ay55

Does it make any difference? My GLC has no RainX applied. But I was about to try some. Maybe freinhar doesn't know that RainX already relieved it a bit.

tron786

The right USB port has just broken. Seems like the white separator bit has been pushed inwards.

tkeener

Hello everyone.

I feel foolish asking this because I haven't seen a car in decades, at any price level, that doesn't take into account making the user manual fit into the glove compartment, but...

My new GLC300 comes with several manuals that fit into a sleeve provided by Mercedes. It's about 2.5 inches thick or so. I can't seem to find the right configuration in the glove compartment that makes it fit cleanly. I asked my much smarter wife and together it would seem most configurations won't even allow the glove compartment to close. The best we could figure out was to put it in at an angle which leaves very little room for anything else.

Am I missing a hidden compartment or something? Because, if not, it sure looks like the owners manual bundle doesn't fit in the glove compartment.

Thanks in advance.

freinhar

I don't think it's just you. I am keeping the owner's manual "package" in the left side door at the moment - I couldn't figure out a way to make it fit into the glove compartment at all.

dieseldoc

I put it in the net pocket in the footwell on the passenger side. I had to do the same thing in my GL. The manual actually fits in the glovebox on my c class

tjgcmcwru

I keep the manual in the rear in one of the side cubbies, along with the safety vests and first aid kit. I figure between the onboard manual and the one on my phone it would be fine back there.

JEVA

Download the pdf manual, store it on your phone or Dropbox (mark it as favorite and it will be available even if you have no phone signal). Store the physical manuals at home or in the space under the trunk floor.

billjet

Under the trunk floor as well as the ashtray - gives more room in the console area.

tkeener

Thanks guys. I thought for sure I was overlooking something. Considering I just discovered the online Operator's Manual has nearly 100 more pages than the hardcopy I received with the car, storing the manual on my phone is probably best anyway.

Thank you for all of the advice. Great community!

Teckno

Hi, we have a week + old GLC. So far so good ! Wipers have been ok. There is advice in the manual to use correct screen additive, something that would not damage Perspex on headlight lens, something I have never heard of. It is interesting however in our Mazda manual, they advise against products that provide a film or additive like the products mentioned earlier, something to do with giving false info or readings for cameras and radar in the front windscreen. So something to consider ?
Loving the car, nervous not having a jack or wheel brace with the run flats.
Might buy a spare emergency wheel, as most tire dealers do not carry the MOE tires here in Oz.

Penn

I am considering some Tyre goo and a small compressor, currently I just carry an emergency puncture repair aerosol can.

larrypmyers

Do the Australian GLCs not come with run flat tires?

If one suffers loss of tire pressure on a run flat tire you will in most cases feel nothing. What you will see is a tpms icon on the dash accompanied by a message on the multifunction display.

I've been driving on run flat tires the past 16 years. In that time have had two failures, both of which was able to drive to the dealer and have them repaired.

Sometime ago I saw a photo of a run flat tire with a hole in the sidewall large enough to put a fist into. The driver was unaware of the damage until the tpms icon illuminated and he stopped to investigate. Even considering the massive damage the car was drivable to a repair shop. In this case, obviously, the tire was unrepairable.


The downside to run flat tires is they are more expensive and noisy.

JEVA

Supposedly the RFT's on the GLC (and maybe other MB's) are a different variation that are quieter and give a better ride. There was a brief discussion about it on here somewhere.

Gary From LA

+1!

JEVA

They have the little thanks button now

Also, in the video about the Comand system, it said that the manual can actually be accessed on screen. I can't confirm since I'm still waiting and waiting on mine.

tron786

Regarding the wind noise here is MBSA official reply....don't laugh ....

Teckno

In Oz the GLC250d have MOExtended "run flats".
We have 20" rims. Not sure re the Ther 2 models, the 220d and the 250 petrol.
The lower spec 220 I think has 18" normal tire casings.
I too have real concerns with the use of MOE here due to long distances, some poor roads in some regional areas and the fact this is new tech in a country the size of Europe, but with the population of 24 million and big distances between major infrastructure centres.
When I last checked Pirelli only had a couple of thes MOE's in country at a cost of around AU $770 each, ouch....
I will look at option of a slim spare for use under the trunk, will see what MB offer, maybe in Far Nth QLD or the Nth Terrirory the make allowances for this issue ?

fabbrisd1

So folks know - Extended Mobility tires, like on the GLC, are tires that have different/stronger sidewall construction that will allow the vehicle to be driven up to 50 miles - at reduced speed - before damaging the wheel rim.

Run Flat tires - which are designed to run up to 200 miles - at reduced speed - originally designed for multiple tire trucks - constructed with a aluminum disc inside the tire - and with air loss - tire runs on that sidewall disc.

Extended Mobility - feels/handles more like a "normal" tire - tread life "closer" to a "normal" tire - replacement tire cost - a "bit" more.

Run Flat - feels/handles like concrete - tread life 1/3-1/4 of a "normal" tire - replacement cost approx "double" a "normal tire.

Hope this clarify a bit.

For me - driving on Run Flats is hellish, and hellishly expensive to replace - Extended Mobility - solid handling tires so far - ultimate tread life haven't seen enough to know for sure..

Teckno

Thanks. Fabbtisd1, appreciate explanation. Sadly the MB dealer who did my Veh delivery said we could drive 200 km , up to !
Question.
Given the MOE tires are thicker and I guess heavier, would they benefit from being filled with Nitrogen, to reduce tire heat and provide a more constant pressure and temp ?
Also do you run your tires slightly higher psi/kpa above the recommended sticker values ?
Thanks

dieseldoc

Excellent post, very helpful. Thanks, Jeff

mdsbuc

Indeed!

freinhar

Super helpful - thank you.

Teckno

Question.
Given the MOE tires are thicker and I guess heavier, would they benefit from being filled with Nitrogen, to reduce tire heat and provide a more constant pressure and temp ?
Also do any members run your tires slightly higher psi/kpa above the recommended sticker values ? If so, what do you run them at, grant & rear ?
Thanks

cyber3d

Our 2016 USA GLC300 came with Pirelli Scorpion All Season Run Flats. They are about $200 USD at discount tire shops. Specs say we can run at 50mph from 19 miles to 50 miles.

Here is what our manual states:

If a pressure loss warning message appears in the multifunction display:
observe the instructions in the display messages.
check the tire for damage.
if driving on, observe the following notes:
The driving distance possible in run-flat mode is approximately 50 miles (80 km) when the vehicle is partially laden. When the vehicle is fully laden it is approximately 19 miles (30 km).

In addition to the vehicle load, the driving distance
possible depends upon:
vehicle speed
road condition
outside temperature

The driving distance possible in run-flat mode may be reduced by extreme driving conditions or maneuvers, or it can be increased through a moderate style of driving. The driving distance possible in run-flat mode is counted from the moment the tire pressure loss warning appears in the multifunction display.

You must not exceed a maximum speed of 50 mph (80 km/h).

Mac4

We have been noticing a pretty loud squeaking noise when reversing our down driveway since we took delivery of the GLC. Seems like it happens just once a day when it's first driven. Why?

Anyone else have this issue?