Mercedes-Benz GLK 2008 Owner'S Manual Download Page 2

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Summary of Contents for GLK 2008

Page 1: ...taken into account as Mercedes Benz constantly updates their vehicles to the state of the art and introduces changes in design and equipment Please therefore note that this PDF document in no way repl...

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Page 4: ...res at any time You cannot therefore base any claims on the data illustrations or descrip tions in this manual Please consult a Mercedes Benz Service Centre if you have any questions The Owner s Manua...

Page 5: ...X204_AKB 1 5 en GB wobuchh Version 2 11 4 2008 10 15T13 20 56 02 00 Seite 2 Dateiname 6515_0671_02_buchblock pdf preflight...

Page 6: ...At a glance 21 Safety 33 Controls 57 Operation 143 Practical advice 173 Technical data 241 Contents 3 X204_AKB 1 5 en GB wobuchh Version 2 11 4 2008 10 15T13 20 56 02 00 Seite 3 Dateiname 6515_0671_02...

Page 7: ...ing the air distribution 124 Setting the airflow 124 Setting the air vents 122 Setting the temperature 122 Switching the residual heat func tion on off 126 Air conditioning system see Air conditioning...

Page 8: ...5 Display message multi function steering wheel 180 Brake lamps Adaptive 52 Display message 188 191 Brakes Parking brake 84 Warning lamp 202 Brake system Display message 185 Bulb see Lamp Bulbs Brake...

Page 9: ...re ratio 247 Temperature gauge 90 Warning lamp 202 Cornering lights Display message 187 Cruise control 108 Display message 182 Cup holder 131 Current fuel consumption On board computer multi func tion...

Page 10: ...ng package 105 E Easy entry exit feature On board computer luxury multi function steering wheel 104 EASY ENTRY feature 67 EASY EXIT feature 67 EBV electronic brake force distri bution 54 Display messa...

Page 11: ...mps Display message 193 Fording 157 161 Frequencies Telephone 244 Front airbag 38 Front passenger airbag 38 Fuel 245 Diesel 145 Loss 206 Petrol 145 Fuel consumption 95 Current on board computer multi...

Page 12: ...on steering wheel 24 Intelligent Light System 77 Display message luxury multi function steering wheel 192 On board computer luxury multi function steering wheel 103 Interior lighting Automatic control...

Page 13: ...ge ment 132 Luggage compartment floor opening closing 136 stowage well under 136 Luggage cover 133 Luggage net Front passenger footwell 131 Lumbar support 65 4 way 65 Luxury multi function steering wh...

Page 14: ...venience submenu 104 Display messages 176 Factory settings submenu 104 Instrument cluster submenu 101 Lights submenu 102 Navigation menu 97 Overview 95 Service menu 101 Settings menu 101 Standard disp...

Page 15: ...on board computer luxury multi function steering wheel 98 see separate operating instructions Rain closing feature Panorama sliding sunroof 128 Range Calling up on board computer luxury multi function...

Page 16: ...id 249 Settings Calling up a stored setting 69 Factory on board computer luxury multi function steering wheel 104 On board computer luxury multi function steering wheel 101 Shift ranges Automatic tran...

Page 17: ...ighting On board computer luxury multi function steering wheel 103 Switching off the alarm ATA 55 T Tailgate Display message 183 Emergency unlocking 214 Limiting the opening angle 61 Tail lamp Display...

Page 18: ...grip 157 Tyre pressure 152 Display message 181 Tyre pressure loss warning system 153 Tyres Direction of rotation 152 General notes 150 Technical data 252 Tyre tread 152 U Unladen weight 249 Unlocking...

Page 19: ...l 182 Windows Cleaning 169 Cleaning the windscreen 169 see Side windows Windscreen washer fluid 249 Topping up 149 Windscreen washer system 149 249 Windscreen wipers 79 Cleaning 169 Malfunction 210 Re...

Page 20: ...ot depress the accelerator pedal when starting the engine Rdo not warm up the engine with the vehicle stationary Rdrive carefully and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front Ravoid frequent...

Page 21: ...gh terrain it could cause heavy impacts to the vehicle underbody tyres or wheels This could cause your vehicle to be damaged which in turn might lead to an accident This also applies to vehicles which...

Page 22: ...rs 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 t...

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Page 24: ...er 24 Multi function steering wheel 28 Centre console 30 Overhead control panel 31 Door control panel 32 21 At a glance X204_AKB 1 5 en GB wobuchh Version 2 11 4 2008 10 15T13 20 56 02 00 Seite 21 Dat...

Page 25: ...he windows 169 B Panorama sliding sunroof 127 Function Page C Exterior mirrors 67 D Windscreen wipers 79 E Opening the bonnet 146 Engine oil 148 Coolant 149 F Towing 236 G Tyres and wheels 150 Flat ty...

Page 26: ...motronic 117 C Ignition lock 61 Function Page D Adjusts the steering wheel manually 66 E Adjusts the steering wheel electrically 66 F Combination switch 76 G Parking brake 84 H Releases the parking br...

Page 27: ...icator for auto matic transmission 85 B Multi function display 91 C Outside temperature dis play1 90 Vehicles with Speed tronic stored limit speed 110 Clock 93 D Brightness control 1 Vehicles for the...

Page 28: ...amp 202 C Seat belt warning lamp 203 D ABS warning lamp 201 Function Page E Engine diagnostics warning lamp 203 F SRS warning lamp 202 G Diesel engine preglow indi cator lamp 83 H Turn signal indicato...

Page 29: ...94 B Rev counter 90 C Outside temperature dis play2 90 Additional speedometer 101 D Display for automatic trans mission 85 E Clock 102 F Brightness control 2 Vehicles for the United Kingdom the additi...

Page 30: ...rning lamp 202 C ABS warning lamp 201 Function Page D Seat belt warning lamp 203 E Dipped beam indicator lamp 75 F Coolant warning lamp 202 G Brake system warning lamp 202 H Engine diagnostics warning...

Page 31: ...e sets the date time X reduces the volume sets the date time Function Page A C selects submenus scrolls through lists confirms a selection B V press briefly selects a menu Press and hold selects the s...

