Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class: 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 accident and/or serious personal injury.
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: depre ...Trailer towing
When towing a trailer and driving downhill, shift to the lower gear if the automatic transmission constantly shifts between two gears. Engaging a lower gear and reducing the speed reduces the ...See also:
Folding down the cargo area cover's rear flap
The cargo area cover's rear flap points horizontally
when the cover is retracted (rolled up).
To fold it down:
- Pull the flap slightly rearward past its supports
and fold it down.
NOTE
On mod ...
Proper use
WARNING
There are various warning stickers affixed to your vehicle. Their purpose is
to alert you and others to various dangers. Therefore, do not remove any warning
stickers unless the stic ...
Traction control system (TCS)
(If installed)
On slippery road surfaces, the traction control
system (TCS) limits the drive wheels from
spinning excessively, thus helping the car to
accelerate. It also helps to provide suf ...