cooling with air dehumidification ............................ 132 Problem with the rear window defroster ........................................ 136 Rear control panel ......................... 130 Refrigerant ..................................... 372 Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 373 Setting the air distribution ............. 133 Setting the airflow ......................... 134 Setting the air vents ...................... 137 Setting the temperature ................ 133 Switching air-recirculation mode on/off ............................................ 136 Switching on/off ........................... 131 Switching residual heat on/off ...... 136 Switching the rear window defroster on/off ............................ 135 Switching the ZONE function on/ off .................................................. 134 Coat hooks ......................................... 276 Cockpit Overview .......................................... 30 see Instrument cluster Collapsible spare wheel Inflating ......................................... 360 see Emergency spare wheel COMAND see separate operating instructions Combination switch .......................... 112 Compass Calibrating ..................................... 295 Calling up ....................................... 294 Setting ........................................... 294 Consumption statistics (on-board computer) .......................................... 219 Convenience closing feature .............. 88 Convenience opening feature ............ 87 Coolant (engine) Checking the level ......................... 302 Display message ............................ 243 Filling capacity ............................... 371 Important safety notes .................. 371 Temperature gauge ........................ 216 Warning lamp ................................. 265 Cooling see Climate control Cornering light function Changing bulbs .............................. 118 Display message ............................ 239 Function/notes ............................. 114 Crash-responsive emergency lighting ............................................... 116 Cruise control Cruise control lever ....................... 170 Deactivating ................................... 171 Display message ............................ 251 Driving system ............................... 169 Function/notes ............................. 169 Important safety notes .................. 169 Setting a speed .............................. 170 Storing and maintaining current speed ............................................. 170 Cup holder Center console .............................. 278 Important safety notes .................. 278 Rear compartment ......................... 278 Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ... 27 Customer Relations Department ....... 27 Dashboard see Instrument cluster Dashboard lighting see Instrument cluster lighting Data see Technical data Daytime running lamps Display message ............................ 242 Switching on/off (on-board computer) ...................................... 227 Switching on/off (switch) .............. 111 Dealerships see Qualified specialist workshop Declarations of conformity ................. 26 8 Index DEF Doors Adding ........................................... 158 Display message ............................ 246 Filling capacity ............................... 369 Important safety notes .................. 369 Delayed switch-off Exterior lighting (on-board computer) ...................................... 227 Interior lighting .............................. 228 Diagnostics connection ...................... 26 Diesel .................................................. 368 Digital speedometer ......................... 220 DIRECT SELECT lever Automatic locking (on-board computer) ...................................... 228 Automatic locking (switch) ............... 80 Central locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ....................................... 74 Control panel ................................... 37 Display message ............................ 255 Emergency locking ........................... 81 Emergency unlocking ....................... 81 Important safety notes .................... 79 Opening (from inside) ...................... 79 Drinking and driving ......................... 162 see Automatic transmission Drinks holder Display (cleaning instructions) ........ 308 see Cup holder Display messages Drive program ASSYST PLUS ................................ 298 Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 231 Driving systems ............................. 247 Engine ............................................ 243 General notes ................................ 231 Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 231 KEYLESS-GO .................................. 256 Lights ............................................. 239 Safety systems .............................. 232 SmartKey ....................................... 256 Tires ............................................... 252 Vehicle ........................................... 254 Automatic ...................................... 152 Display ........................................... 149 Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 149 Driver's door see Doors Driving abroad Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 299 Symmetrical low beam .................. 110 Driving in mountainous terrain Approach/departure angle ............ 168 Driving lamps see Daytime running lamps Distance display (on-board computer) .......................................... 224 Distance recorder ............................. 219 Driving off-road see Off-road driving Driving safety systems see Odometer see Trip odometer Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 267 DISTRONIC PLUS Activation conditions ..................... 173 Deactivating ................................... 177 Display message ............................ 250 Displays in the multifunction display ........................................... 176 Driving tips .................................... 177 Function/notes ............................. 171 Important safety notes .................. 171 Setting the specified minimum distance ......................................... 175 Warning lamp ................................. 267 ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 64 BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 65 BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System PLUS) ............................................... 