Page 32: ...8 Mute Activates voice con trol see separate operat ing instructions Function Page A Back or deactivates voice control B Selects a menu 95 9 Selects a sub menu or scrolls through lists 95 a Confirms...

Page 33: ...D DSR Downhill Speed Reg ulation 105 Function Page E Parktronic 113 F Ashtray 138 Cigarette lighter 138 12 V socket 139 G Selector lever 85 H Cup holder I Stowage compartment telephone compartment 13...

Page 34: ...5 A Rear view mirror 67 Function Page B 3 Opens closes the panorama sliding sunroof with roller sunblinds 127 C Deactivates the inte rior motion sensor 55 D p Switches the left hand reading lamp on of...

Page 35: ...Folds the exterior mir rors in out 68 Function Page C Selects the right exte rior mirror 67 D 7 Adjusts the exterior mirrors 68 E W Opens closes the front side windows 80 F W Opens closes the rear si...

Page 36: ...Occupant safety 34 Driving safety systems 51 Anti theft systems 54 33 Safety X204_AKB 1 5 en GB wobuchh Version 2 11 4 2008 10 15T13 20 56 02 00 Seite 33 Dateiname 6515_0671_02_buchblock pdf preflight...

Page 37: ...e occupant in the best position in relation to the airbag Rfor example in a head on collision the seat belt can more adequately prevent the occupant from being propelled towards the point of the impac...

Page 38: ...nding on the vehicle s rate of longitudi nal deceleration in a collision in the first stage the airbag control unit pre emptively triggers the belt tensioners i The front belt tensioners can only be t...

Page 39: ...he front passenger s seat if the seat is not occupied The belt tensioners could other wise be triggered in an accident If the seat belt is also equipped with a belt force limiter the force exerted by...

Page 40: ...at as far back as possible especially if a child is secured in a child restraint system on the seat Rvehicle occupants in particular children must not lean their head into the area of the window in wh...

Page 41: ...titute a health hazard and does not indicate that there is a fire in the vehicle G Risk of injury The airbag parts are hot after the airbag has been deployed Do not touch them other wise you may burn...

Page 42: ...nsors to control the airbags are located in the doors Therefore do not make any modi fications to the doors or door trims e g ret rofitting loudspeakers Damage to the doors can affect operation of the...

Page 43: ...he panorama sliding sunroof and the side windows so that only a small gap remains if the hazardous situation passes without resulting in an accident PRE SAFE slackens the belt pretensioning You can th...

Page 44: ...passing vehicle G Risk of injury An unsecured or an incorrectly positioned load increases the risk of injury for the child and all other occupants during Ran accident Ra braking manoeuvre Ra sudden ch...

Page 45: ...un visor Warning symbol for a rearward facing child restraint system G Risk of injury If the front passenger front airbag is not dis abled Ra child secured in a child restraint system on the front pas...

Page 46: ...rear seat or Ronly use a forward facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat and move the front passenger seat to its rear most position Rhave the automatic child seat recognition check...

Page 47: ...Universal category and are approved for use in this weight category 5 Adjust the front passenger seat to the rearmost position and adjust the belt outlet height to the lowest position 6 As recommended...

Page 48: ...l category and are approved for use in this weight category 11 Adjust the front passenger seat to the rearmost position and adjust the belt outlet height to the lowest position 12 As recommended see t...

Page 49: ...ition Group 0 up to 10 kg up to approxi mately 9 months Britax R mer BABY SAFE PLUS E1 03 301146 A 000 970 10 00 Yes Group 0 up to 13 kg up to approxi mately 18 months Britax R mer BABY SAFE PLUS E1 0...

Page 50: ...child seat securing system Weight categories Group 0 up to 10 kg Group 0 up to 10 kg Group 0 up to 10 kg Group 0 up to 13 kg Group 0 up to 13 kg Group 0 up to 13 kg Size cate gory of the child restrai...

Page 51: ...to 18 kg Group I 9 to 18 kg Group I 9 to 18 kg Group I 9 to 18 kg Size cate gory of the child restraint systems A B B1 C D Manufac turer Britax R mer Type DUO PLUS Type approval number E1 03 301133 E...

Page 52: ...curing sys tem which have been recommended for use in Mercedes Benz vehicles An incorrectly fitted child restraint system could come loose and seriously or even fatally injure the child or other vehic...

Page 53: ...ividually A locked door cannot be opened from the inside The door can be opened from the outside if the vehicle is unlocked G Risk of accident and injury Activate the child proof locks for the rear do...

Page 54: ...t the wheels do not lock when you brake This allows you to continue steering the vehi cle when braking ABS works from a speed of about 8 km h upwards regardless of road surface condi tions ABS works o...

Page 55: ...switch button Y page 76 ESP Electronic Stability Program ESP monitors driving stability and traction i e power transmission between tyres and the road surface If ESP detects that the vehicle is devia...

Page 56: ...de on the brakes traction control switches off automatically for a brief period so that the brakes do not heat up even further If traction control does not intervene for this reason the d warning lamp...

Page 57: ...brake pres sure on the rear wheels to improve driving stability during braking G Risk of accident If EBV is malfunctioning the brake system is still available with full brake boosting effect However...

Page 58: ...is parked on a movable surface e g split level garages X Remove the key from the ignition lock X Press button Indicator lamp lights up briefly X Lock the vehicle using the key Tow away protection rema...

Page 59: ...s remain open Rthe panorama sliding sunroof remains opened X Remove the key from the ignition lock X Press button Indicator lamp flashes briefly X Lock the vehicle using the key The interior motion se...

Page 60: ...on 85 Instrument cluster 90 On board computer 4 button multi function steering wheel 91 On board computer 12 button multi function steering wheel 93 Off road driving 105 Driving systems 108 Air condit...

Page 61: ...r approximately 40 seconds Individual settings You can change the setting of the locking system in such a way that only the driver s door and the fuel filler flap are unlocked This could be useful if...

Page 62: ...will lock automatically once you have pulled away On vehicles with a luxury multi function steer ing wheel you can also activate and deacti vate the automatic locking using the on board computer Y pag...

