Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class: Brow of hill
When driving up an uphill gradient, slightly reduce pressure on the accelerator immediately before reaching the brow of the hill. Use the vehicle's own impetus to drive over the top of the hill.
This style of driving prevents:
- the vehicle from lifting off the ground on the brow of a hill
- the vehicle from traveling too quickly down the other side
Maximum gradient-climbing capability
If the load on the front axle is reduced when pulling away on a steep uphill slope, the front wheels have a tendency to spin. 4ETS recognizes this and brakes the wheels accordingly. The rear wh ...Driving downhill
Drive slowly. Do not drive at an angle down steep inclines. Steer into the line of fall and drive with the front wheels aligned straight. Otherwise, the vehicle could slip sideways, tip and ...See also:
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped
This system automatically turns the headlights on or off
according to ambient light levels. To turn the system on,
turn the end of the multifunction lever to the AUTO
position (third detent). Wh ...
Tunnel console
1 Storage compartment (for CDs, etc.) under
armrest, AUX input/USB connector.
2 Includes cup holder for driver and passenger,
12-volt socket and small storage compartment. ...
Voice guidance
To turn voice guidance on or off but maintain
route guidance, proceed as follows:
1. Touch Nav menu on the map menu screen.
2. Touch the Route voice guidance soft key.
The soft key will be highlig ...