65 Electronic brake force distribution ... 69 ESP® (Electronic Stability Program) .................................... 66, 67 ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System) ........................................... 66 Important safety information ........... 64 Overview .......................................... 64 PRE-SAFE® Brake ............................. 69 Driving systems 360°camera .................................. 193 Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 202 Active Driving Assistance package 202 Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 205 Active Parking Assist ..................... 184 ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 197 Blind Spot Assist ............................ 198 Cruise control ................................ 169 Display message ............................ 247 DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 171 HOLD function ............................... 179 Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 200 Lane Tracking package .................. 198 PARKTRONIC ................................. 180 Rear view camera .......................... 188 Driving tips Automatic transmission ................. 151 Brakes ........................................... 164 Break-in period .............................. 140 DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 177 Downhill gradient ........................... 164 Drinking and driving ....................... 162 Driving abroad ............................... 110 Driving in winter ............................. 166 Driving on flooded roads ................ 166 Driving on sand .............................. 168 Driving on wet roads ...................... 166 Driving over obstacles ................... 168 Exhaust check ............................... 162 Fuel ................................................ 162 General .......................................... 162 Hydroplaning ................................. 166 Icy road surfaces ........................... 166 Limited braking efficiency on salted roads ................................... 164 Off-road driving .............................. 167 Snow chains .................................. 331 Symmetrical low beam .................. 110 Tire ruts ......................................... 168 Towing a trailer .............................. 208 Traveling uphill ............................... 168 Wet road surface ........................... 164 DVD audio (on-board computer) ...... 222 DVD video (on-board computer) ...... 223 Index EASY-ENTRY feature Activating/deactivating ................. 229 Function/notes ............................. 102 EASY-EXIT feature Crash-responsive ........................... 103 Function/notes ............................. 102 Switching on/off ........................... 229 EBD (electronic brake force distribution) Display message ............................ 233 Function/notes ................................ 69 ECO display Function/notes ............................. 163 On-board computer ....................... 220 ECO start/stop function Automatic engine start .................. 145 Automatic engine switch-off .......... 145 Deactivating/activating ................. 146 General information ....................... 144 Important safety notes .................. 144 Electronic Stability Program see ESP® (Electronic Stability Program) Emergency release Driver's door .................................... 81 Vehicle ............................................. 81 Emergency spare wheel General notes ................................ 360 Important safety notes .................. 359 Storage location ............................ 360 Stowing .......................................... 361 Technical data ............................... 362 Emergency Tensioning Devices Function ........................................... 58 Safety guidelines ............................. 41 Emergency unlocking Tailgate ............................................ 85 Emissions control Service and warranty information .... 23 Engine Check Engine warning lamp ........... 264 Display message ............................ 243 ECO start/stop function ................ 144 Engine number ............................... 365 Irregular running ............................ 147 Jump-starting ................................. 318 Starting problems .......................... 147 10 Index Starting the engine with the SmartKey ....................................... 143 Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 143 Switching off .................................. 160 Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 323 Engine, jump starting see Jump starting (engine) Engine electronics Problem (malfunction) ................... 147 Engine oil Adding ........................................... 301 Additives ........................................ 370 Checking the oil level ..................... 300 Checking the oil level using the dipstick .......................................... 301 Display message ............................ 245 Filling capacity ............................... 370 Notes about oil grades ................... 369 Notes on oil level/consumption .... 300 Viscosity ........................................ 370 ESP® (Electronic Stability Program) Deactivating/activating ................... 67 Deactivating/activating (AMG vehicles) .......................................... 68 Display message ............................ 232 ETS/4ETS ........................................ 66 Function/notes ......................... 66, 67 Important safety information ........... 66 Trailer stabilization ........................... 69 Warning lamp ................................. 261 ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System) ................................................ 66 Exhaust check ................................... 162 Exhaust tail pipe (cleaning instructions) ...................................... 307 Exterior lighting Setting options .............................. 110 see Lights Exterior mirrors Adjusting ....................................... 103 Dipping (automatic) ....................... 105 Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 104 Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 104 Folding in when locking (on-board computer) ...................................... 230 Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 105 Setting ........................................... 