2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV Owner’s Manual

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV is a standout choice in the luxury SUV market because it has the right mix of refined luxury, cutting-edge technology, and versatile usability. With its eye-catching design, the GLC SUV gives off an air of grace and confidence on the road. It also has a roomy, comfortable cabin that wraps its passengers in luxury. This SUV is stylish and practical at the same time. It has the latest infotainment and safety features, so the driver and guests will have a smooth ride. Under the hood, you can choose from a variety of powerful and fuel-efficient engines that give you plenty of power and speed. The optional 4MATIC all-wheel-drive system gives you the best grip on the road no matter what the conditions are. The 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV strikes a good mix between luxury, practicality, and performance. This makes it a great choice for people who want a car that looks good and works well.

Driving systems

Cruise control lever

Activation conditions
To activate cruise control, all of the following activation conditions must be fulfilled:

• the electric parking brake must be released.
• you are driving faster than 20 mph (30 km/h).
• ESP® must be active, but not intervening.
• the transmission must be in position D.
• DSR must be deactivated.
• the Offroad Plus drive program must be deactivated (vehicles with the Off-Road Engineer-ing package).

Storing, maintaining and calling up a speed
Storing and maintaining a speed

• Accelerate the vehicle to the desired speed.
• Briefly press the cruise control lever up : or down ?.
• Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. Cruise control is activated. The vehicle automatically maintains the stored speed.
  Cruise control may be unable to maintain
  the stored speed on uphill gradients. The stored speed is resumed when the gradient evens out. Cruise control maintains the stored speed on downhill gradients by automatically
  applying the brakes.

Storing or calling up a speed

WARNING
If you call up the stored speed and it differs from the current speed, the vehicle accelerates or decelerates. If you do not know the stored speed, the vehicle could accelerate or brake unexpectedly. There is a risk of an accident.
Pay attention to the road and traffic conditions before calling up the stored speed. If you do not know the stored speed, store the desired speed again.

• Briefly pull the cruise control lever towards you =.
  Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.  Cruise control is operational and when first activated stores the current speed or regu-lates the speed of the vehicle to the stored speed.

Setting a speed

• Press the cruise control lever up : for a
  higher speed or down ; for a lower speed.
• To adjust the set speed in 1 mph increments (1 km/h increments): briefly press the cruise control lever up: or down; to the pressure point.
  Every time the cruise control lever is pressed up : or down ; the last speed stored is increased or reduced.
• To adjust the set speed in 5 mph increments (10 km/h increments): briefly press the cruise control lever up: or down; beyond the pressure point.
  Every time the cruise control lever is pressed up : or down ; the last speed stored is increased or reduced.

Deactivating cruise control

There are several ways to deactivate cruise con-trol:
Briefly press the cruise control lever forwards :.
or Brake.
Cruise control is automatically deactivated if:

• you engage the electric parking brake Ryou are driving at less than 20 mph (30 km/h)
• ESP® intervenes or you deactivate ESP® Ryou activate DSR
• you activate the Offroad Plus program (vehicles with the Off-Road Engineering package)
• you shift the transmission to position N while driving

Driving tips

In addition, at least one of the following conditions must be fulfilled:

• the engine is switched off
• the driver is not wearing a seat belt and the driver’s door is opened
• there is a system malfunction
• the power supply is insufficient
• the vehicle is stationary for a lengthy period
  The red F (USA only) or  (Canada only) indicator lamp on the instrument cluster goes out.
  The electric parking brake is not automatically engaged if the engine is switched off by the ECO start/stop function.

Releasing automatically
Your vehicle’s electric parking brake is automatically released if all of the following conditions are met:

• the seat belt has been fastened
• the engine is running
• the transmission is in position h or k and you accelerate or
  you shift the transmission position from j to position h or k, you will need to accelerate more on steeper gradients
  If the transmission is in position k, the tailgate must be closed.
  If your seat belt is not fastened, the following conditions must be fulfilled to automatically release the electric parking brake:
• the driver’s door is closed
• You have shifted out of transmission position j or you have previously driven faster than 2 mph (3 km/h).
  Ensure that you do not depress the accelerator pedal unintentionally. Otherwise, the parking brake will be released and the vehicle will start to move.

