Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class: Parking brake
WARNING
Engaging the parking brake while the vehicle is in motion can cause the rear wheels to lock up. You could lose control of the vehicle and cause an accident. In addition, the vehicle's brake lights do not light up when the parking brake is engaged.
WARNING
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Children could release the parking brake and/or shift the automatic transmission out of park position P, either of which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.
- To apply: depress parking brake 2 firmly. When the engine is running, the (USA only) or (Canada only) indicator lamp lights up in the instrument cluster.
- To release: depress the brake pedal and keep it depressed.
- Pull release handle 1. When the ignition is switched on or the engine is running, the (USA only) or (Canada only) indicator lamp goes out in the instrument cluster.
Vehicles with automatic transmission
Apply the parking brake firmly. Shift the transmission to position P. Using the SmartKey Turn the SmartKey to position 0 in the ignition lock and remove it. The immobilizer is activated ...Parking the vehicle for a long period
If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than four weeks, the battery may be damaged by exhaustive discharge. Connect a trickle charger. You can obtain information about trickle chargers ...See also:
General checks
Engine Compartment
The following should be checked regularly:
o Engine oil level and condition.
o Transaxle fluid level and condition.
o Brake fluid level.
o Clutch fluid level.
o Engine co ...
Utilisation correcte des ceintures de sécurité
● Tendez la sangle diagonale de
sorte qu'elle couvre
complètement l'épaule, sans
entrer en contact avec le cou
ou glisser de l'épaule.
● Placez la sangle abdomi ...
Accessory socket
CAUTION:
● Be sure to use a “plug-in” type accessory operating at 12 V and at 120 W or less.
When using more than one socket at the same time, make sure that the electrical
accessories ...