MERCEDES-BENZ GLK SUV 2008 Owners Manual

Kickdown
Use kickdown for maximum acceleration.
X Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the
pressure point.
The transmission shifts to a lower gear
depending on the engine speed.
X Ease off the accelerator pedal once the
desired speed is reached.
The automatic transmission shifts back up.
Trailer towing
X When driving up gradients, keep to the mid-
dle of the engine speed range.
X Shift down to shift range 3or 2depending
on the gradient, even if cruise con-
trol*( Ypage 86)is activated. Steering wheel gearshift paddles*
and manual gearshift program* G
Risk of accident
Do not change down for additional engine
braking on a slippery road surface. This could
cause the drive wheels to lose their grip and
the vehicle could skid.
Steering wheel gearshift paddles It is possible to shift gear using either the
steering wheel gearshift paddles or the selec-
tor lever. i
When the selector lever is in position P,
N or R, you cannot change gear using the
steering wheel gearshift paddles.
Upshifting
X Pull right-hand steering wheel gearshift
paddle ;.
The automatic transmission shifts up to the
next gear.
If you are not driving in manual drive pro-
gram M, then the shift range will be deres-
tricted.
Downshifting
X Pull left-hand steering wheel gearshift pad-
dle :.
The automatic transmission shifts down to
the next gear.
If you are not driving in manual drive pro-
gram M, then the shift range will be restric-
ted.
Manual drive program Manual drive program
Mcan be selected
using the program selector button. In manual
drive program M, you can change gear using
the steering wheel gearshift paddles or the
selector lever. :
Program selector button on vehicles with-
out the dynamic handling package with
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Program selector button on vehicles with
the dynamic handling package with sports
mode* C
Comfort comfortable driving style
S
Sport sporty driving style
M
Manual manual gearshifting
i
If manual drive program Mhas been
selected and you restart the engine, the
automatic transmission will switch to an
automatic drive program. If automatic drive
program Cor Shas been selected, the
automatic transmission will resume the
respective drive program when you restart
the engine.
X To activate: press program selector but-
ton :repeatedly until Mappears in the
multi-function display.
If the selector lever is in position D, you can
shift up or down through the gears. The gear
selected is shown in the multi-function dis-
play.
Upshifting
X Briefly press the selector lever to the right
towards D+
or
X Pull the right-hand steering wheel gearshift
paddle (Y page 88).
The automatic transmission shifts up to the
next gear. Downshifting
X
Briefly press the selector lever to the left
towards D-
or
X Pull the left-hand steering wheel gearshift
paddle (Y page 88).
The automatic transmission shifts down to
the next gear.
i If you desire maximum acceleration, push
the selector lever to the left repeatedly or
pull and hold the left-hand steering wheel
gearshift paddle until the transmission
shifts to the optimal gear for the current
speed.
X To deactivate (vehicles without the
dynamic handling package with sports
mode*):
Press program selector button :repeat-
edly, until Cor Sappears in the multi-func-
tion display.
X To deactivate (vehicles with the
dynamic handling package with sports
mode*):
Press program selector button :.
M is no longer shown in the multi-function
display.
Kickdown
You can also use kickdown for maximum
acceleration in manual drive program M.
X Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the
pressure point.
The transmission shifts to a lower gear
depending on the engine speed.
i It is not possible to shift gears using the
steering wheel gearshift paddles or the
selector lever during kickdown. Transmission
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Instrument cluster
Points to remember
You will find an illustration of the instrument
cluster in the "At a glance" section.
Vehicles with a multi-function steering wheel
(4 buttons) (Y page 24)
Vehicles with a luxury multi-function steering
wheel* (12 buttons) (Y page 26)G
Risk of accident
No further messages can be displayed if the
instrument cluster and/or the multi-function
display fails.
This means that you will not see information
about the driving situation, such as the speed,
outside temperature, warning/indicator
lamps, display messages or system failures.
The vehicle's handling characteristics may be
affected. Adjust your driving style and speed
accordingly.
Immediately consult a qualified specialist
workshop which has the necessary specialist
knowledge and tools to carry out the work
required. Mercedes-Benz recommends that
you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for
this purpose. In particular, work relevant to
safety or on safety-related systems must be
carried out at a qualified specialist workshop. Coolant temperature gauge
The coolant temperature gauge is in the
instrument cluster on the left-hand side.
