Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class: Driving over obstacles
Obstacles could damage the floor of the vehicle or components of the chassis. Ask passengers for guidance when driving over large obstacles. The passenger should always keep a safe distance from the vehicle when doing so in order to avoid injury as a result of unexpected vehicle movements. After driving off-road or over obstacles, check the vehicle for possible damage, especially to the underbody and the components of the chassis.
Observe the following rules when driving over tree stumps, large stones and other obstacles:
Ruts and gravel roads
Observe the following rules when driving along ruts in off-road terrain or on roads with loose gravel: Check that the ruts are not too deep and that your vehicle has sufficient clearance. Othe ...Traveling uphill
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Braking
All the parts of the brake system are critical to safety. We recommend you to
have the vehicle checked at regular intervals according to the service booklet.
CAUTION:
● Avoid driving habits ...
Set or increase cruise speed
When setting the cruise
control to the
speed limit, it is important to remember
that it is possible for the vehicle speed
to increase when travelling downhill.
This may result in the vehicle sp ...
Three-way catalytic converter
• Keep your engine properly tuned. Certain
engine malfunctions, particularly involving
the electrical, fuel or distributor ignition
systems, may cause unusually high threeway
catalytic conve ...