General driving tips
Important safety notes

 WARNING
If you switch off the ignition while driving, safety-relevant functions are only available with limitations, or not at all. This could affect, for example, the power steering and the brake boosting effect. You will require considerably more effort to steer and brake. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not switch off the ignition while driving.

Observe the legal requirements for the country in which you are driving. Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver from using a mobile phone while driving a vehicle.
If you make a call while driving, always use hands-free mode. Only operate the telephone when the traffic situation permits. If you are unsure, pull over to a safe location and stop before operating the telephone.
Bear in mind that at a speed of only 30 mph (approximately 50 km/h), the vehicle covers a distance of 44 ft (approximately 14 m) per second.

Drive sensibly – save fuel
Observe the following tips to save fuel:

•  The tires should always be inflated to the rec-
  ommended tire pressure.
• Remove unnecessary loads.
• Remove roof racks when they are not needed. X Warm up the engine at low engine speeds. X Avoid frequent acceleration or braking.
• Have all maintenance work carried out as indicated by the service intervals in the Maintenance Booklet or by the service interval display.
• Fuel consumption also increases when driving in cold weather, in stop-start traffic and in hilly ter-rain.

Drinking and driving

WARNING
Drinking and driving and/or taking drugs and driving are very dangerous combinations. Even a small amount of alcohol or drugs can affect your reflexes, perceptions and judgment. The possibility of a serious or even fatal accident is greatly increased when you drink or take drugs and drive.
Do not drink or take drugs and drive or allow anyone to drive who has been drinking or taking drugs.

Emission control
WARNING Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling these exhaust gases leads to poisoning. There is a risk of fatal injury. Therefore never leave the engine running in enclosed spaces without sufficient ventilation.

Certain engine systems are designed to keep the level of poisonous components in exhaust fumes within legal limits.
These systems only work at peak efficiency if they are serviced exactly in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications. Always have work on the engine carried out at a qualified specialist workshop. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for this purpose. In particular, work relevant to safety or on safety-related systems must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
The engine settings must not be changed under any circumstances. Furthermore, all specific service work must be carried out at regular intervals and in accordance with the Mercedes-Benz service requirements. Details can be found in the Maintenance Booklet.

ECO display
The ECO display shows you how economical your driving style is. The ECO display assists you in achieving the most economical driving style for the selected settings and prevailing condi-tions. Your driving style can significantly influ-ence the vehicle’s consumption.

•  Acceleration
• Coasting
• Constant
• Additional range achieved
  Range? is shown under Bonus fr. Start and represents the additional range achieved since
  the beginning of the journey as a result of an adapted driving style.
  If the fuel level has dropped into the reserve range, the Reserve Fuel display message is shown instead of range in the multifunction display. The 8warning lamp in the instrument cluster also lights up (Y page 274).
  The ECO display consists of three sections, with an inner and outer area. The sections correspond to the following three categories:

   

  1. Acceleration (evaluation of all acceleration processes):
     the outer area fills up and the inner area lights up green: moderate acceleration, especially at higher speeds
     Rthe outer area empties and the inner area is gray: sporty acceleration
  2. Coasting (evaluation of all deceleration processes):
     the outer area fills up and the inner area lights up green: anticipatory driving, keeping your distance and early release of the accelerator. The vehicle can coast without use of the brakes.
     the outer area empties and the inner area is gray: frequent heavy braking
  3. Constant (continuous evaluation over the entire journey):
     the outer area fills up and the inner area lights up green: constant speed and avoidance of unnecessary acceleration and deceleration
     the outer area empties and the inner area is gray: fluctuations in speed

The three inner areas display the current driving style and light up green as a result of a particularly economical driving style. Depending on the driving situation, up to two areas may light up simultaneously.
At the beginning of the journey, the three outer areas are empty and fill up as a result of economical driving. A higher level indicates a more economical driving style. If the three outer areas are completely filled at the same time, the driver has adopted the most economical driving style for the selected settings and prevailing condi-tions. The ECO display border lights up.
The ECO display does not indicate the actual fuel consumption.

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