Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class: Kickdown - Driving tips - Automatic transmission - Driving and parking - Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class Owner's ManualMercedes-Benz GLK-Class: Kickdown

Use kickdown for maximum acceleration.

  • Vehicles for USA: fully depress the accelerator pedal. The transmission shifts to a lower gear depending on the engine speed.
  • Vehicles for Canada: depress the accelerator pedal beyond the pressure point.

The transmission shifts to a lower gear depending on the engine speed.

    Working on the vehicle
    WARNING When working on the vehicle, engage the parking brake and shift the automatic transmission into park position P. Otherwise the vehicle could roll away which could result in an accide ...

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    RSE rear screen menus
    Press on the remote control when a source (e.g., Disc) has been selected to access the RSE-menus for the rear screens. Use the scroll wheel and the buttons on the remote to make menu selecti ...

    Maintenance & care
    Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in prime condition. ● Working from top to bottom, liberally apply water to the vehicle body, wheel wells and underside of the vehi ...

    Winter tyres
    In many countries legislation exists that requires the use of winter tyres during specified periods of the year. M+S tyres have a recognised level of winter performance and need not be replaced. ...