104 Storing settings (memory function) 106 Storing the parking position .......... 105 Filler cap see Fuel filler flap First-aid kit ......................................... 312 Flat tire MOExtended run-flat system ......... 313 Preparing the vehicle ..................... 312 see Emergency spare wheel Floormats ........................................... 295 Fog lamps Switching on/off ........................... 111 Folding the rear bench seat forwards/back .................................. 272 Fording On flooded roads ........................... 166 Front fog lamps Display message ............................ 241 Switching on/off ........................... 111 Fuel Additives ........................................ 367 Consumption statistics .................. 219 Displaying the current consumption .................................. 220 Displaying the range ...................... 220 Driving tips .................................... 162 Fuel gauge ....................................... 31 Grade (gasoline) ............................ 367 Important safety notes .................. 366 Premium-grade unleaded gasoline . 367 Problem (malfunction) ................... 157 Quality (diesel) ............................... 368 Refueling ........................................ 154 Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 366 Fuel filler flap Opening/closing ............................ 155 Fuel filter (display message) ............ 246 Fuel level Calling up the range (on-board computer) ...................................... 220 Fuel tank Capacity ........................................ 366 Problem (malfunction) ................... 157 see Fuel tank Index 11 Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool kit) ...................................................... 312 Fuses Heating see Climate control High-beam headlamps Allocation chart ............................. 323 Before changing ............................. 323 Dashboard fuse box ....................... 323 Fuse box in the cargo compartment ................................. 324 Fuse box in the engine compartment ................................. 324 Important safety notes .................. 323 see Fuses Changing bulbs .............................. 118 Display message ............................ 241 Switching Adaptive Highbeam Assist on/off ................................. 114 Switching on/off ........................... 113 Hill start assist .................................. 144 HOLD function Deactivating ................................... 180 Display message ............................ 247 Function/notes ............................. 179 Hood Garage door opener Clearing the memory ..................... 294 Important safety notes .................. 291 Opening/closing the garage door .. 293 Programming (button in the rear- view mirror) ................................... 291 Gear or selector lever (cleaning guidelines) ......................................... 308 Genuine parts ...................................... 22 Glove box ........................................... 271 GTW (Gross Trailer Weight) (definition) ......................................... 350 Handbrake see Parking brake Hazard warning lamps ...................... 113 Headlamps Adding fluid to cleaning system ..... 303 Cleaning system (function) ............ 113 Cleaning system (notes) ................ 372 Fogging up ..................................... 115 see Automatic headlamp mode Head restraints Adjusting ......................................... 99 Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 99 Adjusting (manually) ........................ 99 Adjusting (rear) ................................ 99 Installing/removing (rear) .............. 100 see NECK-PRO head restraints/ NECK-PRO luxury head restraints Closing ........................................... 300 Display message ............................ 255 Important safety notes .................. 299 Opening ......................................... 300 Hydroplaning ..................................... 166 Ignition lock see Key positions Immobilizer .......................................... 71 Indicator lamps see Warning and indicator lamps Instrument cluster Overview .......................................... 31 Settings ......................................... 226 Warning and indicator lamps ........... 32 Instrument cluster lighting .............. 227 Interior lighting ................................. 115 Automatic control .......................... 116 Delayed switch-off (on-board computer) ...................................... 228 Emergency lighting ........................ 116 Manual control ............................... 116 Overview ........................................ 115 Reading lamp ................................. 115 Setting the brightness of the display/switch (on-board computer) ...................................... 227 12 Index Jack Storage location ............................ 312 Using ............................................. 354 Jump starting (engine) ...................... 318 KEYLESS-GO Convenience closing feature ............ 88 Display message ............................ 256 Locking ............................................ 75 Start/Stop button .......................... 141 Starting the engine ........................ 143 Unlocking ......................................... 75 Key positions KEYLESS-GO .................................. 141 SmartKey ....................................... 141 Kickdown Driving tips .................................... 151 Knee bag .............................................. 44 Lamps Hazard warning lamps ................... 113 High beam flasher .......................... 113 High-beam headlamps ................... 113 Low-beam headlamps .................... 111 Parking lamps ................................ 112 Rear fog lamp ................................ 112 Setting the brightness of the display/switch (on-board computer) ...................................... 227 Standing lamps .............................. 112 Switching Adaptive Highbeam Assist on/off ................................. 227 Switching the daytime running lamps on/off (on-board computer) 227 Switching the daytime running lamps on/off (switch) .................... 111 Switching the exterior lighting delayed switch-off on/off (on- board computer) ............................ 227 Switching the surround lighting on/off (on-board computer) .......... 227 Turn signals ................................... 