Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class: Driving tips
- Maintain a greater distance from the vehicle in front than when driving without a trailer.
- Avoid braking abruptly. If possible, brake gently at first to allow the trailer to run on. Then, increase the braking force rapidly.
- The values given for gradient-climbing capabilities from a standstill refer to sea level. When driving in mountainous areas, note that the power output of the engine, and consequently the vehicle's gradientclimbing capability, decrease with increasing altitude.
If the trailer swings from side to side:
- Do not accelerate.
- Do not counter-steer.
- Brake if necessary.
Driving tips
Observe the notes on ESPВ® trailer stabilization ().
The maximum permissible speed for vehicle/ trailer combinations depends on the
type of trailer. Before beginning the journey, check the trail ...
Installing the ball coupling
WARNING
If the vehicle/trailer combination is not secured, the trailer may come loose.
As a result, you could cause an accident.
Observe the ball coupling manufacturer's installation inst ...
See also:
Deactivating cruise control
There are several ways to deactivate cruise control:
Briefly press the cruise control lever forwards 3.
or
Brake.
Cruise control is automatically deactivated if:
you depress the park ...
What to Add
Use only new DOT 3 brake fluid from a sealed container. See Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants on page 11‑12.
Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before
re ...