Page 63: ...r the handle in the tailgate G Risk of injury Monitor the boot lid opening and closing pro cedures to make sure that nobody can become trapped To halt the opening or clos ing procedure press the closi...

Page 64: ...seful if there is not sufficient clearance above the open tailgate for example Make sure there is sufficient clearance to open the tailgate fully when setting the opening angle The tailgate could othe...

Page 65: ...come trapped when you adjust the seat Observe the notes concerning the airbag sys tem Secure children as recommended see Chil dren in the vehicle section G Risk of injury Make sure that the central ar...

Page 66: ...wn to the desired position Head restraint angle X Push or pull the head restraint in the direc tion of the arrow Adjusting the seat electrically i If PRE SAFE is triggered in vehicles with the memory...

Page 67: ...g the angle of the outer head restraints X Pull or push the top of the head restraint until it is in the desired position Fitting removing the rear seat head restraints G Risk of injury Occupants shou...

Page 68: ...setting is restored Seat heating The three red indicator lamps in the button indicate the heating level you have selected i The system automatically switches down from level 3 to level 2 after approxi...

Page 69: ...teering wheel and cause an accident However the steerability of the vehicle is not affected When you adjust the steering wheel make sure that Rthe steering wheel can be reached with your arms slightly...

Page 70: ...ome trapped The most recent position of the steering wheel is stored when you switch off the igni tion or when you store a memory position Y page 69 You can activate and deactivate the easy entry exit...

Page 71: ...u select the Fold in mirrors when locking function in the on board computer Y page 104 X Make sure that the key is in position 1 in the ignition lock X Briefly press button Folding the exterior mirror...

Page 72: ...tationary Other wise you could be distracted from the traffic conditions by the steering wheel and seat moving of their own accord and as a result cause an accident X Adjust the seat Y page 62 X On th...

Page 73: ...the ignition lock and the exterior mirror on the front passenger side is activated engage reverse gear The exterior mirror on the front passenger side moves to the stored parking position The exterio...

Page 74: ...section of the Own er s Manual Follow the manufacturer s installation instructions when fitting the child restraint system RDo not secure any objects with a seat belt if the seat belt is also being us...

Page 75: ...t warning lamp goes out and the warning tone ceases as soon as the driver and front passenger have fastened their seat belts For certain countries only regardless of whether the driver or the front pa...

Page 76: ...y available for certain countries Correct driver s seat position G Risk of accident Only adjust the driver s seat when the vehicle is stationary You will otherwise be distracted from the road and traf...

Page 77: ...g the daytime In some coun tries daytime operation of headlamps varies due to legal and voluntary requirements In these countries daytime driving lights are automatically switched on when the engine i...

Page 78: ...n the light switch to c Key in position 1 in the ignition lock the side lamp is switched on or off automati cally depending on the brightness of the ambient light Engine start depending on the ambient...

Page 79: ...mbination switch in the direction of arrow The K indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up X To deactivate move the combination switch back to its normal position The K indicator lamp in the...

Page 80: ...eset and counting is resumed from 0 Intelligent Light System bi xenon headlamps The Intelligent Light System is a system which adjusts the headlamps automatically to suit the prevailing driving and we...

Page 81: ...y remain lit for a short time but is automatically switched off after no more than three minutes Motorway mode Motorway mode increases the range of the beam Active RIf you are driving at speeds above...

Page 82: ...open a door or remove the key from the ignition lock The interior lighting switches off after a delay You can set the delayed switch off using the on board computer Y page 103 If the door is left ope...

Page 83: ...nation switch to the corre sponding position When the rear window wiper is switched on the icon appears in the instrument cluster Side windows Opening and closing the side win dows G Risk of injury Ma...

Page 84: ...omatic closing of the side windows PRE SAFE Y page 40 The switches for all side windows are located on the driver s door There is also a switch on each door for the corresponding side window Front lef...

Page 85: ...hold the button until the side windows and the panorama sunroof are in the desired position If the roller sunblinds of the panorama sliding sunroof are closed the roller sunblinds are opened first X P...

Page 86: ...th hazard and could lead to loss of consciousness or even death Do not depress the accelerator pedal when starting the engine Automatic transmission X Before starting make sure P is selected i The eng...

Page 87: ...After approximately one second hill start assist will no longer brake your vehi cle and it could roll away X Take your foot off the brake pedal i Once you have taken your foot off the brake pedal the...

Page 88: ...ransmission G Risk of accident The movement of the pedals must not be impaired in any way Do not keep any objects in the driver s footwell Make sure that floor mats or carpets are correctly secured an...

Page 89: ...e next gear up down depending on the gear currently selected This also restricts derestricts the shift range i To prevent the engine from overrevving the automatic transmission does not shift down if...

Page 90: ...tic transmission will resume the respective drive program when you restart the engine Drive program C is characterised by the fol lowing Rcomfort oriented engine and suspension settings Rthe vehicle p...

Page 91: ...t paddles or the selec tor lever i When the selector lever is in position P N or R you cannot change gear using the steering wheel gearshift paddles Upshifting X Pull right hand steering wheel gearshi...

Page 92: ...rds D or X Pull the left hand steering wheel gearshift paddle Y page 88 The automatic transmission shifts down to the next gear i If you desire maximum acceleration push the selector lever to the left...

Page 93: ...with the specified coolant level the coolant tem perature may rise to 120 The coolant tem perature may rise to the top end of the scale at high outside temperatures and on long uphill stretches Speedo...

Page 94: ...play and the settings in the on board computer using the buttons on the multi function steering wheel Multi function display W Rincreases the volume Rsets the date time X Rdecreases the volume Rsets t...

Page 95: ...depends on the optional equipment in the vehicle Standard display X Press and hold the V button until the standard display with trip meter and total distance recorder is shown To reset the trip meter...

Page 96: ...hange hour minutes day month year X Press W or X to set the selected dis play X To save press the C button The next display is selected On board computer 12 button multi function steering wheel Points...