112 see Changing bulbs see Interior lighting see Lighting see Warning and indicator lamps Lane Keeping Assist Activating/deactivating ................. 225 Display message ............................ 248 Function/information .................... 200 Lane Tracking package ..................... 198 LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat anchors ................................................ 61 License plate lamp (display message) ............................................ 241 Light function, active Display message ............................ 242 Lighting Light sensor (display message) ....... 242 Loading guidelines ............................ 270 Locking see Central locking Locking (doors) Automatic ........................................ 80 Emergency locking ........................... 81 From inside (central locking button) ............................................. 80 Locking centrally see Central locking Locking verification signal (on- board computer) ............................... 228 Light switch ................................... 110 Low-beam headlamps Lights Activating/deactivating the interior lighting delayed switch-off . 228 Active light function ....................... 113 Automatic headlamp mode ............ 111 Cornering light function ................. 114 Display message ............................ 239 Driving abroad ............................... 110 Fog lamps ...................................... 111 Changing bulbs .............................. 118 Display message ............................ 239 Setting for driving abroad (symmetrical) ................................. 110 Switching on/off ........................... 111 Lumbar support Adjusting ....................................... 100 Adjusting the 4-way lumbar support .......................................... 101 Index 13 Mounting wheels M+S tires ............................................ 330 Maintenance see ASSYST PLUS Malfunction message see Display messages Matte finish (cleaning instructions) 305 mbrace Call priority .................................... 287 Display message ............................ 234 Downloading destinations (COMAND) ..................................... 287 Downloading routes ....................... 290 Emergency call .............................. 284 Geo fencing ................................... 290 Important safety notes .................. 283 Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 289 MB info call button ........................ 286 Remote vehicle locking .................. 288 Roadside Assistance button .......... 286 Search & Send ............................... 288 Self-test ......................................... 284 Speed alert .................................... 290 System .......................................... 284 Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 291 Vehicle remote malfunction diagnosis ....................................... 289 Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 288 Mechanical key Function/notes ................................ 76 Locking vehicle ................................ 81 Unlocking the driver's door .............. 81 Memory card (audio) ......................... 222 Memory function ............................... 106 Message memory (on-board computer) .......................................... 231 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) ............ 223 Modifying the programming (SmartKey) ........................................... 75 MOExtended run-flat system ........... 313 Lowering the vehicle ...................... 356 Mounting a new wheel ................... 355 Preparing the vehicle ..................... 353 Raising the vehicle ......................... 354 Removing a wheel .......................... 355 Securing the vehicle against rolling away ................................... 353 MP3 Operation ....................................... 222 see separate operating instructions Multifunction display Function/notes ............................. 218 Permanent display ......................... 227 Multifunction steering wheel Operating the on-board computer . 217 Overview .......................................... 33 Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............ 221 see separate operating instructions NECK-PRO head restraints Operation ......................................... 52 Resetting after being triggered ........ 53 NECK-PRO luxury head restraints Operation ......................................... 52 Resetting after being triggered ........ 53 Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle 140 Occupant Classification System (OCS) Faults ............................................... 51 Operation ......................................... 47 System self-test ............................... 50 Occupant safety Children in the vehicle ..................... 58 System overview .............................. 40 OCS Faults ............................................... 51 Operation ......................................... 47 System self-test ............................... 50 Odometer ........................................... 219 14 Index Off-road driving Checklist after driving off-road ...... 167 Checklist before driving off-road .... 167 General information ....................... 167 Important safety notes .................. 167 Traveling uphill ............................... 168 Oil see Engine oil On-board computer Assistance menu ........................... 224 Audio menu ................................... 222 Convenience submenu .................. 229 Displaying a service message ........ 298 Display messages .......................... 231 Factory settings submenu ............. 230 Important safety notes .................. 216 Instrument cluster submenu .......... 226 Lighting submenu .......................... 227 Menu overview .............................. 219 Message memory .......................... 231 Navigation menu ............................ 221 Operation ....................................... 217 Service menu ................................. 226 Settings menu ............................... 226 Standard display ............................ 219 Telephone menu ............................ 223 Trip menu ...................................... 219 Vehicle submenu ........................... 228 Video DVD operation ..................... 223 Opening and closing the side trim panels ................................................. 119 Operating system see On-board computer Outside temperature display ........... 217 Overhead control panel ...................... 