Under normal operating conditions and with
the specified coolant level, the coolant tem-
perature may rise to 120 †. The coolant tem-
perature may rise to the top end of the scale
at high outside temperatures and on long
uphill stretches. Speedometer with segments (vehi-
cles with 12-button luxury multi-func-
tion steering wheel*)
The segments in the speedometer indicate
which speed range is available.
Cruise control* mode:
The segments light up from the stored speed
to the maximum speed.
Variable Speedtronic* mode:
The segments light up from the start of the
scale to the selected limit speed. Rev counter
The red band in the rev counter indicates the
engine's overrevving range. The fuel supply is
interrupted to protect the engine when the
red band is reached.
! Do not drive in the overrevving range.
Doing so will damage the engine. Outside temperature display
G
Risk of accident
When the temperature displayed is just above
freezing point, the road surface may be icy,
especially in wooded areas or on bridges. The
vehicle could skid if you fail to adapt your
driving style. Always adapt your driving style
and drive at a speed to suit the prevailing
weather conditions.
Changes in the outside temperature are dis-
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On-board computer (4-button multi-
function steering wheel)
Points to remember
The on-board computer is activated as soon
as you turn the key to position 1in the ignition
lock. You can use the on-board computer to
call up information relating to your vehicle
and to make and adjust settings. G
Risk of accident
Only use the on-board computer when road
and traffic conditions permit. You would oth-
erwise be distracted and unable to concen-
trate properly on driving, and could cause an
accident. Multi-function steering wheel (4-but-
tons)
You can control the multi-function display and
the settings in the on-board computer using
the buttons on the multi-function steering
wheel. :
Multi-function display
;
W
R
increases the volume
R sets the date/time =
X
R
decreases the volume
R sets the date/time ?
C
R
selects a submenu
R scrolls through lists
R confirms a selection A
V
R
press briefly: selects a menu
R press and hold: selects the stand-
ard display Multi-function display
To activate the multi-function display:
R switch on the ignition
R switch on the lights
R open the driver's door Multi-function display
:shows you values
and settings as well as display messages. On-board computer (4-button multi-function steering wheel)
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Menus and submenusFunction
:Standard display
(Ypage 92)
Shows the standard display or resets
the trip meter
;Trip computer (Ypage 92)
Shows or resets the trip computer
=Range/current consumption
(Y page 93)
?Additional speedometer
AMessage memory (Ypage 176)
BService (Ypage 167)
Calls up the service due date
CTyre pressure loss warning sys-
tem (Ypage 153)
DTime/date (Ypage 93)
The number of menus shown depends on the
optional equipment in the vehicle. Standard display
X
Press and hold the Vbutton until the
standard display with trip meter :and
total distance recorder ;is shown.
To reset the trip meter:
X Press and hold the Vbutton until the
standard display appears.
X Press and hold the Cbutton until the
value has been reset.
Trip computer
X Press the Vbutton repeatedly until the
trip computer appears.
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Distance
; Average speed
= Time
? Average fuel consumption
X To reset the trip computer: press and
hold the Cbutton until the values have
been reset.
Displaying the range and current fuel
consumption X
Press the Vbutton repeatedly until the
approximate range and current fuel con-
sumption appears.
The approximate range which can be covered
depends on the fuel level and your current
driving style. If there is only a small amount
of fuel left in the fuel tank, the display shows
a vehicle being refuelled Cinstead of the
range.
Time/date This menu is only available on vehicles with
Audio 20.
X
Press the Vbutton repeatedly until the
"Time/date" menu appears.
X To set: use the Cbutton to select the
display you want to change: hour, minutes,
day, month, year.
X Press WorX to set the selected dis-
play.
X To save: press the Cbutton.
The next display is selected. On-board computer (12-button multi-
function steering wheel*)
Points to remember
The on-board computer is activated as soon
as you turn the key to position 1in the ignition
lock. G
Risk of accident
Only use the on-board computer when road
and traffic conditions permit. You would oth-
erwise be distracted and unable to concen-
trate properly on driving, and could cause an
accident. Luxury multi-function steering wheel
(12 buttons)
You can control the multi-function display and
the settings in the on-board computer using
the buttons on the luxury multi-function
steering wheel. On-board computer (12-button multi-function steering
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Multi-function display
;
6~Accepts or rejects/ends
a call
WX
increases/reduces the
volume
8 Mute =
?
Activates voice control*, see
separate operating instructions. ?