Page 97: ...vious next station or selects an audio track or video scene using the fast scrolling feature In the Tel telephone menu starts rapid scrolling through the telephone book a Confirms selections and hide...

Page 98: ...are dis played slightly differently in vehicles with an audio system and vehicles with COMAND APS The examples given in this Owner s Manual apply to vehicles equipped with COMAND APS Trip menu i Rese...

Page 99: ...consumption X Press the or button to select the Trip menu X Press the 9 or button to select current fuel consumption and approxi mate range The approximate range is calculated according to current dr...

Page 100: ...ction Current road Symbol for follow the road s course Change of direction announced without change of lane Road into which the change of direction leads Distance to change of direction and visual dis...

Page 101: ...e calculated to the selected destination For further information on the status indica tor see the separate operating instructions Audio menu Use the functions in the Audio menu to oper ate the audio s...

Page 102: ...ton X To select a scene from the scene list rapid scrolling press and hold the 9 or button until the desired scene has been reached Tel menu Functions and displays are dependent on the optional equipm...

Page 103: ...hone to the audio system or COMAND APS see the separate operating instruc tions for the audio system or COMAND APS X Press the or button to select the Tel menu X Press the 9 or a button to call up the...

Page 104: ...dometer and the trip meter Rthe trip computer Rthe additional speedometer in the Trip menu Rthe navigation instructions in the Navi menu Rcruise control RSpeedtronic X Press the or button to select th...

Page 105: ...button to change it X Press the or button to select the display to be changed hours minutes X Press the or 9 button to set the selected display X Press the a button to store the entry Setting the dat...

Page 106: ...lighting function the following light up Rthe side lamps Rthe front foglamps Rthe licence plate lighting X Press the or button to select the Settings menu X Press the or 9 button to select the Light s...

Page 107: ...ton to select the Convenience submenu X Press the a button to confirm X Press the or 9 button to select the Easy Entry Exit function You will see the selected setting On or Off X Press the a button to...

Page 108: ...s due to insufficient grip Ronly depress the accelerator pedal as far as necessary when pulling away Raccelerate less when driving Radapt your driving style to suit road and traffic conditions i In wi...

Page 109: ...your foot from the accelerator pedal The vehicle may be heavily braked by DSR depending on the gradient and the difference between the vehicle s road speed and the set speed You could lose con trol o...

Page 110: ...left hand status indicator On vehicles with the luxury multi function steering wheel 12 button the set value appears in the multi function display Off road drive program vehicles with off road engine...

Page 111: ...a steady speed for a prolonged period You can store any road speed above 30 km h G Risk of accident Cruise control cannot take account of road and traffic conditions Always pay attention to traffic c...

Page 112: ...dal Cruise control is activated The vehicle automatically maintains the stored speed i Cruise control may be unable to maintain the stored speed on uphill gradients The stored speed is resumed when th...

Page 113: ...ever to N while driv ing If cruise control is deactivated you will hear a warning tone You see the Cruise control off message in the multi function display for approximately five seconds i The last sp...

Page 114: ...edtronic Selecting variable Speedtronic X Check whether LIM indicator lamp is on If it is on variable Speedtronic is already selected If it is not press the cruise control lever in the direction of ar...

Page 115: ...er speed or down for a lower speed Deactivating variable Speedtronic There are several ways to deactivate variable Speedtronic X Briefly press the cruise control lever for wards B or X Briefly press t...

Page 116: ...nger yourself and others G Risk of injury Make sure that no persons or animals are in the manoeuvring range Otherwise they could be injured Parktronic is an electronic parking aid with ultrasound It i...

Page 117: ...r the front area is located on the dashboard above the centre air vents The warning display for the rear area is loca ted on the roof lining in the rear compart ment Warning display for front area Lef...

Page 118: ...versing camera View through the camera The area behind the vehicle is displayed in a mirrored fashion as in the rear view mirror G Risk of accident The reversing camera is only an aid and may display...

Page 119: ...camera in these types of situation You could otherwise injure others or damage objects and your vehicle while you are parking Activating the reversing camera X Make sure that the key is in position 2...

Page 120: ...Thermatic 3 zone Thermotronic controls the temperature and the humidity of the vehicle interior and filters out undesirable substances from the air 2 zone Thermatic 3 zone Thermotronic is only operat...

Page 121: ...Switches cooling with air dehumid ification on off B Demists the windscreen C Activates deactivates air recircu lation mode D Sets the temperature right E Switches the rear window heating on off Func...

Page 122: ...t the temperature and air distribu tion settings from the driver s side for the front passenger side The indicator lamp in the button comes on Air conditioning 119 Controls X204_AKB 1 5 en GB wobuchh...

Page 123: ...he air distribution right G Increases the airflow Function H Reduces the airflow I Display J Sets the air distribution left K Activates deactivates air recircu lation mode Rear control panel L Increas...

Page 124: ...ights up Airflow and air distribution are set to automatic mode or X Press the button The indicator lamp in the button goes out The previously selected settings come into effect again X To switch off...

Page 125: ...thumb wheels and D clockwise or anti clock wise Y page 118 Only change the tem perature setting in small increments Start at 22 3 zone Thermotronic Air conditioning zones for 3 zone Thermotronic You c...

Page 126: ...thumbwheel up or down i Demister vent is never completely shut even if side air vent is shut Setting the glove compartment air vent The glove compartment can be ventilated when 2 zone Thermatic 3 zon...

Page 127: ...the desired symbol appears in the display The indicator lamp in the button goes out The automatic control is deactivated and the air distribution is controlled according to the selected setting Setti...

Page 128: ...windows of ice or snow before setting off Otherwise impaired visibility could endanger you and others i The rear window heating has a high cur rent draw You should therefore switch it off as soon as t...

Page 129: ...norama sliding sunroof in the opposite direction as appropriate X Convenience closing press and hold the button until the side windows and the panorama sliding sunroof have closed The indicator lamp i...

Page 130: ...of if it is free of snow and ice Otherwise mal functions may occur Do not allow anything to protrude from the sliding sunroof The seals could otherwise be damaged i When the sliding sunroof is open ap...