36 Override feature Problem (malfunction) ..................... 92 Resetting ......................................... 92 Panorama sliding sunroof Important safety notes .................... 89 Parking ............................................... 160 Important safety notes .................. 160 Parking brake ................................ 161 Position of exterior mirror, front- passenger side ............................... 105 Rear view camera .......................... 188 see PARKTRONIC Parking aid Active Parking Assist ..................... 184 see Exterior mirrors see PARKTRONIC Parking brake Display message ............................ 233 Notes/function .............................. 161 Parking lamps Changing bulbs .............................. 118 Switching on/off ........................... 112 PARKTRONIC Deactivating/activating ................. 182 Driving system ............................... 180 Function/notes ............................. 180 Important safety notes .................. 180 Problem (malfunction) ................... 184 Range of the sensors ..................... 181 Trailer towing ................................. 183 Warning display ............................. 182 PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF Problems (malfunction) .................. 238 PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp ...................................................... 47 Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) . 308 Power washers .................................. 304 Rear side windows ........................... 63 Power windows Paint code number ............................ 364 Paintwork (cleaning instructions) . . . 305 Panic alarm .......................................... 40 Panorama roof with power tilt/ sliding panel Opening/closing .............................. 91 Opening/closing the roller sunblind ........................................... 92 see Side windows PRE-SAFE® (anticipatory occupant protection) Display message ............................ 234 Operation ......................................... 52 PRE-SAFE® Brake Activating/deactivating ................. 225 Display message ............................ 235 Function/notes ................................ 69 Warning lamp ................................. 267 Index 15 Program selector button .................. 151 Remote control Protection of the environment General notes .................................. 22 Pulling away Garage door opener ....................... 291 Programming (garage door opener) 291 Reporting safety defects .................... 27 Automatic transmission ................. 143 Reserve (fuel tank) Qualified specialist workshop ........... 27 see Fuel Reserve fuel Display message ............................ 245 Warning lamp ................................. 264 see Fuel Residual heat (climate control) ........ 136 Radar sensor system Restraint system Activating/deactivating ................. 229 Display message ............................ 247 see SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Radio Selecting a station ......................... 222 see separate operating instructions Reading lamp ..................................... 115 Rear compartment Reversing feature Panorama sliding sunroof ................ 90 Roller sunblinds ............................... 91 Side windows ................................... 86 Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 24 Setting the airflow ......................... 134 Setting the air vents ...................... 138 Roller blind see Roller sunblind Rear fog lamp Roller sunblind Display message ............................ 241 Switching on/off ........................... 112 Rear view camera Cleaning instructions ..................... 307 Function/notes ............................. 188 Switching on/off ........................... 189 Rear-view mirror Anti-glare (manual) ........................ 103 Dipping (automatic) ....................... 105 Rear window defroster Problem (malfunction) ................... 136 Switching on/off ........................... 135 Rear window wiper Replacing the wiper blade .............. 122 Switching on/off ........................... 121 Refrigerant (air-conditioning system) Important safety notes .................. 372 Refueling Fuel gauge ....................................... 31 Important safety notes .................. 154 Refueling process .......................... 155 see Fuel Opening/closing .............................. 92 Panorama roof with power tilt/ sliding panel ..................................... 91 Roof carrier ........................................ 277 Roof lining and carpets (cleaning guidelines) ......................................... 310 Roof load (maximum) ........................ 373 Route (navigation) see Route guidance (navigation) Route guidance (navigation) ............ 221 Safety Children in the vehicle ..................... 58 Child restraint systems .................... 58 Occupant Classification System (OCS) ............................................... 47 Overview of occupant safety systems ........................................... 40 Safety system see Driving safety systems Seat belts Adjusting the driver's and front- passenger seat belt ......................... 56 Adjusting the height ......................... 56 16 Index Belt force limiters ............................ 58 center rear-compartment seat ......... 57 Cleaning ......................................... 309 Correct usage .................................. 55 Emergency Tensioning Devices ........ 58 Fastening ......................................... 56 Important safety guidelines ............. 54 Releasing ......................................... 57 Safety guidelines ............................. 41 Switching belt adjustment on/off (on-board computer) ...................... 229 Warning lamp ................................. 257 Warning lamp (function) ................... 57 see Seat belts Seats Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 98 Adjusting lumbar support .............. 100 Adjusting the 4-way lumbar support .......................................... 101 Adjusting the head restraint ............ 99 Cleaning the cover ......................... 309 Correct driver's seat position ........... 96 Folding the backrest (rear compartment) forwards/back ....... 272 Folding the rear bench seat forwards/back ............................... 272 Important safety notes .................... 97 Seat heating problem .................... 