%
Press briefly:
back, deactivates voice control* and
fades out display messages
%Press and hold:
selects the standard display. A
=;
Calls up the menu bar and
selects menus 9:Press briefly:
selects a submenu or scrolls through
lists.
In the Audio menu, selects a stored
station, an audio track or a video
scene*.
In the Tel(telephone) menu,
switches to the telephone book and
selects a name or telephone number 9:
Press and hold:
in the Audio menu, selects the pre-
vious/next station or selects an
audio track or video scene* using the
fast scrolling feature.
In the Tel(telephone) menu, starts
rapid scrolling through the telephone
book a
Confirms selections and hides
display messages.
In the Tel(telephone) menu:
switches to the telephone book and
starts dialling. Multi-function display
To activate the multi-function display:
R switch on the ignition
R switch on the lights
R open the driver's door
Values, settings and display messages are
shown in the description field in the multi-
function display. :
Description field
; Menu bar
X To show menu bar ;
;: press the =
or ; button. 94
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Menus and submenusFunction
:Trip
menu (Y page 95)
;Navi* menu (navigation details)
(Ypage 97)
=Audio* menu (Y page 98)
?Tel* menu (telephone) (Y page 99)
AServicemenu (Ypage 101)
R calls up display messages
(Y page 176)
R tyre pressure loss warning system
(Y page 153)
R ASSYST PLUS service interval dis-
play (Y page 167)
BSettings menu (Ypage 101)
The number of menus shown depends on the
optional equipment in the vehicle.
The Audio*, Navi* and Tel* menus are dis-
played slightly differently in vehicles with an
audio system* and vehicles with COMAND
APS*. The examples given in this Owner's Manual apply to vehicles equipped with
COMAND APS*.
Trip menu
i Reset the trip meter or trip computer
(Y page 96).
Use the buttons on the luxury multi-function
steering wheel.
Standard display
X Press and hold the %button until the
Trip menu with trip meter :and total
distance recorder ;is shown.
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Trip computer "After start" or "After
reset" The values in the
After startsubmenu are
calculated from the start of a journey whilst
the values in the After resetsubmenu are
calculated from the last time the submenu
was reset.
X Press the =or; button to select the
Trip menu.
X Press 9or: to select After
start orAfter reset. Trip computer "After start" (example)
:
Distance
; Time
= Average speed
? Average fuel consumption
The trip computer function From startis
automatically reset when
R the ignition has been switched off for more
than 4 hours.
R 999 hours have been exceeded.
R 9,999 kilometres/miles have been excee-
ded.
The From reset message is shown and the
trip computer is automatically reset if the
value exceeds 9,999 hours or 99,999 kilome-
tres/miles.
Displaying the range and current fuel
consumption* X
Press the =or; button to select the
Trip menu. X
Press the 9or: button to select
current fuel consumption :and approxi-
mate range ;.
The approximate range ;is calculated
according to current driving style and the
amount of fuel in the tank. If there is only a
small amount of fuel left in the fuel tank, the
display shows a vehicle being refuelled
C instead of range ;.
Additional speedometer X
Press the =or; button to select the
Trip menu.
X Press the 9or: button to select the
additional speedometer. :
Additional speedometer
Resetting You can reset the following functions:
R
trip meter
R trip computer "After start"
R trip computer "After reset"
X Press the =or; button to select the
Trip menu.
X Press the 9or: button to select the
function that you wish to reset.
X Press the abutton. 96
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Resetting the trip computer "After start" (example)
X Press the :button to select yesand
press the abutton to confirm. Navigation* menu
When in the Navimenu, navigation instruc-
tions are shown in the multi-function display.
For more information, see the separate oper-
ating instructions.
Use the buttons on the luxury multi-function
steering wheel.
X Press the =or; button to select the
Navi menu.
Route guidance inactive Vehicle heading display (example)
: Vehicle heading
; Current road* Route guidance active No change of direction announced
:
Distance to destination
; Distance to next change of direction
= Current road
? Symbol for "follow the road's course"
Change of direction announced without
change of lane :
Road into which the change of direction
leads
; Distance to change of direction and visual
distance display
= Symbol for change of direction
When a change of direction is announced, you
will see visual distance display ;next to
symbol for change of direction =. This
decreases in size as you approach the
announced change of direction.
Change of direction announced with
change of lane
Lane recommendations are only displayed if
the relevant data is available on the digital
map. On-board computer (12-button multi-function steering wheel*)
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