Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class: Parking brake
WARNING
Engaging the parking brake while the vehicle is in motion can cause the rear wheels to lock up. You could lose control of the vehicle and cause an accident. In addition, the vehicle's brake lights do not light up when the parking brake is engaged.
WARNING
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Children could release the parking brake and/or shift the automatic transmission out of park position P, either of which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.
- To apply: depress parking brake 2 firmly. When the engine is running, the (USA only) or (Canada only) indicator lamp lights up in the instrument cluster.
- To release: depress the brake pedal and keep it depressed.
- Pull release handle 1. When the ignition is switched on or the engine is running, the (USA only) or (Canada only) indicator lamp goes out in the instrument cluster.
Vehicles with automatic transmission
Apply the parking brake firmly. Shift the transmission to position P. Using the SmartKey Turn the SmartKey to position 0 in the ignition lock and remove it. The immobilizer is activated ...Parking the vehicle for a long period
If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than four weeks, the battery may be damaged by exhaustive discharge. Connect a trickle charger. You can obtain information about trickle chargers ...See also:
Active head restraints
When the occupant’s lower back
presses against the seatback
during a rear-end collision, the
head restraint moves slightly forward
and upward to help reduce
the risk of whiplash on the seat
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Unlocking the doors with the detached key blade
Insert the key blade as far as possible in the
driver's door lock. Turn the key blade clockwise
approximately one-quarter turn to unlock
the driver's door only.
NOTE
After unlocking the driver ...
Charging or replacing the vehicle battery
If the vehicle battery should require charging,
the battery must be removed from the vehicle.
Consult your Dealer/Authorised Repairer.
Battery disconnection,
removal and
replacement should be c ...