Page 131: ...t extreme outside temperatures Rafter six hours Rif there is a malfunction in the power supply The panorama sliding sunroof remains raised at the rear in order to allow ventilation of the vehicle inte...

Page 132: ...liding sun roof can be opened fully again Y page 127 X If this is not the case consult a qualified specialist workshop Loading and stowing Loading guidelines The handling characteristics of a laden ve...

Page 133: ...io equipment or COMAND APS the AUX jack is in the glove compartment Stowage compartment telephone compartment under the armrest X To open press left hand button or right hand button The stowage compar...

Page 134: ...u may scald yourself Cup holder in the rear seat armrest X To open fold down the rear seat armrest X Lift the cover of the rear seat armrest X Press release button Cup holder folds out to the front X...

Page 135: ...If necessary move the driver s or front passenger seat forward X Pull left hand or right hand release han dle of the rear seat backrest forwards Corresponding rear seat backrest is unlocked X Fold re...

Page 136: ...s across sharp edges or corners RPad sharp edges for protection There are four lashing eyelets in the luggage compartment and two in the rear compart ment footwells Lashing eyelets in the luggage comp...

Page 137: ...ompartment cover in the recess on the left hand side when viewed in the direction of travel X Press the handle in the opposite direction to the arrow X Allow luggage compartment cover to engage in the...

Page 138: ...rod inserted behind the C pillar X Insert guide rod into retainer in the direction of the arrow X Slide guide rod forwards into retainer in the direction of the arrow Tightening the safety net Seat be...

Page 139: ...y to yourself or others The bag hook can bear a maximum load of 5 kg Do not use it to secure a load There is one bag hook on the left side wall in the luggage compartment and there are two hooks on th...

Page 140: ...r others or cause an accident Follow the roof rack ski rack manufacturer s installation instructions and special instruc tions for use The roof load raises the vehicle s centre of gravity thereby affe...

Page 141: ...ont The cover moves back Ashtray in the rear compartment Vehicles without 3 zone Thermotronic and a rear seat entertainment system have an ashtray in the centre console in the rear com partment X To o...

Page 142: ...the cover of socket An additional socket is fitted in the centre console on vehicles without an ashtray with cigarette lighter X To open slide cover forwards until it engages X Lift up the cover of s...

Page 143: ...wireless device to the exterior of the vehicle the field strength within the vehicle interior is lower than in a vehicle that does not have an exte rior aerial i There are various mobile phone bracke...

Page 144: ...floormats and secure if necessary A floormat which is not properly secured can slip and thereby inter fere with the movement of the pedals Do not place floormats on top of one another X Slide seat bac...

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Page 146: ...d wheels 150 Winter driving 155 Driving tips 156 Off road driving 158 Driving abroad 162 Trailer towing 162 Service 167 Care 167 143 Operation X204_AKB 1 5 en GB wobuchh Version 2 11 4 2008 10 15T13 2...

Page 147: ...Fire naked flames and smoking are therefore prohibited when handling fuels Switch off the engine before refuelling G Risk of injury Avoid any contact with fuels You can damage your health if your skin...

Page 148: ...able you may also use regular unleaded petrol 91 RON 82 5 MON This may reduce engine performance and increase fuel con sumption Avoid driving at full throttle In some countries the quality of the avai...

Page 149: ...you should add an amount of flow improver to the fuel corre sponding to the outside temperature Mix the additive with the diesel in good time before the flow properties of the diesel become inadequat...

Page 150: ...en wipers and wiper linkage could be set in motion When the bonnet is open you or others could be injured by the wiper rods Make sure that the windscreen wipers are switched off and that the key has b...

Page 151: ...i e if you only start the engine briefly Example vehicles with a petrol engine Example vehicles with a diesel engine X Pull oil dipstick out of the oil dipstick tube X Wipe off oil dipstick X Insert...

Page 152: ...he coolant temperature gauge must display less than 70 Otherwise you could be scalded by escaping hot coolant The coolant expansion tank is located in the engine compartment on the right when viewed i...

Page 153: ...the control systems such as ABS or ESP and are marked as follows RMO Mercedes Benz Original If you use other tyres and wheels Mercedes Benz cannot accept any respon sibility for damage that may result...

Page 154: ...tyre tread depth and the condition of the tread across the whole width of the tyre Y page 152 If neces sary turn the front wheels to full lock in order to inspect the inner side of the tyre surface RA...

Page 155: ...or too low has a negative effect on the vehicle s driving safety which could lead you to cause an acci dent Therefore you should regularly check the pressure of all the tyres particularly prior to lon...

Page 156: ...ns are wintry Ryou are driving on sand or gravel Ryou adopt a very sporty driving style cor nering at high speeds or driving with high rates of acceleration Ryou are towing a very heavy or large trail...

Page 157: ...ont and rear wheels only if they have the same dimensions for example size offset etc After every wheel interchange change have the tightening torque checked at a qualified specialist workshop that ha...

Page 158: ...have fitted the winter tyres X Check the tyre pressures Y page 152 X Restart the tyre pressure loss warning sys tem Y page 153 G Risk of accident If you fit the spare wheel when driving with winter ty...

Page 159: ...ally if the vehicle is laden or towing a trailer you must select shift range 1 2 or3 in good time i This also applies if you have activated cruise control or Speedtronic This will use the braking effe...

Page 160: ...ting safety G Risk of accident New brake pads linings only reach their opti mum braking effect after several hundred kil ometres of driving Before this optimum brak ing effect is reached you should co...

Page 161: ...is a risk that braking power may be insufficient in the event of an emergency or that braking efficiency may be unpredictable Read this section before driving your vehicle off road Practise by travell...

Page 162: ...check the vehicle This allows you to detect damage promptly and reduce the risk of an accident to yourself and other road users X Deactivate DSR Y page 105 X Clean the headlamps and rear lights and c...

Page 163: ...ator immedi ately before reaching the brow of the hill Make use of the vehicle s own impetus to travel over the brow This style of driving prevents Rthe vehicle from lifting off the ground on the brow...

