Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class: Important safety notes
WARNING
Make sure the tailgate is closed when the engine is running and while driving. Among other dangers, deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases may enter vehicle interior resulting in unconsciousness and death.
The tailgate swings upwards and to the rear when opened. Therefore, make sure that there is sufficient clearance above and behind the tailgate.
To open the tailgate completely, a minimum clearance of 6.90 ft (2.10 m) above the ground is necessary.
Opening
You can open the tailgate automatically using the SmartKey or the handle in the tailgate. Open or close the tailgate fully using the automatic function if you have stopped the tailgate in an inte ...See also:
Traction control (TC)
This function is designed to help reduce wheel
spin by transferring power from a drive wheel
that begins to lose traction to the wheel on the
opposite side of the vehicle (on the same axle).
TC ...
The importance of shoulder belts
Using a booster without a shoulder belt increases the risk of a child’s
head hitting a hard surface in a collision. For this reason, you should
never use a booster seat with a lap belt only. It is ...
Before driving off-road
Before venturing off-road, it is absolutely
essential that inexperienced drivers become
fully familiar with the vehicle's controls. In
particular Hill Descent Control (HDC) and the
Terrain Respons ...