101 Storing settings (memory function) 106 Switching seat heating on/off ....... 101 Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 307 Service menu (on-board computer) . 226 Service products Brake fluid ..................................... 370 Coolant (engine) ............................ 371 DEF special additives ..................... 369 Engine oil ....................................... 369 Fuel ................................................ 365 Important safety notes .................. 365 Refrigerant (air-conditioning system) .......................................... 372 Washer fluid ................................... 372 Settings Factory (on-board computer) ......... 230 On-board computer ....................... 226 Setting the air distribution ............... 133 Setting the airflow ............................ 134 Side impact air bag ............................. 45 Side marker lamp (display message) ............................................ 241 Side windows Cleaning ......................................... 306 Convenience closing feature ............ 88 Convenience opening feature .......... 87 Important safety information ........... 86 Opening/closing .............................. 87 Problem (malfunction) ..................... 89 Resetting ......................................... 89 Sliding sunroof see Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel SmartKey Changing the battery ....................... 77 Changing the programming ............. 75 Checking the battery ....................... 77 Convenience closing feature ............ 88 Convenience opening feature .......... 87 Display message ............................ 256 Door central locking/unlocking ....... 74 Important safety notes .................... 74 Loss ................................................. 78 Mechanical key ................................ 76 Positions (ignition lock) ................. 141 Problem (malfunction) ..................... 78 Starting the engine ........................ 143 Snow chains ...................................... 331 Sockets Center console .............................. 280 General notes ................................ 280 Luggage compartment ................... 281 Rear compartment ......................... 281 Spare wheel Storage location ............................ 360 Stowing .......................................... 361 Specialist workshop ............................ 27 Special seat belt retractor .................. 61 Speed, controlling see Cruise control Speedometer Digital ............................................ 220 In the Instrument cluster ................. 31 Segments ...................................... 217 Selecting the unit of measurement 226 see Instrument cluster Index 17 SPORT handling mode Activating/deactivating (AMG vehicles) .......................................... 68 Switching air-recirculation mode on/off ................................................. 136 Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 71 SRS see SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Display message ............................ 235 Introduction ..................................... 41 Warning lamp ................................. 263 Warning lamp (function) ................... 41 Standing lamps Changing bulbs .............................. 118 Display message ............................ 241 Switching on/off ........................... 112 Start/stop function see ECO start/stop function Starting (engine) ................................ 142 Steering (display message) .............. 255 Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically) ................... 102 Adjusting (manually) ...................... 102 Button overview ............................... 33 Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 217 Cleaning ......................................... 308 Important safety notes .................. 102 Paddle shifters ............................... 152 Storing settings (memory function) 106 Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 152 Stowage areas ................................... 271 Stowage compartments Armrest (under) ............................. 271 Cup holders ................................... 278 Glove box ....................................... 271 Important safety information ......... 271 Rear ............................................... 272 Stowage net ................................... 272 Stowage net ....................................... 272 Summer opening see Convenience opening feature Summer tires ..................................... 330 Sun visor ............................................ 278 Surround lighting (on-board computer) .......................................... 227 SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle) ....................... 25 Tachometer ........................................ 216 Tailgate Display message ............................ 254 Emergency unlocking ....................... 85 Important safety notes .................... 82 Limiting the opening angle ............... 85 Opening/closing (automatically from inside) ...................................... 84 Opening/closing (automatically from outside) ................................... 83 Opening/closing (from outside) ....... 82 Opening dimensions ...................... 373 Tail lamps Display message ............................ 240 Tank content Fuel gauge ....................................... 31 Technical data Capacities ...................................... 365 Emergency spare wheel ................. 362 Information .................................... 364 Tires/wheels ................................. 357 Trailer loads ................................... 374 Vehicle data ................................... 373 TELEAID Call priority .................................... 287 Downloading destinations (COMAND) ..................................... 287 Downloading routes ....................... 290 Emergency call .............................. 284 Geo fencing ................................... 290 Important safety notes .................. 283 Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 289 MB info call button ........................ 286 Remote vehicle locking .................. 288 Roadside Assistance button .......... 286 Search & Send ............................... 288 Self-test ......................................... 284 Speed alert .................................... 290 System .......................................... 