Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class: Fuel requirements
Use only premium-grade unleaded gasoline. The octane number should be at least 91. Details can be found on the gas pump. The octane number is the average value of the Research Octane Number (RON) and the Motor Octane Number (MON): (RON + MON) / 2, also known as knock resistance. Reformulated Gasoline (RFG) and/or unleaded gasoline with additives can be used if the concentration of the additives in the fuel does not exceed 10%, e.g.:
- Ethanol
- TAME
- ETBE
- IPA
- TBA
For MTBE, the concentration should not exceed 15%.
The concentration of methanol in gasoline including other additives must not exceed 3%. Using mixtures of methanol and ethanol is not permitted. Gasohol, a mixture of 10% ethanol and 90% unleaded gasoline, can be used. All of these mix fuels must fulfill the fuel requirements, e.g.:
- knock resistance
- boiling point
- vapor pressure
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline
To ensure the longevity and full performance of the engine, only premiumgrade
unleaded gasoline may be used. If there is no premium-grade unleaded gasoline available
and regular-grade unleaded ...
Additives in gasoline
One of the main problems of poor fuel quality is the forming
of deposits that are caused during the gasoline combustion process. Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you use fuel brands that have the add ...
See also:
Steering, Suspension, and Chassis Components
Visually inspect front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged, loose,
or missing parts or signs of wear. Inspect power steering lines and hoses for proper
hook-up, binding, leaks, cra ...
Activating/deactivating
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock.
To switch on: press the button.
The indicator lamp in the button
lights up. Airflow and air distribution are set to automatic mode.
...
Two-Wheel Drive Models
The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with
all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed.
If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transmission
is operable, the vehicle may be to ...