Page 164: ...to enter and damage the engine and neighbouring assemblies RDrive slowly and at an even speed through the water RDo not stop Do not open any of the vehicle s doors while fording Otherwise water could...

Page 165: ...rical dipped beam Oncoming traffic will be dazzled less X Have the headlamps switched over at a qualified specialist workshop e g a Mercedes Benz Service Centre G Risk of accident Remember to set the...

Page 166: ...ed with green area B on the ball coupling X Turn key to the stop in the direction of the arrow to lock X Remove key X Press protective cap onto the lock i You can store the key in the ball coupling st...

Page 167: ...hicle in the Tech nical data section You will find installation dimensions and loads in the Technical data section Y page 253 The maximum drawbar load of the trailer drawbar on the ball coupling is 80...

Page 168: ...ing distance and can lead to the brakes failing completely Driving tips RMaintain a greater distance from the vehi cle in front than when driving without a trailer RAvoid braking abruptly If possible...

Page 169: ...upply The trailer s permanent power supply is switched off in the event of low vehicle supply voltage and after six hours at the latest The trailer s turn signal lamps are only guar anteed to function...

Page 170: ...ervice overdue A display message is shown in the multi func tion display for example Service A overdue by days Service A overdue by km i If you fail to have the service performed by the specified date...

Page 171: ...e to the exterior mirrors Make sure that the automatic transmis sion is not in position P when washing your vehicle in a tow through car wash Do not remove the key from the ignition lock Do not open t...

Page 172: ...to the windscreen before switching on the ignition Cleaning the windscreen windows When cleaning the inside of the wind screen rear and side windows do not use Rdry cloths Rabrasive cleaning agents R...

Page 173: ...h water X Clean the plastic parts and the dashboard X If particularly dirty use a mild detergent G Risk of injury Do not use cleaners and cockpit care sprays containing solvents to clean the cockpit a...

Page 174: ...irty use a mild detergent Do not use cleaning agents containing solvents because these can damage the wooden trim Cleaning the exhaust tail pipes Impurities combined with the effects of road grit and...

Page 175: ...upling with a high pressure cleaner Do not use solvents Guide pin Locking balls Guide faces Release lever A Ball neck head X Lightly oil or grease positions to A and the ball coupling recess of the ve...

Page 176: ...RO head restraints 215 Changing the batteries 216 Changing bulbs 217 Replacing the wiper blades 220 Flat tyre 222 Battery 232 Jump starting 234 Towing and tow starting 236 Fuses 238 173 Practical advi...

Page 177: ...tud First aid kit i Check the expiry date of the first aid kit annually and replace the contents when necessary The first aid kit is located in the luggage net on the left hand side at the rear of the...

Page 178: ...ck underlay Otherwise the jack will not be able to achieve its load bearing capacity due to the restricted height Do not start the engine at any time while a wheel is being changed Do not lie under th...

Page 179: ...eel 4 buttons Use the C button on the multi function steering wheel to fade out low priority mes sages You cannot fade out display messages of the highest priority The multi function dis play shows th...

Page 180: ...ay is activated The following tables contain all the display messages To make it easier for you to find the relevant display message the display messages are divided into text messages Y page 177 and...

Page 181: ...e display message disappears G Risk of accident ABS ESP BAS PRE SAFE hill start assist and ESP trailer stabilisation are unavailable due to undervoltage The d warning lamp also lights up in the instru...

Page 182: ...ESP inop erative ESP cur rently unavail See Own er s Man ual G Risk of accident ESP BAS PRE SAFE hill start assist and ESP trailer sta bilisation are temporarily unavailable The self diagnosis func ti...

Page 183: ...nue driving under any circumstances X Consult a qualified specialist workshop Do not top up the brake fluid This will not rectify the fault To start engine shift to P or N To start engine shift to eit...

Page 184: ...ty X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Check tyres Restart system Check tyre pressures then restart Run Flat Indicator A display message for the tyre pressure loss warning system was shown X Set t...

Page 185: ...ise control and Speedtronic are malfunctioning A warn ing tone also sounds X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Cruise control km h Cruise control km h A condition for activating cruise control has...

Page 186: ...and traffic conditions X Close the bonnet At least one door is open A warning tone also sounds X Close the doors ABS and ESP cur rently unavail See Own er s Man ual G Risk of accident ABS Anti lock B...

Page 187: ...ontinues to function normally but without the functions listed above X Drive on carefully X Visit a qualified specialist workshop The battery is not being charged A warning tone also sounds Possible c...

Page 188: ...id This will not rectify the fault J a with 4 buttons Release park brake a with 12 buttons Release parking brake You are driving with the parking brake applied A warning tone also sounds X Release the...

Page 189: ...ant temperature gauge X If the coolant temperature increases again visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately The poly V belt may have torn A warning tone also sounds X Pull over and stop the v...

Page 190: ...e fuel fil ter There is water in the fuel filter The water must be drained off29 X Visit a qualified specialist workshop b a with 4 buttons Left cor ner light or Right cor ner light a with 12 buttons...

Page 191: ...ecialist workshop b a with 4 buttons Trailer left turn sig or Trailer rt turn sig a with 12 buttons Trailer left turn sig or Trailer rt turn sig The left hand or right hand trailer turn signal lamp is...

Page 192: ...railer tail lamp is faulty X Change the bulb b a with 4 buttons AUTO lights inopera tive a with 12 buttons AUTO lights inopera tive The light sensor is faulty Daytime driving lights are switched on X...

Page 193: ...lace the bulb Y page 217 Vehicle with LEDs visit a qualified specialist workshop b a with 4 buttons Left mir ror turn signal or Right mir ror turn signal a with 12 buttons Left mir ror turn signal or...

Page 194: ...d brake lamp The third brake lamp is faulty The display message will only appear if all LEDs have failed X Visit a qualified specialist workshop b a with 4 buttons Tail brake lamp left or Tail brake l...

Page 195: ...faulty The lights remain avail able without the Intelligent Light System X Visit a qualified specialist workshop b a with 4 buttons Left licence plate lamp or Right licence plate lamp a with 12 button...