284 Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 291 18 Index Vehicle remote malfunction diagnosis ....................................... 289 Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 288 Telephone Accepting a call ............................. 223 Display message ............................ 255 Menu (on-board computer) ............ 223 Number from the phone book ........ 224 Redialing ........................................ 224 Rejecting/ending a call ................. 223 Temperature Coolant .......................................... 216 Outside temperature ...................... 217 Setting (climate control) ................ 133 Theft deterrent systems ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 71 Immobilizer ...................................... 71 Time see separate operating instructions Tire pressure Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 336 Checking manually ........................ 335 Display message ............................ 252 Maximum ....................................... 334 Notes ............................................. 333 Pressure loss warning .................... 335 Recommended ............................... 331 see Tire pressure Tire pressure loss warning system Important safety notes .................. 335 Restarting ...................................... 336 Tire pressure monitoring system Checking the tire pressure electronically ................................. 338 Function/notes ............................. 336 Restarting ...................................... 338 Warning lamp ................................. 268 Warning message .......................... 338 Tires Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 351 Average weight of the vehicle occupants (definition) .................... 349 Bar (definition) ............................... 349 Changing a wheel .......................... 352 Characteristics .............................. 349 Checking ........................................ 329 Definition of terms ......................... 349 Direction of rotation ...................... 352 Display message ............................ 252 Distribution of the vehicle occupants (definition) .................... 352 DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............................................... 348 DOT (Department of Transportation) (definition) ............ 349 GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) (definition) ..................................... 350 GTW (Gross Trailer Weight) (definition) ..................................... 350 GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (definition) ..................................... 350 GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) (definition) ......................... 350 Important safety notes .................. 328 Increased vehicle weight due to optional equipment (definition) ...... 349 Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 350 Labeling (overview) ........................ 345 Load bearing index (definition) ...... 351 Load index ..................................... 348 Load index (definition) ................... 350 M+S tires ....................................... 330 Maximum loaded vehicle weight (definition) ..................................... 350 Maximum load on a tire (definition) 351 Maximum permissible tire pressure (definition) ....................... 350 Maximum tire load ......................... 343 Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 350 MOExtended tires .......................... 313 Optional equipment weight (definition) ..................................... 351 PSI (pounds per square inch) (definition) ..................................... 351 Replacing ....................................... 352 Service life ..................................... 330 Sidewall (definition) ....................... 351 Speed rating (definition) ................ 350 Storing ........................................... 352 Structure and characteristics (definition) ..................................... 349 Summer tires ................................. 330 Temperature .................................. 345 TIN (Tire Identification Number) (definition) ..................................... 351 Index 19 Tire bead (definition) ...................... 351 Tire pressure (definition) ................ 351 Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 349 Tire size (data) ............................... 357 Tire size designation, load-bearing capacity, speed rating .................... 346 Tire tread ....................................... 329 Tire tread (definition) ..................... 351 Total load limit (definition) ............. 352 Traction ......................................... 344 Traction (definition) ....................... 351 Tread wear ..................................... 344 TWR (permissible trailer drawbar noseweight) (definition) ................. 351 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards ...................................... 344 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards (definition) .................... 349 Unladen weight (definition) ............ 350 Wear indicator (definition) ............. 352 Wheel rim (definition) .................... 349 see Flat tire Top Tether ............................................ 62 Towing Important safety guidelines ........... 320 Installing the towing eye ................ 321 Removing the towing eye ............... 321 With the rear axle raised ................ 322 Towing a trailer Active Parking Assist ..................... 188 Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 308 Coupling up a trailer ...................... 210 Decoupling a trailer ....................... 212 Driving tips .................................... 208 Important safety notes .................. 208 Installing the ball coupling ............. 210 Lights display message .................. 239 Mounting dimensions .................... 374 Power supply ................................. 213 Removing the ball coupling ............ 213 Shift range ..................................... 151 Storing the ball coupling ................ 213 Trailer loads ................................... 374 Towing away With both axles on the ground ....... 322 Tow-starting Emergency engine starting ............ 323 Important safety notes .................. 320 Trailer coupling see Towing a trailer Trailer loads and drawbar noseweights ...................................... 212 Trailer towing Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 205 Active Lane Keeping Assist .... 