Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class: Transporting the vehicle
The towing eyes or trailer tow hitch can be used to pull the vehicle onto a trailer or transporter if you wish to transport it.
- Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock.
- Shift the automatic transmission to position N.
As soon as the vehicle is loaded:
- Prevent the vehicle from rolling away by applying the parking brake.
- Move the selector lever to P.
- Turn the SmartKey to position 0 in the ignition lock and remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
- Secure the vehicle.
Only lash the vehicle down by the wheels or wheel rims, not by parts of the
vehicle such as axle or steering components. Otherwise, the vehicle could be damaged.
Towing a vehicle with both axles on the ground
When having your vehicle towed, observe the important safety notes ().
WARNING
The power assistance for the steering and the brake force booster do not work
when the engine is not running. Yo ...
Notes for 4MATIC vehicles
Vehicles with 4MATIC must not be towed with either the front or the rear axle
raised, as doing so will damage the transmission.
If the vehicle has transmission damage or damage to the front or r ...
See also:
Fan speed control dial
The fan operates only when the ignition
switch is turned to the “ON” position. The
fan speed control dial is used to select
four fan speeds. ...
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)
This system anticipates the potential for wheel lift by
monitoring the driver’s steering wheel input and the
speed of the vehicle. When ERM determines that the rate
of change of the steering w ...
Reclining the Front Seats
You can recline the seat-backs on the
front seats so they are level with the
rear seat cushions, making a large
cushioned area. To do this:
EX-L and Canadian EX models
Only the passenger ...