Page 196: ...faulty X Visit a qualified specialist workshop b a with 4 buttons Rear left foglamp or Rear right foglamp a with 12 buttons Rear left foglamp or Rear right foglamp The left hand or right hand rear fo...

Page 197: ...uttons Left rev ers lamp or Right rev ers lamp The left hand or right hand reversing lamp is faulty X Change the bulb Y page 217 b a with 4 buttons Switch off lights a with 12 buttons Switch off light...

Page 198: ...engine oil level has dropped to a critical level A warning tone also sounds X Check the engine oil level Y page 148 X If necessary top up the engine oil X Have the engine checked for leaks if the eng...

Page 199: ...instru ment cluster X Visit a qualified specialist workshop 6 a with 4 buttons FL mal func Workshop or FR mal func Workshop a with 12 buttons Front left malfunc tion Con sult work shop or Front right...

Page 200: ...6 warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster X Visit a qualified specialist workshop 6 a with 4 buttons R cent mal f Work shop a with 12 buttons Rear centre malfunc tion Con sult work shop...

Page 201: ...the fuel tank X Refuel at the nearest filling station 7 a with 4 buttons Reserve fuel level a with 12 buttons Reserve fuel level The fuel level has fallen below the reserve range X Refuel at the neare...

Page 202: ...The on board voltage is too low because too many consumers are switched on X Switch off consumers that are not required e g reading lamp or interior lighting When you press the button on the 1 zone a...

Page 203: ...sabled as desired G Risk of injury There is no child seat fitted to the front passenger seat The auto matic child seat recognition is malfunctioning X Remove electronic equipment from the front passen...

Page 204: ...or pedal as far as necessary when pulling away X Release the accelerator pedal while you are driving X Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions X Do not deactivate ESP Exceptio...

Page 205: ...ses J The red brake system warning lamp comes on while the engine is running A warning tone also sounds G Risk of accident There is insufficient brake fluid in the fluid reservoir X Pull over and stop...

Page 206: ...tances X Consult a qualified specialist workshop The yellow engine diagnos tics warning lamp lights up while the engine is running Vehicles with a diesel engine the fuel tank has been run dry X Start...

Page 207: ...arning sounds G Risk of injury The driver or front passenger have not fastened their seat belt and you are driving faster than 25 km h or have briefly driven faster than 25 km h X Fasten your seat bel...

Page 208: ...ont passenger has not fastened their seat belt X Fasten your seat belt Y page 70 Accident Problem Possible causes consequences and X X Solutions Fuel is leaking from the vehicle G Risk of fire The fue...

Page 209: ...d remove it X Do not restart the engine under any circumstances X Consult a qualified specialist workshop The fuel filler flap can not be opened The fuel filler flap is not released or The key batteri...

Page 210: ...ns The engine will not start You can hear the starter motor operat ing RThere is a malfunction in the engine electronics RThere is a malfunction in the fuel supply RThe on board voltage is too low bec...

Page 211: ...at a qualified specialist workshop Otherwise non combusted fuel may get into the catalytic con verter and damage it The coolant tempera ture gauge shows a value above 120 The coolant warning lamp may...

Page 212: ...ossible causes consequences and X X Solutions Only the red segments in the Parktronic warn ing display are lit You also hear a warning tone for approximately two seconds Parktronic is deactiva ted aft...

Page 213: ...nsequences and X X Solutions The windscreen wipers are jammed Leaves or snow for example may be obstructing the windscreen wiper movement The wiper motor has been deactivated X For safety reasons you...

Page 214: ...81 Mirrors Problem Possible causes consequences and X X Solutions An exterior mirror has been pushed out of position Vehicles with exterior mirrors that cannot be folded in out elec trically X Move th...

Page 215: ...discharged X Change the batteries Y page 216 You have lost a key X Have the key cancelled at a Mercedes Benz Service Centre X Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers X If necessary have t...

Page 216: ...he emergency key element If you use the emergency key element to unlock and open the driver s door the anti theft alarm system will be triggered Y page 54 There are several ways to turn off the alarm...

Page 217: ...cy key element from the key Y page 213 X Insert the emergency key element into the lock of the driver s door as far as it will go X Turn the emergency key element clockwise as far as it will go to pos...

Page 218: ...ress the parking brake firmly X Press selector lever cover to the left and remove it upwards X Press release button down and simul taneously move the selector lever out of position P The selector leve...

Page 219: ...ain highly toxic sub stances Take discharged batteries to a qualified spe cialist workshop e g a Mercedes Benz Service Centre or to a special collection point for old batteries Key Checking the batter...

Page 220: ...ildren Oth erwise they could damage them for example and injure themselves Never use a bulb which has been dropped Such a bulb may explode and injure you H7 bulbs are pressurised and could explode whe...

Page 221: ...W Turn signal lamp PY 21 W Reversing lamp P 21 W W 16 W32 Rear foglamp tail lamp P 21 W Licence plate lamp Bulb type Licence plate lamp W 5 W 32 Vehicle without LED turn signal lamps W 16 W vehicle w...

Page 222: ...ise while apply ing slight pressure X Insert bulb holder or A and turn it clockwise X Push covering under covering Join the two coverings using the tongue and groove joint X Press covering until retai...

Page 223: ...r and press firmly The retaining lugs on the bulb holder engages audibly X Insert the connector X Close the side trim panel Y page 219 Changing the bulbs in the licence plate lamps X Switch off the li...

Page 224: ...ition lock X Fold the wiper arm away from the wind screen until it engages X Set the wiper blade at right angles to the wiper arm X Remove the wiper blade from the retainer on the wiper arm in the dir...

Page 225: ...driver s door X Place the warning triangle Y page 174 at a suitable distance Observe legal require ments Using the TIREFIT kit You can use the TIREFIT kit to seal small punctures particularly those i...

Page 226: ...emoved like a layer of film If you get TIREFIT on your clothing have it cleaned as soon as possible with perchloro ethylene G Risk of injury Comply with the manufacturer s safety instructions shown on...

