Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class: Introduction - Shift ranges - Automatic transmission - Driving and parking - Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class Owner's ManualMercedes-Benz GLK-Class: Introduction

When the automatic transmission is in position D, it is possible to restrict or derestrict the shift range (). The shift range selected is shown in the multifunction display. The automatic transmission shifts only as far as the selected gear.

Shift range

braking effect.You can use the engine's braking effect.

of the engine on downhill gradients and for driving:To use the braking effect of the engine on downhill gradients and for driving:

  • on steep mountain roads
  • in mountainous terrain
  • in arduous conditions

of the engine on extremely steep downhill gradients and on long downhill stretchesTo use the braking effect of the engine on extremely steep downhill gradients and on long downhill stretches

    Restricting the shift range
    X Press the selector lever to the left towards D–. The automatic transmission shifts down one gear and restricts the shift range to the relevant gear. If the engine exceeds the maximum engine ...

    See also:

    Multifunction display
    Values and settings as well as display messages are shown in the multifunction display. : Description field ; Menu bar To show menu bar 2: press the or button on the steering whe ...

    Divx video on demand
    DivX content is encrypted to ensure copyright protection. The content will play only on registered playback devices. See DivX information 114, LICENSING. When the registration process is complete, ...

    Hill descent control (green)
    Hill descent control (green) Illuminates when HDC is selected and HDC operating conditions are met. If the lamp flashes, HDC has been selected, but the operating conditions are not being met (e ...