202, 208 Blind Spot Assist ............................ 200 PARKTRONIC ................................. 183 Permissible trailer loads and drawbar noseweights ..................... 212 Transfer case ..................................... 154 Transmission see Automatic transmission Transmission position display ......... 149 Transmission position display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...................... 149 Transporting the vehicle .................. 322 Traveling uphill Brow of hill ..................................... 169 Driving downhill ............................. 169 Maximum gradient-climbing capability ....................................... 169 Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) . 309 Trip computer (on-board computer) 219 Trip odometer Calling up ....................................... 219 Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 220 see Trip odometer Turn signals Changing bulbs (front) ................... 119 Display message ............................ 240 Switching on/off ........................... 112 see Turn signals TWR (Tongue Weight Rating) (definition) ......................................... 351 Type identification plate see Vehicle identification plate Unlocking Emergency unlocking ....................... 81 From inside the vehicle (central unlocking button) ............................. 80 20 Index Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........ 279 Vehicle Data acquisition ............................... 28 Display message ............................ 254 Emergency locking ........................... 81 Emergency unlocking ....................... 81 Equipment ....................................... 23 Individual settings .......................... 226 Limited Warranty ............................. 28 Loading .......................................... 339 Locking (in an emergency) ............... 81 Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 74 Lowering ........................................ 356 Maintenance .................................... 24 Parking for a long period ................ 161 Pulling away ................................... 143 Raising ........................................... 354 Reporting problems ......................... 27 Securing from rolling away ............ 353 Towing away .................................. 320 Transporting .................................. 322 Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 81 Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 74 Vehicle data ................................... 373 Vehicle data ....................................... 373 Vehicle dimensions ........................... 373 Vehicle emergency locking ................ 81 Vehicle identification number see VIN Vehicle identification plate .............. 364 Vehicle tool kit .................................. 312 Video (DVD) ........................................ 223 VIN ...................................................... 364 Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 259 Brakes ........................................... 259 Check Engine ................................. 264 Coolant .......................................... 265 Distance warning ........................... 267 DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 267 ESP® .............................................. 261 ESP® OFF ....................................... 262 Fuel tank ........................................ 264 Overview .......................................... 32 PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp .................................. 47 Reserve fuel ................................... 264 Seat belt ........................................ 257 SRS ................................................ 263 Tire pressure monitor .................... 268 Warranty ............................................ 364 Washer fluid Display message ............................ 255 Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 356 Wheel chock ...................................... 353 Wheels Changing a wheel .......................... 352 Checking ........................................ 329 Cleaning ......................................... 305 Cleaning (warning) ......................... 353 Emergency spare wheel ................. 359 Important safety notes .................. 328 Interchanging/changing ................ 352 Mounting a new wheel ................... 355 Mounting a wheel .......................... 353 Removing a wheel .......................... 355 Storing ........................................... 352 Tightening torque ........................... 356 Wheel size/tire size ....................... 357 Window curtain air bag Display message ............................ 236 Operation ......................................... 46 Windows see Side windows Windshield Defrosting ...................................... 134 see Windshield Windshield washer fluid see Windshield washer system Windshield washer system .............. 303 Notes ............................................. 372 Windshield wipers Problem (malfunction) ................... 124 Rear window wiper ........................ 121 Replacing the wiper blades ............ 121 Switching on/off ........................... 120 Winter driving Important safety notes .................. 330 Slippery road surfaces ................... 166 Snow chains .................................. 331 Index 21 Winter tires M+S tires ....................................... 330 Wiper blades Cleaning ......................................... 306 Important safety notes .................. 121 Replacing (rear window) ................ 122 Replacing (windshield) ................... 122 Wooden trim (cleaning instructions) 309 Workshops see Qualified specialist workshop 22 Introduction Protection of the environment General notes H Environmental note Daimler's declared policy is one of comprehensive environmental protection. The objectives are for the natural resources that form the basis of our existence on this planet to be used sparingly and in a manner that takes the requirements of both nature and humanity into account. You too can help to protect the environment by operating your vehicle in an environmentally responsible manner. Fuel consumption and the rate of engine, transmission, brake and tire wear are affected by these factors: Roperating conditions of your vehicle Ryour personal driving style

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2013 Mercedes-benz GLK Class Owners Manual