Page 227: ...yre again G Risk of accident If a pressure of 1 8 bar is not achieved after five minutes the tyre is too badly damaged Do not drive any further Consult a qualified specialist workshop which has the ne...

Page 228: ...ld of vision The vehicle s handling characteristics may be affected H Environmental note Have the used TIREFIT kit disposed of profes sionally e g at a Mercedes Benz Service Centre X Have the TIREFIT...

Page 229: ...rvice Centre for this purpose In particular work relevant to safety or on safety related sys tems must be carried out at a qualified spe cialist workshop When a tyre pressure of at least 1 8 bar is re...

Page 230: ...d of 80 km h and do not deac tivate ESP Never drive the vehicle with more than one emergency spare wheel fitted G Risk of accident Have the emergency spare wheel replaced as soon as possible at a qual...

Page 231: ...o not lie under the vehicle when it is being supported by the jack If you do not raise the vehicle as described it could slip off the jack e g if the engine is started or if a door or the tailgate is...

Page 232: ...st workshop which has the necessary specialist knowledge and tools to carry out the work required Mercedes Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes Benz Service Centre or Service 24h for this pur pose...

Page 233: ...icle is equipped with one of the fol lowing two electric air pumps Rversion 1 electric air pump with pressure gauge fitted to the hose Rversion 2 electric air pump with an inte grated pressure gauge T...

Page 234: ...on 1 open pressure release screw 4 on the pressure gauge until the tyre pressure is correct X Version 2 press pressure release button 6 until the tyre pressure is correct X Switch off the electric air...

Page 235: ...ke them to a Mercedes Benz Service Centre or to a special collection point for old batteries G Risk of injury For safety reasons Mercedes Benz recom mends that you only use batteries which have been t...

Page 236: ...e pedal with maximum force Ryou will no longer be able to turn the key in the ignition lock Rthe selector lever is locked in position P Always disconnect the battery in the order described below Never...

Page 237: ...reverse order Reconnecting the battery Always reconnect the battery in the sequence described below Never swap the terminal clamps You may otherwise dam age the vehicle electronics X Switch off all e...

Page 238: ...rom the battery during jump starting may cause minor explosions Avoid creating sparks Keep naked flames away from the battery and do not smoke Comply with safety precautions and take pro tective measu...

Page 239: ...Risk of accident If you have the vehicle towed you must use a rigid towing bar if Rthe engine is not running Rthere is a brake system malfunction Rthere is a malfunction in the voltage supply or the v...

Page 240: ...lever must be in the N position when towing the vehicle away RIf you are towing the vehicle move the automatic transmission selector lever to N and turn the key to position 2 Y page 61 in the ignitio...

Page 241: ...s X Return the towing eye and the wheel wrench to the vehicle tool kit Transporting the vehicle The towing eyes or trailer coupling can be used to pull the vehicle onto a trailer or trans porter if yo...

Page 242: ...rt is located with the vehicle tool kit Y page 175 in the stowage compartment under the luggage compart ment floor Before changing a fuse X Park the vehicle X Switch off all electrical consumers X Rem...

Page 243: ...acket at the rear of the fuse box X Press the lid down and secure with clamps X Clip lines onto the lid X Close the bonnet Y page 146 Fuse box in the luggage compartment X To open open the tailgate X...

Page 244: ...Service products and capacities 245 Vehicle data GLK 280 4MATIC 249 Vehicle data GLK 350 4MATIC 249 Vehicle data GLK 320 CDI 4MATIC 250 Tyres and wheels 251 Trailer coupling 253 241 Technical data X20...

Page 245: ...proved for installa tion or modification if they comply with legal requirements All genuine Mercedes Benz parts meet this requirement The use of non approved parts may invalidate the vehicle s general...

Page 246: ...of two way radios if such equipment is installed professionally and a low reflection exterior aerial is used The transmission output of the two way radio must not exceed the maximum transmission outpu...

Page 247: ...X Open the driver s door You will see vehicle identification plate Vehicle identification plate example Vehicle identification plate Vehicle manufacturer EU type approval number Vehicle identification...

Page 248: ...tain further information from any Mercedes Benz Service Centre G Risk of injury When handling storing and disposing of any service products please observe the relevant regulations as otherwise you cou...

Page 249: ...ption and therefore depend on Refficient use of the fuel by the engine Rdriving style Rother non technical factors such as envi ronmental influences or road conditions You can minimise your vehicle s...

Page 250: ...elect the SAE classification viscosity of the engine oil according to the outside tempera ture The following table shows you the vis cosity classes to be used depending on the average air temperature...

Page 251: ...ly valid if you top up with an antifreeze corrosion inhibitor which has been approved by Mercedes Benz and the recommended mixture ratio is observed Capacities The following values indicate the total...

Page 252: ...mm Wheelbase 2755 mm Vehicle weights GLK 280 4MATIC Unladen weight in accordance with EU Directive 34 1830 kg Maximum roof load 75 kg You will find weight information specific to the vehicle on the ve...

Page 253: ...ccordance with RL 80 1268 EEC Y Y page 242 Overall NEDC 10 6 10 8 l 100 km CO2emissions 249 251 g km Vehicle data GLK 320 CDI 4MATIC Engine GLK 320 CDI 4MATIC Rated output 165 kW 224 bhp At engine spe...

Page 254: ...e which may occur Information about tyres can be obtained from any Mercedes Benz Service Centre If you fit tyres other than those tested and recommended by Mercedes Benz charac teristics such as handl...

Page 255: ...V Light alloy wheels 7 5J x 19 H2 ET 47 RA Summer tyres40 255 45 R19 100 V Light alloy wheels 8 5J x 19 H2 ET 52 20 FA Summer tyres 235 45 R20 100 W XL Light alloy wheels 8 5J x 20 H2 ET 45 37 All we...

Page 256: ...ry out the work required Mercedes Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes Benz Service Centre for this purpose In particular work relevant to safety or on safety related systems must be carried out at...

Page 257: ...ximum drawbar nose weight43 80 kg Permissible rear axle load when towing a trailer 1 300 kg 42 At a minimum gradient climbing capability of 12 from a standstill 43 The drawbar noseweight is not includ...

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