Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class: Important safety notes - Starting the engine - Driving - Driving and parking - Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class Owner's ManualMercedes-Benz GLK-Class: Important safety notes

WARNING WARNING

Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your health. All exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide (CO), and inhaling it can cause unconsciousness and possible death.

Do not run the engine in confined areas (such as a garage) which are not properly ventilated. If you think that exhaust gas fumes are entering the vehicle while driving, have the cause determined and corrected immediately. If you must drive under these conditions, drive only with at least one window fully open at all times.

Do not depress the accelerator pedal when starting the engine.

sound of the engine may change during this time. The catalytic converter preheats for up to 30 seconds after a cold start. The sound of the engine may change during this time.

    Automatic transmission
    Shift the transmission to position P. The transmission position display in the multifunction display shows P. You can also start the engine when the transmission is in position N. ...

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    Rolling re-start
    If the engine is switched off while the vehicle is moving, a rolling re-start can be initiated. Automatic transmission - select neutral (N) and then press the engine START/STOP button. When the en ...

    Seats
    Seats - Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the seatback is reclined. This can be dangerous. The shoulder belt will not be against your body. In an accident, you could be thrown into it ...

    Materials Added To Engine Oil
    Do not add any supplemental additives, other than leak detection dyes, to your engine oil. Engine oil is an engineered product and its performance may be impaired by supplemental additives. ...