Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class: Notes on selecting, mounting and replacing tires
- Only mount tires and wheels of the same type and make.
- Only mount tires of the correct size onto the wheels.
- After mounting new tires, run them in at moderate speeds for the first 60 miles (100 km) as they only reach their full performance after this distance.
- Do not use tires that are excessively worn as the tire traction on wet road surfaces decreases significantly when the tread depth is less than 1/8 inch (3 mm).
- Replace the tires after six years at the latest, regardless of wear. This also applies to the spare wheel/emergency spare wheel.
The service life of tires depends on the following factors amongst other things:
- driving style
- tire pressure
- mileage
Tire tread
WARNING
Although the applicable federal motor vehicle safety laws consider a tire to
be worn when the tread wear indicators (TWI) become visible at approximately 1/16
in (1.6 mm), we recomme ...
Winter operation
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Ignition switch light
For easy access to the ignition switch in
the dark, the ignition switch light illuminates
when the driver’s door is opened or
when the driver’s door is unlocked using
the remote keyless en ...
Activating DAC
Press MY CAR in the center instrument panel
and go to Car settings
Driver Alert and
select On. See page 133 for more information
on the menu system.
The function is activated when the
v ...
Control panel
Control panel
1) Temperature control dial (driver’s side)
2) AUTO button
3) DUAL mode button
4) OFF button
5) Air inlet selection button
6) Fan speed control button
7) Airflow mode se ...
